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ScreenVue is the result of a joint venture and partnership between Christian Video Licensing International (CVLI) and Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI) and Motion Picture Licensing Corporation (MPLC).

ScreenVue first launched in 2003 as a service of CVLI. The CVLI Church Video License provides legal coverage for churches and for other ministry organizations to show DVDs, Blu-rays, movie downloads and streams of motion pictures. Each organization needs to be specifically covered. Coverage includes playing just a few seconds of a movie all the way up to showing the full-length feature.

Each *Total Producer Church Video License* and *Standard CVLI Video License* (or any *Church Video Licence* globally) comes with free ScreenVue Vault access.

The ScreenVue Vault offers 11,000+ Scene Ideas and Downloads from a variety of movies and resources. 

ScreenVue saves you hours of time finding that perfect movie illustration for next Sunday’s sermon, child or youth service, or video announcement! 

All Scene Ideas (using your own copy or rental; via Blu-ray, DVD, streaming or download) include a scene summary, themes and time cues. 

With Scene *Downloads, simply preview, download and use instantly. 

(*ScreenVue does not sell or rent entire digital copies of movies to download. To purchase or rent entire movies, please access services like Amazon, Google or Vudu).

About Us


### CCLI

Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI) was established in 1988 to provide churches with simple, affordable solutions to complex copyright issues. CCLI helps churches maintain their integrity while giving them the freedom to worship expressively and spontaneously.

Churches often face copyright infringement issues in two areas: 1) copying music without permission, and 2) showing movies without authorization.

For copying music to assist with congregational singing, the Church Copyright License provides blanket coverage for 300,000+ songs and 4,500+ publishers and song owners. Currently, global churches are using 600,000+ CCLI licenses.

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### CVLI

From a unique partnership between Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI) and Motion Picture Licensing Corporation (MPLC), Christian Video Licensing International (CVLI) and the Church Video License was formed in 2001.

The Church Video License provides churches with legal coverage to show all, or any portion of, thousands of movie titles from a number of movie producers, including all the major studios. Currently, the titles from almost 3,000 producers are represented by the Church Video License, including the titles that contain all the Scene Ideas and Scene Downloads that are part of the ScreenVue Vault.

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### MPLC

Motion Picture Licensing Corporation (MPLC) was founded in 1986 by former MGM executives and an MPAA attorney. Their goal was to develop a process to help the public leverage the work of the creative community without infringing on copyright.

With decades of experience, MPLC has become the world leader in licensing movies, TV programs, and other content for public performances. Through its Umbrella License® MPLC provides a comprehensive copyright compliance solution that is simple and affordable.

MPLC works closely with a variety of institutions, associations, and antipiracy groups to educate the public about copyright and promote the intellectual property rights of the creative community.

Today, MPLC licenses over 500,000 locations worldwide, including, but not limited to, nonprofit organizations, corporations, and government entities.


Partners

## Privacy is Important to ScreenVue.

We’re committed to using the data that you share with us to provide the best possible service and experience. This Privacy Policy explains when and why we collect personal data, how we use it, and how we keep it secure.

When you provide us with personal data or use our websites, you agree to be bound by this policy which we may update from time to time.

### Our Privacy Principles


- We will only collect personal data that is relevant to the services we provide, handle it securely and retain it only as long as necessary.
-  We will always ask you for your communication preferences and make it simple to change them.
-  We will not sell or give your information to a third-party organization other than our trusted service providers who provide certain secure business functions on our behalf
-  Our websites and online services only use temporary ‘session’ cookies to enhance your online experience. We do not use cookies to collect personally identifying information.

The information below provides more detail about how we use your data.

- Who We Are
- The Information We Collect
- How and Why We Use Personal Data
- How We Protect Your Personal Data
- Your Personal Data and Service Providers
- Your Personal Data and Marketing
- How We Use Cookies
- Google Analytics
- Comment Policy
- Update and Access Your Data: Your Rights and Control
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## Who We Are

ScreenVue is an international organization headquartered in the United States, with offices around the world. As such, many of our systems and online services are employed globally.

We are strongly committed to maintaining the privacy of your personal information and the security of our computer systems and online services.

Concerning the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information, ScreenVue makes every effort to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, including the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the all other local privacy regulations.

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## The Information We Collect

When you purchase licenses or services from ScreenVue, we will require only the personal information that is necessary for the administration of your account with us.

As a general rule, we do not collect personally-identifying information about you when you visit our websites or online services and we will retain only the information you choose to share with us.

When you sign up for CVLI/ScreenVue’s licenses or services, you may provide some or all of the following:

- Your title, name, email, postal address, and telephone numbers. 
- Usernames and passwords that you have chosen to log in to secure ScreenVue services.

When you use our websites and online services we collect:

- Information about the licenses and subscriptions that you purchase from us including your method of payment.
- Information about the pages visited, and links clicked, including the date and time.
- The internet address of the website from which you linked directly to our site.
- Information about the devices you have used, including mobile device identifiers, operating system, IP address and type of browser.

Our websites contain links to other websites. When you leave a ScreenVue website by linking to any of these sites, you are subject to the privacy policy of those sites.

When you interact with us through email, social media, surveys or promotions, we may collect:

- Personal data that you freely provide about yourself that is relevant to the nature of the interaction, such as your name, username and email address. 
- Details of the emails you open, and links clicked.
- Your comments in forums and feedback from surveys.

If you identify yourself by sending an e-mail containing personal information requesting that we mail information to you, we will use this information solely for responding to such requests and for our records. We may forward your e-mail to other ScreenVue employees who are better able to serve you.

