Okay. I recently sent in a 24 second film to a company (they had a little promotion for filmmakers, a few get their films used as commercials...it' sover now, though). I sent everything they requested: All signed contracts, source tapes, releases, etc. EXCEPT for building releases. They ask for me to get all buildings, public and private, released by the owner in case my film MAY be used on TV...however, I know for a FACT that:
1. It is legal to tape/film any location visible in a public place without permission in Oklahoma (save logos, faces, artwork, etc.)...any building.
2. I didn't have time to figure out who owned the buildings in my piece, and find those people, so I just sent the film in w/out that stuff. I had to meet the deadline.
I decided not to ask them, because then they may not even bother to watch my film. Do you guys think I'll be disqualified? It's totally legal here...I think it's not legal in California, where I sent the film.
1. It is legal to tape/film any location visible in a public place without permission in Oklahoma (save logos, faces, artwork, etc.)...any building.
2. I didn't have time to figure out who owned the buildings in my piece, and find those people, so I just sent the film in w/out that stuff. I had to meet the deadline.
I decided not to ask them, because then they may not even bother to watch my film. Do you guys think I'll be disqualified? It's totally legal here...I think it's not legal in California, where I sent the film.