This Practice Note considers film and television copyright issues relating to the underlying works encountered during the making of a film. It covers literary works such as scripts, biographies, characters, set design and location, photographs, the right to privacy of certain photographs or films, music, and performances. This Practice Note also covers copyright permitted acts or exceptions that may apply when various works are included in a film—including fair dealing exceptions, incidental inclusion, reporting court proceedings, filming in a public place, and public interest.