corpsefingers
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one to watch them? I want to show movies in a restaurant. good movies like howerd the duck little shop of horrors ect. but I don't know if Its leagle I really want to do this with out getting fined
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do I need a special permit to show movies in a restaurant if I'm not charging any
- Thread starter corpsefingers
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www.cdp1.com
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The Motion Picture Licensing Corporation provides Umbrella License for the viewing of music in public places. In example; colleges, churches, restaurants, etc. Visit the website below.
Obtaining the MPLC Umbrella License is simple and straightforward.
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Obtaining the MPLC Umbrella License is simple and straightforward.
Get licensed and become copyright compliant today!
shugasheila
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As long as it's not a bootleg movie, you'll be fine. If you bought the movie, or it's on pay-per-view or something like that, then you can show it to anyone. As long as you didn't get the movie illegally, you're fine.
Playing music OR movies publically can get you in GREAT trouble !! DO NOT LISTEN to those previous persons who are IGNORANT.
What the Law Says
The Federal Copyright Act (Title 17 of the U.S. Code) governs how copyrighted materials, such as movies, may be used. Neither the rental nor the purchase of a movie carries with it the right to show the movie publicly outside the home, unless the site where the movie is used is properly licensed for public exhibition.
Ownership of the movie and the right to use it publicly are two separate issues. The copyright holder retains exclusive public performance rights. This legal requirement applies:
Regardless of whether an admission fee is charged
Whether the institution or organization is commercial or non-profit
Whether a federal, state or local agency is involved.
Under the Copyright Act, a person found liable for copyright infringement can face fines as high as $30,000 for each movie.
JUST FYI, the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America)
What the Law Says
The Federal Copyright Act (Title 17 of the U.S. Code) governs how copyrighted materials, such as movies, may be used. Neither the rental nor the purchase of a movie carries with it the right to show the movie publicly outside the home, unless the site where the movie is used is properly licensed for public exhibition.
Ownership of the movie and the right to use it publicly are two separate issues. The copyright holder retains exclusive public performance rights. This legal requirement applies:
Regardless of whether an admission fee is charged
Whether the institution or organization is commercial or non-profit
Whether a federal, state or local agency is involved.
Under the Copyright Act, a person found liable for copyright infringement can face fines as high as $30,000 for each movie.
JUST FYI, the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America)
Spock (rhp)
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yes. since the restaurant is a commercial venture, you have to pay licencing fees on a per showing basis.
GL finding the agency that collects on this though -- i haven't a clue.
GL finding the agency that collects on this though -- i haven't a clue.