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Privacy rights: Release of right to privacy of photographs for use in a film The laws on privacy prevent the inclusion of certain photographs in films where the permission of the person in the photograph …
Entertainment Law jobs. Are you lost in navigating the legal maze of IP? You don’t how to navigate the copyright maze and protect your intellectual property rights? Entertainment Law jobs. Do You Need an Entertainment Lawyer? The …
Yet, 60% of applications are rejected—not due to lack of artistic merit, but because of legal non-compliance with formal requirements. This guide explains the legal essentials for a winning application. What is Eurimages and How …
Freedom Panorama Italian Copyright Law (by Domenico Piero Muscillo). Pursuant to the Italian Copyright Law (n. 633 of 1941), and article 2575 of the Italian Civil Code, every building or monument which people admire walking …
Over the last five years, I have assisted dozens of Italian producers venturing into the Balkans, drawn by low costs and generous incentives. Half of them lost money, time, or rights. Not due to incompetence, …
Author moral rights: different approaches in civil and common law How a society treats its artists reveals many of the values of that culture. Some cultures integrate creative efforts into the fabric daily life; others …
Trade Mark LAMBRETTA Court of Justice: Orders, Judgements and Preliminary Rulings Case C-577/14P; Brandconcern BV v EUIPO and Scooters India Ltd; Judgment of 16 February 2017. RESULT: Action dismissed KEYWORDS: Proof of use, Extent of …
Romania has become one of Europe’s most competitive destinations for film production, thanks to one of the most generous tax incentive systems on the continent. For international producers seeking cost-effective alternatives without compromising quality, Romania …
Rome, January 27, 2026 – DANDI.media, a boutique law firm specializing in entertainment law and European co-productions, announces its presence at Berlinale EFM 2026 (February 13-16) as legal agent for Doppio Nodo Double Bind to …
Album Cover and right of publicity (By Nathan Solis) SANTA ANA, Calif. (CN) – A father of two sued rapper Cardi B in federal court Thursday, claiming she used his likeness without his permission on …
Most filmmakers call their lawyer only when the contract is already on the table and the signature imminent. It’s a bit like calling the doctor only when you already have severe symptoms: technically it works, …
February in Berlin isn’t just synonymous with Golden Bears and red carpets. For those working in independent cinema, Berlinale means above all one thing: the European Film Market, one of the three most important international …
DANDI.media will be at Berlinale from February 13-16, 2026. And this time we’re not just going to watch films (though that’s still the best part). Claudia Roggero and Donato Di Pelino, the studio’s founders, are …
When we talk about international co-productions, the first obstacle isn’t artistic or creative. It’s economic. How do you finance a film involving partners from different countries? The answer lies in a complex system of tax …
How Bogdan Mureșanu’s Venice Prize Film Demonstrates the Importance of Legal Strategy in International Co-Productions by Claudia Roggero, Entertainment Attorney | December 17, 2025 Preview: When a Romanian debut filmmaker wins the Orizzonti Prize at …
Protecting Ideas: What can’t be copyrighted? (New Media Rights) The question you might come away with may be: what isn’t protected by copyright? Is the law just out of control protecting everything? There are several …
