Film/Movie Guidelines

Young Harris College acknowledges and complies with the Federal Copyright Act (Title 17, United States code, Public Law 94-553, 90 Stat. 2541) that oversees how copyrighted materials (i.e. movies or film) may be used publicly. The federal copyright law restricts the use of movies to private showings (private room/home) and prohibits public performance. Therefore, any student or recognized student organization wishing to show a movie in common meeting spaces (student center, lawn, classrooms, etc.) must abide by federal copyright law and uphold College Policies.

Under no circumstances should a student and/or student organization show a movie on campus without prior approval from the Office of Campus Life and Student Activities and purchasing/securing the rights to the movie. Organizations should plan accordingly as the cost to these rights may vary. Stop by the Office of Campus Life and Student Activities, on the 3rd floor of the Rollins Campus Center with any questions.