The DoorPost Film Project Winners Screening at 5 Points Theatre

There are a few things everyone needs to know about the Doorpost Film Project since you will not find this information on their website:

1. The Doorpost has the right to exhibit, display and distribute ALL films submitted to their website. This means they can monetize all the films contestants make and submit to their site (even if you do not become a finalist).

2. If you happen to make it to the finals the $40,000 given to the filmmaker is given to make a film for The Doorpost. The filmmaker is a “work-for-hire” for The Doorpost and they will own the film, all rights to the film as well as all adaptations to the story. If the filmmaker wants to turn their short film into a feature they will be required to give a significant cut to The Doorpost.

3. The Doorpost has the right to take the finalist’s film and monetize it however they would like without considering the needs and/or wishes of the filmmaker. They do not even have to give the filmmaker a “cut” of any profits because it is considered their “asset”.

4. Essentially The Doorpost is acting as a production company. The filmmakers utilize all their contacts, connections and favors to make a film that is owned by The Doorpost. The Doorpost then takes these films and monetizes them for their own self interests.