Cinematic Freeze features screen captures from films and television shows for non-commercial purposes, including criticism, commentary, and cultural documentation. Images are curated and paired with technical specifications (aspect ratios, cinematography credits) and critical commentary to provide educational value for students, filmmakers, and enthusiasts of cinematic history.
All images remain the property of their respective copyright holders.
Use in the United States
For visitors from the U.S., these images are used under the doctrine of fair use (Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act), which permits limited use of copyrighted material for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.
Use in France and the European Union
For visitors from France and the EU, these images are used under exceptions permitted by the French Intellectual Property Code, including the short quotation exception (exception de courte citation) and use for critical and analytical purposes.
No Commercial Use
This site does not use these images for commercial gain. The purpose is solely educational, critical, and cultural preservation. While this site offers a way for readers to support its maintenance costs via Ko-fi, Cinematic Freeze does not sell the images, nor is access to the content behind a paywall. All donations go toward hosting fees and site administration.
Contact
Cinematic Freeze respects the intellectual property of others. If you are a copyright owner and believe your work is being used in a way that exceeds ‘fair use’ or ‘courte de citation,’ please contact us at [email protected]. Upon receipt of a valid request, we will act expeditiously to remove the disputed content.
