- What does copyright clearance for multimedia works involve?
Copyright applies to all original works including multimedia works. For guidance on how to assess whether you need copyright permissions for your multimedia project if you plan to use substantial parts of works created by others, please see A Practical Guide on Copyright Clearance for Multimedia Producers by Canadian Heritage.
- How does fair dealing apply to multimedia works?
Some of the fair dealing exceptions in the Canadian Copyright Act may be applicable to your multimedia creation. For guidance on fair dealing and how it may apply to documentary multimedia works, please see Copyright and Fair Dealing: Guidelines for Documentary Filmmakers by the Documentary Organization of Canada.