Hi,
I am producing a commercial film project, and some of the film took place on the outdoor grounds at a university. I used the university grounds because of its historic look. Its not supposed to represent a university in the film, its supposed to be a castle environment.
The university footage is only 1 min out of the 2 hour film.
I already shot the footage without permit, and dont plan to get a permit after the fact.
Assuming the film was a success, I am wondering if the university could sue me if they found out i shot at there school. And what kind of damages could they really sue for?
There are no identifiable emblems or symbols of the university that were in the shot. However, some of the 1 min footage is shot in a well known area that people usually take their wedding videos.
Should I be worried? Is there such a thing as fair use?
T
I am producing a commercial film project, and some of the film took place on the outdoor grounds at a university. I used the university grounds because of its historic look. Its not supposed to represent a university in the film, its supposed to be a castle environment.
The university footage is only 1 min out of the 2 hour film.
I already shot the footage without permit, and dont plan to get a permit after the fact.
Assuming the film was a success, I am wondering if the university could sue me if they found out i shot at there school. And what kind of damages could they really sue for?
There are no identifiable emblems or symbols of the university that were in the shot. However, some of the 1 min footage is shot in a well known area that people usually take their wedding videos.
Should I be worried? Is there such a thing as fair use?
T
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