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Online Screening Permission Guide

What filmmakers and festivals should agree before an online screening.

A proper online screening request should state

Streaming platform
Public, private, ticketed or invitation-only access
Start and end dates
How long the film remains available

Geographic restrictions
Download controls
Full film or excerpt
The exact festival edition

What permission should not silently include

Permanent public availability, sale, redistribution, unrelated uploads, future editions, sublicensing or broad promotional exploitation. Those require separate written permission from the rights holder.

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