Re: [Videolib] Help finding Rights for (nonprofit) film festival

[khvostov]

Jessica, that's terrific! Tell me you didn't just find that on IMDB (or at 
least that you had pro) - I didn't see that name there.
I've written them and will call tomorrow.
Thanks again!
John


--- On Mon, 3/19/12, Jessica Rosner  wrote:

From: Jessica Rosner 
Subject: Re: [Videolib] Help finding Rights for (nonprofit) film festival
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Date: Monday, March 19, 2012, 5:41 PM

Dang I should have done some googling first. This film is out legitimately in 
Italy through Christaldi films.
I have no idea if they own US rights but they definitely have to have contact 
for the rights holder. As I have advised several times but polite but firm. If 
they themselves do not own it be insistent that they give you contact info on 
whomever they got the rights from.


Here is web site link

http://www.cristaldifilm.com/chisiamo.htm

On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 7:13 PM, khvostov  wrote:

Jessica, I appreciate that, honestly.

Still, I'm really looking for help in finding the films we do want to show; 
obviously, we could replace them with other films.
Any ideas?


--- On Mon, 3/19/12, Jessica Rosner  wrote:


From: Jessica Rosner 

Subject: Re: [Videolib] Help finding Rights for (nonprofit) film festival
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Date: Monday, March 19, 2012, 9:58 AM


Well it could take a LONG time to find the rights holder and it would cost some 
money to make titles. I am not familiar with this film but I sincerely doubt 
you have enough time or money to find it, make a deal and get a titled copy. I 
did assume
 you would use a DVD. I would not even know where to start with a 1942 Italian 
film that almost surely has no US rights holder, perhaps the Italian Embassy 
or  Consulate could give some info. There are people here who can track these 
things down but that would probably be rather expensive.



Sadly is it is really "simply a question of finding the rights holder and 
talking to them".

I would strongly suggest using films where it is much easier to determine 
rights holders and obtain copies to screen.



On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 12:48 PM, khvostov  wrote:


Thanks for that. I should point out that, for this initial year of the 
festival, we're not talking about actual film reels, they can be shown on DVD.  
There is no DVD with English subtitles, as far as I know, but we can have the 
subtitles made.



Let's presume it's not public domain.  If the DVD rendering is adequate, why is 
this not simply a question of finding the rights holder and talking to them?  I 
need some schooling here!

Thanks again.




--- On Mon, 3/19/12, Jessica Rosner  wrote:



From: Jessica Rosner 
Subject: Re: [Videolib] Help finding Rights for (nonprofit) film festival

To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu

Date: Monday, March 19,
 2012, 9:44 AM

A more basic question at least with the film you mentioned is how would obtain 
a copy. Under the terms of the GATT treaty virtually no European film made 
after 1923 would be PD.  It is long and complicated explanation.]



Again I see no likelihood that this film is legally released in the US and 
tracking rights and copy down would likely take a long time. There are of 
course PD American films but I have trouble imagining most of them being good 
for festivals but if you want to run some Ed Wood films or Hi Diddle Diddle, or 
even Keaton's The General ( provided you don't use Kino or other versions 
copyrighted by the music score, you can.




On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 12:32 PM, khvostov  wrote:



I'm new at this "finding the rights" thing, but it's needed for a film festival 
that's happening relatively soon (too soon!), so your help will be appreciated!




The questions, I suppose, concern (i) whether any of the films we want are in 
the public domain, and (ii) if not, how do I go about talking to someone about 
the rights to show them at the festival.

The first film I have in mind is Castellani's "Un colpo di pistola" (The Pistol 
Shot) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033475/)




Our genuine thanks in advance for ANY and ALL counsel, advice, leads, contacts, 
etc.!


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Re: [Videolib] Procedure question: Do you have a hold queue for situations when multiple students need to watch a given title before a class? If so, how does it work?

[CAPLAN Victoria F]

Hi Chris,

Here is a brief description of our "manual hold" for 2 or 3 hour loan.

1) Mark down the necessary information & pass info to colleague who can
alter item records.

2) Create an item message: "Hold for [patron name] for 15 min (mobile:
[phone no.] / email: [email address] | [date] [staff initial]|

3) When item is returned, check out the item to the unit's account and
inform the patron to pick it up.

4) When the patron comes to pick the item up, check it in and check it out
to the patron and then delete the item message.

Is this any simpler than what your staff are doing? Or, about the same?

Cheers,
Victoria




> Thanks, Victoria. The reason I brought this up is because I was
> reviewing Standard Operating Procedures and our rather elaborate
> system for alerts and texting waiting students. It's most definitely
> an added value, above and beyond, but some professors just ignore the
> pre-planning part and the students pay for it. The desk staff like a
> challenge so they came up with the system. We do suggest group
> viewings and lobby professors but there are still situations.
>
> On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 9:27 PM, CAPLAN Victoria F 
> wrote:
>> Hi Chris,
>>
>> In that case we might suggest that the professors ask the students to
>> organize themselves for a group viewing  in the Library(we have some
>> group
>> viewing rooms that can fit up to 12 people in them).
>>
>> We also might do "manual" hold, where we take down the name of the
>> student
>> and when the video in question is returned, call or text the student
>> next
>> in line and let them  know they have 15 minutes to pick it up after the
>> call or text, or else lose that chance.
>>
>> But the other thing is to also acknowledge that this problem is created
>> by
>> the professors not informing the Library of their needs in time. So
>> while
>> you do what you can to solve it, don't take it to heart. Instead, call
>> or
>> email the profs before next term and ask them what they will need next
>> term, to try and prevent it happening again.
>>
>> -Victoria
>> HKUST Library
>>
>>
>>
>>> Actually I'm referring to videos that are already reserved or
>>> restricted to in-house use. We have cases where three professors
>>> teaching the same course, without notifying us, have told their
>>> students to watch a given title in a given week. Typically the
>>> students start streaming in the day before class and there are
>>> frequent turn-aways. So some type of simpler hold system would be
>>> nice.
>>>
>>> On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 1:30 PM, Ball, James (jmb4aw)
>>>  wrote:
 Hi Chris,

 We would probably just put it on reserve and let them watch it in the
 library.

