The Documentary Organization of Canada has released a new guide for filmmakers on the use of fair dealing. The DOC remains supportive of a flexible fair dealing provision, but as it awaits the copyright bill has created this guide to better inform documentary film makers about how they can use fair dealing to incorporate some works into their films without the need for permission or licences.
Documentary Organization of Canada on Fair Dealing
May 18, 2010
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