I pay for streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, or Disney+, can I use these? These services are meant for private, in-home use and are not intended for public use.
What about the RHA Movie Channel? The RHA Movie Channel is a service provided exclusively for students living in one of UNL’s residential facilities. The current contract limits the use of programming using the RHA Movie Channel to RAs, RHA, and NRHH.
What about live TV shows?Even live TV shows require permission to stream, often from the TV production company. As a note, sports, such as the NFL, have even more restrictions and require permission from them, not only to show the event, but also to use their name, image, and likeness. For example, even if you don’t show the actual game, you must request permission from the NFL to host a Super Bowl party.
Aren’t documentaries free to use? Some are, and some aren’t. Just because a documentary can be accessed for free, does not necessarily mean it’s been made for public viewing.
What about fair use and the exemptions around educational/academic settings? For a film/movie (or other media) to fall under an academic exemption, it must be a legitimate copy shown at a non-profit academic institution, in a credit-earning, curriculum-based course, led by an instructor, with a closed roster.
Aren’t many films expensive? How do we find out how much a film/movie cost? SLICE works with an Account Executive from Swank Motion Pictures, Inc., which is one of the largest film licensing organizations in the country, to secure film/movie rights. You are welcome to contact our Swank representative, to obtain the rights to a film/movie or find films/movies that fit your budget. For additional information, click here for Movie Licensing Made Easy by Swank Motion Pictures, Inc.