Script clearance is the process of reading & breaking down a script to identify all potential legal conflicts if used as written.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. It depends on the script
• D. Not applicable to screenplays

Answer: (A)

Script clearance is the due diligence step where a professional reads a script to identify legal risks that could arise if the script is used as written. The aim is to catch issues like defamation, rights of publicity, privacy concerns, misappropriation of likeness, copyright or trademark infringements, and licensing or location issues, so the production can obtain waivers, licenses, or make necessary changes before filming. Even if a script ends up with few or no conflicts, the process is about uncovering potential problems tied to the exact content as written, which is why the statement is correct. Options suggesting it doesn’t apply to scripts or that the answer depends on the script don’t fit, since clearance is a standard step across screenplays to anticipate legal risks.