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?
Lindiwe needs to obtain a license from the platform to protect her documentary.
Lindiwe needs to enter the documentary into film festivals for copyright protection
Copyright protection only applies to documentaries aired on television networks
Copyright protection is automatic and applies as soon as Lindiwe creates the documentary
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Copyright protection is automatic and applies as soon as Lindiwe creates the documentary. No additional steps, such as obtaining a license or entering film festivals, are required for copyright protection to be granted. The documentary is protected regardless of whether it is uploaded to a video-sharing platform or aired on television networks.
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