### Data obtained from other sources
We may obtain personal data from other legitimate sources, including trusted third-party providers, and use this data to:

Verify and correct the information we hold.

- Send information about license renewal and account management.
- Send marketing communications by post or email.
- Initiate or deliver targeted content via online advertising and social media.


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## How And Why We Use Personal Data

ScreenVue will only collect and retain data that is required to administer your account or improve your experience; and we will provide you with information that we believe is important, in your interest to know, or that you have permitted us to send.

We use your data in the following ways:

To make our services available to you

- Ensuring that the administration of your account is simple and secure. 
- Enabling us to provide the services you require and to process orders and refunds efficiently.
- Enabling us to provide support and respond to inquiries quickly and accurately.
- Where ScreenVue acts as an agent for other rightsholder organizations and you hold one of their licenses, we may be required to share your data with them.

To improve the way we operate and communicate

- The data we hold about you enables us to improve our internal systems and our range of services.
- By monitoring the use of our services, we can detect and prevent misuse and fraud and ensure that they can be accessed safely and securely.
- We use web technologies such as cookies to improve the way our websites and online services work. Some cookies are necessary and, if disabled, will limit functionality and affect your user experience.
- We use tools like Google Analytics to help us understand our users’ experience (e.g., how much time they spend on web pages, which links they choose, what they do and don’t like, etc.).
- User feedback helps us build and maintain our services, determine technical design specifications and monitor system performance.

To ensure our communications are relevant and valuable

- Interactions and browsing behavior help us understand you better and determine what is of most and least interest, meaning we can personalize our services, marketing communications, and promotions and measure their effectiveness.
- We’re committed to respecting your marketing preferences and making it easy to change them.

### Consequences of Not Providing Your Data
You are not obligated to provide your personal information to ScreenVue, LLC. However, ScreenVue is unable to issue and administer copyright licenses, services and agreements without it.

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## How We Protect Your Personal Data
ScreenVue takes the protection of your data very seriously.

- We use firewalls and data encryption to protect data that is stored electronically, and we take appropriate measures to ensure that our buildings and any files we store physically are secure.
- Whenever we collect or disclose personal data, we employ physical, electronic and procedural safeguards to ensure its safety. Consequently, we may ask you for proof of identity before we can disclose personal information to you.
- We encrypt all data that is transferred electronically using the industry standard Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
- When your data is transferred, stored or processed in a different country, we employ appropriate measures to ensure that your data remains secure.

We cannot guarantee the security of any email provider or online service which is not managed by us, and which you use to transfer data to us.

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## Your Personal Data and Service Providers
ScreenVue works with reputable service providers who may process your data to perform business functions on our behalf. These include Google Analytics, MailChimp/Mandrill, SurveyGizmo and others.

All such service providers are contractually required to keep your data safe, use it only for the purposes agreed, and delete it when it is no longer required. They have agreed not share it, nor use it for their marketing purposes.

We will never give, sell or share your personal data with any third-party for any purpose other than that referred to above.

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## Your Personal Data and Marketing
ScreenVue would like to share potentially valuable or interesting information with you and, from time to time, ask for your feedback via online surveys.

- When you provide us with your personal data, either by phone, email or a physical or online form, we will always provide a clear and simple way to confirm your communication preferences.
- We will never assume your consent to receive email marketing. We will only send you marketing emails where you have opted-in to receive them.
- We may give you the opportunity to opt-in to receive different marketing emails based on your interests. An opportunity to unsubscribe from any list will be clearly provided at the bottom of each email.
- We may mail information to you that we believe will be of legitimate interest.
- We will make it simple for you to change your communications preferences, which you can do at any time online, over the phone or by writing to us.

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## How We Use Cookies
A ‘cookie’ is a file placed on your personal computer’s hard drive by a website.

ScreenVue employs cookies to optimize its service to customers. We do not use cookies to collect personally identifying information from users, nor to track user activities beyond our websites. ScreenVue does not maintain copies of cookies on our websites after you leave them.

Cookies store and exchange small pieces of temporary data between a website and a user’s computer which enable a “session” or “dialogue” between the two machines. With the session established, ScreenVue can tailor its responses (i.e., provide you with the information you want) and help you traverse our web pages efficiently and effectively.  A session is broken when you exit your browser.

ScreenVue uses “session cookies” — (i.e., temporarily stored cookies in your computer’s memory). Session cookies are normally deleted from a user’s computer when the user logs off the computer, or the user exits the browser.

For security purposes and to ensure that this service remains available to all users, our websites also employ systems to monitor network traffic to identify unauthorized attempts to upload or change information, or otherwise cause damage.

Unauthorized attempts to upload information or change information on this service are strictly prohibited and may be punishable under the law.

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## Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a web analytics service that uses cookies stored on your computer to collect and report website usage data.  We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our websites and to identify where we can improve our content and services.  Google collects the IP address you use when you visit the site but does not collect any other personal information about you.  We do not combine the information that Google collects with any other personally identifiable information.

[Learn more about how your data is collected by Google](https://policies.google.com/privacy "Learn more about how your data is collected by Google")

[Prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout "Prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics")

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## Comment Policy
Comments on articles, blogs and videos can be helpful to other viewers, provided that a spirit of helpfulness is the intent of the person doing the commenting.

We review all comments on ScreenVue’s websites. We reserve the right to edit/delete spam comments, duplicate comments, unsupported accusations, vulgar comments, vile comments, personal attacks of any kind, terms offensive to groups when used in a derogatory manner, and any other comment deemed inappropriate at our discretion.

