AIDC 2014: the formalities of format rights

In less than a decade, format sales have become a market with its own specialised rules and secret handshakes. And yet, it is still largely unregulated by case law. David Tiley asked entertainment law
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In less than a decade, format sales have become a market with its own specialised rules and secret handshakes. And yet, it is still largely unregulated by case law. David Tiley asked entertainment lawyer Shaun Miller to explain the legal implications.

Shaun moderated a panel consisting of Chris Hilton, the CEO of Essential Media, Chris Irvine, head of Business Affairs at SBS, and Kylie Washington, the entertainment and kid’s development executive at Matchbox Pictures.

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David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.