Kino International has been distributing foreign language and "art" films for over 20 years. Our library's holdings range from classic silent titles to contemporary films from around the world. We handle more than 300 movies from 30 countries and in 23 different languages. This list includes films by reknowned directors including Federico Fellini, Andrei Tarkovsky, Martin Scorsese and Sergei Eisenstein.

FORMAT AND AVAILABILITY OF FILMS

Most of our titles are available in 16mm, 35mm and Public Performance Video or DVD, although some titles may not be available in all of these formats. A number of our 35mm classics are for theatrical use only. We carry many rare and one-of-a-kind prints, therefore we urge you to check with us well in advance of your playdates to confirm availability.

All films made before 1953, and many films made after that, are formatted in the 1.33:1 aspect ratio. In addition, most foreign films are in 1.66:1. Please MAKE SURE you have the equipment to project prints in these ratios before asking about them. Due to the value and rarity of most of our classic films, we may require that you have a projectionist present in the booth AT ALL TIMES.

SHIPPING

We generally ship all titles to arrive a MINIMUM of three working days before the playdate. If your film has not arrived three days in advance of your showtime, please contact us immediately so that we may investigate the cause of delay. We will not be able to help you unless we have sufficient time to work on any problems.

Film prints MUST be returned the next working day following the playdate. Prints MUST be shipped UPS, Federal Express or equivalent carrier. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD FILM PRINTS BE RETURNED VIA THE US POSTAL SERVICE (although it is acceptable to return videocassettes through the mail). Kino keeps its film prints in a variety of storage facilites; please check with us to confirm return address. Film prints are NOT to be returned to Kino International's office address.

PUBLICITY

For most new releases and many older ones, there are stills, ad "slicks" and posters available. To obtain these materials, please contact Kino's theatrical accessories supplier, Technicolor Cinema Distribution (tel. 1-800-99-FILMS). If you need copies of reviews, or background information about our films, please contact the Kino office. In general, Kino places no restrictions on publicity; we wholeheartedly encourage you to do whatever it takes to attract as large an audience as possible to your screening. Unless directed otherwise by Kino, you are free to publicize your playdate any way you see fit, including newspaper listings, flyers and so on.

PAYMENT

We accept purchase orders from any government institution, and most private ones. In the case of festivals, or other non-regular accounts, we may require pre-payment. Invoices and confirmations are the same document (that is, receipt of an invoice is your confirmation of the playdate) and will be sent after a film has been booked for playdate. Kino requires payment within 30 days of screening. We will accept credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express), but we will not accept wire transfers.

PRICING

The pricing of film rentals varies by title and format, but we will always do our best to accommodate your needs. Prices can range from $100 to $1000 per title, with new releases and rare prints commanding costs at the higher end. Film rental is a "minimum guarantee." When admission is charged, there will be a 50/50 split of box office totals. Usually there will be no extra charge for additional screenings held the same day or weekend, but we do ask that you inform us of the exact number and dates of each screening

FURTHER INFORMATION

We have a complete catalog of our titles which we will gladly send you by regular US Mail. Please call (Tel. 212-629-6880) or send an email for your copy, or for any other information about our films.