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Can Filmmakers Use AI Without Losing Copyright? #306

The Screen Lawyer Podcast

The Screen Lawyer Podcast
Can Filmmakers Use AI Without Losing Copyright? #306
Aug 06, 2025 Season 3 Episode 6
Pete Salsich III

In this episode of The Screen Lawyer Podcast, Pete Salsich breaks down the real-world copyright risks filmmakers face when using AI tools. With no final court rulings yet on AI training and copyright, and the Copyright Office denying protection to fully AI-generated works, filmmakers must tread carefully. 

Pete discusses a candid conversation with a filmmaker navigating these issues and offers practical advice on how to protect your work through substantial human authorship and smart contract language. If you're using AI in your creative process, this is a must-listen.

Original Theme Song composed by Brent Johnson of Coolfire Studios.
Podcast sponsored by Capes Sokol.

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