Beaver Tips: Performance Rights

Stop by our office (SEC 108) to chat with a Peer Educator and go over your activity! Consider going over licensing, exemptions, types of audiences, etc.

Movies at OSU

Oregon State University students have identified films as their second most desired form of entertainment. Movies provide great enlightenment, spark discussion, and raise awareness for our community.

Copyright Law

The rules concerning screening are detailed in the federal Copyright Act, as amended, Title 17 of the United States Code. Only copyright owners hold the exclusive right "to perform the copyrighted work publicly".

Resources

Public performance rights for your film title may be available through one of these vendors. However, we recommend considering other resources as well: