HOW TO FIND INFO ABOUT A GOOD DOCS FILM

Go to BUY FILMS. Check out: New Releases, Alphabetical List, Browse Collections and more. Each individual film page includes purchasing and licensing information. Select the available options using the shopping cart. If you need more help contact us.

PRICING INFO

Each GOOD DOCS film has different pricing. The best way to get this info is to go to the film's page and see the options on the shopping cart. You can also see overall pricing here

SUBMITTING A PURCHASE ORDER

Please fill out the Purchase Order Form or contact us. You may also submit your own purchase order to outreach@gooddocs.net

EVENT SCREENINGS

Tell us about your proposed event here. You can also go to a specific film page and check out the Public Screening License option to see if that fits your event needs.

BOOKING A SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT

Many of our filmmakers regularly attend campus, corporate and community events as part of our GOOD TALKS series. If you would like the filmmaker to attend your campus or community screening or would like to arrange a Zoom Q&A session, please fill out this GOOD TALKS form. Check out our GOOD TALKS guide for an overview of how to book a speaker!

PREVIEWING BEFORE PURCHASE

If you are considering one of our titles for an institutional purchase and would like to request a 10 minute preview, please fill out this preview form. Please note that online previews are for preview only and may not be used for classroom use or exhibition. You may also request a full length preview if needed.

STREAMING POLICIES

Purchasing institutions agree to follow our policies below. You must share these policies with your group. Click here to download our 14 Day Streaming & Event Screening Policies

  • You must utilize a registration system or send the link directly to your viewers.
  • The streaming link may not be shared with other institutions, schools, or the public without express permission from GOOD DOCS. Violation of this policy will result in cancellation of streaming access.
  • The streaming link may not be posted on any website or social media page that is accessible to the public or other groups or institutions. Do not post the link on YouTube, Facebook, or any public platform.
  • GOOD DOCS film and video content is protected by United States copyright law. Duplication, reproduction, alteration, television broadcast or cablecast, (except for on- campus closed circuit), loaning for a fee, leasing, sublicensing to others or use for any commercial purposes (i.e. charging admission) is strictly prohibited without express written permission from GOOD DOCS.
  • An internal license is restricted to classroom use or internal use for one community group and covers up to 300 viewers. A public streaming license covers up to 500 views for one screening event. An additional $100 will be charged for each additional 100 viewers for both internal and public licenses. The total number of viewers includes those who access the link directly and those who watch the film via screen share on Zoom or a similar platform.
  • You may not charge admission without permission.
  • Your group can access this link during the one time event or 14 day period simultaneously or individually, by streaming it on the GOOD DOCS platform.

DIGITAL SITE LICENSES

DSLs are for Colleges and Universities only. You must have a password protected server at your university to purchase this option. We require a blanket DIGITAL SITE LICENSE AGREEMENT for DSL purchases which covers your institution for any DSL purchases from GOOD DOCS. Email the DIGITAL SITE LICENSE AGREEMENT to outreach@gooddocs.net. If you already have a BLANKET STREAMING LICENSE with us, let us know. You can also access, download and return a signed agreement when you fill out our purchase order form. We will send you a downloadable digital file to upload to your school's secure server once you have purchased the film and returned a signed copy of the blanket streaming license.

Institutional Requirements for a DSL Purchase: This license allows for all university affiliates (affiliates defined as current students, staff, and faculty) to view the film individually or in a group-setting for classroom and library use. Screenings must be for non-paying audiences in a non-commercial fashion. Additionally, this license allows the university or college to host the film and limit access authenticated by and provided by your institution from secure institutional servers on closed password protected networks including internet protocol blocking software. Please confirm via email what platform you plan on hosting your DSL to ensure the film file is adequately protected. The license length is life of format. Campus wide events require an additional license and fee. Any public viewing on campus, such as student organizations hosting a viewing for university affiliates, or playing the film on a campus theater for university affiliates necessitates the purchase of this PPR license.

ADD ON THE DVD: Email outreach@gooddocs.net that you would like to do the DVD option. Get the DVD at 50% off plus $20 shipping & receive the DVD for digitizing to upload to your secure server. This offer may not be available for all films.

If you require a third party server, or if your university does not have a server: Our films are now available on Docuseek. Please go to our collection to see your options or contact us. Your school or university may use a third party streaming platform to host a GOOD DOCS film. Please sign a streaming license with us granting the third party platform permission to host it just for your university and they must provide password protected, authenticated access.

PAYING BY CHECK

We accept check payments. During checkout you will have the option to choose to pay by check. You can also submit a purchase order to receive invoice which you can use to pay by check.

DVD SHIPPING AND TAXES

DOMESTIC ORDERS
Our Shipping & Handling fee is $20 per order. We aim to ship orders by the end of the next business day. We offer First Class Mail (7-10 days for delivery) and Priority Mail (2-4 days for delivery). We will send your tracking number once your order ships. Please note CA sales taxes are charged on all orders shipped in California. If there are any questions about your order, contact us. Tax is not charged on streaming orders.

INTERNATIONAL ORDERS
Our International DVD Shipping & Handling fee is $26 per order. We aim to ship orders by the end of the next business day. We offer First Class Mail (7-21 days for delivery) and Priority Mail (6-10 days for delivery). We will send your tracking number once your order ships. If there are any questions about your order contact us.

DISCOUNTS

To request a discount, please contact us. Be sure to include information about your organization. We do our best to make our films affordable when we can. Check out our 50% off section for some great options as well. We handle bulk discount requests on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us.

CLASSROOM & LIBRARY VIEWING OPTIONS

Provides access for students, faculty or staff use within courses or small groups. Internal Licenses are not intended for campus wide screenings and cannot be made available to the public. To host a campus screening, purchase a Public Screening License.

FORMATS AVAILABLE

• 14 DAY STREAMING - Get 14 day access starting at date of purchase. Click here to view our 14 Day Streaming Policies.

• Digital Site License (DSL) Hosted by Your Institution 

• DVD

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• 1 YEAR SINGLE TITLE STREAMING through Docuseek - Purchase one or several films and get 1 year access with unlimited viewing by anyone enrolled at or employed by your institution.

• 3 YEAR SINGLE TITLE STREAMING through Docuseek - Purchase one or several films and get 3 year access with unlimited viewing by anyone enrolled at or employed by your institution.

• 1 YEAR GOOD DOCS COMPLETE COLLECTION Streaming through Docuseek - Subscribe to our whole collection and get 1 year access with unlimited viewing by anyone enrolled at or employed by your institution.

CAMPUS EVENTS

YOU MAY NOT CHARGE ADMISSION WITH THIS LICENSE.

Provides public performance rights for ONE screening event through streaming access or DVD that is open to multiple departments, groups or your whole campus.

This license covers up to 500 viewers from your campus. $100 will be charged for each additional 100 viewers. If you plan to invite more than 500 guests or guests from other schools or organizations, you must request permission by filling out our form.

You will receive a 14 DAY access STREAMING LINK to use:

Click here to view our 14 DAY STREAMING Policies. Failure to comply with these policies will result in revoking your streaming access.

If you are purchasing the license through our shopping cart, the 14 day streaming window begins at the time of purchase. If you wish to purchase the license now but do not want your 14 day access to begin immediately, please fill out the Purchase Order form and specify the date you would like to receive the link in the "Special Requests or Questions" box.

The total number of viewers includes those who access the link directly and those who might watch the film via screen share on Zoom or a similar platform. We do not recommend screening our films by screensharing.

To add a Public Screening License to an Internal License it is an additional $200 for groups up to 500 people. 

FORMATS

  • 14 DAY STREAMING ACCESS
  • DVD
  • PUBLIC SCREENING + DIGITAL SITE LICENSE - If you already purchased a DSL and your school would like to host a public screening of the film, please contact us to pay an additional $200 to add on a public screening.

NON PROFITS, COMMUNITY GROUP & CORPORATE OPTIONS

Provides access for staff who are members of your institution. Up to 300 viewers in your organization. To do a public screening with your community please purchase a Public Screening License. Internal Use is for up to 300 viewers.

PURCHASE OPTIONS- Find them on each page's shopping cart.

YOU MAY NOT CHARGE ADMISSION WITH THIS LICENSE.

