Can I create a slideshow video of pictures synced with unlicensed, copyrighted songs that will be played by a non-profit church/school at a graduation ceremony?

Can I create a slideshow video of pictures synced with unlicensed, copyrighted songs that will be played by a non-profit church/school at a graduation ceremony?

Although copyright law appears to provide an exemption for the nonprofit organization to perform/play the copyrighted music without licensing it (Ch 1, Sec 110, paragraph 5), I am concerned that as an individual I may be liable for physically reproducing the copyrighted material to make the DVD the church/school would play.

Asked on May 20, 2013 under Business Law, Georgia

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