Artist Feature Program

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Artist Feature
Program FAQ


We are thrilled that you’re considering the Artist Feature Program. We know that joining a production like this comes with important questions regarding copyrights, usage rights, and financial logistics. We created this page to provide clear, honest answers to the topics we’re asked about most. Our goal is to address any concerns you may have so you can feel confident and inspired to apply once you’re ready.

Commitment

This section outlines the logistical partnership required to bring your story to life. While we handle the heavy lifting of production and post-production, a successful feature relies on clear timelines and mutual preparation. Below, you will find details on how we respect your time, what we need from you to ensure a seamless shoot day, and what to expect regarding the journey from the first "action" to the final release.

  • To keep this whole cycle moving smoothly for artists, we take care of all the professional costs that go into a feature so you don’t have to. This covers everything from the early Pre-Production stages (like creative direction, scripting, and scouting locations) to the actual Production days (cinematography, photography, lighting, sound, and gear rentals). We also handle the heavy lifting in Post-Production, including film editing, color grading, and retouching. On top of that, we manage the Publishing side—things like graphic design, high-quality printing, and digital hosting—along with all the 'behind the scenes' costs like software subscriptions, secure cloud storage, and licensing for music and fonts. Basically, we handle the financial and technical logistics so you can stay focused on what you do best: creating.

    Beyond the literal expenses, we also invest our time. Choosing to focus on this program means we are intentionally setting aside other projects and immediate financial rewards to focus on your story. We handle all the financial and technical logistics so you can stay focused on what you do best: creating.

  • This is an excellent question. More than physical preparation, this program requires artists to be ready to articulate their journey as both a creator and an individual. We look for a deep understanding of the initiatives and inspirations behind your work.

    To help you prepare, we provide a set of pre-shared questions and a guide outlining the intended narrative for the film. This isn't about forcing words into your mouth; rather, it’s a collaborative effort to ensure the audience can easily understand your vision and fully appreciate your art. Our goal is to work together to find the most effective way to tell your story.

  • This is entirely up to you. As the publisher, we manage the distribution of the main film and all supplemental content across our own platforms. Because we use a co-ownership model for social media, the feature can appear natively on your profile without you having to lift a finger. While we certainly appreciate it when artists share their stories with their own audience, it is absolutely not mandatory. We handle the heavy lifting of promotion so you can stay focused on your practice.

  • The timeline depends on the depth and complexity of the story we want to tell. We offer two main formats:

    • Artist Documentary Film: This is our most in-depth feature. It typically requires 3 to 5 days of filming, with each session lasting about 3 to 4 hours (plus setup time). The interview portion alone usually takes between 2 and 3 hours to ensure we capture the full heart of your conversation and practice.

    • Artist Spotlight Film: This is a quicker, more streamlined option designed for efficiency. It focuses on the core aspects of your work and the common questions we ask our community. This is usually completed in one day, covering both your interview and behind-the-scenes footage.

    Regardless of the format, we work around your schedule to ensure the process feels natural and doesn't disrupt your creative flow.

  • The timeline can vary based on our production schedule and the specific needs of your feature. Generally, the shortest turnaround for a release is between a month to two months once all filming is finalized. In some cases, we may need to schedule supplemental takes or additional audio recordings to ensure the highest quality. Because we also manage for-profit productions in other industries, we balance these schedules to give every artist's story the dedicated time it deserves. We will stay in close communication with you regarding your specific release window.

  • We understand that life happens and creative blocks can occur. However, because we allocate significant time, gear, and resources to our mutually agreed-upon production dates, we require a 14-business-day grace period for any reschedule requests.

    This allows us to adjust our logistics without loss of investment. Please note that consistency is key to the program's success; if repetitive cancellations or rescheduling occur, we may determine that the partnership is no longer a good fit and will prioritize other artists on our waiting list. