 copyright issues
If I want to show a whole film at my church — what is involved?
There are many ways you can show a whole film at your local church but be aware that there are copyright issues involved in the use of filmed material in a public place.
Although it is common place to use clips from films in worship, at present unless you have clip clearance from the Film Distributor, it is an illegal practice and could open your church community up to fines from such distributors.
To download all the relevant material for using film in ministry, including email addresses and contact phone numbers see the downloads below.
Click here to download a paper on the use of clips in a worship service. This is an information sheet produced by the Fellowship for Evangelism in Visual Arts (FEVA).
Click here to download the specific copyright material regarding clip clearance.
Click here to download who to contact if you would like to show a whole film or hold a film festival at your church.
See below for more documentation on copyright issues associated with filmed material.
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