REQUIREMENTS

The Scientology Network accepts films from filmmakers seeking a platform to deliver their message. The messaging should be one of celebrating activism, volunteerism, advocacy, and the pursuit or maintenance of high ideals and or basic rights.

Films documenting historic or significant events, the arts, environmental or otherwise uplifting topics are acceptable.

REVIEW

Your documentary will be reviewed against the following criteria:

• Positive message / righting a wrong
• Celebrating activism, volunteerism or advocacy
• Aesthetic value which has impact and contributes to the message

EDITING

The Scientology Network is a nationally distributed channel. All FCC and broadcast regulations must be followed concerning language, violence, nudity, etc. Part of the review process will include noting any edits that may be required to make the program acceptable for broadcast on the Scientology Network. This may include making the program a standard broadcast length, if not already done.

INSURANCE

The filmmaker is required to supply evidence of their E&O insurance.

ADDITIONAL GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• All files must not contain bars and tone, bumpers, segment recaps or previews, advertisements, rating cards, FBI warning cards, placards, overlay branding, promotional bugs, informational bugs, or URL callouts before or during the programs. URLs present during the end credits are permissible.

• Upon request, video must be delivered in its native frame rate and resolution. “Up-res” of content is not accepted.

• Videos must have a native aspect ratio of 16:9. Letterboxing of 4:3 content will not be accepted.

• Videos must have a resolution of 720p or higher.

• Videos must be accompanied by an accurately timed closed caption file.

• Videos must be delivered as MPEG-2 TS, MXF, XDCAM, ProRes or MOV file formats.