Distribution
Non-Theatrical Rights
Definition
The right to screen a film in non-commercial or non-traditional venues, including schools, libraries, museums, community centers, and airlines. Non-theatrical rights are often sold separately from theatrical or streaming rights and can generate modest but consistent revenue, especially for documentaries and educational films.
Example
A climate change documentary licenses non-theatrical rights to a university for $500 per screening, generating $5,000 over a semester across 10 campus events.
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