Re: [Videolib] PPR for Film (1965)
Congratulations, Dennis. Ray On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 2:37 PM, Dennis Doros milefi...@gmail.com wrote: Okay, I'm back from picking Amy up at the airport, so I can write the whole story. The script for FILM is protected and the film has a proper copyright notice which means it is protected -- we will register this with the LoC in the next few months. (Any film after 1963 with proper copyright notice has this option.) We just signed the rights from the original producer, Barney Rosset and the Evergreen Foundation. He's always owned it. Beckett very much liked FILM, though he had some suggestions for editing that they never followed through upon. One DVD/BluRay bonus feature will be this version. It was Keaton who never really understood the playwright or the work, but in the end, he enjoyed the film itself. 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] PPR for Film (1965)
Actually, that's us. We just got it. Dennis Doros Milestone Film Video milefi...@gmail.com 201-767-3117 Sent from my iPhone On Feb 20, 2012, at 12:25 PM, Jessica Rosner jessicapros...@gmail.com wrote: Well there is no place you can license it. My understanding was Beckett did not care for it and would not agree to any showings. Since his death it seems to have widely out there in what are likely illegal copies. There is a long shot that neither the film nor the underlying script is copyrighted but I would doubt that as Beckett's writing has been aggressively protected and both would have to be PD to make the film PD. It might be worth seeing if you can check this on the Library of Congress web site, On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 11:06 AM, Dave Dvorchak ddvorc...@provcomlib.org wrote: Looking for the owner of the Samuel Beckett silent short Film from 1965, starring Buster Keaton. -- David Dvorchak Office Manager Providence Community Library ddvorc...@provcomlib.org (401) 467-2700 x2 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 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] PPR for Film (1965)
So, you're all about free screenings, right? : ) On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 1:17 PM, Dennis Doros milefi...@gmail.com wrote: Actually, that's us. We just got it. Dennis Doros Milestone Film Video milefi...@gmail.com 201-767-3117 Sent from my iPhone On Feb 20, 2012, at 12:25 PM, Jessica Rosner jessicapros...@gmail.com wrote: Well there is no place you can license it. My understanding was Beckett did not care for it and would not agree to any showings. Since his death it seems to have widely out there in what are likely illegal copies. There is a long shot that neither the film nor the underlying script is copyrighted but I would doubt that as Beckett's writing has been aggressively protected and both would have to be PD to make the film PD. It might be worth seeing if you can check this on the Library of Congress web site, On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 11:06 AM, Dave Dvorchak ddvorc...@provcomlib.org wrote: Looking for the owner of the Samuel Beckett silent short Film from 1965, starring Buster Keaton. -- David Dvorchak Office Manager Providence Community Library ddvorc...@provcomlib.org (401) 467-2700 x2 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 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. -- David Dvorchak Office Manager Providence Community Library ddvorc...@provcomlib.org (401) 467-2700 x2 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] PPR for Film (1965)
Seriously, when? From the Becket estate? Enjoy going after the bootlegs on eBay elsewhere and I vote Dave gets a free show. On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 1:17 PM, Dennis Doros milefi...@gmail.com wrote: Actually, that's us. We just got it. Dennis Doros Milestone Film Video milefi...@gmail.com 201-767-3117 Sent from my iPhone On Feb 20, 2012, at 12:25 PM, Jessica Rosner jessicapros...@gmail.com wrote: Well there is no place you can license it. My understanding was Beckett did not care for it and would not agree to any showings. Since his death it seems to have widely out there in what are likely illegal copies. There is a long shot that neither the film nor the underlying script is copyrighted but I would doubt that as Beckett's writing has been aggressively protected and both would have to be PD to make the film PD. It might be worth seeing if you can check this on the Library of Congress web site, On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 11:06 AM, Dave Dvorchak ddvorc...@provcomlib.org wrote: Looking for the owner of the Samuel Beckett silent short Film from 1965, starring Buster Keaton. -- David Dvorchak Office Manager Providence Community Library ddvorc...@provcomlib.org (401) 467-2700 x2 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 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.