 Cheers,

 Matt


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 Subject: [Videolib] Procedure question: Do you have a hold queue for
 situations when multiple students need to watch a given title before a
 class? If so, how does it work?

 We have a somewhat cumbersome (15 step) system that involves a feature
 in the circulation system and text messages. It's too complex to
 remember when needed and I think someone surely has developed a
 simpler
 intuitive system.  Anyone?

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Re: [Videolib] Procedure question: Do you have a hold queue for situations when multiple students need to watch a given title before a class? If so, how does it work?

[Chris Lewis]

Thanks, Victoria. The reason I brought this up is because I was
reviewing Standard Operating Procedures and our rather elaborate
system for alerts and texting waiting students. It's most definitely
an added value, above and beyond, but some professors just ignore the
pre-planning part and the students pay for it. The desk staff like a
challenge so they came up with the system. We do suggest group
viewings and lobby professors but there are still situations.

On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 9:27 PM, CAPLAN Victoria F  wrote:
> Hi Chris,
>
> In that case we might suggest that the professors ask the students to
> organize themselves for a group viewing  in the Library(we have some group
> viewing rooms that can fit up to 12 people in them).
>
> We also might do "manual" hold, where we take down the name of the student
> and when the video in question is returned, call or text the student next
> in line and let them  know they have 15 minutes to pick it up after the
> call or text, or else lose that chance.
>
> But the other thing is to also acknowledge that this problem is created by
> the professors not informing the Library of their needs in time. So while
> you do what you can to solve it, don't take it to heart. Instead, call or
> email the profs before next term and ask them what they will need next
> term, to try and prevent it happening again.
>
> -Victoria
> HKUST Library
>
>
>
>> Actually I'm referring to videos that are already reserved or
>> restricted to in-house use. We have cases where three professors
>> teaching the same course, without notifying us, have told their
>> students to watch a given title in a given week. Typically the
>> students start streaming in the day before class and there are
>> frequent turn-aways. So some type of simpler hold system would be
>> nice.
>>
>> On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 1:30 PM, Ball, James (jmb4aw)
>>  wrote:
>>> Hi Chris,
>>>
>>> We would probably just put it on reserve and let them watch it in the
>>> library.
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>>
>>> Matt
>>>
>>>
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu
>>> [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Chris Lewis
>>> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 12:54 PM
>>> To: Videolib
>>> Subject: [Videolib] Procedure question: Do you have a hold queue for
>>> situations when multiple students need to watch a given title before a
>>> class? If so, how does it work?
>>>
>>> We have a somewhat cumbersome (15 step) system that involves a feature
>>> in the circulation system and text messages. It's too complex to
>>> remember when needed and I think someone surely has developed a simpler
>>> intuitive system.  Anyone?
>>>
>>> --
>>> Chris Lewis
>>> Media Librarian
>>> American University Library
>>> 202.885.3257
>>>
>>> For latest Media Services News:
>>> Blog: http://aulibmedia.blogspot.com
>>> Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/76uk7vr
>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/aulibmedia
>>>
>>>
>>> Please think twice before printing this e-mail.
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>>> of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video
>>> producers and distributors.
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>>> of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video
>>> producers and distributors.
>>
>>
>>
>> --
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>> Media Librarian
>> American University Library
>> 202.885.3257
>>
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>
>
>
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Re: [Videolib] Procedure question: Do you have a hold queue for situations when multiple students need to watch a given title before a class? If so, how does it work?

[CAPLAN Victoria F]

Hi Chris,

In that case we might suggest that the professors ask the students to
organize themselves for a group viewing  in the Library(we have some group
viewing rooms that can fit up to 12 people in them).

We also might do "manual" hold, where we take down the name of the student
and when the video in question is returned, call or text the student next
in line and let them  know they have 15 minutes to pick it up after the
call or text, or else lose that chance.

But the other thing is to also acknowledge that this problem is created by
the professors not informing the Library of their needs in time. So while
you do what you can to solve it, don't take it to heart. Instead, call or
email the profs before next term and ask them what they will need next
term, to try and prevent it happening again.

