Licensing & Registration FAQ
- Why do I need to register my screening? This is DIY grassroots distribution, my friend. It's slightly more unwieldy but a lot more inexpensive and accessible for you. Licensing screenings helps pay for the film and registration a) helps us keep track of where the film is going and b) helps us leverage the good word-of-mouth and visibility that happens when you bring Inlaws & Outlaws to your community.
- Do I need a license to screen the film? Generally, yes. Unless you are having a private screening for your friends or family in your living room, you need a screening license to show Inlaws & Outlaws. Exceptions: if you are showing the film to a handful of people in order to see if you want to do a public screening (say, your Social Justice Committee), then please show the film to them with our blessing!
- Why do I need a license? Copyright law, for one. Fairness, for two. This film is the result of a lot of work, sweat and money invested in something we think is of value to society. The prices of our various licenses are a bargain - and generally much cheaper than most other films.
- Why are the licenses so inexpensive? We're out to spread the love, not make a mint. The license fees do not even begin to pay for the expense of the film, the materials, the website and our Campaign Team. We rely on support from our friends and fans and sponsors.
- If I am showing the film in my classroom, do I need to a license or need to register the showing? If you are showing the film at an educational institution, then you need one of our Educational Licenses available at our online store. They are tailored to the type of institution you are (University, Small Campus, High School). These licenses are intended for repeated use. Once you obtain one, you do not need to register your showings, as long as they are just for classroom use. Screenings that are part of film series or club presentation still need to obtain a Community Screening License.
- Who should register as a Screening Host? Whoever has obtained the screening license should register s the Screening Host - just one host per event is necessary. If you are an organization that is hosting the event, please have the person most responsible for the screening itself register as the Screening Host.
- How do I register multiple events? If so, then you just need to register as a Screening Host once - but you'll need to register each individual screening of the film separately. Just come back and repeat the process for each event. Time saver: if you have two or more screenings on the same day and in the same place, you can register your events all at once. Just make a note of the individual start times in the Events Details box provided.
- When do I register my event(s)? You must register before your event takes place. We will build you a screening page for your event but can't guarantee that it will be completed unless you register at least two weeks prior to your event.
- Oops. I hosted a screening before I realized I should've gotten a license. What should I do? Be a good egg and buy a license. We won't box your ears or even bark at you. Just the license online and drop us a line - or give us a call and get it done over the phone. We do appreciate it!
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