In the first quarter of 2025 I have been invited to give a university lecture to a cohort of students as an introduction to film and tv clearances. I hope to provide them with a solid foundation and early understanding for their future endeavours and whilst I prepare for this it provides a great opportunity to round up the key points concerning clearances for productions.

Clearances and script clearance reports (neg-checking) are the unsung heroes behind the scenes, safeguarding the integrity and success of cinematic endeavours…