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 the final public release must be carefully reviewed for pre-existing rights. Even if not every single item requires formal clearance, it is essential to ensure in advance that creative choices do not lead to legal issues.
To support a sound and efficient clearance process, it is necessary to understand the specific needs of each script and its filming on a case-by-case basis, and to determine when a release should be requested, in collaboration with the legal department.
This is why our team is available to help you manage each potential situation and prevent legal risks by defining what can be used and how it can be used.
our clearance services
Script analysis
Risk assessment in collaboration with the legal department
Requests and follow-up for any scripted material (props, logos, footage, music, etc.), including trademarks and copyrights, leading up to the signing of releases
Neg-checks: verification of graphics created specifically by the art department and/or other production departments
Reviewing dailies and identifying any issues that arise during filming
Archive research (images, music, films, videos, etc.) and commercial negotiations with rights holders and source archives
Collecting release agreements and delivering a summary file at the end of the project, including guidelines for credits and promotional use
Rough-cut review to identify potential issues
Final-cut review and preparation of summary report according to technical specifications
Training courses on the fundamentals of clearance and archival research
our services
Script analysis
Risk assessment in collaboration with the legal department
Requests and follow-up for any scripted material (props, logos, footage, music, etc.), including trademarks and copyrights, leading up to the signing of releases
Neg-checks: verification of graphics created specifically by the art department and/or other production departments
Reviewing dailies and identifying any issues that arise during filming
Archive research (images, music, films, videos, etc.) and commercial negotiations with rights holders and source archives
Collecting release agreements and delivering a summary file at the end of the project, including guidelines for credits and promotional use
Rough-cut review to identify potential issues
Final-cut review and preparation of summary report according to technical specifications
Training courses on the fundamentals of clearance and archival research