Movies are an amazing resource for schools, but understanding copyright isn’t always easy. Learn more about why a license is necessary and how you can secure one for your school below.
The following feature has been rated c for corny. Movie events are a great way to entertain and engage your entire community. Plus, they only require three essential items, equipment, a great film, and a license to show that film. According to copyright law, a license is needed anytime a film is shown outside of a home setting. This applies to everyone regardless of the event’s location, size of the audience, age of the film, or whether or not admission is charged. Copyright licensing ensures everyone who contributes to a movie receives compensation for their work and incentivizes future future projects. Luckily, Movie Licensing USA makes it easy to license your movie showings. We work on behalf of a wide range of Hollywood studios to license the most popular films for a variety of organizations and facilities, including yours. Want to show a movie? Contact us today to show it the copyright way.
COPYRIGHT LAW
Copyright Compliance and Public Performances.
The Federal Copyright Act specifies that copyrighted materials like movies can be used in your schools if properly licensed. It’s important to know that neither the rental nor purchase of a movie carries the right to exhibit it outside of someone’s home. However, Swank Movie Licensing can properly license movies for copyright compliant showings in your school.
Why do I need K-12 movie licensing?
The Federal Copyright Act specifies that copyrighted materials like movies can be used in your schools if properly licensed. It’s important to know that neither the rental nor purchase of a movie carries the right to exhibit it outside of someone’s home. However, Swank Movie Licensing can properly license movies for copyright-compliant showings in your school.
How can I use my license?
Once your school is licensed, you’re legally covered for unlimited movie showings. Use your license to enhance fundraising or family events, entertain during after-school care, keep students occupied on rainy days, for student rewards, holiday parties and PTA events, or to simply host a school movie night.
What movie studios does Swank’s licensing cover?
Swank is the only company that can provide you with this comprehensive selection of Hollywood studios.
