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INDEXLicence for private screening
9 years, 6 months ago - Jaye L Swift
Hello
My short film will be ready in just a few short weeks.
I have access to a large room in a railway station where I can put on a private screening for all cast and crew and those who have helped make the film. Kickstarter backers will also been invited.
I would like to be able to supply free of charge a glass of wine to everyone. I've begun searching the alcohol licensing laws, and have gone crossed eyed.
I've also come across the fact that I may need a licence to screen my short film. What!?
The event is totally private with no money swapping hands or anything.
Can anyone help? Have you put on a private screening? Did you have to apply for a licence? Did you serve alcohol? Did you have to apply for a licence for that?
Thanks for any advice. Truely appreciated.
Jaye
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9 years, 6 months ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin
It's a private party showing a home video, don't worry about licenses etc if you're not charging.
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9 years, 6 months ago - Jaye L Swift
I'm not charging for anything. The film will be screened in an art center in the summer (free entry) and will be entered in film festivals. Still no licence?
And where would I stand to provide everyone with a free glass of wine?
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9 years, 6 months ago - John Lubran
As Paddy says, it's a private event. No licenses required for anything. Give away as much as you wish. Have a lovely time!
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9 years, 6 months ago - William Webb
Jaye- just to reiterate what the others have said, you're lookig at two possible licenses here.
Alcohol- check the station doesn't have a license themselves- if they have a bar or pub then they might, but that's very unlikely. If not, should be ocmpletely fine.
Short film- you do usually need a license to show a film publicly, either from the maker or distributor. In this case you're both, so give yourself permission and have a great screening.
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9 years, 6 months ago - Jaye L Swift
Thank you everyone for your advice. You've put my mind at in rest.
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9 years, 5 months ago - Mark Mitchell
Sounds like you are trying to drown yourself with complexity. A private party/ screening is nothing more than private. You wouldn't be seeking such permissions if you were to have a party at home.
Can I ask if there is a spare place may I attend ? I am setting up an entertainment business which I hope will focus 80% on the independent industry. One step we are currently looking into is setting up an independent online cinema facuility giving directors a much broader distribution base.
Would be good to actually meet some of you guys.
Regards
Mark
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9 years, 5 months ago - Marlom Tander
You have a venue in mind, so ask them. Knowing what the limits set by a combination of the law, fire regs, their health and safety, and their insurer, is part of their job as venue owner/managers as it's their neck on the line if they allow breaches.
I used to organise events and I never worried about the law, I just said to venues "this is what we want to do, for this number of people, on this date between these hours. Can we? If not, what are the issues?" You can always find a venue that fits.
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