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U.S. Copyright Office Announces Webinar on Copyright Essentials for Filmmakers
Issue No. 1079 - January 8, 2026
The U.S. Copyright Office invites you to register to attend the upcoming online webinar, Lights, Camera, Action: Copyright Essentials for Filmmakers, on February 4 at 1:00 p.m. eastern time. This event continues our educational series designed to teach copyright basics and key concepts to creators within various disciplines.
In this session, join us as the Copyright Office discusses what filmmakers, including producers, directors, and screenwriters, should know about copyright. We will answer commonly asked questions, review educational resources and registration options, and share how the Copyright Office’s Public Information Office can assist along the way.
Speakers:
- Miriam Lord, Associate Register of Copyrights and Director of Public Information and Education
- Laura Kaiser, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Public Information and Education
The Copyright Office strategic goal of Copyright for All means making the copyright system as understandable and accessible to as many members of the public as possible, through initiatives including education and outreach. Subscribe to stay updated about future webinars in this series.
Watch the complete set of recordings on our Copyright Essentials event page.
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