-Victoria
HKUST Library



> Actually I'm referring to videos that are already reserved or
> restricted to in-house use. We have cases where three professors
> teaching the same course, without notifying us, have told their
> students to watch a given title in a given week. Typically the
> students start streaming in the day before class and there are
> frequent turn-aways. So some type of simpler hold system would be
> nice.
>
> On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 1:30 PM, Ball, James (jmb4aw)
>  wrote:
>> Hi Chris,
>>
>> We would probably just put it on reserve and let them watch it in the
>> library.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Matt
>>
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu
>> [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Chris Lewis
>> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 12:54 PM
>> To: Videolib
>> Subject: [Videolib] Procedure question: Do you have a hold queue for
>> situations when multiple students need to watch a given title before a
>> class? If so, how does it work?
>>
>> We have a somewhat cumbersome (15 step) system that involves a feature
>> in the circulation system and text messages. It's too complex to
>> remember when needed and I think someone surely has developed a simpler
>> intuitive system.  Anyone?
>>
>> --
>> Chris Lewis
>> Media Librarian
>> American University Library
>> 202.885.3257
>>
>> For latest Media Services News:
>> Blog: http://aulibmedia.blogspot.com
>> Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/76uk7vr
>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/aulibmedia
>>
>>
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>> of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video
>> producers and distributors.
>
>
>
> --
> Chris Lewis
> Media Librarian
> American University Library
> 202.885.3257
>
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Re: [Videolib] Help finding Rights for (nonprofit) film festival

[Jessica Rosner]

Dang I should have done some googling first. This film is out legitimately
in Italy through Christaldi films.
I have no idea if they own US rights but they definitely have to have
contact for the rights holder. As I have advised several times but polite
but firm. If they themselves do not own it be insistent that they give you
contact info on whomever they got the rights from.

Here is web site link

http://www.cristaldifilm.com/chisiamo.htm

On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 7:13 PM, khvostov  wrote:

> Jessica, I appreciate that, honestly.
> Still, I'm really looking for help in finding the films we do want to
> show; obviously, we could replace them with other films.
> Any ideas?
>
>
>
> --- On *Mon, 3/19/12, Jessica Rosner * wrote:
>
>
> From: Jessica Rosner 
> Subject: Re: [Videolib] Help finding Rights for (nonprofit) film festival
> To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
> Date: Monday, March 19, 2012, 9:58 AM
>
>
> Well it could take a LONG time to find the rights holder and it would cost
> some money to make titles. I am not familiar with this film but I sincerely
> doubt you have enough time or money to find it, make a deal and get a
> titled copy. I did assume you would use a DVD. I would not even know where
> to start with a 1942 Italian film that almost surely has no US rights
> holder, perhaps the Italian Embassy or  Consulate could give some info.
> There are people here who can track these things down but that would
> probably be rather expensive.
>
> Sadly is it is really "simply a question of finding the rights holder and
> talking to them".
>
> I would strongly suggest using films where it is much easier to determine
> rights holders and obtain copies to screen.
>
> On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 12:48 PM, khvostov 
> http://mc/compose?to=khvos...@yahoo.com>
> > wrote:
>
> Thanks for that. I should point out that, for this initial year of the
> festival, we're not talking about actual film reels, they can be shown on
> DVD.  There is no DVD with English subtitles, as far as I know, but we can
> have the subtitles made.
>
> Let's presume it's not public domain.  If the DVD rendering is adequate,
> why is this not simply a question of finding the rights holder and talking
> to them?  I need some schooling here!
>
> Thanks again.
>
>
> --- On *Mon, 3/19/12, Jessica Rosner 
> http://mc/compose?to=jessicapros...@gmail.com>
> >* wrote:
>
>
> From: Jessica Rosner 
> http://mc/compose?to=jessicapros...@gmail.com>
> >
> Subject: Re: [Videolib] Help finding Rights for (nonprofit) film festival
> To: 
> videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
> Date: Monday, March 19, 2012, 9:44 AM
>
>
> A more basic question at least with the film you mentioned is how would
> obtain a copy. Under the terms of the GATT treaty virtually no European
> film made after 1923 would be PD.  It is long and complicated explanation.]
> Again I see no likelihood that this film is legally released in the US and
> tracking rights and copy down would likely take a long time. There are of
> course PD American films but I have trouble imagining most of them being
> good for festivals but if you want to run some Ed Wood films or Hi Diddle
> Diddle, or even Keaton's The General ( provided you don't use Kino or other
> versions copyrighted by the music score, you can.
>
> On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 12:32 PM, khvostov 
> http://mc/compose?to=khvos...@yahoo.com>
> > wrote:
>
> I'm new at this "finding the rights" thing, but it's needed for a film
> festival that's happening relatively soon (too soon!), so your help will be
> appreciated!
>
> The questions, I suppose, concern (i) whether any of the films we want are
> in the public domain, and (ii) if not, how do I go about talking to someone
> about the rights to show them at the festival.
>
> The first film I have in mind is Castellani's "Un colpo di pistola" (The
> Pistol Shot) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033475/)
>
> Our genuine thanks in advance for ANY and ALL counsel, advice, leads,
> contacts, etc.!
>
>
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> communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video
> producers and distributors.
>
>
>
>
> --
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> Media Consultant
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> 212-627-1785 (land line)
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Re: [Videolib] Rights holder for "Russian Ark" ?

[Jessica Rosner]

No one holding US rights does not remotely make it an "orphan", it merely
means the rights holder has chosen for one reason or another not to have it
under license in the US. There are tens of thousands, maybe more films made
outside the  US that currently have no US distributor, heck likely 99% of
all films made outside the US were never in shown in the US. RUSSIAN ARK is
not likely a hard film to track down, it may be owned by the company which
has the Wellspring Library or if the Wellspring contract expired the US
rights would revert to company  that owns it worldwide.  You could probably
find that in an original VARIETY review.

