04.09.2025
FILM, MEDIA & GAMING
A Fictional Shot – Real Consequences. On Criminal Liability for Fatal Accidents on Film Sets
Film production often involves the necessity of performing actions that carry an increased risk to the life and health of those engaged in making the film. This is particularly the case with stunt scenes and when pyrotechnics, explosives, or firearms are used on set. From time to time, due to technical malfunctions, failures in safety [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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