radioboy Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 I was thinking of doing a fundraiser for school by doing an MDTV-Sponsored event which involved renting 3 or so DVDs and screening them on a projection screen we have in the gym, and charging like $2 for admission. Two questions? One: what are the restrictions on using rented DVDs for public viewing? Two: will the MPAA police come and arrest us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M$ Agent #2 Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 yeah its not legal you would be making money (even though it is non profit) if you got permision ahead of time you could (I wouldnt hold my breath) Hmmm if well if you charged for something like popcorn instead then you wouldnt be making money from the movie but its still muddy LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaise Veteran Posted September 25, 2003 Veteran Share Posted September 25, 2003 Here's a site with some info http://www.movlic.com/copyschool.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poind Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 You'd definitely need formal permission, and could get in pretty serious trouble if you go ahead without it. Watch yourself -- word does get around. If you find older films, maybe even classic Hitchcock or something, getting permission can be a lot easier / less costly. You might be better off doing a bake sale, hiring a live band for a social function, etc. Anyway, do not use rented or purchased DVDs for public performance without explicit permission. Very big trouble. If it's a fundraiser / nonprofit, you *may* have minimal problems getting permission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaise Veteran Posted September 25, 2003 Veteran Share Posted September 25, 2003 Moved To The Media Room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radioboy Posted September 25, 2003 Author Share Posted September 25, 2003 You might be better off doing a bake sale, hiring a live band for a social function, etc. Heh.. that would defeat the concept behind the school TV station doing a fund raiser ... hm maybe we could do a student film festival instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borbus Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 It would not be legal even if you didnt charge but who cares Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianicoleman Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 It would not be legal even if you didnt charge but who cares yep :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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