I recently wrote a historical drama based on a short period in the life of John Lennon which I was planning on submitting to this year's AFF. Clearly, I don't own the rights to Lennon's life, as this is merely a spec screenplay. However, I did notice this piece of legality on the contest rules for AFF:
"Screenplays/teleplays must be the original work of the applicants. If based upon another's life, applicant(s) must attach a statement attesting to their rights to make such adaptations."
So... does this mean I would have to attach some kind of legal statement, attesting to the fact that I own the rights to John Lennon's life? Seeing that I don't have that (and don't plan on ever having it), does that mean I'm, in essence, disqualified from entering? Your thoughts are greatly appreciated.
"Screenplays/teleplays must be the original work of the applicants. If based upon another's life, applicant(s) must attach a statement attesting to their rights to make such adaptations."
So... does this mean I would have to attach some kind of legal statement, attesting to the fact that I own the rights to John Lennon's life? Seeing that I don't have that (and don't plan on ever having it), does that mean I'm, in essence, disqualified from entering? Your thoughts are greatly appreciated.
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