We reserve the right to ban offenders who post comments under another person’s name, submit an egregious comment or repeatedly submit comments that do not meet our standards.

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## Update and Access Your Data: Your Rights and Control
As a benefit of using ScreenVue’s services, we provide you with a way to update your information.  These features allow you to quickly update your personal information at any time, including your name, email address, and profile image.

We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and can only do so if you use ScreenVue Profile features as intended.  Some or all aspects of this Privacy Policy may not apply to individuals who share a login (email and password) with other members of an organization account.

If you believe the information that ScreenVue holds about you is incorrect and you are unable to correct it through our ScreenVue Profile service, please contact us, and we will update our records as soon as possible.

You have the right to see the personal data that we hold about you. However, how we deal with such requests, and whether we charge a fair administration fee may differ depending on the law in the country of your residence.

In all cases, if you would like a copy of the personal data we hold about you, please contact us using our [GDPR / Data Privacy contact form](mailto:support@screenvue.com "GDPR / Data Privacy contact form").

ScreenVue is committed to protecting your personal data and using it only in a manner that is appropriate, fair and transparent. If, however, you have a concern about our use of your data or wish to make a complaint,please contact us using our GDPR / Data Privacy contact form. We will take all reasonable steps to resolve your query or complaint and to do so promptly.



Privacy Policy

The ScreenVue, LLC web site shall be defined herein to include all screenvue.com and all other web pages operated by ScreenVue.

ScreenVue makes available information, materials, and products on this Web site subject to the following terms and conditions. By accessing this site, you agree to the terms and conditions as outlined in this legal notice. ScreenVue reserves the right to change these terms and conditions from time to time at its sole discretion.

__Copyright © 2019 by ScreenVue, LLC. All rights reserved. CVLI® and Screenvue® are trademarks. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.__

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## Use of Software
Any use of software and accompanying documentation from this Web site is subject to the terms of a software license agreement between you and ScreenVue. You must read the license agreement and indicate your agreement to its terms prior to installing or using the software. All rights, title, and interest not expressly granted are reserved.

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## Use of Web Site Information
Except as otherwise indicated elsewhere on this site, you may view, copy, print, and distribute documents available on this Web site subject to the following conditions:

- The document may be used solely for personal, informational, non-commercial purposes.
- The document may not be modified or altered in any way.
- The following copyright notice and permission notice must appear in each document: “Copyright © 2019 ScreenVue, LLC. All rights reserved.”
- ScreenVue reserves the right to revoke such authorization at any time, and any such use shall be discontinued immediately upon written notice from ScreenVue.
- Documents specified above do not include the design or layout of this Web site. Elements of this Web site are protected by trade dress and other laws and may not be copied or imitated in whole or in part.

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## Warranties and Disclaimers
Except as expressly provided otherwise in an agreement between you and ScreenVue, all information and software on this Web site are provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

ScreenVue assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in the information or software or other documents which are referenced by or linked to this Web site. References to corporations and their services and products are provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. In no event shall ScreenVue be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages of any kind, or any damages whatsoever, including, without limitation, those resulting from loss of use, data, or profits, whether or not advised of the possibility of damage, and on any theory of liability, arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of this information.

This Web site could include technical or other inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically added to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new editions of this Web site. ScreenVue may make improvements and/or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this Web site at any time.

This Web site can be accessed from other countries around the world and may contain references to ScreenVue products, services, and programs that have not been announced in your country. These references do not imply that ScreenVue intends to announce such products, services, or programs in your country.

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## Feedback
Except where expressly provided otherwise by ScreenVue, all comments, feedback, information, or materials submitted to ScreenVue through or in association with this Web site shall be considered non-confidential and ScreenVue’s property. By submitting such comments, feedback, information, or materials to ScreenVue, you agree to a no-charge assignment to ScreenVue of all worldwide rights, title, and interest in copyrights and other intellectual property rights to the comments, feedback, information, or materials. ScreenVue shall be free to use such comments, feedback, information, or materials on an unrestricted basis.

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## Links To Third-Party Web Sites
This Web site contains links to third-party Web sites. The linked sites are not under the control of ScreenVue, and ScreenVue is not responsible for the contents of any linked site or any link contained in a linked site. ScreenVue is providing these links only as a convenience, and the inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement of the linked site by ScreenVue.

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## Governing Law And Jurisdiction
ScreenVue controls this Web site from its offices in Vancouver, Washington, USA. All matters relating to this Web site shall be governed by U.S. federal law or the laws of the State of Washington. You agree that any legal action or proceeding related to this Web site must be instituted in, and jurisdiction and venue are proper in, a state or federal court in Clark County, Washington. Your use of this Web site and its information must comply with all applicable local laws or regulations, and with U.S. export laws and regulations.

Terms

__FREE with a Church Video License,*__ the ScreenVue Vault offers 11,000+ Scene Ideas, Views, and Downloads from a variety of movies and resources. 

__ScreenVue saves you hours of time__ finding that perfect movie illustration for next Sunday’s sermon, child or youth service, or video announcement! 

__[Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)](https://www.screenvue.com/faqs "FAQ's")__
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__WHAT RESOURCES ARE OFFERED BY THE SCREENVUE VAULT?__

The ScreenVue Vault offers THREE different types of SCENES:
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__SCENE IDEAS:__ Use your own movie with our cues and details

To use a SCENE IDEA

- Sign-In.
- Select a Scene (by selecting a MOVIE, a THEME, or by using SEARCH). 
- Utilize the displayed Start/End Times, synopsis, and suggested themes.
- Have the specific movie cued to the appropriate Start Time (using the Digital, Stream, Blu-ray, or DVD you already own, rented or borrowed).
- You're now ready to show the Scene at just the right time in your message!

