So, I've been working on a short film that is an adaptation of a children's book, and I was wondering about whether or not I need rights to use the material or not. Would just putting: "Based on the book by XXXXX" in the credits work? Thanks!
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Adaption Copyright?
- Thread starter Locutus Of Borg
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You need rights. Ask the author or publisher for rights. If they say no or never reply, you can't do it. However, if it's public domain, it doesn't matter.