We've all seen those warnings at the beginning of every movie. The FBI displays those messages as a simple reminder: share a movie in a way that's not allowed and you can be in a lot of trouble. The reality, however, is that most people don't understand what is legal or illegal use of a movie. And if you plan to host a movie night at your church, this is an important thing to know.
When you buy a movie, you are entitled to use it for personal purposes, but it is illegal to share it publically or with a large group of people without proper permission. Many churches have purchased licenses that allow them to show video clips or excerpts from movies, but these licenses do not give permission to share full-length feature films.
That's where a Site License comes in. When you purchase a Site License for a movie, it allows your church to show that movie to your congregation legally. Site Licenses provided by Lifeway Films are good for up to a year, meaning you can show the movie as many times as you like.
A Site License corresponds to a specific movie and is typically priced according to the size of the church. To see Lifeway Film's full list of available Site Licenses, visit lifeway.com/films.