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__SCENE VIEWS:__ Preview and stream for use

To use a SCENE VIEW

- Sign-In.
- Select a Scene (by selecting a MOVIE, a THEME, or by using SEARCH). 
- If desired, have the Scene cued to a specific start time.
- You're now ready to show the Scene at just the right time in your message!

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__SCENE DOWNLOADS:__ Preview, download and use instantly

To use a SCENE DOWNLOAD

- Sign-In.
- Select a Scene (by selecting a MOVIE, a THEME, or by using SEARCH).
- Click the PREVIEW button to preview the Scene first, if desired.
- Click the DOWNLOAD button.
- Click SAVE, and specify where you want the file saved to.
- Implement the file into your chosen presentation software.
- You're now ready to show the Scene at just the right time in your message!
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__Filtering Scenes__
At the top navigation of any page, there are links to see: "All Scene Ideas," or "All Scene Views," or "All Scene Downloads."

When you click on a Theme and see the results, there is a "Filter Scenes" option to show: All Scenes, Scene Views Only, Scene Downloads Only, or both Scene Views and Downloads Only.

__Please Note__

*ScreenVue Vault content can only legally be used in tandem with a [Church Video License](https://store.ccli.com/).

*Before using ScreenVue content, please check your country’s Authorised Producers List to confirm the content is covered (all ScreenVue content is covered in the USA).

*ScreenVue Vault access is free with a Total Producer Package or Standard CVLI Video License in the USA or with any Church Video Licence globally.

*CVLI & ScreenVue do not necessarily endorse the entire content of any movie listed. Before showing any movie, in whole or in part, please preview and determine if the footage is appropriate for your intended audience.

*ScreenVue does not sell or rent entire digital copies of movies to download. To purchase or rent entire movies, please access services like Amazon, Google or Vudu.

__Email for ScreenVue support__
[support@screenvue.com ](mailto:support@screenvue.com "support@screenvue.com")

__[Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)](https://www.screenvue.com/faqs "FAQ's")__


Support

__Frequently Asked Questions...__

__"I'M NEW - how does the ScreenVue Vault work?"__
- To get a full explanation of how the ScreenVue Vault works, please visit our support page: https://www.screenvue.com/support

__"Where can I find my Access Key to sign-in with?"__
- Every Church Video Licence globally and every *Total Producer Church Video License* (or *Standard CVLI Video License*) in the USA comes with FREE access to the ScreenVue Vault, which is unlocked with your Access Key. Your Access Key will be included in the monthly CVL update emails you receive. If you can't find your Key, please email us at: [support@screenvue.com ](mailto:support@screenvue.com "support@screenvue.com")

__"Why won't my Access Key work?"__
- The usual reason for the Access Key not to work (and a footer error message to appear) is that something is missing from the sign-in protocol.
- Enter the *Email address* associated with your Church Video License (or CCLI account).
- Enter the *Access Key* found in your last CVL update email (exactly, with no spaces).
- Select the *Terms of Use* and a *Keeping in Touch* option.
- You should be in! If you have done all this and still have a problem, please let us know and we'll dig further.

__"In the USA, why don't I have access as a CVL Family Values Package member?"__
- The *CVL Family Values Package* offers only 65+ studios and producers, and does not include any major/minor Hollywood studios - and does not come with ScreenVue Vault access. 
- The *CVL Total Producer Package* offers 4,000+ studios and producers, including every major Hollywood studio and most of the major/minors, and comes with complimentary access to the new ScreenVue Vault: unlocked with a provided Access Key. 
- In the USA, to gain access to the new ScreenVue Vault, please upgrade to a *Total Producer package* by calling: __1-888-771-2854__.

__"What is the difference between Scene Ideas, Scene Views, and Scene Downloads?"__
- The ScreenVue Vault offers THREE different types of Scenes: 
- *Scene Ideas*: Has the "light-bulb icon," where you would use your own movie (Digital, Stream, Blu-ray, or DVD you already have access to) with our cues and details; as this scene is not available as a View or Download. 
- *Scene Views*: Has the "TV icon," where you can preview and stream for use.
- *Scene Downloads*: Has the "download icon," which you can preview, download and use instantly.
- Please visit our Support page for more details: https://www.screenvue.com/support.

__"Why can't I download a Scene Idea or Scene View?"__
- We do not have permission from the studio owners to offer downloads for most Scenes. Instead, use the cues listed in the upper, right hand corner of a Scene Idea in tandem with your own copy or rental, or preview and use a Scene View. The ScreenVue Vault offers THREE different types of Scenes: 
- *Scene Ideas*: Has the "light-bulb icon," where you would use your own movie (Digital, Stream, Blu-ray, or DVD you already have access to) with our cues and details; as this scene is not available as a download. 
- *Scene Views*: Has the "TV icon," where you can preview and stream for use.
- *Scene Downloads*: Has the "download icon," which you can preview, download and use instantly.
- Here is a link to all the movies which have Scene Downloads: https://www.screenvue.com/scene-downloads
- Here is a link to all the movies which have Scene Views: https://www.screenvue.com/scene-views
- When you click on a *Theme* and see the results, there is a "Filter Scenes" option to show: All Scenes, Scene Views Only, Scene Downloads Only, or both Scene Views and Downloads Only.
- Please visit our Support page for more details: https://www.screenvue.com/support.

