[faq][que]What is Manufacturing Day?[/que][ans]MFG DAY addresses common misperceptions about manufacturing by giving manufacturers an opportunity to open their doors and show, in a coordinated effort, what manufacturing is — and what it isn’t. By working together during and after MFG DAY, manufacturers will begin to address the skilled labor shortage they face, connect with future generations, take charge of the public image of manufacturing, and ensure the ongoing prosperity of the whole industry.Supported by a group of industry sponsors and co-producers, MFG DAY is designed to amplify the voice of individual manufacturers and coordinate a collective chorus of manufacturers with common concerns and challenges. The rallying point for a growing mass movement, MFG DAY empowers manufacturers to come together to address their collective challenges so they can help their communities and future generations thrive.[/ans][que]Why should I host a screening?[/que][ans]American Made Movie is an entertaining and engaging way to help members of your community understand not only what manufacturing is but also why it is important. The film explores manufacturing from a macro-level and provides you with the opportunity to connect topics from the movie directly to activities in your community.[/ans][que]Who can host a screening?[/que][ans]Anyone! That includes you. You don’t have to have a 200 seat Theater with a 50 foot screen to Host a Screening of one of our films. That’s a great way to Host a Screening but it isn’t required. Whether you’re a theater manager, a teacher, a manufacturer, or just a motivated citizen, you can host a public or private screening with our help.[/ans][que]Who do I contact?[/que][ans]We’re glad to see you taking an interest in Hosting a Screening. The first step is to contact a member of our team via EMAIL or for even quicker service, take a few minutes to complete our CONTACT FORM so that we can better respond to your specific needs. Everyone’s situation is different, providing this information upfront is the most efficient means of reaching out and warrants the best response.[/ans][que]Where can I find a screening?[/que][ans]Not sure where to find current locations for American Made Movie? Check our SCREENING EVENT MAP. There you will see both past screening locations and currently scheduled screenings listed. Click on your state to see one near you. In addition you can find every listed MFG Day event in North America by CLICKING HERE[/ans][que]What type a venue can host a screening?[/que][ans]Many types of venues can be used for a screening; you are not limited to the local commercial movie theater. Consider a theater in a local library, a local community college, a high school auditorium. Some community centers or large churches have gathering spaces where movies can be shown. There are many options.[/ans][que]What type of license do I need?[/que][ans]1. Private Screening License- We provide you a copy of the film (to keep) and extend to you a one-day public performance license to screen the movie at the time(s) you indicate. You can keep the 2-disc blu-ray/DVD but for internal individual use. If you’d like to do another screening at a later date we’d be pleased to arrange that at a discount to your first.
2. Public Screening License - If possible we can work with a local theater to try and arrange a screening on a date/time range that would work with your plans. Not all theaters are open to this option however, since documentaries can hardly compete with Hollywood blockbusters. However, if a theater knows that we have a partner who will help bring a full audience and the screening is done during a weeknight or matinee hours, they are more inclined to work with us.
3. Educational License - If you are interested in just screening American Made Movie in your classroom, you should purchase the Educational Edition. This license provides you the film in its full version in addition to two shorter versions (30 and 60 mins). The Educational Edition also comes with 48 lesson plans full of activities for you to be able to incorporate into your MFG Day Event.[/ans][que]Why do I need a public performance license?[/que][ans]A movie is considered intellectual property and is protected by Copyright Laws. Screening a movie requires the expressed written consent of the rights owner. By working with us, we willfully transfer our public performance rights to give you permission to screen the movie at the date/time/venue you decide. This written permission protects you from any claims that a local theater, film representative, interviewee, or other person might claim against you. It is also how we remain financially viable and continue to produce movies that change the world.[/ans][que]How much does it cost?[/que][ans]Option 1: Private Screening License - We ask for $375 to license the film for public display. This includes delivery of the 2-disc Blu-ray/DVD combo, the rights to screen the movie publicly, and permission to charge admission if desired.
Option 2:If we are able to arrange a deal with a theater on your behalf then we will offset our licensing fee through the sale of tickets. We ask for $49 from you to cover the process of arranging the screening and the delivery of the Blu-ray to the theater.[/ans][que]How do I host a successful screening event?[/que][ans]If you’ve never hosted a Screening or are in search of a more thorough guide to host a successful one, when you partner with American Made Movie for MFG Day we will provide you a Screening Partner Handbook that includes all the tools and materials to ensure you are properly prepared to host the best screening you can host! In general, the best way to host a screening is by doing the following 1-2-3:
1. Invite the right audience. Make sure people who are connected to the topic and are likely to attend know about it!
2. Greet your guests. Have a welcoming presence by meeting them at the door, thanking them for their attendance, and distributing any information pertinent to your organization and/or efforts in the community.
3. Host a Q&A Panel. Immediately following the screening be sure to ask your audience members to stay for a brief 15-20 minute question and answer panel. Share the news of what is taking place in your community and connect audience members to specific actions they can take in leaving the screening.[/ans][que]How can I advertise my event?[/que][ans]In addition to to your decision you to screen American Made Movie you’ve also decided to take advantage of our offer to promote your Screening Event through our social media resources as well as list it on both the American Made Movie website and on the MFG Day website’s Event Maps. Upon processing your License Agreement, we will provide you the links and information to automatically register your screening so that people can easily find it. We will also equip you with our Screening Partner Handbook, a guide full of directions and tools to assist you in executing a successful Manufacturing Day Screening Event.[/ans][que]What are the next steps?[/que][ans]Now that you are interested in hosting/co-hosting a Screening Event, please contact us to tell us about your desired event. One of our team members will walk you through the process that will be as follows:
1. Determine which Screening Option is best for you. If you prefer to privately arrange your screening, we will move right along to Step 2. If you opt to screen the movie in a theater, then we will immediately contact local area theaters to try and arrange the screening based on criteria your provide us for preferred dates and times.
2. Complete a License Agreement transferring the public performance rights to you/your organization as specified. This step is not necessary when working with a theater as we will make licensing arrangements directly with the theater.
3. Make payment in the form of check or credit card. We accept either so we prefer whichever is more convenient for you!
4. Receive Screening Partner Handbook and Blu-ray/DVD combo. We will provide you all the information you need to register your Screening Event on MFG Day and American Made Movie websites as well as provide suggestions for making the most of your event. Within one week of processing payment you will receive your disc to preview and prepare for your Screening Event.[/ans][/faq]