Problem
A creator's video is screened at a live event even though the music clearance covered online publication only.
Solution
Root Cause / Diagnostic:
Creators frequently allow their video productions to be screened at conferences, film festivals, or corporate seminars without recognizing that online sync licenses forbid live theatrical or public auditorium exhibition. While online licenses cover server streaming to personal devices, live auditorium projection requires a separate non-theatrical public screening sync license and venue performance clearance.
Actionable Fix:
1. Verify whether the event venue holds active blanket public performance licenses with local performance rights organizations (PROs such as ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, or PRS).
2. Check your video's stock music terms; if public auditorium presentation is prohibited, obtain a temporary "Theatrical / Festival / Event Screening" license from the library.
3. If licensing cannot be updated before the event, provide the venue projectionist with a revised audio mix where third-party music is stripped from the dialogue and voiceover.
Pro Tip:
Most reputable film festivals and major convention centers maintain comprehensive blanket PRO licenses, but always verify in writing that the venue indemnity covers video presentations screened by guest speakers.
Creators frequently allow their video productions to be screened at conferences, film festivals, or corporate seminars without recognizing that online sync licenses forbid live theatrical or public auditorium exhibition. While online licenses cover server streaming to personal devices, live auditorium projection requires a separate non-theatrical public screening sync license and venue performance clearance.
Actionable Fix:
1. Verify whether the event venue holds active blanket public performance licenses with local performance rights organizations (PROs such as ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, or PRS).
2. Check your video's stock music terms; if public auditorium presentation is prohibited, obtain a temporary "Theatrical / Festival / Event Screening" license from the library.
3. If licensing cannot be updated before the event, provide the venue projectionist with a revised audio mix where third-party music is stripped from the dialogue and voiceover.
Pro Tip:
Most reputable film festivals and major convention centers maintain comprehensive blanket PRO licenses, but always verify in writing that the venue indemnity covers video presentations screened by guest speakers.