of course you could just say all those people just broke in and were
standing behind you when you were watching it by your self!
<grin>
I never really thought about this... thanks for raising the topic...
ed sharpe archivist for smecc
----- Original Message -----
From: "LauraM" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, March 21, 2003 1:38 PM
Subject: Re: showing copyrighted films in museums
Hi. You'll need to get "public performance rights" to screen the films,
whether you choose to charge admission or not. The best place to start
is to call the production company that made the film or try one of the
bigger public performance licensing agents, like Swank Motion Pictures
(www.swank.com). Some offer limited public performance rights (for 1
viewing) or lifetime rights. If the film is in the public domain you
won't need rights (try looking on sites such as (www.retrofilm.com).
Even though our museum doesn't charge admission or sell refreshments,
most films we screen I've had to get performance rights for, even though
I make it clear we're showing the films for education purposes and we
are not charging admission. I have had some companies negotiate a lower
rate for us by making that clear though.
Hope this helps!
Laura
Laura Matzer
Public Programs Coordinator
Amon Carter Museum
3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
Main: 817.738.1933
Direct: 817.989.5032
FAX: 817.989.5039
http://www.cartermuseum.org/
All opinions are my own and not those of my employer.
-----Original Message-----
From: Lori Tomlinson [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, March 21, 2003 1:29 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: showing copyrighted films in museums
Hi Listers!
Does anyone know the "ins and outs" of showing copyrighted films in
museums? We'd like to offer a bi-weekly movie day for kids, where we
would show vintage children's classics (Shirley Temple films, and the
like). We do not have a set admission charge for the Historical Center
(rather, a suggested donation), and we would not charge to see the film.
We would attempt to raise modest funds from sales of snacks (popcorn and
beverages, for example), and through regular merchanise sales in the
Historical Center Store.
Would we be breaking copyright laws if we show the films publically,
without charging admission? Would this fall under fair use for
educational purposes if we incorporate some sort of short educational
program?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Many thanks,
Lori
Lori Tomlinson
Division Manager
Charlotte County Historical Center
22959 Bayshore Road
Charlotte Harbor, FL 33980
(941) 629-PAST (7278)
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