Monash University Handbook 2010 Postgraduate - Unit

Synopsis

This unit deals with the law regarding the production of film and media content. It takes the student through the production of a hypothetical film and highlights the legal issues that arise. The unit also highlights the legal problems that will confront a lawyer or producer during pre-production, production, post-production distribution of a film or other media product, and offers ways of dealing with those problems.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this unit, students should:

• The legal and practical issues relating to producing a film or other form of media project, including
• financing the project;
• the hiring of creative talent, cast and crew;
• obtaining location approvals;
• tax incentives and liabilities;
• co-production arrangements; and
• distribution arrangements;
• The relevant law regarding contractual, financing and copyright issues.

Assessment

One research assignment (3,750 words): 50%
One take-home examination (3,750 words): 50%

Contact hours

24 contact hours per semester (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester long, depending on the Faculty resources, timetabling and requirements)