[NEohioPAL][OIFF-News] RFP for Independent Pictures website

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Independent Pictures=09=09=09=09=09=20=20
 1392 West 65th Street
 Cleveland, OH  44102
 216-651-7315

Re:  RFP for Independent Pictures website

Independent Pictures, a non-profit organization which is dedicated to the s=
upport of the=20
freedom of expression through a number of programs and events, has a need f=
or a=20
website re-design that would represent both Independent Pictures and The Oh=
io=20
Independent Film Festival in an exciting, interesting and efficient way.  W=
e are seeking a=20
production group to complete graphic design and programming for the project=
, including=20
necessary middleware for inputting of this data from the website to a simpl=
e back-end=20
database or existing database.  The finished piece must also include an att=
ractive front=20
"page" or what we assume to be a "flash" animation.  As part of your propos=
ed budget,=20
please also include all fees for design of site, programming, and hosting o=
f site.=20

Although we have ideas for navigation and content, we look to you for recom=
mendations.=20=20
Optimally, the finished site needs to do the following:=20=20
=95 Present information about Independent Pictures, its purpose and history=
, through use of=20
a historical section, FAQ's, a listing of sponsors and benefactors, and a s=
olicitation for=20
donations section.
=95 Present detailed information about The Ohio Independent Film Festival i=
ncluding=20
historical references, schedule of present festival films and events, descr=
iptions of films,=20
and information on submitting films and attending festival.
=95 Present information about other events throughout the year, perhaps thr=
ough the use of=20
an updateable calendar.
=95 Allow direct purchases of items and tickets, or link customers to ticke=
t purchase point.
=95 Allow film submission applications and fees to be processed.
=95 Add festival attendees, applicants, volunteers, and/or other interested=
 persons to=20=20
mailing list and/or database.
=95 Allow for simple updating of information by Independent Pictures, throu=
gh the use of a=20
content management tool.

The due date for proposals is Friday, May 13, 2005.  Please include:
=95 A line-itemed budget up to $3,000.00 (final billing must not exceed thi=
s budget)
=95 An estimated production schedule, with the site-launch goal of October =
1, 2005 in mind.=20
This schedule would include testing time.
=95 One or more initial design interpretations.
=95 Recommendations and explanations of middleware and database collection =
and storage.

Assume no additional assets, beyond what is included with this RFP.

Thank you, in advance, for considering this project.  If you need more info=
rmation, please=20
don't hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,
Christopher Noice
Producer/Developer
phone:  216-271-6516
e-mail: christophernoice at hotmail.com







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