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Ordering Films and Videos

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How To Order

Use our shopping cart system, which works with PayPal, or print out our online order form, and then fax or mail it to us. All sales must be prepaid by check, money order, credit card or PayPal account.  Purchase orders are accepted only from Universities, Colleges, Corporations, and Government Agencies when printed on institutional letterhead.  For information about rentals and community group discounts please contact distribution@twn.org

Purchases

Program purchases are for non-commercial use only. Programs purchased by public libraries are restricted to library screening and loan to authorized card holders.

Previews

Previews are available for $25, payable by credit card only. If not returned within 15 days, the preview will be considered a sale, and your credit card will automatically be charged the full sale price of the film.

Seven day evaluation previews are available to schools, libraries and other nonprofit institutions with budgets for audio-visual purchases, to journalists and publications that review film and video, to festivals and competitions, and to media programmers for specific programs that exhibit or air film and video. Previewers must have purchased, presented, or reviewed at least two TWN programs in the previous year. All preview requests must be made in writing, and must specify preferred preview date(s).

Rental Information

Rentals requests should be placed 4-8 weeks before your screening date. Additional charges apply for more than one screening, special shipping requests, international shipments and rush orders. For more information about rentals and previews or to request a rental quote please contact distribution@twn.org.

Discounts are available for most programs slated for community-based audiences and multiple screenings. All requests for discounts must be in writing and will be awarded on the basis of expressed need and community service. Discounts are also available to high schools and public libraries.

Screenings where admission is charged, and other commercial screenings, are usually charged a minimum rental versus a percentage of the box office. Program purchases are for non-commercial use only. Programs purchased by public libraries are restricted to library screenings and loan to authorized card holders.

International Sales

Email us at distribution@twn.org to get a price quote for the shipping & handling charges to international destinations. All international sales must be prepaid with credit card, check in US dollars or by wire transfer (there is an additional $40 bank fee).

Returns

An order may be cancelled before fulfillment and shipping.  Returns for a full refund are accepted within 30 days of purchase. However, if an order is cancelled after 30 days, a 15% restocking charge may be applied.  This does not apply to returns of defective or damaged materials. Please contact twn@twn.org for a return authorization before returning any item.

Shipping and Insurance Information

A minimum shipping and handling fee of $20.00 per title is charged for all program, previews, rentals and sales. Orders are normally shipped by UPS Ground, including international orders. Other shipping arrangements are available at additional cost. All rentals and previews must be returned on the working day following the screening via UPS or Priority Mail. Delay in the return of programs will result in additional fees. All shipments must be insured for $100 per program. Users are liable for these replacement costs in the event of loss or damage. Some rare, lengthy or costly programs will have special shipping and insurance instructions.

Care Of Prints, DVDs and Tapes

The program users will be held responsible for any damage to DVDs or tapes while in their possession and may be charged for their repair or replacement. Care should be taken to protect all programs from dust, heat and moisture. No duplication is allowed! Any attempt to duplicate materials could permanently damage video equipment.

Photographs and Publicity Materials

Catalogues, photographs, posters and other publicity materials are available for most programs upon request. Fees are charged in some cases; and the reprinting of all photographs is restricted. Please inquire for further promotional information and press kits.

NOTE: All programs are protected under Title 17 of the U.S. Copyright Code and may not be copied, duplicated,resold, televised, transmitted, leased or rented to others without written permission. Violators are subject to civil and criminal penalties.


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