Welcome to the MPLC

Movies and TV entertain, educate, and inspire. What you may not have considered is that this content is intended for personal, private use only and requires a license when shown in public. This provision of the U.S. Copyright Act applies to public exhibitions of movies, TV, and other audiovisual content enjoyed from sources like broadcast, cable or satellite television, DVD, Blu-ray, download, or streaming platforms.

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Welcome ti the MPLC 

MPLC was founded in 1986 with the goal of providing an affordable way for the public to enjoy movies, TV, and other audiovisual content outside of the home with the assurance of copyright compliance. Since the introduction of MPLC’s pioneering Umbrella License®, we have come a long way, now representing more than 1,000 rights holders and licensing in more than 40 countries around the world.

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Why you need a license

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Motion Picture Licensing Corporation’s Spring Film Gala

2020-11-02T17:34:00+00:00

Los Angeles, CA – On March 9, Motion Picture Licensing Corporation (MPLC) held a Film Industry cocktail party, entitled “MPLC’s Spring Film Gala” at the British Consul General, Chris O’Connor’s private residence in Los Angeles. Top studio executives from the all of major and independent film and music companies who ...

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MPLC CEO Named World-Class IP Strategist Mike Weatherley Honored in New Edition of IAM Strategy 300

2020-08-05T15:15:00+01:00

Los Angeles, CA: MPLC today announced that CEO, Mike Weatherley has been included in the latest edition of IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists.

 

More Than 1,000 Rights Holders 

Under the Umbrella License you’ll find a wide variety of movies, TV programs, and other content. MPLC rightsholders include every major Hollywood studio as well as children’s, faith-based, independent, television, special interest, and international producers. Our goal is to provide you with a comprehensive copyright compliance solution. Rightsholders represented under the Umbrella License vary according to the intended use and facility type. Please contact us for the complete list of rights holders included in your license.

 

 

 

About the MPLC

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    About Copyright Law

    It may be hard to imagine in the digital age, but prior to the advent of home videocassettes, movies were not readily available to consumers for purchase or rental.

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    Our Story

    Motion Picture Licensing Corporation was founded in 1986 shortly after the videocassette made it possible for consumers to watch their favorite movies at home. Soon, people were showing videocassettes in public without realizing that they were engaging in copyright infringement.

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    Our Values

    Established With more than 30 years of experience, our expertise in copyright compliance is second to none. We take pride in our pioneering approach to public performance licensing. Educational We share our knowledge to help clients better understand the importance of their compliance ...

 

Our Partners

MPLC works closely with leading institutions to support intellectual property rights.
Along with our partners, we educate organizations large and small about copyright and the importance of compliance.