CINEMA COPYRIGHT & LICENSING
Family Parties supplies cinema equipment for hire only.
Family Parties does not provide film licences, music licences, Temporary Event Notices (TENs), legal advice or licensing advice.
The event organiser and/or venue is responsible for checking and obtaining any licences, permissions, subscriptions or consents required for their screening or event.
PRIVATE DOMESTIC SCREENINGS
A screening held within a private home for family and invited guests will generally be different from showing a film to the public.
However, customers should still comply with the terms and conditions of any streaming service, subscription or content provider they use.
PUBLIC SCREENINGS
If a film or television programme is shown in public, permission from the relevant copyright owner or authorised licensing organisation will usually be required, even where admission is free.
Examples of public screenings can include community events, schools, clubs, businesses, halls and other venues outside a normal private domestic setting.
Copyright permission to show a film is separate from any premises licence, Temporary Event Notice or other permission that may be required for the event.
FILM LICENSING
Permission to show films publicly may be available directly from the copyright owner or through an authorised film licensing organisation.
Useful sources include:
The correct licence depends on the film, rights holder, venue and type of screening.
STREAMING SERVICES
A normal personal subscription to services such as Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video does not automatically give permission to show that content in public.
GOV.UK specifically advises that using a personal streaming account for a public showing may breach the provider’s terms of use. Customers organising a screening outside a private domestic setting should check both the copyright position and the terms of their chosen streaming service.
Family Parties does not provide streaming subscriptions or accounts.
MUSIC LICENSING
Additional music licensing may be required when copyright music is played publicly, including music used before or after a film or elsewhere at an event.
In many circumstances this is handled through TheMusicLicence from PPL PRS.
The event organiser and/or venue is responsible for checking whether music licensing is required.
Further information is available from:
PREMISES LICENCES & TEMPORARY EVENT NOTICES
Depending on the event and venue, a premises licence, Temporary Event Notice (TEN) or other permission may also be required.
Film exhibitions and recorded music can fall within regulated entertainment, although exemptions apply in some circumstances. Current government guidance includes an exemption for certain not-for-profit film exhibitions held in community premises between 8am and 11pm, subject to conditions.
If you are unsure, please check with the licensing authority responsible for your event location.
For events within Warwick District, further information is available from:
TV LICENCE
A TV Licence may be required if you watch or record live television on any channel or service, or use BBC iPlayer.
A TV Licence is not normally required simply to watch on-demand services such as Netflix or Disney+, but that does not give permission to show copyrighted content publicly.
DISCLAIMER
The information on this page is provided for general information only and should not be treated as legal or licensing advice.
Licensing requirements depend on the circumstances of each event and may change.
The event organiser and/or venue is responsible for checking and complying with all applicable copyright, licensing, subscription and local-authority requirements before the screening takes place.
Family Parties supplies the equipment only and does not obtain licences, permissions or consents on behalf of customers.