Please be aware as of 1st May 2012 Filmbank's STSL pricing has increased by 5%. Please see price list for details.

Under UK copyright law, a commercial (paid audience) or non-commercial (free of charge) event, fundraiser, film society, or outdoor events wishing to play a film in public will generally require the consent (licence) of the copyright owner before doing so. ‘In public’ means, broadly speaking, to an audience outside of his/her domestic or home circle. If a commercial (paid audience) or non-commercial (free of charge) event, fundraiser, film society, or outdoor event does not obtain the required licence they risk infringing copyright.

Please refer to the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (and other relevant legislation) for full details or seek independent legal advice.

So, in nearly all cases, if you are playing films outside your domestic or home circle, you will need to obtain a licence to do so. Please ensure you are showing your films within the law and your commercial (paid audience) or non-commercial (free of charge) event, fundraiser, film society, outdoor events are screening films legitimately.

The Single Title Screening Licence is issued on a title-by-title basis. This allows the licence holder to screen films in either commercial (paid audience) or non-commercial (free of charge) environments as well as promote the screening outside of the venue itself.

Films are often available 10-12 weeks after cinema release and prior to being available to rent or buy on DVD or Blu-Ray, providing the real benefit of exclusivity.

The Single Title Screening Licence covers all films from our list of participating studios/distributors as set out in the participating studios page or you can call Filmbank on +44 (0) 20 7984 5958.

However, from time to time it may be necessary for Filmbank to withdraw certain films from the Single Title Screening Licence – a list of such excluded films will be posted from time to time on the Single Title Screening Licence participating studio page.

The Single Title Screening Licence is ideal for Film Societies, outdoor events and festivals, fundraising, themed evenings and meal deals as well as venues who wish to show films to a paying audience.

Filmbank has one of the largest film libraries in Europe and a full list of titles available under the terms of The Single Title Screening Licence is contained in our Film Catalogue.

For full details about the Single Title Screening Licence please download the terms and conditions.

How to Apply
The quickest way to set up an Single Title Screening Licence account is to apply on-line. You will be requested to pay a refundable deposit to open a Single Title Screening Licence account with Filmbank. Please select "Apply Now”. The key benefit of applying on-line means you can make payments via debit/credit card. You will then receive confirmation of your account application within 24 hours.

If you have not yet received your log in details and password please email online queries.

In order to receive regular updates of our latest and upcoming films, please contact us to receive our newsletter.

You can book via our online system which will enable you to make bookings, purchase licenses, submit box office returns and make payments online.

Please note that outdoor screening applications require special approval which can take up to 10 working days to process.

For further details on the Single Title Screening Licence or to book a film please call +44 (0) 20 7984 5957 or e-mail info@filmbank.co.uk.

Filmbank licenses non-theatrical DVD's for public screenings. Most DVD's in the early window (before DVD or Home Video release) are classed as Vanilla DVD's or 'Screeners'. These DVD's have no chapters, menus or any extras. If you require non-theatrical DVD's with chapters, menus or English subtitles please let us know at the time of booking.

Looking for an extra form of entertainment at your event or festival? Are you planning on running a film tent at a music/arts festival?

Under UK copyright law, an outdoor event or festival wishing to play a film in public will generally require the consent (or licence) of the copyright owner before doing so. ‘In public’ means, broadly speaking, to an audience outside of his/her domestic or home circle. If the outdoor event or festival does not obtain the required licence they risk infringing copyright.

Please refer to the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 for full details or seek independent legal advice.

So, in nearly all cases, if you are playing films outside your domestic or home circle, you will need to buy a licence. Please ensure you are showing your films within the law and your out door event or festival is screening films legitimately. An outdoor screening is determined by screenings on outdoor patios or terraces, gardens, marquee, outdoor sports facilities or car parks.

Using film screenings at events provides an easy and cost effective way to create a themed atmosphere and cater for audiences of all ages and tastes. With an unrivalled catalogue of films ranging from the new releases to cult classics as well as vintage films and art house.

Filmbank works with customers including Glastonbury, Reading and the V Festival to provide quality film for the duration of the festival.

Costs of outdoor and festival screenings - These types of screenings fall out of the general Filmbank commercial/non-commercial terms and price list.

