AFS PRODUCTION SERVICES INTAKE FORM
Thank you for your interest in hiring the Austin Film Society for your production needs. The Austin Film Society has a proven track record of exhibiting consistent and creative content with a passion for high quality storytelling. We’ve got you covered from conception to execution of first-rate film and video product. By hiring AFS to create your video, your organization or business will get professional quality film and video production services as well as helping to support emerging filmmakers and artists. Through AFS Production Services, we offer a variety of options to capture your organization's video needs. Our Production Services team consists of local filmmakers and production professionals, as well as participants in our AFS Creative Careers program, a workforce development program aimed at mentoring and training young arising creatives. Please complete the form below with information about your potential project. While we understand that the specifics might not be set, the information in this form helps us prepare a project scope that will best fit your needs. Once completed, a member of the team will reach out to discuss your project further.
Please email production@austinfilm.org if you have any questions.
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Contact First Name
Contact Last Name
Name of Business or Organization
Is the company a not-for-profit?
Yes
No
Contact Phone Number
Contact Email Address
Company Website
Company Mission Statement
How did you hear about Austin Film Society's Production Services?
Web site
Social Media
Word of Mouth
Web Search
Other
If "other", please specify
In your words, what is the purpose of the video?
What do you want the video to achieve? Choose all that apply.
Increase public awareness of organization or business
Fundraising
Inform, update partners, donors, and/or members about your work
Advocacy around an issue or initiative
Educate and train
Other
If "other", please specify
What is the style and format of the video? Choose the best option.
Testimonial: uses one person's story to communicate messages.
Documentary: informative, using voice-over narration, interviews, and accompanying visuals.
Lecture: a narrator or presenter provides information and visuals.
Drama: scripted story or reenactment using actors.
Motion Graphics: narration with animations, images, and text.
Other
If "other", please specify
Need help clarifying the message you want to convey in your video? AFS can offer you a StoryBrand Workshop. With the help of Business Made Simple, you can develop a marketing and public-facing communication strategy.
Yes, I'm interested in a StoryBrand Workshop
No, I'm not in need of a StoryBrand Workshop
Unsure at this time
What production elements are required? Choose all that apply.
On-screen presenter or host
Formal, sit-down interviews
Candid documentation of people or events
Talent (actors, actresses, etc.)
Drone Footage
Other
Unsure
If "other", please specify
What post-production elements are required? Choose all that apply.
Video editing
Voice-over narration
Graphics (charts, illustrations, data visualization)
Animation
Licensed or royalty-free music
Raw media only. No post-production needed.
Other
Unsure
If "other", please specify
Where will the video be hosted and/or shared?
Please describe the content of the video. Please identify the key messages that will be communicated, how you envision communicating these messages, and what visuals could help to tell the story.
Is there a sample video online that is similar to what you want to create?
What is your development timeline?
When can planning start? Are there key dates, such as events, that must be documented? What is the deadline for the finished video product?
How long are you expecting your finished video/film to be?
30 seconds
60 seconds
2 minutes
5 minutes
10 minutes
More than 10 minutes
What is your budget range? If you are unsure about your budget or availability of funds to do this project, please still complete the form and the question. AFS would love to talk with you about the project and how we might be able to work together.
Under $3,500
$3,500 - $5,000
$5,000-$10,000
$10,000 - $20,000
$20,000 - $50,000
$50,000+
Unlimited
Write an exact amount
Exact Budget Amount
Is there a specific file format your video needs to be shot/delivered as?
no
yes
If "yes", please specify
Please provide any other important information, notes or requests about the project.
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