Learn the legal and practical implications of AI in the entertainment industry and how you can ethically make use of the new technology from an esteemed entertainment attorney!

PLUS! You will receive exclusive handouts to help you navigate AI in the film and television industry!

In the past year, Artificial intelligence (A.I.) programs have emerged as the most paradigm shifting creative technology since the invention of the camera. In fact, the use of AI in screenwriting was a key issue in the WGA’s decision to strike in 2023. Many writers, filmmakers, and creatives across the industry fear that AI poses an existential risk to their careers, and for good reason. 

On the one hand, generative AI programs can produce new artwork and expression, seemingly indistinguishable from the work of well-known artists, writers, composers, and filmmakers. The capabilities of AI are undeniably extraordinary. On the other hand, artwork created without even the minimum human coordination, selection, and arrangement, cannot be copyrighted, bringing into question the ownership of screenplays, artwork, and entire films based on AI generated expression.

While the future of AI and its role in the entertainment industry will continued to be monitored and governed by the WGA and it's deal with the AMPTP, it is unlikely that AI technology will be going away. It is critical that every filmmaker, artist and producer understand the implications of AI before they decide whether – or how -- to incorporate AI generated expression into their films. 

In this exclusive Stage 32 on-demand webinar, you will learn the legal and practical best practices and implications for using AI in your work. Guiding you through the AI landscape is Thomas Crowell, an entertainment and intellectual property attorney and partner at LaneCrowell, LLP. Thomas’s clients have made deals with Sony, Starz, TLC, Elsevier Publishing, Discovery Communications, Focal Press, Smithsonian Network, WE: The Women's Entertainment Network, The Science Technology Network, and IDW Publishing, and their work can be seen in the pages of Marvel and DC Comics. He’s also a former television producer and director of development for STN, who currently counsels clients on entertainment law and intellectual property rights issues.

Thomas walks you through the legal challenges and questions around AI in the entertainment industry and equip you with the knowledge you need to decide how you can engage with AI in the most responsible ways. You will walk away from this webinar with a comprehensive understanding of where AI currently stands in the entertainment industry, how it will effect work going forward, and action steps you can take in the new frontier of AI.

PLUS! Thomas will provide you with exclusive handouts to help you understand how to engage with AI going forward!

With the omnipresence of AI in today's world and the massive implications the new technology has on film and television, this webinar is a must for anyone in the creative world!

Praise for Thomas' Stage 32 Teaching:

"Thomas is great. I love a producer turned attorney because of the insight they can provide into various situations and life rights are so much more common in documentary than in narrative storytelling; so I appreciate his view on what this group of rights is and how to approach a life rights deal." -- David S.

"Flowing with knowledge and apparent honesty, an excellent workout for the nuance of the topic , information I'm certain to deal with." -- Chris Z.

THIS PRESENTATION HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE NOR A LEGAL OPINION. ONLY YOUR ATTORNEY CAN ADVISE YOU WHICH LAWS ARE APPLICABLE TO YOUR SPECIFIC CASE AND SITUATION. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ANY QUESTIONS YOU RAISE DURING THE WORKSHOP ARE NOT CONFIDENTIAL. ONLY YOUR ATTORNEY CAN ADVISE YOU WHICH LAWS ARE APPLICABLE TO YOUR SPECIFIC CASE AND SITUATION. WHILE THE PRESENTER AND STAGE 32 HAVE USED REASONABLE EFFORTS TO INCLUDE ACCURATE AND UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION, NEITHER THE PRESENTER, NOR STAGE 32 MAKES ANY WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS AS TO THE ACCURACY OF THE CONTENT AND NEITHER ASSUMES ANY LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ERROR OR OMISSION IN THE CONTENT. THIS WEBINAR IS PRESENTED ON AN “AS IS” BASIS.

• A general overview of how A.I. algorithms work
• The clash of Intellectual Property law and Artificial Intelligence
• Ethical issues with creating AI artwork
• What is protectable under copyright law?
• copyright law and the human authorship requirement
• copyright protection in works containing unprotectable elements
• the limits of protection
• AI and trademark law
• AI and the rights of publicity
• Best practices in incorporating AI-generated expression into films
• Using AI for research
• Using AI to automate submissions and communication
• Using AI to create screenplays
• Using AI to create graphic art
• Using AI to create musical scores
• Using AI to create video
• Q&A with Thomas

All levels of filmmakers (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to explore the ethical considerations of using AI for content generation and potential copyright challenges.

All levels of filmmakers (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to explore the ethical considerations of using AI for content generation and potential copyright challenges.

All levels of Cinematographers (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to explore the ethical considerations of using AI for content generation and potential copyright challenges.

Producers who want to better understand how to explore the ethical considerations of using AI for content generation and potential copyright challenges.

Screenwriters who want to explore the ethical considerations of using AI for content generation and potential copyright challenges.