Re: Home Movies

[Peter Goed <petergoed@OPTUSHOME.COM.AU>]

Hi Mary,

Hope this is some help.

> 1. What criteria do you use when deciding whether or not to accept a film?

     In our case it has to apertain to the state we live in i.e. Queensland
Australia, or be historically important in some other way.

> 2. Are the films accessible to researchers?

    Yes, but at this stage in a limited way only.

> 3. Has footage from home movies been used for special events, programs,
outside
> productions?

     Yes on several occasions.

> 4. If used by filmmakers or the media, do you have fees and licensing
> agreements?

    Yes, these are negotiable depending on what the item will be used for.

> 5. Do you have any special concerns or issues pertaining to home movies?

    The inevitable problem of obtaining copyright, which in all cases has
been a major consideration in accepting home movie into our archive
holdings.

> 6. How do you store the films?  Do you have proper cold storage?

   Under construction - 18 Degrees Celcius @ 50% RH - not ideal, but the
best we can afford.
>
Peter Goed
Redcliffe Picture Palace Archive
Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia