clearance and archive material research for film production
Thanks to an extensive network and years of experience, ArchiveOn provides direct consulting services for research, licensing and financial negotiations with major international archives, stock footage providers, art foundations, music producers, film and television producers, private individuals and international copyright collecting agencies.
In feature film production, anything that is seen, heard or mentioned in any way in the final public release must be carefully checked for pre-existing rights. Even if not every single item requires clearance, it is important to ensure beforehand that creative needs are not generating legal issues.
To create a robust authorisation process, it is necessary to understand the requirements of the script and its filming, on a case-by-case basis, and to assess when to request a release, in cooperation with legal experts.
This is why our team is there to help you manage each potential situation and prevent legal risks by defining what can be used and how it can be used.
our services
Script analysis
Risk assessment with the legal department
Request and follow-up for any material (props, logos, footage, music, etc.), trademarks, and copyrights mentioned in the script, leading to the signing of releases
Neg-check: verification of graphics created specifically by the art department and/or other departments
Daily footage review and identification of any potential issue that arose during filming
Repertoire research (images, music, films, videos, etc.) and commercial negotiation with rights holders and source archives
Collection of releases and delivery of a summarized file at the end of the project, including instructions regarding credits and promotional use
Vision rough cut for the identification of possible problems
Final cut review and compilation of delivery files according to technical specifications
Training courses on clearance and archive research basics
our services
Script analysis
Risk assessment with the legal department
Request and follow-up for any material (props, logos, footage, music, etc.), trademarks, and copyrights mentioned in the script, leading to the signing of releases
Neg-check: verification of graphics created specifically by the art department and/or other departments
Daily footage review and identification of any potential issue that arose during filming
Repertoire research (images, music, films, videos, etc.) and commercial negotiation with rights holders and source archives
Collection of releases and delivery of a summarized file at the end of the project, including instructions regarding credits and promotional use
Vision rough cut for the identification of possible problems
Final cut review and compilation of delivery files according to technical specifications
Training courses on clearance and archive research basics