Learning from the Experts | Copyright & Intellectual Property for Film & TV Crew
About the Workshop
Join us for a free, practical workshop exploring the essential aspects of copyright and intellectual property for film and television professionals. Led by writer, producer and director Haydn Price, this one-day workshop will provide real-world guidance on protecting your creative work, understanding legal responsibilities, and avoiding common pitfalls in today’s screen industry.
Designed for writers, directors, producers, line producers and production managers, this workshop combines expert knowledge with practical examples and concludes with an interactive Q&A session.
Details
🗓 Date: Thursday, 13 August
⏰️ Time: 10 am – 4 pm
🗓 Venue: WWETB Film Training Centre, Wexford Office & Business Park, Whitemill, Wexford, Y35 X0TK
Registration
This event is free but previous registration is required:
https://forms.gle/VquFYiguhMbmthc99
Places are limited – register early to secure your spot!
Event schedule
• 9.30 am | Registration
• 10 am – 1 pm | Morning Session
• 1 am – 2 pm | Lunch Break
• 2 pm – 4 pm | Afternoon Session – Q&A
What to expect
• A brief history of copyright
• Common copyright mistakes and myths
• What is and isn’t protected by copyright
• Top 10 copyright protections every filmmaker should know
• How to protect your intellectual property
• Understanding ‘Fair Dealing’
• Licensing copyright for film and television
• Copyright and the Web
• How to avoid legal disputes
• Good practice guidance for creators
• Key differences between Irish, UK, EU and US copyright law
Whether you are developing your first project or managing large-scale productions, this workshop will equip you with practical knowledge to help safeguard your work and navigate the legal landscape of the screen industry with confidence.
About Haydn Price
International broadcast writer, producer and director who identifies, conceives and develops televisual content for long term use. Reported and presented on national radio for over 20 years with TV documentaries aired in thirty countries and ten languages by companies such as Sky, Discovery and the BBC. Wrote regularly for the Guardian and Independent newspapers. Conducted numerous national and international interviews.
Overseen the contracting and ongoing management of over 50 staff, IP rights and licenses. Negotiated partner deals to sell “spin-off” retail media products to chains in the U.S. and U.K. (for example Barnes & Noble, Sainsbury’s and Wal-Mart). These items include books, CDs and other products. Raised around US$2m of venture capital to fund new “evergreen” intellectual property.
