Public Video Screening Licence for Education

Screen Films Legally

Screen Films from Hollywood and Independent Studios

Administered by CEFM

Screening films in schools or higher education establishments

Under UK copyright law, educational institutions such as schools, colleges, universities, and PTAs wishing to screen a film in an extracurricular setting will generally require a licence from the copyright owner or its representatives.

The Public Video Screening Licence (PVSL) allows you to legally organise ad hoc screenings of films from our participating studios below.

Please note that if your establishment does not obtain the required licence, it risks infringing copyright.

PVSL for schools

To apply, download your application form

Special notice to state-funded English schools: the Department for Education has acquired a PVSL for state-funded English schools. Find out more.

PVSL for higher education establishments

Apply for a PVSL

Benefits of the PVSL

Legally screen films for a
small annual fee.

Over 13,000 films covered from latest releases to all-time classics.

Screen films as many times as you need.

Covers Into Film account holders and the use of Into Film+.

Show films as part of many
settings: film clubs, after-school clubs, end-of-term treats, and many more.

Includes films from Hollywood majors and independent studios.

Introducing Into Film+

Into Film+ is a legal platform for UK schools to stream a wide range of classic and new release films in classroom and extra-curricular settings for free. Developed with and for schools, Into Film+ brings learning to life, providing curriculum-linked films and resources that support learning outcomes for pupils aged 5-19.

Into Film+ was created in partnership with Filmbankmedia. We are also Into Film's principal content*, licensing and streaming technology provider.

For more information, visit Into Film.

* Filmbankmedia's content is covered by the PVSL. Other copyright licences and permissions may be required for alternative screenings of content.

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