Hi
I recently finished directing a 44 min short film and im currently working on post production. In my film i include about 1 min and 15 seconds of "Le Samourai" from 1967.
I contacted the right holders and they're asking me for 15 thousand euros for just ONE COUNTRY! This is obviously not an option since i'm working with no budget and i plan on making zero money with all my short films.
My question is, if i keep the footage without acquiring the rights, will i be able to participate in film festivals ? Will i face legal action ?
Anyone knows of a public domain film that can be used in my short film in order to achieve the same effect as this one ?
Here is the rough cut of my short film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BTe6zQTrdI
I recently finished directing a 44 min short film and im currently working on post production. In my film i include about 1 min and 15 seconds of "Le Samourai" from 1967.
I contacted the right holders and they're asking me for 15 thousand euros for just ONE COUNTRY! This is obviously not an option since i'm working with no budget and i plan on making zero money with all my short films.
My question is, if i keep the footage without acquiring the rights, will i be able to participate in film festivals ? Will i face legal action ?
Anyone knows of a public domain film that can be used in my short film in order to achieve the same effect as this one ?
Here is the rough cut of my short film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BTe6zQTrdI