16.08.2018
FILM, MEDIA & GAMING
Is it worthwhile to go to the cinema?
When we think about films we invariably associate them with the cinema. Their premieres take place on the silver screens of movie theatres – this is the most awaited moment even with regard to festival films, because it enables the audience to see a new work for the first time. Film festivals help in promoting [...]
13.06.2018
FILM, MEDIA & GAMING
How to make a film based on a true story and not fall into the trap of the claims of its heroes?
For a long time the Polish as well as global film industry has been captured by the trend to present productions based on the history of public persons on the background of interesting historical events. When planning an undertaking of this type and thinking about the script concept it is worth considering how far we [...]
21.05.2018
FILM, MEDIA & GAMING
A clash of two giants, the storm around the chronology of film distribution in France
The program for this year’s Cannes festival announced on 12 April at an official press conference is the subject of heated discussion. The controversy concerns not so much what it contains, as what has not been included. Netflix withdrew the entries of its film productions due to the regulations applicable in France pertaining to the [...]
16.04.2018
FILM, MEDIA & GAMING
Legal protections for the image rights of historical and fictitious characters in computer games
In principle, the image rights of historical and fictitious characters are subject to legal protections, as such commercial use by authors of games will require consent. However, there are exceptions. Young people increasingly enjoy spending their time in the virtual world. Each year new ideas and concepts appear on the games market. A recent trend [...]
19.02.2018
FILM, MEDIA & GAMING
How to defend yourself against risks during film production?
According to the definition of film production in the Act on Cinematography, production of film consists of many activities, e.g.: artistic, economic, legal, and technical. Film production is a process dependent on many aspects, not always the ones depending on producer’s will. Each day on large, multi-million dollar, full-length productions insurance policies indemnify productions from [...]
20.12.2017
FILM, MEDIA & GAMING
Financing film production: worn paths and unexplored lands
In 2016, 49 full-length feature films were produced in Poland, 26 of which were funded with the funds of the Polish Film Institute. The total value of film budgets subsidized by the Institute reached PLN 110 million, whereas in-kind contributions from producers amounted to over twice as much. Should Polish producers, like their Western colleagues, start looking for less classical ways to raise funds? The role [...]
18.05.2017
FILM, MEDIA & GAMING
How long should one wait to sue an American film studio?
In the United States, dispute timing is not as simple a concept as in Poland. In addition to the regulations called the statute of limitations, there is also the doctrine of laches applied by courts which prevents pursuing claims in the cases where it would cause substantial harm to the defendants. However, US courts do [...]
15.02.2017
FILM, MEDIA & GAMING
Record in Polish cinemas: the most popular movies of 2016.
Polish cinemas sold almost 52 million tickets last year, a record for the decade! Polish productions were chosen by 13 million people, and the most watched film was Pitbull. Dangerous Women (Pitbull. Niebezpieczne kobiety) And since the film industry is especially close to us, we will take a look at the last year’s “box office,” [...]
10.10.2016
FILM, MEDIA & GAMING
Andrzej Wajda dies at 90
It is with deep sadness we note the passing of Andrzej Wajda, a leading Polish director, who in his portfolio has such movies as „Popiół i diament” (Ashes and Diamonds), „Człowiek z żelaza” (Man of Iron), „Człowiek z marmuru” (Man of Marble), „ Niewinni czarodzieje” (Innocent Sorcerers), „Kanal”, „Ziemia obiecana” (The Promised Land), and „Katyn”. [...]
07.09.2016
FILM, MEDIA & GAMING
If not GAMEINN, then what? Other forms of financing the production of video games
Besides GAMEINN, there are other forms of financing for creators of video games. Their advantage is they can be obtained without the need for notification and waiting for the time-consuming proceedings in this regard by the Commission. As we mentioned, GAMINN is a program using the exemption from the obligation to notify the European Commission [...]
05.08.2016
FILM, MEDIA & GAMING
Augmented reality in games – what is left unsaid about Pokémon Go
A Universe familiar to many has returned in a completely new form – as an application for mobile devices. Pokémon Go has gained huge publicity. Observing the success of Niantic Labs – the creator of the game – we can’t go without asking question about how the company will cope with the placement of ads, [...]
08.07.2016
FILM, MEDIA & GAMING
PFI does not grant funding. What’s next?
Any application for co-financing by the PFI is subject to expert evaluation. After obtaining the evaluation, the Director of PFI issues a decision to award the grant for the project, or refuse the grant. There is also the possibility of moving the decision to the next session, or refer it for amendments. In accordance with [...]
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