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 Access
Program
(No Longer Available. The Access Program Is Currently Being Retooled.)
The IMAGE Access Program provides access to state-of-the-art
production and post-production equipment and facilities at
significant discounts from many of Atlanta's top companies.
Members involved in non-commercial projects are eligible
to apply for this valuable IMAGE benefit.
Guidelines
Applications
are reviewed by a panel composed of staff and board members
of IMAGE film & video center. This panel verifies that
you, the producer, are eligible for the services and reduced
rates based on the following qualifications:
- You are an independent media artist/producer.
- The project described in your application is non-commercial
in content and funding. It is either grant-supported or
self-funded and is a media arts project.
- You are a member of IMAGE. Your membership must remain
current throughout the life of your ACCESS-sponsored project.
- Services are paid for when received at the servicing facility
unless otherwise stipulated by vendor.
- You have enclosed three copies of your résumé,
three copies of the completed application forms, three copies
of your budget and a non-refundable $25 application fee.
Application
deadline is the 15th of each month. Applicant will be notified
of approval status by the 15th of the following month. The
Access program can serve you best if applications are submitted
at least five weeks in advance of preferred service needs.
Terms of Agreement
The applicant, hereafter referred to as the Artist, attests
that all information provided in the application is true and
complete to the best of the Artist’s knowledge. Should
the Artist knowingly misrepresent the nature or amount of
funding for the project, the facility may hold the Artist
liable for higher rates, up to but not exceeding the rates
as published in the rate card at the time the services are
provided.
All work(s) produced in the Access program remain solely
the property of the Artist. The Artist assumes all responsibilities
for obtaining applicable copyright releases for such work(s).
The facility reserves the right to hold any and all materials
until services for such work(s) are paid for in full.
The Artist attests that the nature and intent of his or her
project is strictly non-commercial. Should the project prove
commercial once completed, the Artist accepts liability for
higher rates to be paid to the Access facilities used, up
to but not exceeding the rates as published in the rate card
of the facility at the time the services are provided. The
Artist acknowledges that any determination of the project’s
commercial status is solely at the discretion of the facility.
The Artist realizes that all services in the Access program
are contingent upon availability of services and designated
staff at the servicing facility. The Artist acknowledges that
the servicing facility’s commercial clientele may have
priority with regard to all services, bookings, and equipment
of the facility. The Artist must instantly relinquish use
of the facility or any piece of equipment therein if called
upon to do so by the facility. If the Artist cancels an appointment
within less than 24 hours, (s)he may be subject to a fine
imposed by that facility.
The Artist must keep his/her IMAGE membership current throughout
the life of the ACCESS-sponsored project and agrees to submit
updates on the status of the project every six months until
completion. ACCESS Program approval does not guarantee participation
of individual facility. Facility retains the right to screen
applicants and to refuse services at their discretion.
The Artist is required to provide proof of insurance and
Loss/Damage waivers to facilities from whom services are sought
whenever requested. IMAGE assumes no liability for loss to
facility or Artist.
The Artist will provide IMAGE with a 1/2” NTSC video
copy of the completed work for its non-circulating library
and will list IMAGE film & video center and all Access
service-providing facilities in the closing production credits
of the work produced with Access services.
IMAGE claims right of first refusal to premiere all ACCESS
projects publicly in Georgia.
Important: Submit three copies of each of the following:
application
form, resume, and project budget. Please include the
$25 per project application fee.
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