EDUCATIONAL SALES &PUBLIC PERFORMANCE RIGHTS
Thank you for your interest in Cinema Libre Studio’s Educational Sales & Public Performance Rights Program. Cinema Libre Studio is the leading distributor of a wide array of critically acclaimed social issue and political documentary films. We are proud to offer your institution or organization these titles for educational use.
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I. WHAT IS AN EDUCATIONAL DVD?
An Educational/Institutional DVD has a special Site License that allows for Limited Public Performance within a school or organization.
II. WHAT ARE PUBLIC PERFORMANCE RIGHTS?
Public Performance Rights are special rights that allow for the public performance of a particular Cinema Libre Studio title(s) to an audience outside the privacy of your home. These types of screenings are typically one time events, festivals, or semi-theatrical screenings.
III. WHAT IS A SITE LICENSE?
A Site License grants the right to use and screen an Educational/Institutional DVD at the primary place of business for your College, University, K-12 School, Research Institution, Grassroots Organization, Library, Non-Profit Organization, or Venue. A Site License is also granted for Exhibition Rental DVD (see formats below) for approved screenings larger than (50) fifty individuals. If you plan to use the Educational/Institutional DVD at another location or as part of a screening to an audience larger than (50) fifty individuals, special arrangements need to be made with Cinema Libre Studio. (See contact information below.)
IV. WHO CAN BUY AN EDUCATIONAL DVD OR PUBLIC PEFORMANCE RIGHTS?
Any institution or organization in the world is eligible to purchase an Educational DVD or Public Performance Rights for Cinema Libre Studio titles. Our pricing structure (see below) is divided into two groups: Colleges/Universities and Non-Profit Organizations/K-12/Public Libraries. Some restrictions may apply.
V. WHAT ARE THE EDUCATIONAL DVD LIMITED PUBLIC PERFORMANCE RIGHTS?
The Site License allows your organization to exhibit the film to small audiences free of charge within a classroom setting.
- Audience. The Program(s) listed on the Invoice may be exhibited to an audience of no more than (50) fifty individuals.
- Admission. Public Performance of the Programs must be free of charge.
- Advertising/Marketing/Publicity. The Public Performance can only be promoted to members of the purchasing organization and cannot be advertised to the public.
- Venue. Projector and screen must be located in the same room of 50 or fewer seats.
If you plan to show the film to a larger audience or plan to charge admission, special arrangements need to be made with Cinema Libre Studio. See Public Screenings below.
VI. WHAT IF I WANT TO SCREEN THE FILM ONE OR MORE TIMES TO A LARGER, PUBLIC AUDIENCE?
In order to screen the film to an audience larger than (50) fifty individuals, an additional screening fee (see pricing structure below) MUST be paid in advance to Cinema Libre Studio.
- No Admission Charge. If you are not charging admission to your screening, a flat fee of up to $500 will need to be paid in full before your screening. See below for pricing structure.
- With Admission Charge. If you will be charging admission to your screening, an advance guarantee will need to be paid first. Then, after your screening 50% of the Total Box Office gross, less the advance guarantee will need to be paid to Cinema Libre Studio. Example below.
Total Box Office (gross) $1,000.00
50% of TBOR: $500.00
Less Advance Guarantee$ 300.00
AMT DUE TO CINEMA LIBRE STUDIO: $200.00
- If 50% TBOR is less than or equal to $300.00, then the amount due to Cinema Libre Studio is $300.00 (the advance guarantee)
- Restriction. If your target audience is larger than (500) five hundred individuals, please contact screening@cinemalibrestudio.com.
VII. HOW MUCH DO PUBLIC PERFORMANCE RIGHTS OR EDUCATIONAL DVDS COST?
Below is the general pricing structure for Educational/Institutional DVDs and Public Performance Rights. The Non-Profit prices cannot apply to universities or colleges. Prices may vary from film to film and may change anytime without notice; please refer to the film’s page for actual prices. To see our list of educational titles and order CLICK HERE.
College/University/Other |
Non-Profits*, K-12, Public Libraries |
|
Educational* DVD Only |
Screening Only |
Educational DVD Only |
Screening Only |
70 minutes or longer |
No Admission |
w/Admission |
No Admission |
w/Admission |
Released in Theaters |
$275.00 |
$500.00 |
Adv. Guarantee
vs. 50% |
$175.00 |
$300.00 |
Adv. Guarantee
vs. 50% |
Direct to DVD |
$250.00 |
$250.00 |
Adv. Guarantee
vs. 50% |
$150.00 |
$150.00 |
Adv. Guarantee
vs. 50% |
45 minutes or longer |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Released in Theaters |
$230.00 |
$300.00 |
Adv. Guarantee
vs. 50% |
$125.00 |
$150.00 |
Adv. Guarantee
vs. 50% |
Direct to DVD |
$200.00 |
$200.00 |
Adv. Guarantee
vs. 50% |
$100.00 |
$100.00 |
Adv. Guarantee
vs. 50% |
* See Paragraph I for the definition of an Educational DVD. |
VIII. WHAT IF I CAN'T AFFORD TO PAY FOR A PUBLIC SCREENING OR EDUCATIONAL DVD?
If you are a Non-Profit or Grassroots Organization with a low budget then you are eligible for our Grassroots Special. For every (25) twenty DVDs of a single title you purchase we will waive the screening fee and grant your organization the Public Performance Rights for (1) one screening of that title where admission is not charged. You can use these DVDs as part of a fundraiser; sell at SRP to recoup your screening and event expenses; or to give away as gifts. Upon receiving proof of your Non-Profit status pricing will be confirmed. Unless the DVDs you receive are damaged or defective there are no exchanges, returns or refunds on these. See below. To see our list of titles CLICK HERE.
