About Us:
As we continue to develop our strategic plan, we will be adding more services and discounts. If you have suggestions, let us know.
Filmmakers’ Initiative Membership begins March 1, 2010
Basic Membership in the simplest possible language:
- Filmmakers become Members of Filmmakers’ Initiative.
- Annual membership will be offered for a limited time for $1500.00 for the first year.
- Beginning September 1, 2010, membership will go up to $2000.00 per year.
- Membership renewal will come with a 15% discount on annual dues.
- Members are entitled to the following:
- Group health insurance rates
- Discounts on products and services provided by partner companies
- A listing in the bi-annual catalogue
- The catalogue will be sent out to our mailing lists, targeting universities, libraries, theaters, broadcasters, museums and other screening venues
- A web page on the Filmmakers’ Initiative website including a shopping cart feature
- Inclusion in targeted newsletters and email blasts
- Access to the Filmmakers’ Initiative Database
- All sale, rental, broadcast and other forms of exhibition revenues negotiated and placed through Filmmakers’ Initiative will be collected by us and distributed every three months to members.
- Filmmakers’ Initiative will take 20% of all gross profits
- Members retain all distribution rights
- Filmmakers’ Initiative will not charge members any expenses except for US postage unless authorized by members first.
- Filmmakers’ Initiative will fulfill all orders placed through us.
- Members are responsible to provide all materials including consumer and institutional DVDS and industry screeners
Additional Membership Advantages:
These extras come at additional but affordable prices.
- Streaming capabilities on our website
- Many teachers and professors are looking for films they can stream in their classrooms. This gives educators the opportunity to show films they may not otherwise afford.
- Representation at academic conferences, markets and fairs
- Personal consultations with our knowledgeable staff that can help members customize distribution strategies for unique markets
- And more coming soon...