Dennis is  probably better at this but  in general to be an "orphan" a film
must have been "abandoned" by a rights holder who can be located. In
general it seems to apply more to non fiction works and it has no real
legal status in the US unless the film is I believe in the last 20 years of
it's copyright.

OK shorter answer, just because you can't find the rights holder easily
does not mean you can show the film and again a film like Russian Ark might
take some work but you should be able to find the rights holder it is just
a lot harder with foreign titles.




On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 7:06 PM, khvostov  wrote:

> What would happen if it WERE an "orphan"? If no one held US rights?
> What then?
>
>
> --- On *Mon, 3/19/12, Helen P. Mack * wrote:
>
>
> From: Helen P. Mack 
> Subject: [Videolib] Rights holder for "Russian Ark" ?
> To: "videolib@lists.berkeley.edu" 
> Date: Monday, March 19, 2012, 1:23 PM
>
>
> I am investigating the availability and cost of PPR for "Russian Ark," a
> Russian-made film released in the U.S. in 2002 by Wellspring Media, in
> 2003 by Fox Lorber, and in 2006 by Genius.  However, I have been unable
> to determine who owns the rights now.  This film seems to be too young
> to be an orphan already.
>
> Thanks to anyone who can help!
>
> --
> Helen P. Mack, Acquisitions Librarian
> Lehigh University, Linderman Library
> 30 Library Drive
> Bethlehem, PA 18015-3013  USA
>
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Re: [Videolib] Help finding Rights for (nonprofit) film festival

[Jessica Rosner]

ideas on other films or tracking it down? I hate to be cynic but unless you
have thousands of dollars I would waste time on this one. Even if you found
the rights holder and they gave rights to show it for nothing you would
have to translate and title a copy which very likely not be in the formats
you could use. Tracking down difficult to find rights on a film for which
there is no English language material seems a bit odd.

Now if you did want other suggestions let me know.

I do have to ask , why are you so interested in this film?

On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 7:13 PM, khvostov  wrote:

> Jessica, I appreciate that, honestly.
> Still, I'm really looking for help in finding the films we do want to
> show; obviously, we could replace them with other films.
> Any ideas?
>
>
>
> --- On *Mon, 3/19/12, Jessica Rosner * wrote:
>
>
> From: Jessica Rosner 
> Subject: Re: [Videolib] Help finding Rights for (nonprofit) film festival
> To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
> Date: Monday, March 19, 2012, 9:58 AM
>
>
> Well it could take a LONG time to find the rights holder and it would cost
> some money to make titles. I am not familiar with this film but I sincerely
> doubt you have enough time or money to find it, make a deal and get a
> titled copy. I did assume you would use a DVD. I would not even know where
> to start with a 1942 Italian film that almost surely has no US rights
> holder, perhaps the Italian Embassy or  Consulate could give some info.
> There are people here who can track these things down but that would
> probably be rather expensive.
>
> Sadly is it is really "simply a question of finding the rights holder and
> talking to them".
>
> I would strongly suggest using films where it is much easier to determine
> rights holders and obtain copies to screen.
>
> On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 12:48 PM, khvostov 
> http://mc/compose?to=khvos...@yahoo.com>
> > wrote:
>
> Thanks for that. I should point out that, for this initial year of the
> festival, we're not talking about actual film reels, they can be shown on
> DVD.  There is no DVD with English subtitles, as far as I know, but we can
> have the subtitles made.
>
> Let's presume it's not public domain.  If the DVD rendering is adequate,
> why is this not simply a question of finding the rights holder and talking
> to them?  I need some schooling here!
>
> Thanks again.
>
>
> --- On *Mon, 3/19/12, Jessica Rosner 
> http://mc/compose?to=jessicapros...@gmail.com>
> >* wrote:
>
>
> From: Jessica Rosner 
> http://mc/compose?to=jessicapros...@gmail.com>
> >
> Subject: Re: [Videolib] Help finding Rights for (nonprofit) film festival
> To: 
> videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
> Date: Monday, March 19, 2012, 9:44 AM
>
>
> A more basic question at least with the film you mentioned is how would
> obtain a copy. Under the terms of the GATT treaty virtually no European
> film made after 1923 would be PD.  It is long and complicated explanation.]
> Again I see no likelihood that this film is legally released in the US and
> tracking rights and copy down would likely take a long time. There are of
> course PD American films but I have trouble imagining most of them being
> good for festivals but if you want to run some Ed Wood films or Hi Diddle
> Diddle, or even Keaton's The General ( provided you don't use Kino or other
> versions copyrighted by the music score, you can.
>
> On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 12:32 PM, khvostov 
> http://mc/compose?to=khvos...@yahoo.com>
> > wrote:
>
> I'm new at this "finding the rights" thing, but it's needed for a film
> festival that's happening relatively soon (too soon!), so your help will be
> appreciated!
>
> The questions, I suppose, concern (i) whether any of the films we want are
> in the public domain, and (ii) if not, how do I go about talking to someone
> about the rights to show them at the festival.
>
> The first film I have in mind is Castellani's "Un colpo di pistola" (The
> Pistol Shot) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033475/)
>
> Our genuine thanks in advance for ANY and ALL counsel, advice, leads,
> contacts, etc.!
>
>
> VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of
> issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic
> control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in
> libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as
> an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of
> communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video
> producers and distributors.
>
>
>
>
> --
> Jessica Rosner
> Media Consultant
> 224-545-3897 (cell)
> 212-627-1785 (land line)
> jessicapros...@gmail.com 
>
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[Videolib] Follow-up on recent question re: managing PPR information

[Deg Farrelly]

There was a question last week or so about handling PPR info.  I referred to a 
recent survey and said I would find out more information.

