script clearance
[/skrɪpt ˈklɪrəns/]
nounpl: script clearances
aprovação de roteiro
1. The process of obtaining permission and legal approval to use copyrighted material, music, locations, or other intellectual property featured in a film, television show, or other production script
The production team needed script clearance for the song featured in the opening scene.
A equipe de produção precisava de aprovação de roteiro para a música apresentada na cena de abertura.
2. Authorization from relevant parties (rights holders, copyright owners, property owners) confirming that all content in a script is legally permitted for use
Without proper script clearance, the network refused to broadcast the episode.
Sem a aprovação apropriada do roteiro, a emissora recusou-se a transmitir o episódio.
3. The documentation and legal verification process ensuring all elements of a script comply with intellectual property laws and licensing requirements
Script clearance took three months due to disputes over music rights.
A aprovação do roteiro levou três meses devido a disputas sobre direitos musicais.
Script clearance is a critical phase in film and television production in both Brazil and the USA, often requiring months of negotiation with rights holders, music publishers, and property owners. In Brazilian productions, this process involves working with ABRAMUS (music licensing) and other rights management organizations. The term is highly specialized and used primarily within the entertainment industry by producers, legal departments, and production managers.
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