Provides public performance rights for ONE screening event that is free and open to the public through streaming access or DVD. This license covers up to 500 viewers and $100 will be charged for each additional 100 viewers. If you plan to invite other organizations to your screening, you must request permission by filling out our form. If you are purchasing the license through our shopping cart, the 14 day streaming window begins at the time of purchase. If you wish to purchase the license now but do not want your 14 day access to begin immediately, please fill out the Purchase Order form and specify the date you would like to receive the link in the "Special Requests or Questions" box. The total number of viewers includes those who access the link directly and those who might watch the film via screen share on Zoom or a similar platform. We do not recommend screening our films by screen-sharing.

PURCHASE OPTIONS- Find them on each page's shopping cart.

Prices for public exhibitions in theatres, museums, conferences and other cultural institutions are based on format, theater or venue capacity, ticket price, and number of screenings. . If your screening will be hosted by one of these types of organizations please fill out our EVENT SCREENINGS FORM.

Using a GOOD DOC for fundraising purposes is available to non-profits and community groups only. This license gives you public performance rights for ONE screening that is open to the public. You can charge admission for the screening and keep all profits for your community organization. Available through streaming access or DVD for up to 500 people, if you plan on having more please contact us.

To book your fundraiser, navigate to your film of choice and choose the fundraiser option. You will need to fill out and sign the Fundraiser License that will be delivered to you upon checkout.

You will receive the 14 Day Streaming Option: Click here to view our 14 Day Streaming Policies. Failure to comply with these policies will result in revoking your streaming access. If you are purchasing the license through our shopping cart, the 14 day streaming window begins at the time of purchase. If you wish to purchase the license now but do not want your 14 day access to begin immediately, please fill out the Purchase Order form and specify the date you would like to receive the link in the "Special Requests or Questions" box.

The total number of viewers includes those who access the link directly and those who might watch the film via screen share on Zoom or a similar platform. We do not recommend screening our films by screen-sharing.

-FORMATS

• 14 DAY STREAMING ACCESS
• DVD

STREAMING ON DOCUSEEK

TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE GOOD DOCS COMPLETE COLLECTION & TO GET 1 AND 3 YEAR STREAMING OPTIONS GO TO DOCUSEEK https://docuseek2.com/gd-comp

HOW TO WATCH ON DOCUSEEK

  • Login on Docuseek to watch licensed GOOD DOCS films or register to request that your library purchases streaming access. 
  • Find out from your library how to sign in to your institution's account. https://docuseek2.com/secure/login
  • Ask your librarian to purchase this GOOD DOCS film if they don’t already have it. If your institution doesn’t have an account ask your librarian to register on Docuseek to get an account https://docuseek2.com/secure/register
  • Need more info: connect with sales@docuseek2.com or go to Docuseek https://docuseek2.com/gd-comp


WHY INSTITUTIONS SHOULD BUY AN EDUCATIONAL LICENSE

GOOD DOCS sells to Educational Institutions with educational licenses and pricing. Purchasing from Netflix or Amazon, Video On Demand Streams, and Home Use DVDs are intended for home use, single viewer only. These purchases are not licensed for group use in universities, schools, public libraries, churches or government agencies. It is a violation of copyright law to host a public screening of our films using a HOME USE DVD or Video On Demand. The Federal Copyright Act (Title 17 of the US Code) governs how copyrighted materials, such as movies, may be used. Neither the rental nor the purchase of a copy of a copyrighted work carries with it the right to publicly exhibit the work. This legal requirement applies regardless of whether an admission fee is charged, whether the institution or organization is commercial or nonprofit, or whether a federal or state agency is involved.

UNDERSTANDING GOOD DOCS FILM PRICES FOR INSTITUTIONS

Unlike large studios that have big production, advertising and publicity budgets, our independent filmmakers often rely on small grants and donations to produce their work. Because of this patchwork funding landscape for indie filmmakers, they are rarely remunerated for the three - ten years it typically takes to make a high quality, well researched film. Most documentary films also include costly archival footage. That’s why GOOD DOCS sets prices that are standard among educational distributors to help filmmakers cover these enormous costs and continue their important work. Please consider this when you may be tempted to purchase or stream one of our titles intended for home use from Netflix or Amazon, HOME USE DVDs, Video On Demand Streams.