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•9 min read
Sora 2: What Filmmakers Need to Know
A deep dive into OpenAI’s new video + audio model, Sora 2 (and Sora 2 Pro). Learn how it works, where it shines, limitations, use cases for storytellers, and legal risks to watch.
#toolcomparisons#ai&automation
•15 min read
What Happens When You Don’t Copyright Your Script
A cautionary tale for screenwriters: see what can go wrong if you don’t register your script. From stolen ideas to legal limbo, learn why timely Fortress-backed copyright registration can save you from costly disputes.
#legal&finance#development
•17 min read
5 Mistakes Filmmakers Make When Protecting Their IP
Filmmakers often slip up in safeguarding their intellectual property. Learn five common IP protection mistakes – from not registering copyright to oversharing ideas – and how to avoid them.
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•20 min read
How to Purchase IP Rights in Film & TV (Without Getting Burned)
A filmmaker’s guide to safely buying story rights, optioning books, and acquiring film/TV IP. Learn key contract terms, avoid legal pitfalls, and verify IP protection.
#legal&finance#ai&automation
•14 min read
Why Copyright Filing Is Broken (and How Fortress Fixes It)
Explore why traditional copyright filing is slow and risky for filmmakers. Learn how Fortress automates registration with timestamps & chain-of-evidence, fixing a broken system.
#legal&finance#ai&automation
•12 min read
What Is Copyright and Why It Matters for Screenwriters
Learn what copyright means for screenwriters and why protecting your screenplay under U.S. copyright law is crucial. Real examples and easy tips included.
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•5 min read
Copyright Registration vs. WGA: Protect Your Script in 2025
Learn why copyright registration—not just WGA filing—is essential for screenwriters in 2025. Understand AI-era risks and see how Prescene Fortress simplifies protection.
#legal&finance#ai&automation
•5 min read
How to Budget an Indie Film
A producer’s step‑by‑step guide to building a realistic indie‑film budget—with real numbers, insider tricks, and common land‑mines to avoid.
#pre-production#legal&finance
•5 min read
Negotiating Above‑the‑Line Deals: Tips for Producers
Practical, insider‑level tactics for producers hammering out deals with talent, agents and key creatives—covering quotes, pay‑or‑play, backend pools, Schedule F, and more.
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