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Frank Ladner · October 20th, 2003, 02:18 PM

I think I know the answer to this, but I want to ask some
of you experts to be assured.

Say I make a short film in which the main character drives
around in a 93 Toyota pickup. Do I have to get any sort of
permission or whatever for having the Toyota logo showing
up throughout the film?

Are there any laws that apply to automobile brands and movies?

Thanks!

Dylan Couper · October 20th, 2003, 02:54 PM

Do you plan on showing or selling the film to make money?
If in doubt, put some tape over the Toyota logo.

Frank Ladner · October 20th, 2003, 03:41 PM

Hi Dylan!

The Toyota was just an example.

I am actually planning on using 3D models of the more
expensive vehicles. I could create a completely non-real
car, but I want something that people can identify.
(Say, a BMW Z4 or something)

However, I may just have to not design the decals, as
you are saying about the tape thing.

Thank you!

October 20th, 2003, 02:18 PM	#1
Frank Ladner Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Poplarville, MS Posts: 453	automobile manufacturers I think I know the answer to this, but I want to ask some of you experts to be assured. Say I make a short film in which the main character drives around in a 93 Toyota pickup. Do I have to get any sort of permission or whatever for having the Toyota logo showing up throughout the film? Are there any laws that apply to automobile brands and movies? Thanks!

October 20th, 2003, 02:54 PM	#2
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Do you plan on showing or selling the film to make money? If in doubt, put some tape over the Toyota logo. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

October 20th, 2003, 03:41 PM	#3
Frank Ladner Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Poplarville, MS Posts: 453	Hi Dylan! The Toyota was just an example. I am actually planning on using 3D models of the more expensive vehicles. I could create a completely non-real car, but I want something that people can identify. (Say, a BMW Z4 or something) However, I may just have to not design the decals, as you are saying about the tape thing. Thank you!