Motion Picture and Other Audiovisual Works Copyright

Motion pictures and other audiovisual works are protected under copyright law, which gives creators exclusive rights to their work. This includes the right to reproduce, distribute, and display the film or video. Copyright protects the creative elements, such as the script, music, and visual content, from unauthorized use. Generally, copyright lasts for a specific duration, after which the work enters the public domain. This legal framework encourages creativity by ensuring that filmmakers and producers can profit from their original works while controlling how they are used by others.