Registration deadline: March 3
Application deadlines: May 1, July 1

Funding is available to organizations that distribute the work of more than one artist or production company in film, video, new media, youth media or sound art. Organizations may request support for core distribution activities, marketing, expanding a collection into new formats, closed captioning and subtitling, or packaging of titles into collections. The Program also encourages projects that address changing trends through digital media and new modes of Internet distribution and dissemination.

In most cases, organizations must have distribution contracts with artists for each of the titles being distributed and royalty payments must be assigned to artists. Producing organizations that distribute their own work are not eligible.

The Program encourages the use of consultants through technical assistance for distribution planning before applying in this category.

Application Instructions

The on-line application form includes the following questions, and a project budget. Required support materials are listed below.

Application Narrative Questions

1. Overview of Distribution Collection
Provide an overview of the scope and artistic focus of work that the organization is distributing, including the number of artists, range of titles, media and formats in the collection. Is this a sales and/or rental collection? If other, please specify.

2. Distribution Strategy
Describe the activities or aspect of distribution you are requesting support for, including method of distribution, print publication, Internet, other.            

3. Acquisition Policy
What is the selection process for acquiring work and distribution formats? Note any significant trends or factors that affect the acquisition of new work. Identify the individuals and their roles involved in the selection process.

4. Market and Audience
Profile the target markets for the work. Summarize how audiences are cultivated and expanded through marketing and any related activities.

5. Circulation Activity
If applicable, provide a brief profile of the volume of distribution activity across markets for the current and past year. Highlight any titles or collections that performed well. What level of activity is projected for the coming year?

6. Artists
Describe the artist/producer contract terms, materials required, exclusive or non-exclusive agreements, markets, and formats secured. What are the royalty arrangements? Please specify if other arrangements are proposed.

7. Evaluation and Planning
How does the organization evaluate its efforts and remain responsive to evolving and emerging technologies and audiences? What is the role of the senior staff and board in ongoing assessment and planning?

8. Finances
Describe plans, projects, and activities for meeting current and future expenses of this service.

Support Materials

Support material must be postmarked or hand-delivered to the program by the application deadline. If you want support materials returned, provide a self-addressed stamped envelope.

1. Catalogs and web site

2. Sample promotional materials (2 copies per item)

3. Sample contract/letter of agreement with artists