For further information and a quote for screenings at your event please call 020 7984 5957 or e-mail info@filmbank.co.uk

Do you want to see quality films of your choice on the big screen? Are you miles away from the nearest cinema? Do you wish to screen anything from Hollywood classics to the latest blockbuster films on DVD? Your solution could be to form your own film club.

What makes Film Clubs special?

• Run by their members for their members.
• Provide a warm friendly atmosphere within which to view films.
• Bring quality cinema to communities at an affordable price.
• Organise special screenings and film discussion groups.
• Provide unlimited programming opportunities including short films, independent work and films of local interest.

Would you like to read our mini guide How to start a Film Club?

An innovative way to fundraise
Are you looking for new ways to raise money for your charity or community group?
Many groups have found that organising a film screening is a cost effective means of raising money for their charity and encouraging a wide range of people to attend the event.
Whether you are a PTA in a school looking for an alternative to the usual school fete when the weather is bad, or a self-funding charity looking to bring the community together in order to raise some money, organising a film event can be an easy way of catering for a wide range of ages and tastes.

Hold your very own premiere
With many films available only 10-12 weeks after being in the cinema and before DVD release, your event could be the first place for people to see the film they missed the first time round – a fundraising premiere!

Fundraising Ideas:

• Regular film nights where the audience are charged a nightly fee on the door.
• Meal deals with drinks, food and a film for a set price.
• Theme nights such as ‘Vampire Mania’ where you could screen films and encourage visitors to dress up in appropriate costumes and award a prize for the best dressed.
• Screen a selection of related movies i.e. 80s night, Cartoon Characters and many more.
• Screenings tents/rooms at fetes and festivals to supplement the other activities on offer.

For more details on the Single Title Screening Licence or to book a film, call 020 7984 5957 or e-mail info@filmbank.co.uk

**Please note that payment must be made in advance of the booking. If payment is not received, the booking will not be processed**

Payment may be made by any of the following methods:

By cheque
All cheques should be made payable to Filmbank Distributors Limited and sent directly to:

Filmbank Distributors
Warner House
98 Theobald’s Road
London
WC1X 8WB

By BACS transfer
Transfer direct to:

Barclays Bank plc.
8/9 Hanover Square
London W1A 4ZW
Account number: 60869848
Sort Code 20-36-47

Please note that if you do pay by BACS direct to our account, we will require a remittance note in order to confirm that the payment has been made. Please note your account reference or invoice number when paying via BACS.

Invoicing and payment
The licence fee payable is calculated in accordance with the Filmbank Single Title Screening Rate Card. The current Filmbank Single Title Screening Rate Card is available at the STSL page.

Invoicing and payment (ONLINE)
If your screening is a Non-Commercial (No Charge Internal Advertising), or Advertised Non-Commercial Screening (No Charge External Advertising Screening), you will be booking under Filmbank’s flat rate pricing and an invoice will be generated automatically.
Once you have placed your booking online then an invoice will be generated 5 days prior to your screening and is available for payment online within 14 days of the invoice date.

If your screening is a Commercial Screening, then an invoice will only be generated once you have completed your Box Office returns form online.
Please note that the fee is subject to VAT. Payment can only be made once an invoice has been raised. You can pay an invoice online using a credit or debit card.
Please see the Single Title Screening Licence terms and conditions for further details on credit/debit card payments online.

If you do not pay an invoice by the invoice due date or if you have not inputted your Box Office returns form for a particular booking, your account may be placed “on hold”.
Invoicing and payment (VIA POST/FAX)

If your screening is a Non-Commercial (No Charge Internal Advertising), or Advertised Non-Commercial Screening (No Charge External Advertising Screening), you will be booking under Filmbank’s flat rate pricing and an invoice will be generated automatically.
Once your booking has been submitted to Filmbank and approved, an invoice will be generated 5 days prior to your screening date and sent out to you via post. The invoice is payable within 14 days of the invoice date.
If your screening is a Commercial Screening, then an invoice will only be generated once you have completed and submitted a Box Office returns form to Filmbank either via post, fax or email.

Please note that the fee is subject to VAT. Payment can only be made once an invoice has been raised.
The invoice will include a tear-off slip at the bottom of the invoice. Please return the tear-off slip to Filmbank via post together with your cheque payment or BACS remittance note.

If you do not pay an invoice by the invoice due date or if you have not submitted your Box Office returns form for a particular booking, your account may be placed “on hold”.