Whilst a Script Clearance Report identifies the risks; Production Clearance is the active, hands-on management that resolves them.

This stage involves securing all necessary permissions, negotiating licences, and ensuring compliance on set and throughout post-production.

Film & TV Clearances provides expert support, translating legal requirements into practical set logistics.

Production Clearance is the ongoing process that runs from early pre-production through to final picture lock. It is the crucial stage where legal requirements are actioned and finalised.

Key support areas:

Securing licences - managing and negotiating licence agreements for all copyrighted materials (e.g. artwork, photography, music, clips or brands).

Set compliance - advising art, set dec, prop and costume departments on set dressing and costume to ensure proper use or fictionalisation of brands and trademarks to avoid infringement claims.

Post production review - reviewing rushes and final cuts to verify that all visual and audio elements align with the negotiated licence agreements and that no un-cleared content was accidentally captured or used.

We integrate directly with your production team to provide timely, practical legal solutions that do not impede the creative process. Our focus is on efficiency and ensuring every asset is covered by robust, compliant documentation.

Our Production Clearance service delivers:

Expert negotiation - we handle all third-party negotiations with rights holders to secure the most favourable terms and usage window for your budget.

Centralised documentation - we create and manage a complete, accessible library of all required releases, licences, and clearances, providing a clear and traceable audit trail for your Chain of Title.

Rapid third-party negotiation - we leverage our extensive network to secure clearance approvals and licences quickly, ensuring vital elements are ready before they are needed on the call sheet.

Set and location advice - providing quick, practical legal guidance to the production team on set regarding unforeseen clearance issues (e.g., changes to set dressing or impromptu shots of copyrighted material).

Global rights assurance - we secure usage rights that match your sales and distribution strategy, ensuring the licensed material is covered for the correct territories and lifespan.

Seamless handover - we manage the completion of the final clearance package, guaranteeing a smooth and professional submission to your E&O broker and any commissioning broadcaster or global distributor.

Let us handle the complex legal logistics so your team can focus entirely on the creative vision.

Partner with Film & TV Clearances for professional, proactive Production Clearances that keep your shoot moving.