I checked with the Kathy Edwards at Clemson University, author of the survey 
about redistribution, etc.  She asked that I direct curious folks to her 
directly.  What she provided was a simple compilation of responses to her 
survey on managing PPR info.  There were about 38 responses as I recall.

For further information please contact Kathy Edwards directly:

 Kathy Edwards
 Reference & Collection Development Librarian
 Emery A. Gunnin Architecture Library
 112 Lee Hall, Clemson University
 Clemson SC 29634
 kat...@clemson.edu
 (864) 656-4289


Hope this is useful information.

-deg

deg farrelly
ASU Libraries
Arizona State University
P.O. Box 871006
Tempe, Arizona  85287-1006
480.965.1403


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Re: [Videolib] Help finding Rights for (nonprofit) film festival

[khvostov]

Jessica, I appreciate that, honestly.
Still, I'm really looking for help in finding the films we do want to show; 
obviously, we could replace them with other films.
Any ideas?


--- On Mon, 3/19/12, Jessica Rosner  wrote:

From: Jessica Rosner 
Subject: Re: [Videolib] Help finding Rights for (nonprofit) film festival
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Date: Monday, March 19, 2012, 9:58 AM

Well it could take a LONG time to find the rights holder and it would cost some 
money to make titles. I am not familiar with this film but I sincerely doubt 
you have enough time or money to find it, make a deal and get a titled copy. I 
did assume you would use a DVD. I would not even know where to start with a 
1942 Italian film that almost surely has no US rights holder, perhaps the 
Italian Embassy or  Consulate could give some info. There are people here who 
can track these things down but that would probably be rather expensive.


Sadly is it is really "simply a question of finding the rights holder and 
talking to them".

I would strongly suggest using films where it is much easier to determine 
rights holders and obtain copies to screen.


On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 12:48 PM, khvostov  wrote:

Thanks for that. I should point out that, for this initial year of the 
festival, we're not talking about actual film reels, they can be shown on DVD.  
There is no DVD with English subtitles, as far as I know, but we can have the 
subtitles made.


Let's presume it's not public domain.  If the DVD rendering is adequate, why is 
this not simply a question of finding the rights holder and talking to them?  I 
need some schooling here!

Thanks again.



--- On Mon, 3/19/12, Jessica Rosner  wrote:


From: Jessica Rosner 
Subject: Re: [Videolib] Help finding Rights for (nonprofit) film festival
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu

Date: Monday, March 19,
 2012, 9:44 AM

A more basic question at least with the film you mentioned is how would obtain 
a copy. Under the terms of the GATT treaty virtually no European film made 
after 1923 would be PD.  It is long and complicated explanation.]


Again I see no likelihood that this film is legally released in the US and 
tracking rights and copy down would likely take a long time. There are of 
course PD American films but I have trouble imagining most of them being good 
for festivals but if you want to run some Ed Wood films or Hi Diddle Diddle, or 
even Keaton's The General ( provided you don't use Kino or other versions 
copyrighted by the music score, you can.



On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 12:32 PM, khvostov  wrote:


I'm new at this "finding the rights" thing, but it's needed for a film festival 
that's happening relatively soon (too soon!), so your help will be appreciated!



The questions, I suppose, concern (i) whether any of the films we want are in 
the public domain, and (ii) if not, how do I go about talking to someone about 
the rights to show them at the festival.

The first film I have in mind is Castellani's "Un colpo di pistola" (The Pistol 
Shot) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033475/)



Our genuine thanks in advance for ANY and ALL counsel, advice, leads, contacts, 
etc.!


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working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
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-- 
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Media Consultant
224-545-3897 (cell)
212-627-1785 (land line)

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preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective 
working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.


VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective 
working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.






-- 
Jessica Rosner
Media Consultant
224-545-3897 (cell)
212-627-1785 (land line)
jessicapros...@gmail.com




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Re: [Videolib] Rights holder for "Russian Ark" ?

[khvostov]

What would happen if it WERE an "orphan"? If no one held US rights?
What then?


--- On Mon, 3/19/12, Helen P. Mack  wrote:

From: Helen P. Mack 
Subject: [Videolib] Rights holder for "Russian Ark" ?
To: "videolib@lists.berkeley.edu" 
Date: Monday, March 19, 2012, 1:23 PM

I am investigating the availability and cost of PPR for "Russian Ark," a 
Russian-made film released in the U.S. in 2002 by Wellspring Media, in 
2003 by Fox Lorber, and in 2006 by Genius.  However, I have been unable 
to determine who owns the rights now.  This film seems to be too young 
to be an orphan already.

Thanks to anyone who can help!

-- 
Helen P. Mack, Acquisitions Librarian
Lehigh University, Linderman Library
30 Library Drive
Bethlehem, PA 18015-3013  USA

Phone 610 758-3035 * Fax 610 758-5605
E-mail h...@lehigh.edu


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Re: [Videolib] Do you have a hold queue for situations when multiple students need to watch a given title before a class? If so, how does it work?

[Deg Farrelly]

Chris

We duplicate as many copies as we need and put one copy up on an unsecured 
server to stream to anyone who wants to use it.

