Overview: Throughout the process our primary focus was on showing copyright law as a toolkit, not a barrier; something that broadens creative options rather than shutting them down. The challenge here was twofold: accuracy and engagement. Copyright law can feel complex and overwhelming, so the scripts had to be clear and accessible without glossing over important legal nuance. These then needed to be brought to life with visuals strong enough to keep audiences invested.

Because copyright is so expansive, we looked for an elegant way to structure the guide. Breaking it into three distinct parts, or “acts,” each tied to a stage of the filmmaking process — pre-production, production, and post-production — meant ideas, footage, audio and other components could be introduced at the moments most relevant to them.