Do I need a special permission or license to screen a film outside the classroom?
Answer
The Copyright Act includes the right for educational institutions to play films on University premises, provided:
- the screening is for educational or training purposes,
- the screening is not-for-profit,
- the screening is before an audience consisting primarily of students and educators, and
- the work is not an infringing copy or the person responsible for the performance has no reasonable grounds to believe it is an infringing copy.
If any of these conditions are not met, you will need to obtain public performance rights for your screening.
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