NO!  Just kidding.  I thought that might get Jessica's attention.

ASU's reserve system allows a faculty member to assign the use period for 
anything put on reserve, from one hour, to three days.

In the case of a video, normal reserve loan period would be 3 hours, and also 
overnight loan for use outside the building.  Of course, this assumes that the 
faculty member actually put the required video on reserve.

What happens with some frequency is a video is shown in class, and students 
told it is "in the library".  Those who skipped or missed class that day then 
come in to the library to borrow the non-reserved title (which has a 7 day, no 
renewal, no recall loan), and all hell breaks loose.

In those circumstances the users queue in the system in the order they request 
the video.

deg farrelly
ASU Libraries
Arizona State University
P.O. Box 871006
Tempe, Arizona  85287-1006
480.965.1403


Message: 4
Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:53:47 -0400

We have a somewhat cumbersome (15 step) system that involves a feature
in the circulation system and text messages. It's too complex to
remember when needed and I think someone surely has developed a
simpler intuitive system.  Anyone?

--
Chris Lewis
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Re: [Videolib] Rights holder for "Russian Ark" ?

[Jessica Rosner]

I know someone who does have a contact for the Wellspring Library but
it may take me a few days to get her, so if anyone else knows you will
get it faster.

On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 4:23 PM, Helen P. Mack  wrote:
> I am investigating the availability and cost of PPR for "Russian Ark," a
> Russian-made film released in the U.S. in 2002 by Wellspring Media, in
> 2003 by Fox Lorber, and in 2006 by Genius.  However, I have been unable
> to determine who owns the rights now.  This film seems to be too young
> to be an orphan already.
>
> Thanks to anyone who can help!
>
> --
> Helen P. Mack, Acquisitions Librarian
> Lehigh University, Linderman Library
> 30 Library Drive
> Bethlehem, PA 18015-3013  USA
>
> Phone 610 758-3035 * Fax 610 758-5605
> E-mail h...@lehigh.edu
>
>
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> working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
> between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
> distributors.



-- 
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Media Consultant
224-545-3897 (cell)
212-627-1785 (land line)
jessicapros...@gmail.com

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[Videolib] Rights holder for "Russian Ark" ?

[Helen P. Mack]

I am investigating the availability and cost of PPR for "Russian Ark," a 
Russian-made film released in the U.S. in 2002 by Wellspring Media, in 
2003 by Fox Lorber, and in 2006 by Genius.  However, I have been unable 
to determine who owns the rights now.  This film seems to be too young 
to be an orphan already.

Thanks to anyone who can help!

-- 
Helen P. Mack, Acquisitions Librarian
Lehigh University, Linderman Library
30 Library Drive
Bethlehem, PA 18015-3013  USA

Phone 610 758-3035 * Fax 610 758-5605
E-mail h...@lehigh.edu


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Re: [Videolib] Procedure question: Do you have a hold queue for situations when multiple students need to watch a given title before a class? If so, how does it work?

[ghandman]

We're pretty much first come, first served...  Not practical in terms of
staff or equipment to do otherwise.

Interestingly, such situations have occasionally been impetus for
licensing to stream, if possible.


gary handman


> Like Matt said, we put them on Course Reserve for 2 Hour in Library Use.
> We also have two group viewing stations set up for multiple students to
> watch at the same time.
>
> John Potter-Smith
> Library - Audiovisual Technician
> Kwantlen Polytechnic University
> Coast Capital Savings Library
> Phone:  604-599-2405
> Fax:  604-599-2106
>
> -Original Message-
> From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu
> [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Chris Lewis
> Sent: March-19-12 12:40 PM
> To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
> Subject: Re: [Videolib] Procedure question: Do you have a hold queue for
> situations when multiple students need to watch a given title before a
> class? If so, how does it work?
>
> Actually I'm referring to videos that are already reserved or restricted
> to in-house use. We have cases where three professors teaching the same
> course, without notifying us, have told their students to watch a given
> title in a given week. Typically the students start streaming in the day
> before class and there are frequent turn-aways. So some type of simpler
> hold system would be nice.
>
> On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 1:30 PM, Ball, James (jmb4aw)
>  wrote:
>> Hi Chris,
>>
>> We would probably just put it on reserve and let them watch it in the
>> library.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Matt
>>
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu
>> [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Chris Lewis
>> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 12:54 PM
>> To: Videolib
>> Subject: [Videolib] Procedure question: Do you have a hold queue for
>> situations when multiple students need to watch a given title before a
>> class? If so, how does it work?
>>
>> We have a somewhat cumbersome (15 step) system that involves a feature
>> in the circulation system and text messages. It's too complex to
>> remember when needed and I think someone surely has developed a simpler
>> intuitive system.  Anyone?
>>
>> --
>> Chris Lewis
>> Media Librarian
>> American University Library
>> 202.885.3257
>>
>> For latest Media Services News:
>> Blog: http://aulibmedia.blogspot.com
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>>
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>> of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video
>> producers and distributors.
>>
>> VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of
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>> libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve
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>> of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video
>> producers and distributors.
>
>
>
> --
> Chris Lewis
> Media Librarian
> American University Library
> 202.885.3257
>
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> communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video
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>


Gary Handman
Director
Media Resources Center
Moffitt Library
UC Berkeley

510-643-8566
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"I have always preferred the reflection of life to life itself."
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Re: [Videolib] Procedure question: Do you have a hold queue for situations when multiple students need to watch a given title before a class? If so, how does it work?

