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ScriptShark General What is BaselineFT? BaselineFT, fka Baseline/FilmTracker, is the preferred source for entertainment industry intelligence worldwide. The company was formed in 2001 with the merger of two companies: Baseline (a film and television credits archive, founded 1982) and FilmTracker (a feature film development services firm, founded 1999). The combined entity benefits from more than 20 years of research experience, over 1.5 million film and television records, and strong brand recognition within the entertainment and media communities. BaselineFT is a division of Hollywood Media Corporation (NASDAQ: HOLL). Back to top What services does BaselineFT provide? BaselineFT’s services facilitate many of the day-to-day tasks performed by professionals working in the entertainment, media and finance industries. Areas of focus include:
How does BaselineFT keep on top of an ever-expanding and always-evolving industry? With 1,500 corporate clients comprising over 10,000 individual users, BaselineFT enjoys a positive working relationship with most North American entertainment companies of note. The resulting feedback loop, from user base to research staff, has dramatically increased our efficiency in updating our records, which in turn has enabled us to constantly expand the scope of data we track. Perhaps more importantly, a shared passion for, and genuine interest in, the task at hand ensures our research staff’s meticulous and insightful approach to the work. The result: industry intelligence that is second-to-none in both quality and quantity. Back to top What can BaselineFT do for me? Entertainment professionals benefit from having access to film and TV credits dating back to the beginning of film, competitive development information; contact information for talent, executives and companies worldwide; and detailed financial data that can inform business decisions…all in a single, easy-to-navigate interface. Access to real-time intelligence has transformed many an industry – with BaselineFT, the entertainment industry too has been introduced to a more efficient and streamlined way of conducting business-related research. For talent, especially writers and directors, BaselineFT represents an opportunity to reach a concentrated audience of executives and representatives. Our ScriptShark and SpecMarket services have linked the creative and professional communities in a mutually beneficial manner – writers have been signed, projects have been set up, and partnerships have been forged as a direct result of our efforts. Back to top How can I get involved? Visit our Customer Support Center to contact us for more information. A representative will be able to help you via phone or email. Visit our Help Center for more information about registering or individual services. Back to top Database What is the BaselineFT database? It is a research service for which a relational database of film and television information serves as the centerpiece. Launched in 1982 as Baseline, the database has been updated daily by a full-time staff since its inception, and is widely considered to be the most comprehensive and accurate resource of its kind. Back to top What film and television data does the database include? The scope of data can be divided into three categories:
For a more detailed description of data scope, please see The BaselineFT Database. Back to top How up-to-date is BaselineFT’s data? Our company’s reputation is rooted in an editorial philosophy that places data integrity above all else. A dedicated research staff of 30+ has been updating the database on a daily basis since 1982. Editors have extensive experience and contacts in the entertainment and research communities, and are uniquely equipped to procure sensitive and hard-to-find data. BaselineFT’s robust network of contacts spans the globe and includes every major studio, network and guild in North America. Our editors regularly touch base with our 1,500+ corporate clients to share and confirm information. Editors also share and receive data from our sister companies, including Movietickets, Hollywood.com, CinemaSource and Theater Direct International. The passion and dedication that goes into our work is reflected in the size, scope and accuracy of the data we publish. BaselineFT prides itself in providing data you can trust. Back to top What if I can’t find what I’m looking for? As a subscriber, you can email our editorial staff directly from any page on the web site and we will find the information for you. Requests for information from clients are treated as top priority and you will be contacted immediately. Most times, we are able to get the answers back to you in less than an hour. This feature is a primary distinction of our service – no other research service offers direct access to the editors themselves. It’s a mutually beneficial arrangement: you save time, and we improve our product. Back to top What types of reports can I create with BaselineFT? Using Infosource’s MY LISTS and ADVANCED SEARCH features, you can generate very specific reports. These fast and powerful tools are intuitively designed, and are enhanced on a constant basis, based on both suggestions from our user base and internal development. NOTE: Some of this functionality is available to flat rate clients only. Please contact us for more information about unlimited access subscriptions. Examples of reports one can generate using these features include:
What does a subscription to BaselineFT’s database cost? Access to the Baseline Infosource database is available in a variety of formats and packages. For pricing information, please see Database Pricing. Back to top What if I have specific research needs not addressed by the BaselineFT database? In short, no problem! BaselineFT offers subscribers and non-subscribers specialized quantitative and qualitative analysis, including but not limited to:
