Creative Industries

John Marsonet’s ‘Persistence of Vision’: Reimagining Early Cinema

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In the 2023 Raindance Film School Student Showcase, filmmaker John Marsonet unveiled ‘Persistence of Vision,’ a compelling (speculative) documentary that breathes new life into the origins of motion picture technology. Through meticulous research and innovative storytelling, Marsonet explores the work of William Kennedy Laurie Dickson, a pioneering figure in early cinema. CIPPM researcher and Principal… Read more » about John Marsonet’s ‘Persistence of Vision’: Reimagining Early Cinema

CIPPM Researcher Uncovers the Hidden Narrative of Motion Picture Invention

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The invention of motion pictures wasn’t a single eureka moment, but rather a complex interplay of science, technology, art, and law. During Dr Claudy Op den Kamp’s Lemelson Center fellowship, she explored this rich history through an unexpected lens: copyright registration practices. At the centre of this story is the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893,… Read more » about CIPPM Researcher Uncovers the Hidden Narrative of Motion Picture Invention

Melanie Stockton-Brown: “Inking Cultures: Authorship, AI Generated Art and Copyright Law in Tattooing”

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Stockton-Brown M., Inking Cultures: Authorship, AI Generated Art and Copyright Law in Tattooing (2023) 36(5) International Journal for the Semiotics of Law, 2037- 2065 This article considers current advances in tattooing that are challenging communityheld views of authorship and ownership, and the need to address this tension. The key challenge is from AI-generated artworks being… Read more » about Melanie Stockton-Brown: “Inking Cultures: Authorship, AI Generated Art and Copyright Law in Tattooing”

Mermaids, Myths, and Copyright: A Dive into Cultural Storytelling

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The enduring appeal of mermaid stories and their complex relationship with copyright law took centre stage in a recent episode of BBC’s Free-Thinking podcast. Hosted by Shahidha Bari, the discussion brought together experts to explore how these maritime legends continue to captivate and evolve across different cultures and media. The timing was particularly relevant, coinciding… Read more » about Mermaids, Myths, and Copyright: A Dive into Cultural Storytelling