__"What are the restrictions for streaming our service and including a movie scene? "__
- For churches that stream their services and want to include any part of a movie (the entire film or just a scene), the Church Video License terms do not cover streaming a movie scene - even if used in a sermon - over the internet to the general public.
- However, it is permissible to live stream a movie scene inside the facility as long as it is a closed-stream (not accessed publicly). 
- In light of COVID-19, the Church Video License has made temporary modifications to the license: For churches that stream their services and want to include any part of a movie, they can use a platform that is gated or private (password protected entry to only members and guests and not open to the general public), such as Zoom (requiring a password to join).

__"Can content in the ScreenVue Vault be used with a Church Video Licence anywhere in the world?"__
- Before using ScreenVue content, please check your country’s Authorised Producers List to confirm the content is covered (all ScreenVue content is covered in the USA).

FAQs

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Lord of the Rings The Return of the King (EE)

Andy Serkis

Miranda Otto

Peter Jackson

Orlando Bloom

Ian McKellen

Dominic Monaghan

John Rhys-Davies

Liv Tyler

Viggo Mortensen

Hugo Weaving

Elijah Wood

The story of how the Ring of Power comes to Gollum (Smeagol)...  Smeagol and his good friend Deagol are enjoying a beautiful day in the Gladden Fields -- fishing from a boat on a lake. Suddenly, Deagol gets a very big bite which drags him off the boat and into the brink. Underwater, he sees something shiny, grabs it, and fights his way back to shore. Opening his hand, he beholds the evil Ring, which seems to immediately create a lust for its power. Smeagol walks up and is also mesmerized by the Ring's lure of evil...  Smeagol: "Give us that, Deagol, my love."  Deagol (closing his hand): "Why?"  Smeagol: "Because, it's my birthday and I wants it."  Smeagol tries to forcibly take the ring from Deagol -- resulting in the two wrestling on the ground -- until Smeagol finally overpowers his friend and strangles him to death.  Smeagol (holding the Ring and smiling perniciously): "My precious."

After strangling his best friend for the Ring of Power, Smeagol is labeled a murderer and driven out of the town. Isolated from humanity, Smeagol weeps over his loneliness as evil continues to poison his mind and appearance. He goes deeper into hiding, living in dark caves, eating fish and forgetting "the taste of bread, the sound of trees, the softness of the wind" -- even forgetting his own name.  (Caution: intense scene)

Gandalf and friends confront lies and deceit from the evil lord Saruman who is being held prisoner at the tower of Isengard...  Saruman: "You're all going to die. But you know this, don't you...? You cannot think that this Ranger will ever sit upon the throne of Gondor (referring to Aragorn -- rightful heir to be king). This exile, crept from the shadows, will never be crowned king. Gandalf does not hesitate to sacrifice those closest to him, those he professes to love. Tell me, what words of comfort did you give the Halfling before you sent him to his doom?" ...Gimli (reminiscent of Peter the disciple): "I've heard enough! Shoot him. Stick an arrow in his gob (which Legolas starts to do)."  Gandalf: "No. Come down, Saruman, and your life will be spared."  Saruman: "Save your pity and your mercy. I have no use for it!"  Saruman then sends a giant ball of fire from his staff which explodes upon Gandalf the White and his horse. Unhurt, Gandalf declares: "Saruman! Your staff is broken," and immediately the evil lord's staff ignites and shatters in his hands. Grima Wormtongue (King Th�oden's formerly banished advisor and current sidekick to Saruman) appears next to his evil master, which King Th�oden notices: "Grima, you need not follow him. You were not always as you are now. You were once a Man of Rohan. Come down."  Saruman (disgusted): "A Man of Rohan? ...Th�oden: "Grima, come down. Be free of him."  Saruman: "Free? He will never be free. Get down, cur!" as the wizard strikes Grima to the ground behind him. Grima angrily gets on his feet, growls angrily and stabs Saruman in the back several times -- causing the evil wizard to topple over the tower -- and inviting an arrow from Legolas to cause his own demise as well.  (Caution: intense scene)

While Frodo and Sam sleep, Gollum has a conversation with himself again, plotting how to murder the Hobbits and get the Ring of Power back. His evil side says they must lead them to "her:" A monstrous spider who lives in a tunnel. "And when they go in, there's no coming out. She's always hungry. She always needs to feed... She hungers for sweeter meats. (At this point Sam awakens and begins to listen) Hobbit meat. And when she throws away the bones and the empty clothes, then we will find it. And take it for me! ...The precious will be ours once the Hobbitses are dead!"  Sam (smacking him around): "You treacherous little toad!"  Gollum: "No! No! Master!"  Frodo: "No, Sam! Leave him alone!"  Sam: "I heard it from his own mouth. He means to murder us!"  Gollum: "Never! Smeagol wouldn't hurt a fly. He's a horrid, fat Hobbit who hates Smeagol and who makes up nasty lies."  Sam: "You miserable little maggot! I'll stove your head in!" ...Frodo: "Sam! You scare him off, we're lost!"  Sam: "I don't care! I can't do it, Mr. Frodo. I won't wait around for him to kill us! ...You don't see it, do you? He's a villain."  Frodo: "We can't do this by ourselves, Sam. Not without a guide. I need you on my side."  Sam: "I know, Sam. I know. Trust me. Come, Smeagol."  Frodo takes Gollum's hand, and as they walk off, the beast turns and gives Sam a nasty sly grin...

