Movie Licenses

• A small group or ministry in our church is hosting the movie, do we still need a license?

  Any showing outside of a private home requires that a license must be obtained regardless of the number of people attending the event. Movie license pricing is based on average weekly church attendance, not the event attendance.If your showing is not connected to a church, the standard license is...

• Can we use clips from the film during our service and/or can we show clips on our website or on service physical media (such as DVD)?

  You may use clips from the film during your church service in the context of teaching or a sermon (including if you stream your service). However, if you wish to use them on your website or in social media, they should only be in conjunction with the promotion of your Movie Event or a church serv...

• How to determine the license needed

  The license type is based on the church's AVERAGE WEEKEND ATTENDANCE. A movie license is valid for 12 months after purchase and can be used to show the licensed movie multiple times.

• I want to show a movie outside the United States, does this license cover other countries?

  At this time, this movie event license is applicable only to churches and organizations within the United States.

• Since I’m buying a License, can we charge admission or Do I need a license even if we don’t charge admission?

  A license is required for all public performances regardless of whether admission is charged or not. You cannot require an admission charge, but if you need to ticket the event for seating capacity purposes, you may create a ‘suggested donation’ ticket. See other ways to cover costs or generate r...

• Ways to use a Movie Night to raise funds for ministry

  These films were created to open hearts to the miraculous work of God in our lives for His Glory and our redemption. You may use a Movie Night to help raise funds for your ministry through many creative means. Offer free admission, but sell concession tickets for drinks, popcorn, candy etc. If y...

• What if we didn’t purchase a license and unknowingly showed the movie?

  Any organization’s public exhibition of a film without proper licensing is subject to steep and significant penalties through The Copyright Act (as much as $150,000 per exhibition). Even inadvertent infringers are subject to the Copyright Act. If your organization has unknowingly shown Beautifull...

• What is included in the purchase

  Besides the license, we will provide a Digital Resource Kit (Files for Printable Promo Items, Social Media, Trailer & Clips, & Pastor's Kit free with your purchase). You will still need to buy your own copy of the actual movie.