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Church Video Licence

Films covered by the Church Video Licene

Churches and Movies

Do you use film scenes or show films in your church?
It's becoming more common. Pastors use portions of movies to enhance sermon points. Sunday school teachers and childcare workers play a full-length feature. Youth leaders show the latest videos. Educators use movies to train and inspire. For all these activities, the Church Video License provides legal coverage for your church.

Most of us fast-forward right through that FBI warning at the beginning of videos and DVDs. Ever wonder what it actually says? The Copyright Act stipulates that pre-recorded videos are authorized for personal home use only. Special permission must be granted for any public performance . . . and that includes churches. Violations can result in substantial fines. So 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.

The Church Video Licence

Now, there's an affordable, convenient solution. CCLI has joined with Motion Picture Licensing Corporation (MPLC) to form Christian Video Licensing International (CVLI), providing the Church Video Licence for churches and other ministry organizations who show videos and DVDs in a public setting. Included are big-name studios like Universal Pictures, Dreamworks, Polygram Filmed Entertainment, Paramount, and Twentieth Century Fox.

The Church Video Licence covers:

Public viewings in your church of all, or any portion, of a film from participating producers.
Over 60 producers, including major studios.
Thousands of movie titles.

Click here to apply for a Church Video Licence

When showing films don't forget:

Yes, You Can
No, 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.

Free ScreenVue Membership

With a Church Video Licence you will get access to the ScreenVue online portal where you can get ideas of movie clips fitting for your ministry. Find out more about ScreenVue!

Films covered by the Church Video Licene

Want more details? These pages will help:

Cost: Find out the fees of a Church Video Licence for your church or organization.
Film producers: Check the list to see which producers signed up.
Terms: The Church Video Licence Terms of Agreement.
Download info about the CVL (In English)
Download info about the CVL (In Afrikaans)
Apply online for a Church Video Licence