Annex II: Checklist

This list could be used by producers to control and remind them of the minimum paperwork needed to obtain E&O insurance at the end of the production.

  1. Authors of the screenplay

  2. Authors of underlying works (books, news articles adapted or included)

  3. Music:

    1. Lyrics

    2. Music (composition)

    3. Recording

    4. Performances (singers, musicians)

    5. Soundtracks

    6. Background music incidentally included

  4. Film clips

    1. Owners/licensing entities

    2. Copyright owners

    3. Music included in the film:

      1. Lyrics

      2. Music

      3. Recorded songs

      4. Performances (singers, musicians)

      5. Soundtracks

    4. Background music incidentally included

    5. Writers and authors (scriptwriters, etc.)

  5. Performances from actors

  6. Extras and people appearing in the film

  7. Persons whose name or personality rights are used

  8. Subtitles/captioning licenses

  9. Directors’ authorization for final cut

  10. Copyright registration of the work and screenplay