The works in this collection are owned by the filmmakers. Most of them are rare prints and tapes: often there is only one existent distribution copy. The process of making new prints is lengthy, complicated and always very expensive. So it is imperative that prints are treated with the utmost care; projectors should be cleaned and tested before each screening.
Each film-can provides the projectionist with specific instructions as to film speed, sound…and a detailed pre-screening print condition report. This condition report will be the basis for resolving any disputes relating to print damage. Where serious print damage occurs, replacement costs will be required to be covered.
The film leaders must not be cut. In the occurrence of print breakage, tape the two ends together without cutting or cementing (in no circumstances is a film frame ever to be removed). We request that you record on the copy condition report any accident that occurs during projection and to return said report in the film can. Following these instructions ensures optimum print maintenance and screening conditions. Thank you for adhering to these instructions!