I'm interested in making an independent biopic, and I have questions
I've recently really gotten interested in Buster Keaton movies. I also recently acquired a friend who resembles Buster Keaton. I've been reading about the Fatty Arbuckle scandal, and I've been picturing making a short 5-10 minute movie about it. Nothing big, but I may want to submit it to festivals if the production values are good enough (not Sundance...just local ones).
I was just wondering if that is legal, though...Don't I need to get permission to make a movie about someone's life? Is this the correct place to ask this? Or would I get more help from some other board?
Thanks!
Geronimo