[John Potter-Smith]

Like Matt said, we put them on Course Reserve for 2 Hour in Library Use.  We 
also have two group viewing stations set up for multiple students to watch at 
the same time.

John Potter-Smith
Library - Audiovisual Technician
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Coast Capital Savings Library
Phone:  604-599-2405
Fax:  604-599-2106

-Original Message-
From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
[mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Chris Lewis
Sent: March-19-12 12:40 PM
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Subject: Re: [Videolib] Procedure question: Do you have a hold queue for 
situations when multiple students need to watch a given title before a class? 
If so, how does it work?

Actually I'm referring to videos that are already reserved or restricted to 
in-house use. We have cases where three professors teaching the same course, 
without notifying us, have told their students to watch a given title in a 
given week. Typically the students start streaming in the day before class and 
there are frequent turn-aways. So some type of simpler hold system would be 
nice.

On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 1:30 PM, Ball, James (jmb4aw) 
 wrote:
> Hi Chris,
>
> We would probably just put it on reserve and let them watch it in the library.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Matt
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
> [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Chris Lewis
> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 12:54 PM
> To: Videolib
> Subject: [Videolib] Procedure question: Do you have a hold queue for 
> situations when multiple students need to watch a given title before a class? 
> If so, how does it work?
>
> We have a somewhat cumbersome (15 step) system that involves a feature in the 
> circulation system and text messages. It's too complex to remember when 
> needed and I think someone surely has developed a simpler intuitive system.  
> Anyone?
>
> --
> Chris Lewis
> Media Librarian
> American University Library
> 202.885.3257
>
> For latest Media Services News:
> Blog: http://aulibmedia.blogspot.com
> Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/76uk7vr
> Twitter: http://twitter.com/aulibmedia
>
>
> Please think twice before printing this e-mail.
>
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> relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
> preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
> related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective 
> working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
> between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
> distributors.
>
> VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
> relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
> preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
> related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective 
> working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
> between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
> distributors.



--
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Media Librarian
American University Library
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Re: [Videolib] Procedure question: Do you have a hold queue for situations when multiple students need to watch a given title before a class? If so, how does it work?

[Chris Lewis]

Actually I'm referring to videos that are already reserved or
restricted to in-house use. We have cases where three professors
teaching the same course, without notifying us, have told their
students to watch a given title in a given week. Typically the
students start streaming in the day before class and there are
frequent turn-aways. So some type of simpler hold system would be
nice.

On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 1:30 PM, Ball, James (jmb4aw)
 wrote:
> Hi Chris,
>
> We would probably just put it on reserve and let them watch it in the library.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Matt
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu 
> [mailto:videolib-boun...@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Chris Lewis
> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 12:54 PM
> To: Videolib
> Subject: [Videolib] Procedure question: Do you have a hold queue for 
> situations when multiple students need to watch a given title before a class? 
> If so, how does it work?
>
> We have a somewhat cumbersome (15 step) system that involves a feature in the 
> circulation system and text messages. It's too complex to remember when 
> needed and I think someone surely has developed a simpler intuitive system.  
> Anyone?
>
> --
> Chris Lewis
> Media Librarian
> American University Library
> 202.885.3257
>
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Re: [Videolib] Help finding Rights for (nonprofit) film festival

[Jessica Rosner]

Well it could take a LONG time to find the rights holder and it would cost
some money to make titles. I am not familiar with this film but I sincerely
doubt you have enough time or money to find it, make a deal and get a
titled copy. I did assume you would use a DVD. I would not even know where
to start with a 1942 Italian film that almost surely has no US rights
holder, perhaps the Italian Embassy or  Consulate could give some info.
There are people here who can track these things down but that would
probably be rather expensive.

Sadly is it is really "simply a question of finding the rights holder and
talking to them".

I would strongly suggest using films where it is much easier to determine
rights holders and obtain copies to screen.

On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 12:48 PM, khvostov  wrote:

> Thanks for that. I should point out that, for this initial year of the
> festival, we're not talking about actual film reels, they can be shown on
> DVD.  There is no DVD with English subtitles, as far as I know, but we can
> have the subtitles made.
>
> Let's presume it's not public domain.  If the DVD rendering is adequate,
> why is this not simply a question of finding the rights holder and talking
> to them?  I need some schooling here!
>
> Thanks again.
>
>
> --- On *Mon, 3/19/12, Jessica Rosner * wrote:
>
>
> From: Jessica Rosner 
> Subject: Re: [Videolib] Help finding Rights for (nonprofit) film festival
> To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
> Date: Monday, March 19, 2012, 9:44 AM
>
>
> A more basic question at least with the film you mentioned is how would
> obtain a copy. Under the terms of the GATT treaty virtually no European
> film made after 1923 would be PD.  It is long and complicated explanation.]
> Again I see no likelihood that this film is legally released in the US and
> tracking rights and copy down would likely take a long time. There are of
> course PD American films but I have trouble imagining most of them being
> good for festivals but if you want to run some Ed Wood films or Hi Diddle
> Diddle, or even Keaton's The General ( provided you don't use Kino or other
> versions copyrighted by the music score, you can.
>
> On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 12:32 PM, khvostov 
> http://mc/compose?to=khvos...@yahoo.com>
> > wrote:
>
> I'm new at this "finding the rights" thing, but it's needed for a film
> festival that's happening relatively soon (too soon!), so your help will be
> appreciated!
>
> The questions, I suppose, concern (i) whether any of the films we want are
> in the public domain, and (ii) if not, how do I go about talking to someone
> about the rights to show them at the festival.
>
> The first film I have in mind is Castellani's "Un colpo di pistola" (The
> Pistol Shot) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033475/)
>
> Our genuine thanks in advance for ANY and ALL counsel, advice, leads,
> contacts, etc.!
>
>
> VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of
> issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic
> control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in
> libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as
> an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of
> communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video
> producers and distributors.
>
>
>
>
> --
> Jessica Rosner
> Media Consultant
> 224-545-3897 (cell)
> 212-627-1785 (land line)
> jessicapros...@gmail.com 
>
>
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>
>
> VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of
> issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic
> control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in
> libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as
> an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of
> communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video
> producers and distributors.
>
>
> VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of
> issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic
> control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in
> libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as
> an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of
> communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video
> producers and distributors.
>
>


