Malmö University Library does not hold a general licence for the use of films and audio files in teaching. Therefore, if you wish to use film in your teaching, it is your responsibility to ensure that the necessary licences are in place for the media you intend to use.

Films with Public Performance Rights

To share or screen a film for a group, the copy of the film must include institutional/public performance rights. You may not share or show a copy intended for private use, nor may you use a personal account with a streaming service for teaching purposes. Please verify that the material may be used for educational purposes by contacting the supplier or consulting their website.

Examples of suppliers:

  • UR Access – The university has an agreement with UR Access allowing films to be shown in teaching contexts.
  • NE Play – The university has an agreement with NE Play allowing films to be shown in teaching contexts.
  • Alexander Street Video offers films for purchase or subscription. Contact the library for assistance with licence management.
  • Swedish Film License can provide educational screening rights from a range of film distributors. A list of available films and further information can be found on their website. Films can also be hired for screening (DVD/Blu-ray). Contact them for further information about purchasing options and licence agreements.
  • Filmcentrum offers a catalogue of films aimed at schools and groups. The website includes a film catalogue, and films can be hired for short-term access. Contact them for further information about purchasing options and licence agreements.
  • Film Platform provides documentary films for schools and educational institutions and can offer institutional access. Contact them for further information about purchasing options and licence agreements.
  • Lejoni production provides documentary films. Contact them for further information about purchasing options and licence agreements.

Tip!

With a bit of luck, you may find some films available for free on SVT Play, Öppet arkiv and Filmarkivet.se.

DVDs available from the Library

The library holds a collection of DVDs that include public performance rights for educational use.

Browse the films available from the library with teaching and screening rights