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Ordering Films and Videos

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How To Order

Please place all orders in writing. Print out our online order form, and then fax or mail it to us. List the title(s) and format(s)--16mm film, Beta, DVD or VHS.

All sales must be prepaid by check, money order, or credit card. Purchase orders are accepted from Universites, Colleges, Corporations, and Government Agencies when printed on institutional letterhead. 

Previews

Previews are available for $25, payable by credit card only. If not returned within 15 days, the preview will be considered a sale, and your credit card will automatically be charged the full sale price of the film.

Seven day evaluation previews are available to schools, libraries and other nonprofit institutions with budgets for audio-visual purchases, to journalists and publications that review film and video, to festivals and competitions, and to media programmers for specific programs that exhibit or air film and video. Previewers must have purchased, presented, or reviewed at least two TWN programs in the previous year. All preview requests must be made in writing, and must specify preferred preview date(s).

International Sales

Email us at twn@twn.org to get a price quote for the shipping charges to international destinations. All international sales must be prepaid.

Rental Information

Rentals are available for 16mm prints, Betas and DVD. Please contact distribution@twn.org for special arrangements for previews for festivals, programming or licensing.

Orders should be placed 4-8 weeks before your screening date. Additional charges apply for more than one screening, special shipping requests, international shipments and rush orders.

Discounts are available for most programs slated for community-based audiences and multiple screenings. All requests for discounts must be in writing and will be awarded on the basis of expressed need and community service. Discounts are also available to high schools and public libraries.

Screenings where admission is charged, and other commercial screenings, are usually charged a minimum rental versus a percentage of the box office income. Please call to discuss rates before ordering. Let us know if you are screening a program more than once and whether admission will be charged.

Purchases

Program purchases are for non-commericial use only. Programs purchased by public libraries are restricted to library screenings and loan to authorized card holders.

Shipping and Insurance Information

A minimum shipping and handling fee of $20.00 per title is charged for all program, previews, rentals and sales.There is an additional fee for 16mm films over 60 minutes. Orders are normally shipped by UPS ground. Other shipping arrangements are available at additional cost. All rentals and previews must be returned on the working day following the screening via UPS or Priority Mail. Delay in the return of programs will result in additional fees. All shipments must be insured. For videos of any length, insure for $100; for films of 30 minutes or less, insure for $200; for films up to one hour, insure for $300; for films over one hour, insure for $400 unless otherwise specified. Users are liable for these replacement costs in the event of loss or damage. Some rare, lengthy or costly programs will have special shipping and insurance instructions.

Care Of Prints, DVDs & Tapes

The program users will be held responsible for any damage to prints, DVDs or tapes while in their possession and may be charged for their repair or replacement. Before screening films, make sure to clean and thread the projector(s) properly and to use reliable projection equipment and operators. Never attempt to repair films, or use scotch tape on any part of any film! When using video cassettes, make sure that the VCR playback heads are clean. Care should be taken to protect all programs from dust, heat and moisture. Video cassettes are protected against duplication. Any attempt to duplicate video cassettes could permanently damage video equipment.

Photographs and Publicity Materials

Catalogues, photographs, posters and other publicity materials are available for most programs upon request. Fees are charged in some cases; and the reprinting of all photographs is restricted. Please inquire for further promotional information and press kits.

NOTE: All programs are protected under Title 17 of the U.S. Copyright Code and may not be copied, duplicated, resold, televised, transmitted, leased or rented to others without written permission. Violators are subject to civil and criminal penalties.


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