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Use this form to request films for broadcast on the PVN Movie Channels. We reserve titles 2 months prior to the beginning of the air month. For example, all September titles are reserved around mid-July.

You should receive availability confirmation within 5 business days. Please be aware that not all titles will be available from our distributors.

PLEASE NOTE:

* While our distributors represent about 75% of the Hollywood studios, it is possible that we may not be able to obtain the film rebroadcast rights for all of your requests. Please consider backup titles for each movie in case we are unable to reserve your first choice.

* All movies are reserved for one calendar month, regardless of when in the month you want the movie to air. Titles are usually decided 2 months in advance of air month.

* All films distributed by Miramax and Buena Vista have been pulled from closed-circuit distribution. We are not able to reserve titles from these companies at this time.
Academic Movie Request Form

This form should be used by professors requesting movies for a class, or by recognized student groups requesting movies for specific events.
Course Information
Course Title:
(i.e. ENGL 092.401 Reading Film)
Instructor or Group Name:
Contact E-Mail:


Film Titles Information

If you are requesting a popular title with different versions, like "Hamlet," please supply the year of the production. You can use The Internet Movie Database for help (will open in a new window).

Titles are reserved 2 months prior to the air month.

Airing Month - From this list, indicate which month you want your film to air. Keep in mind that we reserve the month's titles approximately 2 months early.

Air-by Date - In this space, indicate the play date by which your film should run. For example, if your discussion class is on Monday, you probably want to request the movie to run at latest on the Friday or Saturday before that. Each film will run in the regular 7-movie rotation for that week, so it will run approximately twice each calendar day.

NOTE: If you list a movie to air by the first of the month, we will reserve the title for the previous month! For example: If you need us to air Hamlet (1949) by March 1, we will reserve the title for February so that we can schedule showings appropriately.

For additional information regarding any of your movies, please use the text box at the bottom of this form.

# Film Title Airing Month Air-by Date
Film 1
Film 2
Film 3
Film 4
Film 5
Film 6
Film 7
Film 8
Film 9
Film 10
   
Special Notes:
 Please use this space for any additional information or specific instructions, such as your curriculum's website (for linking), or extra film titles.