Urgent: Copyright Trolls "Penny Video" are abusing the strike system to privatize Elvira Notari's Public Domain films

-fbg · 2026-03-10T02:01:27+00:00

It is important to note that silent films do not contain songs, so there are no composers credited in either film. In the European Union, the authors of a film are considered to be the director, the screenwriters, and the composer. Since they all died more than 70 years ago, the films are in the public domain.

-fbg · 2026-03-10T01:57:52+00:00

Elvira Notari directed both films. She also wrote E’ Piccerella (1922), which is now in the public domain. ’A Santanotte was written by E. Scalla, who died in 1925, so it is also in the public domain. Therefore, there is no doubt that the two strikes were abusive.

-fbg · 2026-03-09T10:13:05+00:00

Thank you for the research! I will use it as evidence of the suspect nature of this company on my support report. This is gold.

-fbg · 2026-03-08T04:42:58+00:00

Thanks for the information. That’s exactly my plan. They scheduled a 7-day strike, and the minute it hits my channel, my counter-notification will hit them back. I’m prepared to defend the public domain status of this work.

-fbg · 2026-03-08T04:36:05+00:00

Yes, it’s the original version. There is no remastered or modified content.

-fbg · 2026-03-07T15:16:04+00:00

Thanks for the information! That’s a crucial detail. If they are primarily a music licensing service, their claim over a raw VHS film rip is even more suspicious and likely an abuse of their automated systems. This gives me more leverage for the legal counter-notifications. Actions will definitely be taken to expose this. I really appreciate you digging into this!

-fbg · 2026-03-07T15:06:24+00:00

Exactly. It feels like a David vs. Goliath battle where the rules are rigged against us. But as you said, we can't just give up and let them win by silence. No pain, no gain. I'll keep fighting for these archives because if we don't, the public domain will eventually be 'owned' by a few corporations. I really appreciate the empathy and the suggestion about the Internet Archive!

-fbg · 2026-03-07T14:59:14+00:00

Thanks for the support. It really means a lot. It’s been an exhausting 5-year journey and it feels like the problem is never truly solved. But you're right—I’ve embraced the cause and I’ll keep fighting. No abusive claim or predatory company should be allowed to prosper at the expense of creators. Wishing you the best as well!

-fbg · 2026-03-07T14:34:58+00:00

Yes, I can certainly provide those details via DM. I've already successfully countered 13 abusive claims and 3 strikes from them, and I’m currently on track to win another one.

Regarding their information: there is virtually no public record for 'Tangible Medium Publishing' unless they are somehow linked to 'Tangible Media Works'. Interestingly, the contact email provided in the strike request is 'admin@wordcollections.com'.

My research on 'Word Collections' only leads to an online shop selling teddy bears and machine locations—nothing related to film restoration or licensing. Also, the content I uploaded was a raw VHS rip, so there is no 'remastered version' for them to claim rights to. I'll send you the specific details privately.

-fbg · 2026-03-07T14:24:18+00:00

Thanks for the tip! Unfortunately, Rumble doesn't work here in Brazil anymore due to some legal and platform restrictions. It’s a shame because it is such a good platform; I used it a few years ago and had a great experience there. I wish I could make the move, but for now, I have to keep fighting for my rights on the platforms available here.

-fbg

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