-- 
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Media Consultant
224-545-3897 (cell)
212-627-1785 (land line)
jessicapros...@gmail.com
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between

Re: [Videolib] Help finding Rights for (nonprofit) film festival

[khvostov]

Thanks for that. I should point out that, for this initial year of the 
festival, we're not talking about actual film reels, they can be shown on DVD.  
There is no DVD with English subtitles, as far as I know, but we can have the 
subtitles made.

Let's presume it's not public domain.  If the DVD rendering is adequate, why is 
this not simply a question of finding the rights holder and talking to them?  I 
need some schooling here!

Thanks again.


--- On Mon, 3/19/12, Jessica Rosner  wrote:

From: Jessica Rosner 
Subject: Re: [Videolib] Help finding Rights for (nonprofit) film festival
To: videolib@lists.berkeley.edu
Date: Monday, March 19, 2012, 9:44 AM

A more basic question at least with the film you mentioned is how would obtain 
a copy. Under the terms of the GATT treaty virtually no European film made 
after 1923 would be PD.  It is long and complicated explanation.]

Again I see no likelihood that this film is legally released in the US and 
tracking rights and copy down would likely take a long time. There are of 
course PD American films but I have trouble imagining most of them being good 
for festivals but if you want to run some Ed Wood films or Hi Diddle Diddle, or 
even Keaton's The General ( provided you don't use Kino or other versions 
copyrighted by the music score, you can.


On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 12:32 PM, khvostov  wrote:

I'm new at this "finding the rights" thing, but it's needed for a film festival 
that's happening relatively soon (too soon!), so your help will be appreciated!


The questions, I suppose, concern (i) whether any of the films we want are in 
the public domain, and (ii) if not, how do I go about talking to someone about 
the rights to show them at the festival.

The first film I have in mind is Castellani's "Un colpo di pistola" (The Pistol 
Shot) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033475/)


Our genuine thanks in advance for ANY and ALL counsel, advice, leads, contacts, 
etc.!


VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective 
working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.






-- 
Jessica Rosner
Media Consultant
224-545-3897 (cell)
212-627-1785 (land line)
jessicapros...@gmail.com




-Inline Attachment Follows-

VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective 
working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.
VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective 
working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.

Re: [Videolib] Help finding Rights for (nonprofit) film festival

[Jessica Rosner]

A more basic question at least with the film you mentioned is how would
obtain a copy. Under the terms of the GATT treaty virtually no European
film made after 1923 would be PD.  It is long and complicated explanation.]
Again I see no likelihood that this film is legally released in the US and
tracking rights and copy down would likely take a long time. There are of
course PD American films but I have trouble imagining most of them being
good for festivals but if you want to run some Ed Wood films or Hi Diddle
Diddle, or even Keaton's The General ( provided you don't use Kino or other
versions copyrighted by the music score, you can.

On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 12:32 PM, khvostov  wrote:

> I'm new at this "finding the rights" thing, but it's needed for a film
> festival that's happening relatively soon (too soon!), so your help will be
> appreciated!
>
> The questions, I suppose, concern (i) whether any of the films we want are
> in the public domain, and (ii) if not, how do I go about talking to someone
> about the rights to show them at the festival.
>
> The first film I have in mind is Castellani's "Un colpo di pistola" (The
> Pistol Shot) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033475/)
>
> Our genuine thanks in advance for ANY and ALL counsel, advice, leads,
> contacts, etc.!
>
>
> VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of
> issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic
> control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in
> libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as
> an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of
> communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video
> producers and distributors.
>
>


-- 
Jessica Rosner
Media Consultant
224-545-3897 (cell)
212-627-1785 (land line)
jessicapros...@gmail.com
VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective 
working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.

[Videolib] Help finding Rights for (nonprofit) film festival

[khvostov]

I'm new at this "finding the rights" thing, but it's needed for a film festival 
that's happening relatively soon (too soon!), so your help will be appreciated!

The questions, I suppose, concern (i) whether any of the films we want are in 
the public domain, and (ii) if not, how do I go about talking to someone about 
the rights to show them at the festival.

The first film I have in mind is Castellani's "Un colpo di pistola" (The Pistol 
Shot) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033475/)

Our genuine thanks in advance for ANY and ALL counsel, advice, leads, contacts, 
etc.!

VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues 
relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, 
preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and 
related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective 
working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication 
between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and 
distributors.