Licensing Film Screenings

Copyright Licensing: a Brief Explanation

When a film is produced, a studio or distributor acquires copyright ownership which enables them to make it available for audiences to view through a number of channels including:

NON-THEATRICAL CHANNELS
i.e. watching films outside the cinema or an individual's home

HOME ENTERTAINMENT
i.e. watching films in an individual's home

THEATRICAL CHANNELS
i.e. watching films in cinemas

Filmbankmedia: Non-Theatrical Representatives in 70+ markets

Non-Theatrical film screenings refer to the screening of films outside of the cinema or an individual’s home. To screen films to audiences Non-Theatrically, persons or organisations must obtain the consent of the copyright owner or their representatives in the form of licensing before doing so.

To enable wider audiences to view their films legally, copyright owners appoint a Non-Theatrical representative (such as Filmbankmedia) to licence screenings in 70+ markets including:

Outdoor screenings including festivals, and community events
Drive-ins
Schools and universities
Community film groups
Entertainment venues
Government and public buildings
Art Centres
Museums
Libraries

...and many more.

Would you like to organise a drive-in screening?
Take a look at our guide.

Special Markets

Alongside licensing Non-Theatrical film screenings, Filmbankmedia work with system integrators and technology partners within the Healthcare, Hotels, Maritime and Transport sectors to provide an engaging entertainment service to passengers, guests, visitors, staff and patients respectively.

To find out more on these special markets, click here.

Screening Enquiries Form

If you are planning to screen films Non-Theatrically, please complete this Screening Enquiries Form

About Filmbankmedia

We represent many Hollywood and independent film studios and distributors licensing screenings outside the home or cinema.