Make Pre-1978 Films Public Domain


Make Pre-1978 Films Public Domain
The Issue
As a game creator and writer, I often find myself restricted in the realm of creativity. I deeply desire to use material and characters from vintage films, like Casino Royale (1967) or Scarface (1932), but the present copyright laws prevent me from doing so. Many creators like me suffer this dilemma. There is a vast catalogue of pre-1978 films that remain under copyright, hindering creative progress. Statistically speaking, only a fraction of these films is being commercialized today, while others remain forgotten in vaults, contributing little to public culture. It's a disservice to the spirit of creativity. Our proposition is simple: make all films, regardless of origin, produced prior to 1978, public domain. We believe in the free usage of old media to embolden creativity and enrich new media. By making these time-honored classics public domain, we can ensure their stories, artistic creations, and cultural worth are accessible to all. As we urge for this change, we must remember that creativity should never be restricted, but constantly reshaped and reimagined in novel ways. Sign this petition to free our vintage media and inspire the future of art, storytelling, and cultural preservation.
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The Issue
As a game creator and writer, I often find myself restricted in the realm of creativity. I deeply desire to use material and characters from vintage films, like Casino Royale (1967) or Scarface (1932), but the present copyright laws prevent me from doing so. Many creators like me suffer this dilemma. There is a vast catalogue of pre-1978 films that remain under copyright, hindering creative progress. Statistically speaking, only a fraction of these films is being commercialized today, while others remain forgotten in vaults, contributing little to public culture. It's a disservice to the spirit of creativity. Our proposition is simple: make all films, regardless of origin, produced prior to 1978, public domain. We believe in the free usage of old media to embolden creativity and enrich new media. By making these time-honored classics public domain, we can ensure their stories, artistic creations, and cultural worth are accessible to all. As we urge for this change, we must remember that creativity should never be restricted, but constantly reshaped and reimagined in novel ways. Sign this petition to free our vintage media and inspire the future of art, storytelling, and cultural preservation.
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Petition created on August 11, 2024




