Question 1

How do you place an order?

Accepted Answer

Simply contact us via phone, email, or through the contact form on this website. Our phone number is (401) 480-1908 and our email address is dif999@comcast.net.

Question 2

How much do your films cost?

Accepted Answer

Price depends on video format. Mpeg-2 files and Mpeg-4 files are $25/ each. HD Files are $100 / each.

Question 3

What makes a film “public domain”?

Accepted Answer

The film’s copyright registration was not renewed after its initial 28 years of copyright protection. Or, the film was never registered at all.

Question 4

What is the quality of your films?

Accepted Answer

All titles are “high broadcast quality”, meaning Rank transferred from 16mm and 35mm prints. All materials are dubbed from Betacam masters.

Question 5

How does your company work?

Accepted Answer

You buy the materials from us. We do not “rent” tapes.

Question 6

What am I allowed to do with the materials?

Accepted Answer

Anything you want. You cannot, however, lift the music and use that by itself in another production; or use a recognizable face when advertising a product.

Question 7

How long does it take to deliver once we order?

Accepted Answer

One or two days, via FTP or FEDEX, depending on the size of your order.

Question 8

Do you sell 16mm or 35mm prints?

Accepted Answer

No. Only video Files.

Question 9

Do you guarantee the quality of your materials?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If you are dissatisfied with the quality of any file, we will replace it immediately, or refund your money.

Question 10

Why should we buy from you?

Accepted Answer

All our materials are very high quality. Do not settle for inferior materials just because the price is low. You get what you pay for.

Question 11

Do you provide screeners?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for large orders.

Question 12

Do you do research?

Accepted Answer

No. We will, however, guide you to those programs that clearly fit your needs.

Question 13

How about volume discounts?

Accepted Answer

If you speak very loudly–no–you will not get a discount. But if you order “in volume”, we will discount the price.

Question 14

What’s the meaning of life?

Accepted Answer

The sequence of mental and physical experiences that make up the existence of an individual.

Question 15

What’s a viscount?

Accepted Answer

A member of the British peerage ranking below an earl and above a baron.

Desert Island Films, Inc.

The Oldest, Largest, and Highest Quality Public Domain Film Library in the World!

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