David Edward Keen Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Hello wizards I'm making a music video for a band, it's silly and funny, about Satan stealing the weed. One scene where the weed in the bag is passed one guy to another in a deal. Is there any reason to be worried legally about using real weed? Should it be oregano? I mean we've all seen Goddfellas with pounds of "cocaine" all over everyone's faces... i just dont want to get anyone in trouble so it's best to consult instead of just supposing. cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Dunn Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 (edited) Is there any reason to be worried legally about using real weed? Er, the reason to be worried is that you're breaking the law. In this country, the offence of supply would probably apply to the producer and simple possession to the actor. Of course whoever acquired the drugs would already have committed the offence of possession. Just to tidy things up, there'd probably be a charge of conspiracy as well. 'Goodfellas' had lawyers. It wasn't cocaine. Best use fake drugs, eh? Edited January 10, 2016 by Mark Dunn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edward Keen Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 Thanx for the confirmation. It will be from a relative who got it legally for medicinal use but I was just gonna use a green and yellow light in his face as he looks into the bag then he smiles. Actually seeing it isn't important. Better to avoid showing anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Dunn Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 I was referring to UK law. There's no lawful way to possess it here. I don't know your law but you would probably find that the medical exemption ended when he passed it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edward Keen Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 Right exactly... in the US I don't think it matters even if it be legally gotten, since the only legal use would be for the person using it medicinally... and we are neither lawyers nor a production with a budget over 20 bucks so it's green yellow LED s ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edward Keen Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 It's a good project fir learning craft but I'd like to avoid getting into trouble. I'm a beginner and I'm seeing a lot of these types of issues, especially in everyday safety on set. Is there a good resource on general safety on set inline or a manual with checklists maybe? I need to give the whole safety subject sit down and study time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edward Keen Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 There haven't been any accidents BTW, intake a kitta time to tape everything down, and I retape it as lights are moved.... I'm learning about electrical issues (AWG ratings etc) and I'm not using large lamps...yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Adrian Sierkowski Posted January 10, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted January 10, 2016 Do you really want to risk getting your actors and crew stoned while working? Fake it. Forger the worry about the chain of liability.Also if it's medicinal, it's legal only for the person to whom it's prescribed to posses it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Bill DiPietra Posted January 10, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted January 10, 2016 ... and we are neither lawyers nor a production with a budget over 20 bucks so it's green yellow LED s ! I find it interesting that the project has no budget but is somehow able to afford real marijuana. Seems like the priorities need to be reworked. Just use oregano. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edward Keen Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 Haha someone made the suggestion that's all...nobody would use anything other than coffee on anything I'm doing. Don't get the wrong idea. Admittedly it was the kinda question I probably didn't even hafta ask had I thought a bit more... Now I'm embarrassed, OK. Not the first dumb question ever been put to me or been put to someone else by me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Bill DiPietra Posted January 10, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted January 10, 2016 Now I'm embarrassed, OK. Not the first dumb question ever been put to me or been put to someone else by me No need to be embarrassed and it is by no means a "dumb question." We're happy to point you in the right direction, especially when it results in keeping you out of trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edward Keen Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 Lol, thanks! This is our weed prop, shining back into the Guy's face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Clark Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Haha someone made the suggestion that's all...nobody would use anything other than coffee on anything I'm doing. Don't get the wrong idea. Admittedly it was the kinda question I probably didn't even hafta ask had I thought a bit more... Now I'm embarrassed, OK. Not the first dumb question ever been put to me or been put to someone else by me In the US the only states that now allow possession of Marijuana for 'general use' are Washington and Colorado. There are a number of states that have permited 'medical' Marijuana use, and that requires a doctors prescription, and only applies to the person who received the prescription. There is a battle brewing between the Feds, using the Commerce Clause of the Constitution to claim they have the right to continue prosecution of state citizens for possession and sales. In any case... the use of actual Marijuana would be prohibited in almost all situations. If you should use some other substance, you need to clearly mark any container as being a 'prop', and do not even in jest 'offer for sale or use as a drug' any substance, outside of the scripted dialog or scene description. Have your film permits in order... You can be arrested for sales for offering 'fake' drugs... Actually... consult a lawyer... That said... alfalfa works for 'marijuana' in a 'baggy' or 'in Kilo packages with transparent wrapping'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christophernigel Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Hello wizards I'm making a music video for a band, it's silly and funny, about Satan stealing the weed. One scene where the weed in the bag is passed one guy to another in a deal. Is there any reason to be worried legally about using real weed? Should it be oregano? I mean we've all seen Goddfellas with pounds of "cocaine" all over everyone's faces... i just dont want to get anyone in trouble so it's best to consult instead of just supposing. cheers! You can always film it in Amsterdam no risk there ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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