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Showing Film Scenes at Church

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Do you use film scenes or show films in your church?

If so, you must first ensure that you have obtained permission, even if you are only showing a 30-second scene. This is because pre-recorded videos and DVDs that you can buy or rent from shops are only intended for personal home use, not public viewing such as in your church building, hall or bookshop.

Since CCLI is an agent to Christian Video Licensing International (CVLI), and the PRS for Music you don't need to contact every copyright owner each time you would like to show a film in your church. Just follow the simple steps below:

Check that the producers are covered by the licence scheme.
Choose which licensing option you need.
Apply now!

There are two licensing options available, depending on how you intend to use films in your church:

When showing films don't forget:

You Can	You Can't
Ask for a contribution from people.	Charge an entrance fee.
Show any number of films/film scenes from the producers signed.	Show any film – check the producers list.
Promote the film title within your church (notice board, newsletter, etc).	Promote the film title outside of your church (including billboard, websites etc).
Show films from television series that have been published by an authorised studio.	Show films that you have recorded from television.
Put the DVD in your computer and cue it up.	Burn the film onto another media for adding into a presentation.

There are currently 7,080 churches in the UK that hold a Church Video Licence (CVL) and are therefore permitted to show films for a variety of teaching and entertainment purposes.

Not sure which licences you need?

Check the Quick Guide Licence Table

Not sure which licences you need?

Links to: Licence Fees / Apply Now / SongSelect / Create / FAQs / Terms of Agreement