DATES
The film has been released theatrically in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco in January 2008 and the video release is scheduled for March, 2008. Grassroots screenings can be scheduled in North America until February 26th. After that, the film becomes available to rent on Netflix and rent/purchase elsewhere in the spring. For screenings outside of North America there is no date restriction at this time. Please visit the release sections of the website for updated information or the gallery to view stills from the film.
VENUES & FORMATS
The formats we have available are NTSC DVD (for North America) or PAL DVD (outside North America). We do not have a 35mm film print. If you have a small venue, it is possible to do multiple screenings. The film is 85 minutes long. These DVDs are for screening purposes only and are not for sale. They must be returned immediately after the event.
SCREENING FEES
The film can only be viewed for a screening fee, but you can set your own ticket prices or collect donations to cover your expenses or to raise funds for a non-profit. The screening rates are based on an audience of approx 100 people:
U.S. DVD Format: $200
Canada DVD: $225
For Outside North America:
PAL DVD: $300 US Dollars (Click here to check if your country uses PAL)
*Please note these rates are based on venues with approx 100 seats or less. Screening fees will be adjusted for larger venues. Once you know the size of your venue, please let us know and we can give you a screening fee. Screening fee can be paid by check or with credit card via paypal.com. However, for paypal there is an extra $10 processing fee. Our paypal account is barrancaprod@gmail.com.
PUBLICITY
The concept is that these advance screenings would be one-night-only events followed by Q & A or panel discussion after the screening if you choose. Since the film has a very limited theatrical run, we’d like to give other cities the opportunity to screen the film as a community event to promote awareness of the issues around birth in US and raise funds for local non-profits. The grassroots screenings should be advertised to the public as a "Special Benefit Screening" or "Sneak Preview" or "Private Screening." Local press is more than welcome!
CONTACT
In order to host a screening, just email us at info@thebusinessofbeingborn.com and outline your proposed venue, city, date and format. We will get you a simple screening contract and then coordinate shipping your screening copy. We also provide a poster, flyer, press notes, still images, web graphics, and post your screening information on our website to help with your promotions. These materials can be downloaded here.