MPLC

At the heart of the Motion Picture Licensing Corporation (MPLC) is a culture dedicated to supporting the creative community while making copyright compliance simple and accessible. Founded in 1986 by motion picture studio executives and a copyright attorney, MPLC was born out of a mission to uphold the U.S. Copyright Act and ensure that artists, producers, and studios are fairly compensated for their work. This commitment to intellectual property rights forms the core of their identity, driving them to educate businesses and organizations about the importance of legal public performances.

MPLC operates with a spirit of partnership and transparency, bridging the gap between major Hollywood studios, independent producers, and the thousands of businesses that wish to share their content. Their team, spanning over 28 countries, is united by a shared goal: to provide an affordable, easy-to-manage licensing solution—the Umbrella License®—that allows public exhibitions of movies and television without the administrative burden of reporting. By fostering a compliant and respectful environment for audiovisual content, MPLC empowers organizations to create welcoming atmospheres for their patrons and employees, all while sustaining the vibrant ecosystem of creativity that fuels the entertainment industry.