PasC

PasC deliverables:

  1. Time-coded final script (based on Texted (Publishing) master)
  2. Final approved narration script including annotations “fact checked sources” – see sample.
  3. Full contact list of production team.
  4. Full list of all contributors filmed whether or not incorporated in the final film.
  5. Credit list as a text file for Network Archive – not for Transmission.
  6. Location, archive and appearance releases. If the subject is under the age of 18, permission must be granted by their parents or legal guardian. – see samples
  7. In exceptional circumstances, release can be obtained on camera time-coded footage must be provided to your Production Manager. Please note in the PasC form.
  8. Music cue sheets for each film including composer, publisher and society information which is part of the program as completed form.
  9. Fully completed PasC form with all accompanying releases as detailed above.

 

     Why the PasC  form is Important

 

  • It is critical to maintain accurate records in the Rights Management database. The PasC form enables Program Department and the Scheduling Department to understand a program’s content and rights issues and schedule it appropriately.

 

  • The PasC form registers third party rights included in a program and their contact details if renewal of rights is needed for either repeat transmissions on the network or commercial deals.

 

  • The details on the PasC form are also used by the Al Jazeera Media Network (AJMN) library to catalogue programs and if completed correctly become an extremely valuable historical document.

 

  • Failure to include accurate information on the PasC may affect our ability to schedule a program.

 

  • Failure to include accurate information on the PasC may also result in a misleading sale or other commercial venture and/or a potential infringement by Al Jazeera.

 

PasC Workflow

 

 

  • Rights Management will respond and confirm receipt

 

  • Rights Management will respond with approval of the deliverables or queries for additional information/documentation (within 2 weeks.)

 

General PasC Notes

 

  • Fill out the PasC in its entirety, if there is no information for a section, please write “none”

 

  • All documents (releases, contracts, etc.) must be translated into Arabic (or English)
  • Please note the working program title in addition to the final program title on the PasC form (Page 2, Section 1, “Program Title”).

 

  • ALL pages of the PasC form must be submitted, along with accompanying documents, and not as separate batches

 

  • 3rd party payment will not be received until all PasC documents are submitted and approved.

 

  • If a PasC has been submitted and needs to be amended you must make the changes and re-submit it clearly indicating which is the correct version and the version to be deleted.

 

  • The PasC form must be submitted NO LATER than two weeks after the programme is transmitted and emailed to Production Management for the channel you are working with, copying rightsmanagement@aljazeera.net.

 

Releases

  • Anyone appearing on camera needs to sign a release or have an on-camera release if necessary, or in circumstances where it is not possible to get a release, please note “no release possible” on the PasC.

 

  • When on-camera releases are obtained, you must include Quicktime files of the releases with your PasC submission.
  • If obtaining permission for footage, music, etc. a release should be signed. If for some reason that is not possible please copy and paste the release contents into the email and ask them to confirm their agreement with those terms.
  • The standard Al Jazeera release templates (contributor, location, material) will be provided to the 3rd party along with the agreement for the production.
  • Location Releases should be obtained when permission is required to enter a location for filming, i.e. restaurants, businesses, homes, etc.

 

Sourced Footage- Please refer to the Archival Footage Workflow Document for more detailed information regarding archival footage policies and procedures.

 

  • All sourced footage (anything not shot original for the production) needs to be included in the Sourced Footage section of the PasC.  ** This includes Al Jazeera Media Network (AJMN) sourced footage**
  • Internet sources must include links to the footage/image.
  • Please do not pull AJMN footage from Youtube or other internet sources, go through the AJMN archive to obtain this footage.
  • Any questions regarding public domain or fair dealing need to be addressed with Rights Management.

 

 

Deliverables and PasC Underlying Document Submissions

 

  • Please include all underlying documents together in one email, but as separate attachments , Include with your PasC submission:

 

  • All underlying documents, including: contributor and location releases, sourced / archive footage releases, music agreements (when applicable)

 

  • Final time coded script (based on Texted (TX) Master)

 

  • Final Approved Narration Script including annotations “fact checked sources”

 

  • Full Contact List of Production Team

 

  • Full List of All Contributors filmed whether or not incorporated in the final film

 

  • Credit list as a text file Network Archive- not for transmission ,Promotional Materials

 

 

 

 

 

Please feel free to contact Rights Management at rightsmanagement@aljazeera.net with any questions.