"Frequently Asked Questions" about selling your video clips...

1. How do I sell my video clip?

   You can telephone us direct on our special hot line number 0845 60 90 118 (calls are charged at local rate only and we'll phone you straight back if you wish) or fill in the ‘sell my video’ e-mail form.

2. What happens next?

   If you have e-mailed us we will telephone you and have a general chat with no obligation about your video clip to find out whether it is saleable. We will then send you an agreement guaranteeing not to sell your video without your permission. After this we will ask you to send us a sample of your video clip to allow us to assess it’s worth. If it can be sold we will contact you and check whether the fee is acceptable to you. If it is, we will send you a legally binding contract guaranteeing the payment.

3. Why should I contact you and not go to a television station or newspaper direct with my video?

   The simple answer is that you will make more money by contacting us. Television stations generally do not expect to pay viewers for video news and celebrity clips if you approach them directly, which we think is unfair. We believe you should be given the best price for what, after all, is your video. If you approach a newspaper they are inevitably going to drive you down on the price Newspapers want your video clips to themselves, known in the trade as 'an exclusive.' But we will develop a media strategy for you involving selling your video to several media outlets, maximising the amount of cash you can earn. Video clips are a relatively new product to sell which means you need experts on your side. You will get the highest possible fee from us because we test the market for you across a range of television channels and publications to assess who is prepared to pay the most. We do all the hard work for you. Finding an outlet to sell your video, negotiating the fee and making sure you get paid. You do the easy part - receiving payment for your video news and celebrity clips.

4. How can I be sure I will get paid?

   If your video can be sold to your satisfaction, you will receive a legally binding contract from us guaranteeing your payment. You can trust us because we rely on people like you contacting us.

5. How much can I expect to be paid for my video clip?

   Some videos are worth a few hundred pounds while others can be worth thousands of pound. Celebrity video clips and current news clips are worth the most amount of money. We can advise you immediately how much you are likely to be able to sell your video clip for.

6. When will I be paid for my video clip?

   Typically, four weeks after it has been broadcast or published. The contract we will send you will provide further details.

7. Can I be anonymous when I sell my video?

   Yes, we can send you a contract guaranteeing your anonymity.