Before you can add a session to your schedule, you need a record for the film in Veezi. Log in to Veezi and go to Programming > Films to see the films in your system.

• Films are listed alphabetically by title by default, but you can sort the list by clicking a column header.
• Find a specific record by using the search field to look for a film by title or distributor.
• Click Show to see films you've marked Inactive.
• To edit a record, click the film title.

Add a film record

To add a film record, click Add film and select one of the following options:

• Copy from MX Film: Select this option to import a film's details and media from MX Film's database. On the following page, search for and select each film you want to add to Veezi and click Add. When you're done, click Import films.
• Copy from an existing film: Select this option to copy the record of a film you've already created. Find the film you want to copy and click Copy film. Then, update the information in the new record and click Save changes.
  

  Example: Copy a the record of a foreign language film to create unique records for the dubbed format and the subtitled format, so that you can schedule the two formats independently.

• Create a new film: Select this option to enter all the details for a new record.
  

  Note: Use this option for events, like live music performances or theatre shows, that are not films.

Configure a film record

1. Enter a title and a short name to identify the film. The short name appears in POS and anywhere else that has too little space for the full title.
2. In the synopsis field, describe the film or event.
3. Select a genre.
4. If you've created film attributes, choose the attributes that apply.
5. In the Signage Text field, enter a film or event title that appears on signs.
   

   Note: Veezi uses the information in this field only if you're using the Digital Signage module.

6. Select a distributor.
   

   Tip: Add distributors in Veezi settings.

7. Set an opening date. This date is the first day you show the film in your cinema.
8. Select a rating, and then enter the explanation of that rating in the Content field. Ratings and content explanations are typically issued by your country's film labeling or rating body.
   

   Example: For a rating of PG, you might enter "Action/peril and some scary images" in the Content field.

9. Enter the film's duration in minutes.
   

   Tip: The duration you enter here reflects the run time of the film or event. If you need additional time for movie trailers or auditorium cleaning, you can add that time when you schedule showings. You can specify default values that reflects your most commonly required show and seating settings. 

10. Optionally, click Yes to indicate that the film or event is restricted. A warning appears when POS operators attempt to sell child tickets to a restricted session.
11. If necessary to meet local government requirements, enter a film's report code in the National Code field.
12. Enter a sequence number that reflects the typical order in which this film is listed on POS. The film list for each session in POS shows the lowest sequence films at the top and the highest at the bottom.
13. Select a film format. If you choose Not a film, sessions you schedule with this record won't be included in electronic box office reporting.
14. Leave the Rentrak ID field empty. Learn more about setting up automatic box office reporting.
15. Optionally, enter a web address in the Trailer URL field. The information you provide here allows a link to a trailer to appear on your website.
    

    Note: Only YouTube videos will appear on Web (formerly Your Cinema).

16. Click the select image link in the Poster Graphic or Backdrop Graphic box to add images that appear in your signage and sales channels.
    • In the Select media form, use the filters or search box to find the image you want.
    • Click Select.
    • Alternatively, click Quick add media to upload a new image file.
17. Enter your contract details in the Film Rental section of the page.
    • The Fixed Percentage is the percentage of the net box office revenue that you pay to the distributor or studio.
    • The Minimum Guarantee is a specified amount that you pay to the distributor or studio, regardless of actual ticket sales and admission revenue.
    • Select the Enable Per Capita check box to have Veezi calculate the average concession spend per capita for the rental period, and multiply that number by the film's attendance. Your film hire will be the greatest of the fixed percentage, the minimum guarantee, or the per capita amount.
    • The Pre-Film Rental Deduction is a specified amount that is subtracted from the amount you pay to the distributor or studio.
18. After you add a person, you can select their role. Person and role information appears on your website. It also appears at POS so your staff can help answer customer questions. You can add Distributors or People to the available options if needed.
19. Click Save changes.

Note: You can mark a film record Inactive to prevent it from appearing elsewhere in Veezi. You might take this step, for example, when you're setting up a film record for something you won't schedule for a few weeks. You can then activate the record when you want it to appear when you're doing film programming. You can Delete a film record when you're no longer showing the film. Deleting film records that you're done using can help maintain good performance by removing unnecessary data, such as the film's media files, from your system.

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