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  • HOURS: The Archive is open for research and viewing Sunday to Thursday 9:00-16:00, by appointment only.


  • CATALOG: Detailed information on the films has been entered into the Archive's computerized catalog, with access by numerous fields and word search capability.


  • VIEWING: Clients are able to view films on 16 mm or 35 mm viewing tables and videocassettes on VHS, S-VHS, U-MATIC, BETA SP, MINIDV and DVCAM VCR's in all standards. If a film is a preservation master, only the video copy may be viewed.


  • TELECINE AND VIDEO TRANSFER: All duplication of film or video is done outside the Archive's premises. Our technician will check, clean and repair films prior to duplication. The client is responsible for making an appointment with the studios and for paying them directly. The Archive cannot be held responsible for work done by any of the studios. Laboratory costs for duplication of footage as well as delivery charges to the labs are the responsibility of the client. Clients will use Archives delivery service and will be billed by the Archive for this service. Materials, which are being sent out for duplication, may be kept with the client for ONE WEEK only. The technician can make viewing copies in-house.


  • VIDEOS FOR PRIVATE USE: The Archive will make an in-house copy for private usage. The Archive charges $30 for this service. The client will provide the Archive with a letter stating that the video is for private use only.


  • DUPLICATION OF UNIQUE PRINTS: If the only print available for telecine is a unique print, the client will be required to made an additional Beta or DVCAM copy of the whole film which will become the property of the Spielberg Archive.


  • PRICE RATES: Archive copyright fees are based on final footage used in the production. Minimum charge is 30 seconds of footage.


  • DUPLICATION FEES: The Archive will charge duplication fees (access) for non-Archive copyright films at the same rate as copyright fees after a letter of permission for duplication is received by the Archive from the copyright holder. Clients are required by contract to deposit a video copy of their program in the Archive's collection.
  • Prior to sending the material for duplication, the client must pay a copyright deposit fee based on projected use of material. The balance is payable upon completion of the project, when exact final footage is determined by the client. If less material is used the Archive will return the balance. These fees are for unlimited broadcasts, worldwide distribution, in perpetuity.

  • SERVICE CHARGES: Fees for viewing, research and handling are to be paid on the day of service. Hebrew University students may view for university courses free of charge, however searching must be conducted before coming to the Archive. Other students pay half the service and viewing fees. Students working on commercial films do not qualify for student discounts.
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