I've looked into renting films, but all the lists I've ever looked at only ever have the SE versions for rent. You'd have to find some original film someplace else, I suspect. Which, as we've discussed, is pretty tricky.
re: University/College telecines
That's not a bad idea! Go to the places where Napster, KaZaa, BT, et al flourish, and the common currency is a case of beer -- brilliant!