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BENEFITS OF FOCAL INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP

An annually updated entry in the FOCAL Internation Footage Directory book and an opportunity to advertise and include company logo
A regularly up-dated entry on the FOCAL web Directory
Up to date members and industry news on the FOCAL web site
The receipt of new business enquiries via the Footage Finder, Researcher Finder and Facility Finder services on the FOCAL web site
A regular newsletter with details of new members and forthcoming FOCAL events
Four issues of the quarterly magazine Archive Zones
The opportunity to advertise or provide editorial material about your company on both the FOCAL web site and in Archive Zones
Regular seminars and workshops on industry related subjects
Representation at leading trade events through FOCAL Internatiuonal
The chance to submit entries, nominate and vote for winners in the annual FOCAL International Awards
Invitations to you and your staff to attend Diary Dates and other social events to network with other media professionals
Reduced rates at copyright and technical conferences organised by FOCAL International and reduced rates at major trade events like Shefield Doc/Fest, Realscreen, FIAT/IFTA Conference etc
The opportunity to play a part in policy making and organising events through participation in one of the FOCAL committees: Editorial, Marketing & PR, Lobbying, Budget & Membership and Events & Exhibitions
Marketing and networking opportunities via direct access to the Footage Research community to promote and explain the content and workings of your company
Marketing and networking opportunities via direct access to Footage Library Managers to find out how they operate and to promote your services to them
Access to the other organisations with which FOCAL International has close links including BUFVC (British Universities Film and Video Council), PACT (Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television), BAPLA (British Association of Picture Libraries) and FIAT /IFTA

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES

SPONSOR Membership:
Open to Companies offering services to the film and television industry e.g. Facility Houses, Accountants, Solicitors etc.
FEE: Sponsor £750 (£862.50 Inc VAT @15%)

COMPANY Membership:
Open to Archives and Companies who offer footage, stills, sound, research and/or production services.
FEE: £550 (£632.50 Inc VAT @ 15%)

INDIVIDUAL Membership:
Open only to individuals e.g. Film, Stills & Sound Researchers, Consultants, Archive Producers etc.
FEE: £90 (£103.50 Inc VAT @ 15%)

ASSOCIATE Membership:
Open to newcomers who want to develop a career in the industry. Membership available for one year only.
FEE: £25 (£28.75 Inc VAT @15%)

If you would like to know more about FOCAL International, or would like to apply for Membership please contact Anne Johnson or Julie Lewis Tel: +44 (0)20 8423 5853 info@focalint.org