05.07.2016
FILM, MEDIA & GAMING
Video games developers with EU funding
The National Research and Development Centre has launched a funding program for R&D carried out by the developers of video games. It aims at popularizing the commercialization of research results. The amount that can be obtained in the first competition is PLN 80 million. GAMEINN is a program providing funds for research and development (R&D) [...]
15.06.2016
FILM, MEDIA & GAMING
State aid for the audiovisual market is more broadly acceptable under the EU law
Providing aid using public funds for entrepreneurs is prohibited, except for strictly defined cases. For the audiovisual sector however, new opportunities have appeared. In accordance with EU law, as a rule, providing aid to entrepreneurs using public funds is prohibited, except for strictly defined cases, laid down in EU law and in the practice of [...]
09.02.2016
FILM, MEDIA & GAMING
Less state aid for the creative industry
As the Report of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection published on 30 December 2015 shows, in 2014 Polish entrepreneurs received more than PLN 25 billion of stateaid, which is approximately 15% more than in 2013. However, this increase does not apply to all industries. The share percentage for the creative industry in general [...]
28.01.2016
FILM, MEDIA & GAMING
What’s new in the Operational Programs of the Polish Film Institute in 2016?
Every year, under the Director of the Polish Film Institute Order, the new Operational Programs for 2016 have been introduced, which differ in certain respects from the content of those from last year. As the PFI Operational Programs is a must read for any producer applying for funding with the institute, below we present important [...]
08.12.2015
FILM, MEDIA & GAMING
A child actor on a film set – fun or hard work?
The history of cinematography has seen many unforgettable creations by child actors. Many stars started their careers as children, like Leonardo DiCaprio in “What's Eating Gilbert Grape?”, Natalie Portman in the great “Léon: The Professional” or Tatum O'Neal, the youngest person to be awarded an Oscar for “Paper Moon”. Work in the film industry is [...]
08.10.2015
FILM, MEDIA & GAMING
On derivative works. Which part is creative in a series about zombies?
An interesting case was recently discussed in the foreign media concerning the copyright to the popular series “The Walking Dead.” Frank Darabont, a well-known screenwriter and director, assumed the role of its showrunner, responsible for the overall concept and nature of the series. The agreement with AMC television granted him remuneration for the exploitation of [...]
16.02.2015
FILM, MEDIA & GAMING
Let’s play… or what does a Latin American dictator have to do with a virtual sword and what does the law say about all this?
Many people associate video games with computer programs. A common approach reduces the legal issue of video games to the analysis of the provisions of the Copyright Act in the scope of Section 7 of the Act – i.e. special rules regarding computer programs. In the case of modern games, this approach is, however, too [...]
04.02.2015
FILM, MEDIA & GAMING
Film premiere of “Ziarno prawdy” by Borys Lankosz – a film by Studio Rewers
20th January saw the festive premiere of the most recent film by Borys Lankosz “Ziarno prawdy” that made its way to cinemas on 30th January. The film is based on a novel by Zygmunt Miłoszewski who is also the co-author of the script. In the film we will see, Robert Więckiewicz in the role of [...]
03.02.2015
FILM, MEDIA & GAMING
Actor and producer – mutual relations under the watchful eye of lawyers
The world of Polish film and advertising is evolving, inevitably following the course set by the American entertainment industry. This applies not only to the growing number of film co-productions (including international projects), increasingly higher advertising and film budgets, as well as the professionalization of the productions themselves. This course results in many benefits for [...]
02.02.2015
FILM, MEDIA & GAMING
(Not so) terrible consequences of not registering
In the previous post, we indicated that creating and running a blog may involve the obligation to register the blog in the register of dailies and magazines. In this entry, however, we would like to direct your attention to the fact that the failure to register may have some unpleasant consequences. The Press Law Act [...]
01.02.2015
FILM, MEDIA & GAMING
Lawyer in the blogosphere, i.e. how to (legally) create a blog (and not go mad)
It would seem at first glance there is nothing complicated about creating a blog, all that is needed are: ideas regarding what to blog about, appropriate level of engagement as well as a template design. But creating a blog is only so easy if it is NOT done by a lawyer, in which case the [...]
01.02.2015
FILM, MEDIA & GAMING
To register or not to register, that is the question!
Let’s start with the “formalities” everyone detests. For most people creating a blog only involves one formality, indicating your e-mail address when registering on a website that provides your blog template (e.g. WordPress.com, Blogger.com). Here, however, a “surprise” awaits us. It turns out in many cases it is necessary to fulfill an obligation resulting from [...]
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