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AN INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL DISTRIBUTION
Want to learn about educational video distribution? Whether you have a finished video, are still in production, or just starting with a great idea, it helps to know about distribution early. No matter how inspired, visually appealing, or timely your video is, without good distribution it won't get seen. We've put together a short intro to educational video distribution that you may download here:
Distribution 101.pdf (131 KB)

A FEW GUIDELINES
Some producers are aware of general production values that result in programs that teachers will use. For example, elementary and high school programs are ideally no more than 26 min. 30 seconds in length (the perfect length for PBS or cable broadcast), or are divided into stand-alone segments, and have no nudity or profanity. When a producer is working on a subject suitable for our collection, we are happy to view rough-cuts and provide feedback.

We also represent films that primarily focus on retail markets. The length of films for retail markets are usually longer -- from thirty minutes to feature length.

TO SUBMIT A PROGRAM
So you've already scanned our collection and believe the content of your program is within the scope of "media for a safe and sustainable world."

Then send us a 1/2 inch VHS tape in NTSC format and any background information you deem important. This may include a description, production dates, background on any of the speakers, quotes from other people that have previewed it, any plans you may have for producing a study guide and any history of prior distribution including quantities and pricing. Please include your e-mail address in the correspondence and send to:

(via US Mail)
THE VIDEO PROJECT
Post Office Box 411376
San Francisco, CA 94141-1376

(via UPS, FedEx, DHL)
THE VIDEO PROJECT
660 York Street, Suite 102
San Francisco, CA 94110

1-800-4-PLANET
(800-475-2638)
FAX: 415-241-2511
E-mail: video@videoproject.com