Pippin is unable to sleep due to his curiosity about the crystal ball (palantir -- which the Hobbit found but Gandalf quickly confiscated for safe keeping -- since it is a dangerous tool connected to the Dark Lord), and quietly sneaks it out from under the sleeping wizard.  Merry (awake now and watching his friend): "What, are you mad?"  Pippin: "I just want to look at it. Just one more time."  Merry: "Put it back!"  Pippin doesn't, but instead stares deep inside the evil device, touching it with his fingers. The crystal immediately glows, controlled by the Dark Lord, who painfully mesmerizes Pippin and says: "I see you!"  The ball becomes emblazed and tortures the Hobbit, who convulses to the floor, unable to let go.  Merry: "Help! Gandalf, help!"  Aragorn runs in and grabs the evil from Pippin, but is also knocked to the floor as the ball rolls towards Gandalf who quickly covers it with a cloak: "Fool of a Took!"  But as Pippin lays in a coma, anger turns to concern as the wizard runs to his side to recover his friend: "Look at me."  Pippin (whimpering): "Gandalf, forgive me."

Gandalf and Pippin arrive in Minas Tirith to speak with the country's powerful steward. At the entrance to the royal chamber, the wizard advises the hobbit of what NOT to say: "Now listen carefully. Lord Denethor is Boromir's father. To give him news of his beloved son's death would be most unwise. And do not mention Frodo or the Ring... And say nothing of Aragorn either... (After a pause) In fact, it's better if you don't speak at all, Peregrin Took."  Pippin nods blankly.

The garrison at Osgiliath is attacked by a vicious army of Orcs, causing the men to retreat on horseback -- trying to make their way across a large plain to the fortified city of Minas Tirith. Halfway to safety, the army is assaulted from the sky by dragon riding Nazgul who begin slaughtering the men. Thankfully, out from the city comes Gandalf (in his white attire) riding a white stallion -- shining a brilliant beam from his staff -- dramatically turning the evil riders away. Joining the horsemen, the wizard and men arrive safely behind city walls.

Faramir -- who earlier had captured Frodo and the Ring of Power, but after seeing its evil, withstood temptation to take it himself and let the Hobbit continue his quest to destroy it -- returns to his father (current king/steward of the land) and has just confessed his dealings with the One Ring...  King: "This is how you would serve your city? You would risk its utter ruin?"  Faramir: "I did what I judged to be right."  King (snarling): "What you judged to be right. You sent the Ring of Power into Mordor in the hands of a witless Halfling! It should have been brought back to the Citadel to be kept safe. Hidden. Dark and deep in the vaults...not to be used. Unless at the uttermost end of need."  Faramir: "I would not use the Ring. Not if Minas Tirith were falling in ruin and I alone could save her."  King: "Ever you desire to appear lordly and gracious as a king of old (qualities Faramir has). Boromir (his eldest and favored son who died while forcibly trying to take the Ring) would have remembered his father's need. He would have brought me a kingly gift."  Faramir: "Boromir would not have brought the Ring. He would have stretched out his hand to this thing and taken it. He would've fallen."  Father: "You know nothing of this matter!"  Faramir: "He would have kept it for his own. And when he returned, you would not have known your son."  Father (enraged and falling to the ground): "Boromir was loyal to me! Not some wizard's pupil!"  ...Faramir: "Father?"  Father (viciously): "Leave me."

High up on a rugged mountainside while Frodo and Sam sleep, Gollum takes all the food from Sam's bag and throws it over the side -- but not before sprinkling a few crumbs on the "fat Hobbit's" clothes. Waking up (and after confronting Gollum about "sneaking around"), Sam begins to organize his pack and notices the missing food: "It's gone!"  Frodo: "What? That's all we have left."  Sam (turning to Gollum): "He took it. He must have!"  Gollum denies that he did, citing the fact that he hates Elven food. Sam calls Gollum a "lying rat," but Frodo sticks up for the creature. Gollum then points out the crumbs he placed on Sam's cloak: "He took it! (To Frodo) I seen him. He's always stuffing his face when master's not looking."  Enraged, Sam starts smacking the little monster around: "I'll kill him!"  Frodo restrains him and Sam apologies for getting so angry.  Sam (trying to calm things down): "Let's just rest a bit."  Frodo: "I'm all right."  Sam: "No, you're not all right. You're exhausted. It's that Gollum. It's this place. It's that thing around your neck (the evil Ring). I could help a bit. (While Frodo stares suspiciously and wickedly at him) I could carry it for a while...Share the load..."  Frodo (pushing him): "Get away!"  Sam: "I don't want to keep it. I just want to help."  Smiling slyly, Gollum doesn't miss the opportunity and whispers to Frodo: "See, see. He wants it for himself."  Sam: "Shut up you! Go away! Get out of here!"  Frodo (mesmerized by his own lust for the Ring): "No, Sam. It's you. I'm sorry, Sam."  Sam (crying): "But he's a liar. He's poisoned you against me."  Frodo: "You can't help me anymore. ...Go home."  Frodo and Gollum then continue up the steep stairs -- leaving Sam to sob by himself alone.

The bitter lord of Minas Tirith sends his son Faramir (though constantly belittled, tries to earn his father's love and favor) to certain death -- commissioned to retake Osgiliath, which is overrun with thousands of Orcs. As the heavily outnumbered cavalry rides solemnly through a street processional, Gandalf begs Faramir: "Your father's will has turned to madness. Do not throw away your life so rashly."  Faramir: "Where does my allegiance lie if not here? ...I will gladly give my life to defend her beauty, her memory, her wisdom."  Gandalf (as the warrior rides off): "Your father loves you, Faramir. He will remember it before the end."  And in one of the trilogy's most symbolic and powerful scenes: the 'king' sits in his throne room eating like a slob -- forcing Pippin to sing a beautiful yet haunting song -- while his army is slowly slaughtered.  (Caution: intense scene)

As the armies of Men ready themselves to battle for Middle-earth, lady Eowyn helps the hobbit Merry with his small armor. Sending him away to sharpen his sword ("You won't kill many Orcs with a blunt blade"), the warrior Eomer adds his two-cents: "You should not encourage him."  Eowyn: "You should not doubt him."  Eomer: "I do not doubt his heart, only the reach of his arm."  Eowyn: "Why should Merry be left behind? He has as much cause to go to war as you. Why can he not fight for those he loves?"  Eomer: "You know as little of war as that hobbit. When the fear takes him, and the blood and the screams and the horror of battle take hold...do you think he would stand and fight? He would flee. And he would be right to do so. War is the province of Men..."

