What production format do you require for the submission form?
We accept only NTSC DVD versions of the fim.
What production format do you require for duplication?
The standard formats for duplicating masters currently are Digital Betacam or BetacamSP.
What language must the film be in?
We only accept English language versions at this time.
Do you require closed captioning?
We prefer if your film came with closed captioning, however it is not a mandatory requirement. PBS and many other broadcast outlets now require captioning, and many universities and other customers will no longer purchase non-captioned titles. It makes most sense to make your work accessible to the widest possible audience, so it would be a good idea to have captioning be a part of your post-production budget.
What are your contract terms?
We prefer to discuss the contract terms directly with the producers, however, a five-year exclusive contract for the educational or non-theatrical market, worldwide. Except for the duplicating masters of the completed program, we assume all costs of promotion and marketing including mailings, festival fees, duplication and fulfillment. We pay competitive royalties quarterly, based on gross receipts.
What if I've submitted the program to Public Television?
What if I've already licensed the broadcast or foreign rights?
Broadcast and international rights may be negotiable; our primary interest and our primary focus is on the non-theatrical (or educational) market.
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