Shochiku permissions

[Sarah Teasley]

Hmm, so the nenpyo of a Japan-based kenkyukai, one intended entirely for aca
demic circulation, should be in theclear? I'm planning to use stills I've ta
ken from video via computer.

Sarah Teasley

At 2:55 PM 17/2/98, Abe' Mark Nornes wrote:
> Let's just say it depends on where you are publishing them. They are old
> enough to be considered public domain, but as Kineclubbers know from past
> discussions there is no such thing from the point of view of Japanese
> studios.
>
> If you are publishing in a film journal from the US, there is a good chance
> they claim educational fair use and won't ask you for proof that it's
> cleared. In that case, just go ahead and publish it. If you have to clear
> them, good luck. With Shochiku, they may ask you for money (even if they
> don't have the legal right), but I've never heard of anyone being denied
> permission. Has anyone had problems?
>
> Toho is another story.....
>
> Markus