While resting up before the battle for Middle-earth, Aragorn (the unsure yet rightful king of Gondor) is called to a secret meeting with the Elf-king, Elrond, who has traveled far to encourage his friend...  Elrond (after mentioning that his daughter is dying -- who's life is tied to the fate of the Ring): "The Shadow is upon us, Aragorn. The end has come."  Aragorn: "It will not be our end, but his."  Elrond: "You ride to war, but not to victory. Sauron's armies march on Minas Tirith, this you know. But in secret he sends another force which will attack from the river. ...They'll be in the city in two days. You're outnumbered... You need more men."  Aragorn: "There are none."  Elrond: "There are those who dwell in the mountain (Dead Men of Dunharrow who owe allegiance to the last king of Gondor)."  Aragorn: "Murderers...traitors. You would call upon them to fight? They believe in nothing. They answer to no one."  Elrond: "They will answer to the king of Gondor!"  Elrond pulls out a majestic sword and ceremoniously hands it to Aragorn: "And�ril, the Flame of the West, forged from the shards of Narsil."  Aragorn: "Sauron will not have forgotten the Sword of Elendil," as he dramatically rips it from its sheath. "The blade that was broken (used to defeat the Dark Lord and the One Ring centuries before) shall return to Minas Tirith."  Elrond: "The man who can wield the power of this sword can summon to him an army more deadly than any that walks this earth. Put aside the Ranger. Become who you were born to be... I give hope to Men."  Aragorn: "I keep none for myself."

Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli take the Paths of the Dead to procure support from the cursed mountain men...  Gimli: "What kind of army would linger in such a place?"  Legolas: "One that is cursed. Long ago, the Men of the Mountains swore an oath to the last king of Gondor, to come to his aid...to fight. But when the time came, when Gondor's need was dire, they fled, vanishing into the darkness of the mountain. And so Isildur cursed them, never to rest until they had fulfilled their pledge."  Legolas then recites a prophesy: " 'Who shall call them from the grey twilight? The forgotten people. The heir of him to whom the oath they swore. From the north shall he come. Need shall drive him. He shall pass the door to the Paths of the Dead.' "  They come to the entrance of a dark and haunted cave...  Gimli: "The very warmth of my blood seems stolen away."  Legolas (reading script on stone that is embedded with human skulls): "The way is shut. It was made by those who are dead. And the Dead keep it. The way is shut."  A ghastly wind comes from the cave and spooks their horses away.  Aragorn: "I do not fear death," as he strides boldly into the cave's darkness and disappears!

Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli take the Paths of the Dead to procure support from the cursed mountain men and enter the dark caverns where no man has returned alive...  Ghostly lord (appearing from thin air): "Who enters my domian?"  Aragorn: "One who will have your allegiance."  Ghost: "The Dead do not suffer the living the living to pass."  Aragorn: "You will suffer me."  The ghost laughs as thousands of other armed apparations appear.  Ghost (quoting text on the cavern's entracne): "The way is shut. It was made by those who are dead. And the Dead keep it. The way is shut." (The army of dead warriors surrond them) Now you must die."  Legolas shoots an arrow, but it harmlessly passes through the ghost's face.  Aragorn: "I summon you to fulfill your oath."  Ghost (walking menacingly towards him): "None but the king of Gondor may command me."  Aragorn raises his restored kingly sword in front of his own face, and as the ghost strikes at him, is able to block the blow.  Ghost (surprised): "That line was broken!"  Aragorn (grabbing the ghost by the throat): "It has been remade... Fight for us and regain your honor."

(Disc 2) During the battle for Minas Tirith, Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli wait on the coastline for the enemy army of Corsairs to arrive by ship. As the vast marauding fleet prepares to dock, Aragorn boldly proclaims: "You may go no further. You will not enter Gondor."  The men on the ship laugh, as the captain asks: "Who are you to deny us passage?"  Aragorn orders Legolas to fire a warning shot which kills a nearby crewman (thanks to Gimli bumping the elf)...  Gimli: "That's it. Right. We warned you. Prepare to be boarded!"  The men laugh again.  Captain: "Boarded? By you and whose army?"  Aragorn (reminiscent of Elisha): "This army..."  Suddenly, thousands of armed and screaming ghosts (Dead Men of Dunharrow who owe allegiance to the last king of Gondor) appear from the rock walls and run toward the ships!

(Disc 2) Frodo, while trying to frantically make his way through a dark and web infested cave, falls to the ground. Trembling, he remembers the words of Galadriel and her gift to him: "And you, Frodo Baggins, I give you the light of Earendil, our most beloved star. (He quickly pulls it from his pack) May it be a light for you in dark places when all other lights go out."  He mutters something in Elvin as the vile begins to brighly shine. Sensing something behind him, he quickly turns with the glowing vile outstretched -- revealing a giant spider (Shelob) just seconds from killing her prey -- who now recoils from the light!

