Program Review & Approval

Every MiND program is screened and reviewed by community members and by staff members. Programs are reviewed in accordance with administrative, technical, and other guidelines. Each review is based upon the items below.

We strongly suggest that you keep this checklist with you while developing, producing, editing and submitting your MiND program.

We evaluate every video program in three phases.

I. The first review is administrative and technical.

PACKAGE: Does the outside of the submission envelope include the member's complete address and the MiND shipping label?

PACKAGE CONTENTS: Does the package include signed submission form(s) for each program(s) being submitted?

DVD: Is the DVD labeled with submission ID(s)?

DVD CONTENTS: Does the DVD contain the correct video program, which is exactly five minutes long?

DVD CONTENTS: Does the file play properly, with good quality audio and video?

II. The second review evaluates the video program in terms of Federal law and community standards.

Is the program free from explicit depictions of sexual activity or bodily functions?

Is the program free from gratuitous profanity, nudity, and acts of violence?

Is the program free from glorification of substance abuse, hatred and illegal acts?

Is the program non-commercial and non-promotional?

Does the program contain less than 20 seconds total of credits?

Is the program consistent with community standards?

III. The third review is subjective. Final decisions are made by MiND, in its sole discretion.

Does the program provide a meaningful learning experience?

Is the program consistent with current quality standards associated with MiND?

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In general, if you follow these guidelines, your program will be considered for distribution by MiND. If your video program is not accepted, you will be notified via email.

MiND’s company members are also required to follow additional editorial guidelines.

Our goal is to approve as many video programs as possible-- please follow the rules so MiND can approve your program!

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