Public Performance Rights Flowchart: Overview

Public Performance Rights Flowchart

1. Are you only showing the film to a small group of friends/family?
   1. No - This is a public performance showing which may require obtaining a public performance rights license. (continue to step 2)
   2. Yes - This is not a public performance; there is no need to obtain public performance rights. Enjoy the movie!
2. Will the viewing be in a face-to-face classroom setting for educational purposes?
   1. No - This may require obtaining a public performance rights license. (Continue to step 3)
   2. Yes - Your viewing may fall into an educational exception provided the film is relevant to the course and only those enrolled are invited. Enjoy your movie!
3. Did the movie come with license expressly allowing public performance rights?
   1. No or I don’t know - This may require obtaining a public performance rights license. (Continue to step 4)
   2. Yes - Public performance rights have been obtained. Enjoy your movie!
4. Is the movie in the public domain?
   1. No - This may require obtaining a public performance rights license. (Continue to step 5)
   2. Yes - Public performance rights are not necessary. Enjoy your movie!
5. Is the movie part of SMU’s catalog where public performance rights have been granted?
   1. No - This more than likely will require obtaining a public performance rights license.
   2. Yes - Public performance rights have already been obtained. Enjoy your movie!