Copyright Compliance for Movies and TV Shows
Screens have become such a part of everyday life that most people don’t even think about them now. Whether people are enjoying movie nights at a private club, taking in motivating entertainment at the gym, or even watching a show at their local pub, they’ve come to expect content wherever they go.
Public Screenings vs Private Viewings
But just because it’s expected, doesn’t mean it’s free. You may assume it’s covered because you pay for cable or a TV licence, but if you read the fine print in those agreements, you’ll almost certainly find that they do not actually say that they’re providing you with public performance rights and instead just cover private, not public viewing for some or all of the content they provide.
Usually, “private” is generally meant to be only for friends and family while “public” occurs in places open to the public or where a substantial number of people outside of a normal circle of a family and friends are gathered . This is for viewings whether you charge for admission or not.
Any organisation needs a licence if they’re playing copyrighted films and TV shows, even if it’s just on the background at a bar, restaurant, gym, doctor’s office, or any number of other businesses, public or private.
How to Legally Show Movies and TV Programmes
Thankfully, we can help you easily, quickly, and affordably. The MPLC Blanket Licence covers tens of thousands of titles from producers around the world. We’ve been in business for decades and have been working with clients of all sizes so we can help, no matter what industry you’re in.
And, in addition to being inexpensive, our blanket licence can protect you automatically. So, while content may be crucial for businesses, it doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive to show.
Get in touch with us to get licensed today.