Free state traveling picture show
 
PURPOSE The purpose of the Free State Traveling Picture Show is: • To utilize local independent and historical theatres to create an exhibition system in Kansas • To provide filmmakers the opportunity to have their work screened statewide. • To provide the citizens of Kansas a chance to see and comment on locally produced entertainment in a big screen venue. • To stimulate and encourage the local film industry in Kansas. Kansas has a vast number of independent and historical multi-purpose theaters. By organizing a Kansas based distribution network with a streamlined submission and scheduling process, a uniform marketing campaign, and a profit-sharing scheme based on box-office percentage, the local film industry can gain exposure by growing a local audience base and increase productivity from the corresponding generated revenue. Participating filmmakers will be made aware of realistic revenue expectations and the need for pro-active self-promotion. Participating communities will be asked to support this endeavor by encouraging ancillary organizations such as local press, tourism offices, and arts groups to assist in publicizing film screenings and arranging appearances for visiting filmmakers. In addition to providing meaningful, Kansas based entertainment, the network will also allow communities with little or no filmmaking activity the chance to see the benefits of an indigenous film industry and comment on locally produced product. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Film Application Filmmakers can submit their works to the Kansas Film Commission along with an application form on an ongoing basis through out the year. See below for a list of application elements, eligibility requirements, and to download the application form. Shorts COMING SOON! The Free State Traveling Picture Show is currently drafting its shorts submission policy. Film Selection Process A panel comprised of exhibitors, critics, and local film industry professionals will select participating films. Selections will be made based on artistic content and exhibition quality of the submitted elements. The panel will meet at least twice per yearly network cycle. Additional meetings may be held by the panel if deemed necessary by a majority of its members based on the number of submitted films. Marketing Participation Upon selection, participating filmmakers will be asked to submit press kits. Filmmakers will also agree to promote their films in each participating community and to make themselves available for press interviews and personal appearances at each screening. Participating communities might also be interested in filmmaker appearances at other venues on screening days such as local high schools and other educational or arts based organizations. Screening Frequency Participating theaters will dedicate one screen at one show time for one screening every two months to screen selected films. The frequency may change based on the number of selected films in a given yearly network cycle but should be no less than four and no more than twelve. Filmmakers should expect to have their films screened once at each participating theatre during the course of a yearly network cycle. In order to invest the public in the filmmaking process and provide participating filmmakers with valuable and varied feedback, comment cards may be distributed prior to each screening. Individual theaters reserve the right to request an advanced copy of each selected film and make the ultimate decision of which films are screened at their respective venues. A participating theatre can opt out of screening a particular film if they feel it is inappropriate for their community but must inform the Kansas Film Commission of its decision within 30 days of receiving the list of selected films to prevent the network and the filmmaker from expending resources marketing the film in question in that particular location. Profit Sharing Participating theaters will agree on a profit split with the filmmaker of 45% of the box office. It is therefore in the filmmaker’s best financial interest to promote the screening as much as possible. Additional or extended screenings of individual films can arranged between any participating theatre/community and the filmmaker. This is encouraged but falls outside the scope of this network system. Application Fee There is no fee to apply to this program. However, successful applicants will be required to be active members of the Kansas Film Society at the base filmmaker level. (Membership dues levels are still being drafted but the expected cost will be approximately $40.) ELIGIBILITY • Submitted films must be shot predominately in the state of Kansas or feature a significant amount of Kansas talent in either cast or crew positions. • Submitted films must be considered premieres in the participating communities. • Submitted films must have a feature length running time (approx. 72min) • The applicant must be one of the key creative personnel (i.e. writer, director, producer) APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Applicants are required to submit the following: • Completed application form Download Here: • 1 DVD screener suitable for duplication PRESS KIT REQUIREMENTS (due upon notification of selection into the program) Selected films must submit the following upon notification of selection: • 2 color stills • Poster / One Sheet • Filmmaker bios • Logo/Tagline • DVD Trailer send application materials to: Free State Traveling Picture Show ATTN: Peter Jasso 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66612 Phone: 785.296.4927 Fax: 785.296.3490 www.filmkansas.com, pjasso@kansascommerce.comhttp://www.filmkansas.commailto:pjasso@kansascommerce.comshapeimage_4_link_0shapeimage_4_link_1