(Disc 2) Sam -- with sword drawn and the light of Earendil outstretched -- comes to fight the giant spider, Shelob (who has just stung Frodo and embalmed him with web): "Let him go, you filth. Let him go! You will not touch him again. Come on and finish it!"  He runs at her with dazzling light and sword thrusting as the two exchange blows. Sam gets knocked to the ground -- and after continually dodging the arachnid's deadly stinger -- eventually recovers his sword and skewers the monster's belly -- causing her to retreat for good.  (Caution: intense scene)

(Disc 2) While Minas Tirith is under heavy attack from the countless minions of Mordor, Lord Denethor (thinking they will all be killed anyway) goes mad and is about to burn his son Faramir (unconscious from injury) and himself alive on an altar. Thankfully, Gandalf and Pippin break down the door and confront the wayward leader. Still determined, Denethor throws down his torch and lights the altar. Pippin makes his way to the altar and courageously jumps into the inferno -- pulling Faramir over the flames and onto the ground -- saving his life.

(Disc 2) While the city is burning and Mordor Orcs are just moments from breaking through the beaten army's last barrier, a very frightened Pippin says his wizard friend: "I didn't think it would end this way."  Gandalf (with a twinkle in his eye): "End? No, the journey doesn't end here. Death is just another path, one that we all must take. The grey rain curtain of this world rolls back and all turns to silver glass. And then you see it..."  Pippin: "What, Gandalf? See what?"  Gandalf: "White shores...and beyond. A far green country under a swift sunrise."  Pippin: "Well, that isn't so bad."  Gandalf (smiling): "No. No, it isn't.."

(Disc 2) During the intense battle of the Pelennor Fields, King Theoden and horse are bitten by a Nazgul dragon and thrown to the ground. Laying wounded, the dragon's rider (the witchking Gothmog -- most powerful of Ringwraiths) hisses: "Feast on his flesh."  As the dragon approaches, it is suddenly blocked by a female soldier -- Eowyn (who isn't supposed to be there, but secretly hid in armor to fight for her uncle, the king): "I will kill you if you touch him!"  Gothmog: "Do not come between the Nazgul and his prey," as the dragon barely misses killing the girl with a vicious bite. Stepping aside, Eowyn swiftly uses her sword to dramatically cut off the beast's head!  (Caution: intense scene)

(Disc 2) During the battle of the Pelennor Fields, Gothmog (the witchking -- most powerful of Ringwraiths) grabs the injured Eowyn by the throat: "You fool. No man can kill me (according to prophecy). Die now."  However, Merry suddenly stabs the demon in the leg, causing him to let go of her. Taking off her helmet -- revealing herself to be a woman -- Eowyn boldly proclaims: "I am no man," and skewers the Ringwraith through the face, killing him!  (Caution: intense scene)

(Disc 2) During the battle of the Pelennor Fields, Legolas goes solo against a giant oliphaunt, which is carrying hundreds of mercenaries in a tower-like saddle. Fearlessly, the elf scurries up the creature's tusk and onto its back -- killing the enemy with arrows and throwing others over the side. He then swings around and cuts loose the animal's saddle -- causing hundreds of men to fall to their deaths. Legolas then mounts the beast and shoots two arrows into its head, causing it to collapse to the ground and die -- as he effortlessly rides the oliphaunt's trunk to safety! Always competing with the elf for number of kills, Gimli yells: "That still only counts as one!"

(Disc 2) Gathered at the entrance to Mordor, Aragorn (future king of Gondor) encourages the last of his wounded, exhausted and fearful men -- as the Black Gate opens and evil minions begin marching towards them...  "Sons of Gondor, of Rohan, my brothers! I see in your eyes the same fear that would take the heart of me. A day may come when the courage of Men fails, when we forsake our friends and break all bonds of fellowship. But it is not this day. An hour of wolves and shattered shields when the age of Men comes crashing down. But it is not this day! This day we fight! By all that you hold dear on this good earth, I bid you stand, Men of the West!"  The men draw their swords and ready themselves for battle...

(Disc 2) Almost to their destination for destroying the Ring, Sam and Frodo collapse with exhaustion, hunger and thirst on the sulfuric side of Mt. Doom.  Holding Frodo in his arms, Sam asks his friend if he remembers any of the pleasures of home (spring, running water, grass, strawberries, etc.). Frodo -- being heavily burdened by the evil Ring for so long -- cannot.  Frodo: "I'm...naked in the dark. There's...nothing. No veil between me and the wheel of fire. I can see him (the Dark Lord)...with my waking eyes."  Sam: "Then let us be rid of it...once and for all! Come on, Mr. Frodo. I can't carry it for you...but I can carry you. Come on!"  Picking up his friend, he begins to carry Frodo on his back up the mountainside, to complete their quest of saving Middle-earth from destruction.

(Disc 2) After months of hunger, hardship, war, and unending pain, Frodo and Sam are finally at the end of their quest to save all of Middle-earth from destruction. All that Frodo has left to do is simply cast the Ring of Power into the fires of Mt. Doom. Standing inside the mountain -- on the very edge of a molten precipice -- the Ring bearer suddenly hesitates...  Sam: "Destroy it!"  Frodo holds the Ring out over the edge...but still refuses to drop it...  Sam: "Go on! Now! Throw it in the fire!"  But still the hobbit pauses...  Sam: "What are you waiting for? Just let it go!"  But as the Ring continues its pernicious influence on Frodo, he turns to his friend and hypnotically says: "The Ring is mine," and begins to put the Ring on his finger.  Sam: "No..."

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