MPLC

The Motion Picture Licensing Corporation (MPLC) is a global, independent, non-theatrical copyright licensing company that specializes in Blanket Licensing. Founded in 1986, MPLC is authorized by more than 4,000 copyright holders, including major movie studios and independent producers, to provide licenses for the public exhibition of copyrighted motion pictures and television programs. The company offers an ‘Umbrella License’ that allows the public performance of audiovisual works originally intended for home use, thus enabling businesses and institutions to legally show films and TV shows in public settings.

MPLC operates in over 28 countries and has been instrumental in supporting legal access to audiovisual content while ensuring that copyright holders receive due royalties from public performances. The organization represents a wide range of rights holders, from major Hollywood studios to independent film makers, producing content across various genres. With a strong commitment to copyright compliance, MPLC educates clients on legal requirements for public showings and actively works to combat piracy in collaboration with industry partners, governments, and intellectual property offices worldwide.