We tap into numerous sources of strategic market intelligence for use in conjunction with in-depth analytical tools. Our Custom Research department can provide customers with a deep understanding of the core businesses that make up the entertainment industry in its entirety - Film, Broadcast Television, Cable, Satellite, Home Video, Internet, Exhibition, Recreation and more. Furthermore, our staff is uniquely equipped to offer expert analysis of emerging trends and issues affecting the business of entertainment, from runaway production and VOD initiatives to branded entertainment and product integration. For more information on Custom Research, click here. Back to top Tracking What is FilmTracker? FilmTracker is a virtual gathering place for development executives tracking literary properties, talent and industry trends. Industry executives create private, secure groups where they can exchange information with other group members on new creative content coming into the market for bid. Originally a job done on the phone, tracking has in recent years "gone digital", facilitating the transmission of up-to-the-minute information on new material. The BaselineFT tracking community currently comprises more than 200 individual tracking groups, representing more than 500 production companies, studios and distributors. Back to top What is a tracking board? A tracking board is essentially an online message board that has been customized for the specific task of tracking literary properties entering the marketplace. Members can log new entries, or update existing entries with new news on a particular project. Furthermore, all information is archived, enabling members to search historical data with ease. Back to top What is a tracking group? The term "tracking group" means "members of a particular tracking board". Tracking groups are most often formed by a number of development executives who know and trust one another enough to share highly sensitive information on a regular basis. Many tracking groups have been around for years - over time, group members gain a further understanding of one another's creative goals, and can help one another identify projects that are consistent with their taste in material. Back to top How do I start my own tracking group? All you need to create a Tracking Group is to register with BaselineFT and have the email addresses for the people you would like to invite to your new group. Once you have registered, you can create a name for your new group, decide whether you want the group to be Private or Public, and we will take care of the rest. You and your group members are the only people that have access to your group. In fact, unless you create a Public group that is open to any BaselineFT member, no one using the site will even know that you have a group. The information you post to your Tracking Board is not accessible, viewable, or editable by anyone except your group members. You are responsible for the information posted and controlling whom you invite into your group. Back to top How do I join an existing tracking group? BaselineFT offers placement services to members wishing to join an existing tracking group. If you are a qualified film or television professional at any level interested in joining an active and private industry tracking group, please contact us for more help. Back to top How much does tracking cost? Tracking on FilmTracker costs $14.95 per month or $149 per year. However, groups and discussion boards are completely free. Contact us about corporate discounts. Back to top MarketPlace What is MarketPlace? MarketPlace is a listing of projects available for representation, purchase, and option. The ScriptShark Story Department posts them for the executive community's review. Back to top Where does MarketPlace get these projects? MarketPlace is a sister site of ScriptShark.com, the most trusted online script coverage company. ScriptShark receives screenplay and manuscript submissions from writers around the world. Back to top Who reads the submissions? ScriptShark's analyst staff consists of carefully screened, experienced industry readers. Our readers have experience reading for companies like, CAA, AMG, William Morris, ICM, BWCS, DreamWorks, Disney, Paramount, 20th Century Fox, New Line Cinema, 1492, New Regency, etc... Back to top How do I get a hold of a project or writer that interests me? Every posting has a "contact" button. Click this button to contact the writer and/or the ScriptShark Story Department. Back to top Why do some projects in the MarketPlace not list a Coverage Report? The writer has requested we keep the coverage off-line. Back to top How do MarketPlace projects differ from those in the ScriptShark library? MarketPlace is strictly limited to scripts and manuscripts that have received "Consider" and "Recommends" from ScriptShark. The ScriptShark Library is a direct posting service. Writers must have received coverage from a reputable company, including ScriptShark, to be listed here. However, they may have been "Passed" on by our analysts. Back to top How many submissions receive Positive Consideration? Over the past 5 years, approximately 3% of all ScriptShark submissions have received either a "Consider" or "Recommend" coverage. Back to top How do I hear about these projects before they are posted? MarketPlace keeps an active list of agents, managers, and producers that get a 'first look' at new material posted. If you're interested in being on this list, please send an email to storydepartment@filmtracker.com. Back to top ScriptShark Click here for more information on ScriptShark services. Back to top |
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