About The Book

Inspired by Strunk & White's The Elements of Style, this elegant, short reference is the perfect guide for screenwriters and creative artists looking to succeed as industry professionals. Readers will quickly understand the laws that govern creativity, idea-making, and selling, and learn how to protect themselves and their works from the legal quagmires they may encounter. Written by an unrivaled pair of experts, John L. Geiger and Howard Suber, who use real-life case studies to cover topics such as clearance, contracts, collaboration, and infringement, Creativity and Copyright is poised to become an indispensable resource for beginners and experts alike.

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Online Video Series: "The Assistant" Directed and Co-Produced by John L. Geiger. "The Assistant" series provides invaluable tips from Hollywood insiders. Mt. SAC Arts Division

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Online Article: What Filmmakers Don’t Know About Copyright Can Kill Their Careers

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Online Article: Before Scarlett Johansson, Olivia de Havilland took on an all-powerful studio — and won

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Online Article: A Filmmaker Asks: I Have a Great Idea. How Do I Make Sure I Don’t Get Ripped Off?

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Podcast: DigiGods

Episode 184 Halloween Special 2019

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Publication: Indie Wire

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"Creativity and Copyright is the grail you will never find in film school. Although written with the writer in mind, I would easily argue it's also a must-know for filmmakers, producers, managers—a no-regrets resource that finally reveals the creative power to be unleashed by your own legal muscle."

Demetra J. MacBride Producer of Mystery Train, Coffee and Cigarettes, and Dead Man

“Somehow Geiger and Suber make crystal clear a topic every writer struggles to understand. Put it on your bookshelf next to the dictionary and thesaurus; it could save you from heartbreak, broken friendships, and financial ruin. Oh, and it’s also a great read."

Daniel Pyne Showrunner, screenwriter, and author

“All aspiring and working screenwriters should keep this book next to their computers.”

 

Daniel Bernardi Author of Off the Page: Screenwriting in the Era of Media Convergence