Do you know about Laws or Restrictions for film in Victoria?
Fri, 14 Aug 2009, 10:55 amseanwin12 posts in thread
Do you know about Laws or Restrictions for film in Victoria?
Fri, 14 Aug 2009, 10:55 amHey All,
Not sure if this is the right section to post this question, but I am shooting a low budget music video clip next weeknd and wanted to know if there is any laws regarding buildings or anything in the background? Trams, trains, train stations etc.
Or even brand names, can they be seen in the video or is permission needed?
If you have any idea or know of where I can find info on it that would be great.
Thank you.
It makes sense . . .
Fri, 14 Aug 2009, 01:48 pm . . . to consult the local government authority in the area, or, as Na suggests, Film Victoria.
There are sensitivities about certain types of buildings these days.
However, streetscapes and all they contain are in the visible domain, so by filming them, you are not doing anything that a pedestrian can't do simply by walking up the street.
Interestingly, there was a case of Sony filing suit against a film company in the US because that company digitised Times Square to remove the Sony billboard (amongst others). In this case, Sony clearly wanted its brand seen in the movie.