Copyright seminar (Focal)

23 March 2009

The Geological Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BG, UK
9.45am – 5.00pm

The footage archives, producers and users of footage debate rights issues for access to content.

We’re all aware that there is a wide ranging debate about rights protection and the impact of the internet on the use of archive content. Pressure is on to make archive material readily available.
* Is the current situation Fair?
* What does this mean for the rights holders – are they too protective?
For the first time FOCAL International provides a platform for representatives of all the interested parties to get together to air their different perspectives.

Topics include:
* Orphan Works – what is happening?
* PSR - Public Service Rights – an opportunity to gain a better understanding

· Fair Use / Fair Dealing – one does not equal the other!

Join us with representatives from libraries, production, broadcasting and legal professionals – all having their say!

Leading contributors:

Hubert Best (Best & Soames), Dr Martin Schaefer (Media Lawyer, Boehmert & Boehmert, Berlin), Mark Lambert (C4 Senior Lawyer), Alwyn Lindsey (AP Archive), Gordon Craig (Fremantlemedia Archive Sales), Graham Coult (ASLIB), Rob Kirkham (BBC), Jonathan Taylor (ITV), Jeremy Kimberlin (C4), Robin James (BBC Motion Gallery), Belinda Harris (Freelance Film Researcher) – more to be advised.

Delegates attending:

Producers
Production Managers
Footage Researchers
Footage & Content Libraries
Educational Establishments
Significant to worldwide audience

Costs: FOCAL International and Affiliate Members = £100 + VAT = £115.00
Non members = £125 plus VAT = £143.75
FOCAL International individual and researcher members = £50 + VAT = £57.50

Refreshments and lunch included.

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