Jessica! It is USC's policy to endeavor to always order all documentaries (and we order a lot!) at the institutional price. But then perhaps USC is a special case because (among other things) its:
* Close proximity to the film industry * Large size * Perceived "wealth" * Own very prominent film school (including a very active documentary program) What other universities and college choose to do, is their business and not for me to judge. I am hardly happy at having to shell out all the extra money to purchase documentaries, but if the documentary distribution business in this country is going to remain financially viable, I see currently no other alternative. But, again, this is strictly my own personal opinion and have no desire to impose it upon others. Cheers! Anthony From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jessica Rosner Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 12:16 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Videolib] Institutional pricing on Amazon Anthony, I LOVE your support of documentary films but an increasing number are not exactly "indie". I see no reason to pay $300 for SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN" unless you need PPR or streaming. The bigger point is that filmmakers & distributors can't have it both ways in terms of selling cheap copies on Amazon or through other third parties but wanting Institutions to pay more. I work directly with a number doc filmmaker and explain that once they decide to sell through third parties they can't expect institutions to pay more unless they need extra rights. On the other hand I admit I am increasingly frustrated by institutions which stream whole movies without paying for them. PS You will be the first place in the US for the James Joyce Doc. The director is OK selling a copy and there won't be any retail sales for a long, long time. On Wed, Jul 24, 2013 at 3:09 PM, Anthony Anderson <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: This is a topic which has come repeatedly come up here on this list. Personally I believe that if you are at a university or college, and wishing to procure a particular documentary film, it is best to always order it from the distributor authorized to sell the film to the institutional market. Leave Amazon for feature films. Best, Anthony ******************************* Anthony E. Anderson Assistant Director, Doheny Memorial Library University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA 90089-0182 (213) 740-1190<tel:%28213%29%20740-1190> [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> "Wind, regen, zon, of kou, Albert Cuyp ik hou van jou." ******************************** From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>] On Behalf Of Moshiri, Farhad Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 11:37 AM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: [Videolib] Institutional pricing on Amazon Recently, I have noticed different prices for the same DVD on Amazon. Home use, non-profit, universities, etc. I was wondering how this can be controlled? Does Amazon tells you that you cannot buy home use because you are a university? In addition, I don't think purchasing from Amazon is a contract as opposed to purchasing directly from the vendor and accepting their terms. Is it? Farhad Moshiri Audiovisual Librarian University of the Incarnate Word 4301 Broadway - CPO 297 San Antonio, TX 78209 210-829-3842<tel:210-829-3842> . .
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