Film Reproduction Royalty
- Gives you the right to make digital and physical copies of the film
- For screening domestic films intended for cinema distribution
- The licence is to be obtained by the film’s production company before the premiere
- Must be obtained for domestic films and joint productions if a Finnish co-producer is responsible for the reproduction royalty
- PLEASE NOTE! Music performing licences for music included in films and for musical accompaniment in silent films are sold by Teosto’s and Gramex’s joint venture Musiikkiluvat.fi. Read more about the Music in Cinematic Operations licence.
Who is the licence intended for?
The licence is required for the public screening of feature-length films, short films and documentaries intended for cinema distribution.
The licence must be obtained for domestic films and joint productions in which a Finnish co-producer is responsible for the reproduction royalty.
The licence is to be obtained by the film’s production company and it must be obtained before the premiere.
What does the licence cover?
The licence gives you the right to make either digital or physical copies of the film for screening the film in cinemas.
How long is the licence valid for?
The licence is non-recurring, production-specific compensation.
How is the price of the licence calculated and what does it cost?
The price of the licence is based on the duration of the music in seconds and the number of screens used in the premiere.
In the reproduction royalty, the duration of the music in seconds includes only music represented by Teosto, not catalogue music, public domain music or music that is self-administered with regard to mechanisation rights.
The number of film copies is calculated on the basis of the number of screens used in the premiere of the film in Finland. Screens abroad do not need to be included.
The licence application should also include information about the music used in the film.
How and when is the licence paid for?
We invoice royalties before the premiere after we have received the licence application.
| Film reproduction royalty | |
| Type of production | Royalty |
| Feature-length films and their trailers | EUR 0.026 per second of music per copy |
| Short films and documentaries | EUR 0.009 per second of music per copy |
| VAT of 10% is added to the prices | |