Lindiwe, a filmmaker, produces a short documentary and uploads it to a video-sharing platform. What is the status of copyright protection for Lindiwe's documentary?

Lindiwe needs to enter the documentary into film festivals for copyright protection

Copyright protection is automatic and applies as soon as Lindiwe creates the documentary.

Lindiwe needs to obtain a license from the platform to protect her documentary.

Copyright protection only applies to documentaries aired on television networks

Copyright protection is automatic and applies as soon as Lindiwe creates the documentary.