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ASMW Inc. is a non profit organization focused on developing a viable film industry based in the South eastern USA.
Our organization helps talents establish themselves either as actors, producers, crew workers, directors, style and makeup artists and other talents required for the existence of an industry.
We acquire and develop resources needed to grow the foundation of a viable movie industry here in the South. We put to work, the local talent and resources which is in abundance. We promote the growth of our people. We empower them with knowledge and resources to get results, grow our industry and lead our markets.

We assist individuals to harvest the available raw materials and manpower and focus this on commercial film making opportunities right here in our communities.
We provide production facilities to stimulate the new movie industry and help in developing funding sources for independent movie productions.
We support the production and marketing of constructive and wholesome family entertainment
We are constantly expanding the Lantawood distribution system to promote and distribute the finished movies around the world. We also liaise with the community and the media to promote this new industry in order to make it viable and create jobs within in the few years.
We support diversity. We promote an environment where people are valued and rewarded on the basis of their efforts and ideas, without regard to their race, gender or creed.
Using the movie industry as our base, we are creating career opportunities for talents, actors, producers, directors, and all people who seek to improve themselves..
(1) I have been told never to pay any money in order to be in someone's production, and it makes me very uncomforable to do that now. How is this different?

ANSWER:
If you are an actor, becoming an Partner with the ASMW Inc.is a choice. The money you pay is not directly for you to be in any particular movie. It is the funds our association uses to create and maintain film industry opportunities for you and others.

(2) I would love to become a Partner so as to take advantage of these opportunities, but can not afford to pay my Partnership fee at this moment, what can I do?

ANSWER:
We also understand that some people may not have this money to pay upfront before begining to work. That is why we have created a win-win situation for all. We will help you get a "sponsor" who will pay for you to enjoy the full benefits of partnering with others within our industry. Presently, we do not seek or provide sponsorship assistance for Actors. .

(3) How can I turn my novel into a movie.
ANSWER :You have 3 options:
Option 1 - Partner with the ASMW Inc. as a Producer. We will train and assist you to produce your novel into a film. We will supervise the casting, production, marketing and distribution. You would receive credit as the Writer and Producer plus negotiated royalties.
Option 2 - Send us the synopsis and if we find that it may be a commercial success, for $2500, we will assign a Producer to it partner with you as the Writer. ASMW Inc. provides the Producer, casting, all production, marketing and distribution. You co-own the rights to the film, plus negotiated royalties.
Option 3 - Send us the synopsis and if we find that it may be a commercial success, for $4000, we will assign to it a Producer, then partner with you as the Executive Producer. We provide the treatment, the Producer, casting, all production, marketing and distribution. You own the rights to the film, plus higher negotiated royalties.

(4) As a Producer, am I paid while producing my film?
ANSWER: Our organization has developed various methods with which an able and focused Producer can create revenue and pay themselves and others, while producing their film. This is what we expect, and are focused in developing in our Producers.

(5) What does the Association of Southern Movie Workers Inc. do with the Partnership dues and Certification dues it collects.

ANSWER: This revenue provides our non profit with the funding to create and develop real job and career opportunities, sponsorship of film productions, training and developing the required workforce and creating film industry opportunities for YOU and others..
1. We provide counseling, certification and training for the indegenous film industry.
2. Coordinate industry job opportunities.
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Conduct public relations programs to enhance and improve the image and sustainability of the indigenous film industry.
4. Consult with Producers on running their own movie production related businesses.
5. Create and direct other programs toward making the practice of film production more profitable for "independents".
6. Sponsor Producers and their films, also coordinating physical DVD distribution and revenue management for production companies.