I’m currently building a marketplace for the business side of filmmaking - designed to connect filmmakers with the service providers they need to get projects made. My main question is: which of these three formats do you prefer? 1) Sharetribe: https://filmmakingbiz-vmerk5.mysharetribe-test.com/ 2) Bubble: https://rnewcombva.bubbleapps.io/version-test?debug_mode=true 3) Replit: https://filmbizmarketplace.replit.app/ I’d also welcome any additional thoughts or advice you may have.

AI image tools are exploding across filmmaking, publishing, marketing, and indie production. Posters that once took weeks and thousands of dollars can now be generated in minutes. But here’s the real question: Who actually owns the copyright of a poster made with AI? Let’s try to clear this up. BUT before we do and in order to be clear. This topic is changing all of time and there are active law suits that will likely impact this, so this is a snapshot in time and only my understanding. 1️⃣ The Platform Doesn’t Own Your Poster If you generate a poster using ChatGPT or similar AI tools, the output is generally yours to use. That means you can: - Print it - Sell it - Use it in a pitch deck - Put it on IMDb - Run ads with it The platform does not claim ownership of your output. So far, so good. But this is where most people stop thinking. 2️⃣ Ownership vs. Copyright Protection Are Not the Same Thing There’s a difference between: - Having the right to use something - Having enforceable copyright protection Under current U.S. law, copyright protects human-created works. The U.S. Copyright Office has stated that purely AI-generated content without meaningful human authorship may not qualify for copyright protection. That means if you type: “Epic sci-fi movie poster with a space cowboy” …and download the first image, your legal protection may be limited. However, If you: - Develop detailed prompts - Iterate multiple times - Choose composition intentionally - Combine outputs - Add custom typography - Adjust lighting and color - Composite elements in Photoshop - Design original layout Now you’re exercising creative control. That’s human authorship. And that matters. 3️⃣ For Filmmakers and IP Creators: Don’t Be Lazy If you’re serious about your project, whether it’s a feature, vertical series, graphic novel, or game, don’t rely on raw AI output. Use AI as a tool. Then: - Refine the design - Add original type treatment - Build a branded visual identity - Make intentional creative decisions

Hi All, I'm embarking on a crowdfund, which entails a pre-seed round to gain the critical 30% buy-in before launch date. Anyone interested in giving me feedback on the pitch, and maybe reserving a perk so I can feel the momentum building? Thanks in advance, Ian preyformason.com