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Hello, I recently fell out with someone and we used to do film projects together. I told him I do not want to do business with him anymore. Now he's upset and told me I am not allowed to use any footage he recorded. Can he do that? Especially since he initially said it was okay to use it. Because I have all the footage and its for my short film and it would be an absolute hassle to rerecord it myself. Also he's been trying to force me to sign a contract stating that I won't use any of the footage he recorded. Luckily I signed no such contract that he made. Also he was doing this as a friend so no contract was signed, no one was hired and nothing is on paper.
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To many variables here from an in telectual property angle. You will need to retain an IP lawyer and go from there or simply re-record the footage if thats cheaper.
Answered on Sep 12th, 2016 at 5:42 AM
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