I had some questions about using ideas from a book.
Obviously, if I wanted to do a direct interpretation I would have to buy film rights. But what if I made a story inspired by, or loosely based around the original story? Would I have to buy rights or provide credit to the author? Where do you draw the line between a direct adaptation and your own story inspired by the original? Or what if I want to make a short based on a passage from a book?
Any input is appreciated!
Obviously, if I wanted to do a direct interpretation I would have to buy film rights. But what if I made a story inspired by, or loosely based around the original story? Would I have to buy rights or provide credit to the author? Where do you draw the line between a direct adaptation and your own story inspired by the original? Or what if I want to make a short based on a passage from a book?
Any input is appreciated!