Shotgun Law Presents
— Public Domain Film Research —
Is that film in the public domain?
US copyright research for filmmakers, archivists, and educators — grounded in cited sources.
— What you receive —
A complete copyright dossier
AI Legal Reasoning
A written analysis covering publication year, the rule applied, renewal history, and relevant precedents.
Cited Sources
The specific facts and statutory rules supporting the determination, so you can verify and cite independently.
Orphan Work Detection
When a rights holder cannot be located, the report flags orphan-work status and recommends counsel.