What is a non-theatrical screening?

Non-theatrical screenings take place on a non-commercial basis (no direct admission charge is levied) and are held by: educational, cultural, social and religious institutions; community groups; churches; film societies; government bodies; hospitals; libraries; museums and galleries.

Do I need a license to screen a film?

To screen a film to the public, you need permission from the film’s copyright owner. The licensing of films for non-theatrical screenings can be complicated, but most films are available through three major distributors: the BFI, Filmbankmedia or MPLC.

Do I need an MPLC licence?

Do we still need a licence? A Yes. A licence is required regardless of whether an admission fee is charged. However, the MPLC Umbrella Licence® covers only those situations where admission is not charged.

How much does a film license cost UK?

Film licence – the cost for this can vary depending on the distributor who owns the rights to the film, the average cost of a Single Title Film Licence is around £100 per licence, per screening, per film.

What does non theatrical mean?

1 : not theatrical : not of or relating to the theater or the presentation of plays a nontheatrical concert performance. 2 : not intended for or involving performance in a motion-picture theater nontheatrical educational films a movie made for nontheatrical distribution the nontheatrical market.

Can I show Netflix in public?

The screening must be non-profit and non-commercial. That means you can’t charge admission, fundraise, solicit donations, or accept advertising or commercial sponsorships in connection with the screening. The documentary shall not be screened at any political campaign events and/or electoral campaigning events.

What license do I need to show movies?

public performance movie license
Plain and simple, if you plan on displaying your movie in a public setting or to the public, then you need a public performance movie license. You need a movie license regardless of the size of your event, whether or not you charge for your event, or whether you are a commercial or nonprofit entity.

Can you show movies for free?

Movies are protected by copyright law. You are free to watch the movie for your personal entertainment, but your rights to show the movie to a group are more limited. In particular, you generally cannot show the movie to the public without permission or a license.