East Wind Films

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How do I book a movie with you?

After choosing the movie, please click on the "Book Movie" link. Select your state and enter the information requested. We will contact you to finalise your booking.

2. I am a teacher at a school and would like to play a movie for end of term or during the school period for the children. Can I use our own VHS/DVD from the school library?

Yes, however you will need to obtain copyright permission and pay a fee. We can also send a movie to your school and offer great end of term deals for school break-ups, schoolies week, etc.

3. I work for a company, and every month the staff and all their families get together in the function room on week-ends and play DVDs on the data projector. We hire the DVDs from the local video store. Is that legal?

No. VHS/DVDs hired from local video stores are licensed for private home use only, and that is clearly stated at the start of all VHS/DVDs from video stores. Performance in non-theatrical locations is a breach of copyright laws.

It is therefore essential that copyright permission be obtained and paid for in full to East WInd Films .Movies Non-Theatrical Film Distributors prior to the performance. For any questions regarding the laws, contact East WInd Films.

4. a. I am a youth group leader and I want to screen the dvd at a church youth group

b. I am a pastor and I want to screen the film at our church.

c. I want to screen some new DVDs I bought for my home library to my sporting club members at the club house.

d. I purchased these DVDs from the local retail outlet or your website. Is that legal?

No. You may own a copy of a movie, however you do not own the copyright! You will need to obtain permission. You will also need permission to screen the movie, please call us.

5. How do I find out more information on public screenings and the laws involved?

http://www.moviepiracy.org.au/