Grassroots Special* |
Price per DVD |
Quantity |
Screening Fee |
$7 |
25 (minimum) |
No. PPR Granted |
No Admission |
1 |
Waived |
$6 |
50 |
2 |
Waived |
$5 |
100 or more |
4 |
Waived |
*All non-profits will need to submit proof of 501(c)3 status before pricing is approved. |
** Special price will be approved and reflected in the order only after Non-Profit status has been confirmed |
IX. HOW DO I SUBMIT PROOF OF MY NON-PROFIT STATUS?
After placing your order online, you will need to submit proof of 501(c)3 status before Non-Profit pricing can be confirmed. Fax your proof of 501(c)3 status to 818-349-9922 or email to sales@cinemalibrestudio.com; attn: Educational Sales & Public Performance Rights. Non-profit pricing only applies to institutions other than Universities and Colleges.
- Tax Exempt Organizations. Any tax exempt organization (including Colleges, Universities and Libraries) can submit your TAX EXEMPT NUMBER in the comments box at check out and we will exclude any applicable taxes. However, you must still submit via fax or email proof of tax exempt status to the contact information listed above.
X. WHAT IF I STILL CAN'T AFFORD THE PRICES BUT WANT TO BE INVOLVED?
Anyone who has a website is eligible to join one or more of our affiliate programs. By placing a special code and banner ad on your website, you can earn 12.5% of all DVD sales that come through your website directly to CinemaLibreStore.com. Payments to you are made quarterly through PayPal via IndieClix. IndieClix is a third party service that tracks links. See below for more information or visit Affiliate Info.
Affiliate Sales Program |
To Join Affiliate Program Go to: |
http://indieclix.com/merchant/pftj0ZSW/ |
Instructions: |
1. Fill out the form. |
5. Select a program to join under the "action" header. |
2. Check email for new password. |
6. Click on "Get Links" at the top of the page. |
3. Login to new account. |
7. Select a banner size and click on "Get Code" under the "action" header. |
4. Click on "Join Programs". |
8. Copy either the HTML or JavaScript code to your website, or add the URL link at the top of the page to an email blast. |
XI. WHAT IS THE EXHIBITION FORMAT?
Exhibition format is DVD. If you are ordering Public Performance Rights only, then Cinema Libre Studio will send you an Exhibition Rental DVD, which will need to be returned within (10) ten business days after your screening. If you do not return the DVD within that time, you will be charged an additional $250 per day.
XII. SHIPPING & HANDLING
All orders usually ship within 3-5 days of receipt via United States Postal Service only. See below.
Shipping Speed |
Method |
Delivery Window |
Rate |
Ground |
USPS 1st Class |
3 – 7 business days |
$5 - $12, depending on weight |
Air |
USPS Priority |
2 – 4 business days |
$8 - $14, depending on weight |
Expedited* |
UPS or FedEx |
1 – 3 business days |
$25 - $60, depending on service |
* For expedited shipments, a street address must be provided. Cinema Libre Studio cannot ship to PO Boxes. |
If you wish to expedite your order, select "air" at check out and contact orders@cinemalibrestore.com after placing your order. Make sure to reference your order number in your reply.
XIII. HOW DO I PAY FOR MY PUBLIC PERFORMANCE OR EDUCATIONAL DVD?
All payments to Cinema Libre Studio must be made in United States Dollars via CinemaLibreStore.com using a Visa or Mastercard only.
- TO PAY BY CREDIT CARD. Our online store has been specially designed to accommodate credit card orders. You can browse the Educational section of the store and place any titles you wish to purchase in your shopping cart. To start shopping CLICK HERE.
- If you have any questions regarding payment forms, please contact: orders@cinemalibrestore.com
XIV. WHAT IF MY DVD DOESN’T WORK?
If your DVD does not work or is damaged upon receipt, Cinema Libre Studio will be happy to send a replacement. Once the damaged or defective product is received, a new one will be shipped out.
XV. ARE THERE ANY OTHER TERMS?
- Payment must be received before orders can be shipped or screenings can be authorized.
- Purchaser pays the return cost of shipping for Exhibition Rental DVDs.
- Tax – If you are not a Tax Exempt organization, the amount of tax charged will generally be the combined state and local rate for the address where your order was shipped.
- Additional material will vary from film to film.
XVI. WHAT IF I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
Make sure to reference the film or films you are inquiring about.
- For questions regarding screenings, please email: screening@cinemalibrestudio.com.
- For questions regarding the Educational DVD or the Non-Profit and Grassroots Organization Special, please email: sales@cinemalibrestudio.com.
- For questions regarding the Affiliate Sales Program, please email: grassroots@cinemalibrestudio.com
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