Feature Film Clips/Still Licensing

SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT (“SPE”)
Feature Film Clip/Still Licensing

Thank you for your interest in licensing materials (feature film clips, stills, posters, dialogue, etc.) owned or controlled by Sony Pictures Entertainment (“SPE”) or its companies Columbia Pictures, TriStar Pictures, Screen Gems, Sony Pictures Classics and Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment.

Please click on the following category for further information:

FOR ADVERTISING, EDUCATIONAL, FEATURE FILM/DOCUMENTARIES, PERSONAL and PUBLISHING INQUIRIES

Please carefully follow these detailed instructions that are provided for your assistance and to expedite your request.
  • All requests for material(s) must be submitted in writing on letterhead by fax or mail. Due to excessive volume, there can be no requests by email. There will be no exceptions.
  • Clearly state which type of project or program, (such as theatrical, documentary, advertising or publishing, etc.) in which you propose to include SPE materials, and a description of the project’s purpose.
  • Include the title(s) of the feature(s) you require, the talent depicted, the exact length of the material and how it is to be used.
  • Include what distribution rights are required, such as media (theatrical, television rights etc.), territory and length of term.
  • Include the name of an authorized individual or officer who will sign on behalf of your company, and the company name, if different than the project's name.
  • Include your direct phone and fax numbers. If you are calling from outside the United States or Canada, provide the international access code for your country and city.
  • If you reside outside the Los Angeles area, include the name of your shipper and account number.
  • If you have any questions, please include them in your letter.

Certain additional information will be needed if your request falls within the following categories:
  • For Feature film use, please include a synopsis of the script and relevant script pages illustrating how the clip is to be used.
  • For Advertising use, please include a storyboard or mock-up of the advertisement.
  • For Publishing use, please include a synopsis of the text and the relevance of the material to it.

1. Quoted fees may vary according to use, which are subject to SPE’s review and approval of the request.

2. Physical elements or selections of footage cannot be pulled or reproduced/duplicated until a Licensing Agreement has been signed and returned along with any applicable fees. If the Agreement is not returned to SPE within 10 business days following receipt, the request will be considered as having been withdrawn and no longer in effect.

For SPE features, please address all correspondence to:

Margarita Diaz
Executive Director, Image Licensing
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Worldwide Product Fulfillment
10202 W. Washington Blvd.
Turner Bldg. #4312
Culver City, California 90232
310.244.7306 Image Licensing Instructions
310.244.1336 Fax


FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS, NON-THEATRICAL USE, REISSUANCE OF RIGHTS, STOCK FOOTAGE and TELEVISION PRODUCT INQUIRIES

  • Requests for Consumer Products should be faxed to Gregory Economos at 310.244.5563.
  • Requests for Non-theatrical uses such as the screening of motion pictures outside of distribution should be referred to Swank Motion Pictures at 800.876.5577.
  • Requests for Television Product should be faxed to Edward Zimmerman at 310.244.1517.
  • Requests for Re-issuance of rights should be faxed to Gayle McDonald at 310.244.1358.
  • Requests for Stock Footage should be referred to 323-857-8180 or via email at stockfootage@spe.sony.com.


FOR INTERNET INQUIRIES

Sony Pictures Entertainment does not issue licenses for internet use.