FACT Accreditation Scheme

FACT is a private limited company formed in 1983 by the major film companies to combat film piracy. We are a non-profit company – all income is spent on the fight against piracy.

One of the key issues with piracy is to reduce any risk of legitimate film products falling into the ‘wrong hands’ and then being copied.

On behalf of the film industry FACT operates an accreditation system. Businesses who wish to carry out work either directly or indirectly for the film industry can assure an adequate level of security by becoming FACT accredited.

FACT carries out an inspection of the business. Those companies that meet the criteria in both their security and working practices are accredited for a period of twelve months. A further inspection takes place each year and FACT reserve the right to make unannounced visits throughout the year.

The main points under scrutiny are:

• Main outlay of the building.
• Alarm systems.
• CCTV Systems (and storage oftapes/hard drive).
• Security at windows (eg caged orgrilled).
• Keyholders for premises.
• Internal security for any master discsor sensitive materials.
• Audit trails.
• System for damaged or faulty goods.
• Staff vetting.
• System for visitors.

This list is not exhaustive and is tailored to the type of business carried out. Security has to be commensurate with the risk to the product.

Additional information such as ISO registration or registration under The Aviation Act (for companies having security clearance for airports) is taken into account.

The system of Accreditation ensures that as far as possible, film products are only handled by reputable and credible firms who have good security procedures in place.

The Accreditation Fee is £1500 plus VA.T. (£1762.50p) for UK sites (£1500 plus travelling costs for non-UK sites) payable on an Annual basis.

Once accredited a certificate of Accreditation is issued which can be displayed in any reception area, and the company is entitled to use the ‘FACT’ logo on any correspondence or advertising. Your company name and nature of your business will also be added to our Website, and a full list of accredited companies is circulated to our Members every 2 months.

Due to the increase in film piracy our Member Companies will now only use companies which have satisfactory security arrangements in place to protect their valuable product. FACT accredited companies automatically satisfy that requirement.

Should you wish to go ahead with accreditation for your company please fill in the web form below or download and print off a form from the link below and fax it back to our Accreditation Manager on 020 8560 6364.