Frequently Asked Questions for Collaborative Project
1. What protection do I have when uploading my script to CineXpress?
When you upload your script to CineXpress, you have the option to license it under a Creative Commons license. This allows you to control how others can use, modify and distribute your work, ensuring that you are always credited as the author and deciding whether or not it can be used for commercial purposes.
2. Can I sell my script if it is under a Creative Commons license?
Yes, CC licenses do not prevent you from selling your script. The license only defines how other people can use or share it, but you as the author still have the possibility of selling it to production companies, festivals or individuals. If you choose a license like CC BY-SA, others can use your script commercially, but always give you proper credit and share under the same conditions.
3. What licenses are available for my script on CineXpress?
At CineXpress you can choose from several Creative Commons licenses, including:
CC BY: Allow any use, even commercial, as long as you are credited as the author.
CC BY-SA: Similar to CC BY, but any derivative works must share the same license.
CC BY-NC-SA: Allows use and adaptation for non-commercial purposes, under the same sharing conditions.
You can choose the one that best suits your comfort level and creative goals.
4. What happens if my script is adapted by a collaborative team?
If other filmmakers use your script in a collaborative project, they must follow the rules of the license you selected. For example, if you choose a CC BY-SA license, any adaptation or derivative work (such as the final video) must maintain the same terms, ensuring that you continue to receive credit and that the derivative project can also be shared under an open license.
5. What control do I have over my script after uploading it?
You remain the owner of your script and can decide how you want it to be used. Additionally, you can remove your script from the platform as long as it is not in the process of being made. The Creative Commons license only affects copies of the script that have already been downloaded or shared, but as the author you always retain the original rights.
6. What if I want to change the license later?
You can change the license for future versions of your script at any time. However, anyone who has already used your script under the original license can continue to do so under those terms. It is important to think carefully about the license from the beginning to avoid confusion.
7. How do I know I won't lose the rights to my script?
Creative Commons licenses ensure you keep all rights to your script, except those you explicitly decide to give up (such as the right to share or create derivative works). You will never lose authorship or control over how your work is used unless you decide to grant more permissions.
8. Can I limit commercial use of my script?
Yes, with the CC BY-NC-SA license you can allow others to use your script for collaborative or non-commercial projects, while maintaining exclusivity for commercial uses. This gives you flexibility to share and receive credit, without missing out on opportunities to sell your script for commercial purposes.
9. What happens if someone uses my script without respecting the license?
If someone uses your script without following the license terms, they are violating your rights. You could ask them to comply with the conditions or, if necessary, take legal steps to protect your work.
10. How do I ensure that I am correctly attributed?
Each Creative Commons license requires that you be credited as the author. On the CineXpress platform, you will always be asked to specify how you want your credit to appear, ensuring that anyone who uses your script complies with this condition.