Show films available to the public through local commercial dealers on the basis of excluding other dealers in the area Exclusive distribution usually requires a contract whereby the dealer makes certain guarantees to the producer in exchange for the privilege of distributing the film Unrestricted distribution in which all film dealers are permitted to rent or sell as many prints of as many films as they profitably can There are usually no contracts no guarantees William Kruse has several steps which are Film distribution helpful in preparing for the distribution of films 1 Reels The film is mounted on the sturdiest reel obtainable one with flanges that will not bend out of shape to scrape and scuff the edges of the running film or pinch of uneven shocks and strains or the it to cause a series sprocket holes or even spillage during projection 2 Individual metal containers well designed Containers to permit easy opening and holding the reels snugly but without binding do wonders to protect film from dirt and damage 3 All films should be wrapped and sealed in Wrapping The films that were sealed in this number 300 cellophane way are in noticeably better condition at the end of the period This is especially true on shipments made to rural areas and where films are subject to unusually rough handling trial 4 The packaging Packing completed by using sturdy shipping cases just large enough to hold the film Every high standard 2tarrVolCecils I Forum Review 29xruse Screen is Vol 16 mm No A William F XXIV No library 5 must insist Distributions Winter 1946-4- 7 p on fibre order2' getting back its Major Problem 17 A Good Film Library Service? 212 May 1945 pp 190-1- 91 The own Film Educational |