The showing of movies during campus events has more strict rules than movies used for classes. Any such showing requires the acquisition/purchase of the public performance rights.
Public Performance Rights:
- A public performance is ANY exhibition of a movie outside the privacy of a home setting, regardless of whether or not admission is charged.
- PPR are special license terms purchased from a film distribution center for the showing of a film to a public audience.
- The rental, purchase, lending or download of a movie does NOT provide the right to exhibit it publicly unless the screening is properly licensed.
- Copyright permission from the rights holder is REQUIRED for ALL public performances regardless of whether admission is charged.
- Showing movies for events on campus by faculty, staff, students (including student organizations) constitutes a public performance.