Copyright & Fair Use

Public Performance Rights (PPR) are the legal rights to publicly show a film or video (media). 

• Normally managed by the media producer or distributor
• Rights can assign PPR to others through a license

When are PPR required? 

PPR are NOT required for:

• Home viewing
• Screening in the context of face-to-face teaching 

PPR are required for: 

• All screenings of copyrighted media to audiences outside of the curriculum
• For example: 
  • student club events
  • extracurricular sponsored events such as general lectures
  • Film series

Adapted from: https://guides.lib.ku.edu/copyright/ppr

When inquiring about PPR, have the following information on hand:

• Your name and the name of your campus organization
• Where and to whom you will show the film
• How your campus organization will pay for the rights to show the movie
• Contact information for your campus organization
• Whether or not you need a copy of the film