HOW IT WORKS

Film licensing is easier than you think.

Let's talk you through how licensing works with us for films in the UK - from choosing a title, through to understanding what kind of licence you need. You do definitely need a licence if you're screening a film to anyone, so choose one that's right for your organisation or group.

Learn more about why you need a licence.

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1 Sign IN OR OR SIGN up

Get ready to start your first screening

Don't have an account yet? Sign in or sign up via our booking platform. Note that a £150 deposit is required. It can take up to 3 working days to confirm your account, but it is usually faster.

2 Choose Your Film

Explore our massive film catalogue

Use our search to find a film for your screening or event, or browse to find titles.

We’ve got films for any type of event – from family favourites to inspirational classics. Our library goes from the biggest titles released this year, all the way back 100+ years.

3 Apply for your licence

Let's get you licensed to thrill

Get your Single Title Screening Licence (STSL). Book your film directly from the film page by clicking on 'Order now'. You can check the notices on each film to see if there are special instructions or notes regarding how you screen the title.

4 Pay for your Film Screening

Your event is over and your audience is happy

We'll invoice you after your screening. For ticketed events (where your audience had to buy a ticket to attend your event), we'll ask you for box office figures before issuing your invoice.

5 Repeat & build your audience

Once you've booked your first screening, the next one is easy...

Continue to screen titles and events with Filmbankmedia as many times as you want, repeating the steps above.

STILL Not sure if a Single Title Screening Licence is right for you?

This guidance is for 'Single Title Screening Licence' - which is where you're screening a specific title, at a specific date and time (it doesn't matter if you are charging people for entry or not).
For other types of licence, including Annual Screening Licence, blanket licence and corporate content licensing, check out the 'What licence do I need?' area.

How it works FAQs

What is the Single Title Screening Licence (STSL)?

STSL stands for Single Title Screening Licence and is one of the licence options available on a "per film, per screening" basis.

If you need more of a blanket, 'all you can eat' licence, or have a need to integrate titles into your systems or delivery infrastructure, or a more complex need, get in touch with us. Or visit our Annual Screening Licence or Content & Technology Solutions page.

How much does a film screening licence cost?

Your screening licence cost depends on your venue capacity and whether you’re charging people (a “ticketed” film event) or not (a “non-ticketed” film event). See our pricing and rates table.