Re: [Videolib] PPR for Film (1965)
ha ha. it's a beautiful 16mm print! one of the most pristine that we have! On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 3:15 PM, Jessica Rosner jessicapros...@gmail.comwrote: Seriously, when? From the Becket estate? Enjoy going after the bootlegs on eBay elsewhere and I vote Dave gets a free show. On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 1:17 PM, Dennis Doros milefi...@gmail.com wrote: Actually, that's us. We just got it. Dennis Doros Milestone Film Video milefi...@gmail.com 201-767-3117 Sent from my iPhone On Feb 20, 2012, at 12:25 PM, Jessica Rosner jessicapros...@gmail.com wrote: Well there is no place you can license it. My understanding was Beckett did not care for it and would not agree to any showings. Since his death it seems to have widely out there in what are likely illegal copies. There is a long shot that neither the film nor the underlying script is copyrighted but I would doubt that as Beckett's writing has been aggressively protected and both would have to be PD to make the film PD. It might be worth seeing if you can check this on the Library of Congress web site, On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 11:06 AM, Dave Dvorchak ddvorc...@provcomlib.org wrote: Looking for the owner of the Samuel Beckett silent short Film from 1965, starring Buster Keaton. -- David Dvorchak Office Manager Providence Community Library ddvorc...@provcomlib.org (401) 467-2700 x2 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 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. -- David Dvorchak Office Manager Providence Community Library ddvorc...@provcomlib.org (401) 467-2700 x2 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] PPR for Film (1965)
Okay, I'm back from picking Amy up at the airport, so I can write the whole story. The script for FILM is protected and the film has a proper copyright notice which means it is protected -- we will register this with the LoC in the next few months. (Any film after 1963 with proper copyright notice has this option.) We just signed the rights from the original producer, Barney Rosset and the Evergreen Foundation. He's always owned it. Beckett very much liked FILM, though he had some suggestions for editing that they never followed through upon. One DVD/BluRay bonus feature will be this version. It was Keaton who never really understood the playwright or the work, but in the end, he enjoyed the film itself. What Beckett kept refusing were requests for remaking FILM -- the one instance I know about is when the German producers wanted to make a complete Beckett series. He thought his plays could have many different performances (though he was pretty precise with instructions) but he thought FILM should not be remade. HOWEVER, Dave, I'm sorry to say, you'll have to hold off for a while. We have UCLA's restoration of the film but more importantly, my close friend is now editing a documentary about the making of the film (I sat in two of the interviews, and it's a fascinating story). So we'll be premiering both FILM and the documentary next year, hopefully at the Berlin Film Festival. There's just too much at stake in terms of money and respecting my friend's work to allow open screenings this year. And Jessica, we will get rid of the bootlegs. (We've done it before and we'll do it again!) We have an incredibly beautiful restoration and for that alone, along with all the bonus features, I'm sure there will be an obvious choice when ours comes out. Best, Dennis On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 3:18 PM, Dave Dvorchak ddvorc...@provcomlib.orgwrote: ha ha. it's a beautiful 16mm print! one of the most pristine that we have! On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 3:15 PM, Jessica Rosner jessicapros...@gmail.comwrote: Seriously, when? From the Becket estate? Enjoy going after the bootlegs on eBay elsewhere and I vote Dave gets a free show. On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 1:17 PM, Dennis Doros milefi...@gmail.com wrote: Actually, that's us. We just got it. Dennis Doros Milestone Film Video milefi...@gmail.com 201-767-3117 Sent from my iPhone On Feb 20, 2012, at 12:25 PM, Jessica Rosner jessicapros...@gmail.com wrote: Well there is no place you can license it. My understanding was Beckett did not care for it and would not agree to any showings. Since his death it seems to have widely out there in what are likely illegal copies. There is a long shot that neither the film nor the underlying script is copyrighted but I would doubt that as Beckett's writing has been aggressively protected and both would have to be PD to make the film PD. It might be worth seeing if you can check this on the Library of Congress web site, On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 11:06 AM, Dave Dvorchak ddvorc...@provcomlib.org wrote: Looking for the owner of the Samuel Beckett silent short Film from 1965, starring Buster Keaton. -- David Dvorchak Office Manager Providence Community Library ddvorc...@provcomlib.org (401) 467-2700 x2 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 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
