Question
Lindiwe, a filmmaker, produces a short documentary and uploads it to a video-sharing platform. What is the status of copyright protection for Lindiwe's documentary?
Copyright protection is automatic and applies as soon as Lindiwe creates the documentary.
Copyright protection only applies to documentaries aired on television networks
Lindiwe needs to enter the documentary into film festivals for copyright protection
Lindiwe needs to obtain a license from the platform to protect her documentary
Copyright protection is automatic and applies as soon as Lindiwe creates the documentary.
Copyright protection only applies to documentaries aired on television networks
Lindiwe needs to enter the documentary into film festivals for copyright protection
Lindiwe needs to obtain a license from the platform to protect her documentary
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is:
**Copyright protection is automatic and applies as soon as Lindiwe creates the documentary.**
In most jurisdictions, copyright protection arises automatically upon the creation of an original work fixed in a tangible medium of expression, which includes films and documentaries. There is no need for registration or licensing for copyright to be established in this context.
**Copyright protection is automatic and applies as soon as Lindiwe creates the documentary.**
In most jurisdictions, copyright protection arises automatically upon the creation of an original work fixed in a tangible medium of expression, which includes films and documentaries. There is no need for registration or licensing for copyright to be established in this context.