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HOW TO PARTICIPATE:  Broadcasters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        Why join the consortium? Broadcasters who join the consortium receive all the segments contributed into the pool and acquire exclusive broadcasting rights in their territory [only one television station per country can be accepted each year]. All programming materials are free of advertising and sponsorship; and cleared for a minimum of one transmission during the standard broadcast period (from Dec 24 to Dec 23 of the following year). Most segments are cleared for unlimited transmissions. Members are allowed to select and edit segments as best fit their programming needs. Within their own territory they may broadcast as much sponsorship or advertising as required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Participation requirements Deliver one entertainment segment approx 2-4 minutes long that meets the basic guidelines (see below). This must be submitted on Betacam SP or Digibeta and cleared for worldwide broadcasting for a minimum of one transmission from December 24 to December 23 of the following year. Pay a Coordination Fee towards central expenses, including the cost of editing and delivering broadcast materials. This fee depends on size and wealth of each country. Please contact us to learn more about the Coordination Fee for your country. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to Join To participate in the next edition of Midnight Circus you must sign a Confirmation of Participation - please email us to request this form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KEY DATES May - September  -  registration September 15 - last day to submit DVD screener with proposed segment(s) October 15 - last day to ship segment (BETACAM SP or Digibeta -Pal format) November 15 - invoice issued; payment due by November 30 Nov 15 -30 - Midnight Circus Master Tape is shipped to all partners

Segment Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        Our aim is to assemble a great variety of performing artists representing very different talents and traditions. At best, segments reflect something unique about the country of origin. Producers may create an original piece especially for this occasion, or offer a live-on-tape performance recorded within the last 12 months. Piece can be an excerpt from a holiday celebration, festival, concert, or any special event involving one or more of the following: music, dance, pageantry, folk art, acrobatics, extreme sports, mime, puppetry, traditional rituals and ceremonies. The quality of the recording is very important - image and sound have to meet the highest production standards. A lively, exciting atmosphere is equally important. Each piece should be recorded AS LIVE, preferably with a live audience, in an interesting setting indoor or outdoors. Length Segments range from 2 to 4 minutes, but can be longer if necessary. Graphics, sponsorship and advertising Broadcast materials must be completely clean (no graphics) and free of on-screen advertising or sponsorship. Broadcasting Rights Programming accepted into the pool has to be cleared for worldwide broadcasting for a minimum of ONE TRANSMISSION from December 24 of the current year to December 23 of the following year.