Hi,
I'm making a documentary about an Italian woman of 93 who was Olympic champion on fencing in 1952, and many other international awards. The film has been commissioned by her and her family. She has given me lots of beautiful images of the 50's and 60's, but she has no idea of who the photographer was and images lack signature or any useful reference.
Is there a way to use those images, calling for the authors (or their heirs) to contact us, so we can ask for the copyright? Without those images the film cannot be published.
Another issue is that the Olympic Committee has given us the 1952 footage, but has said that it cannot be published. Is there any way to claim her rights to include that footage in her film?
Many thanks!
Cristina
I'm making a documentary about an Italian woman of 93 who was Olympic champion on fencing in 1952, and many other international awards. The film has been commissioned by her and her family. She has given me lots of beautiful images of the 50's and 60's, but she has no idea of who the photographer was and images lack signature or any useful reference.
Is there a way to use those images, calling for the authors (or their heirs) to contact us, so we can ask for the copyright? Without those images the film cannot be published.
Another issue is that the Olympic Committee has given us the 1952 footage, but has said that it cannot be published. Is there any way to claim her rights to include that footage in her film?
Many thanks!
Cristina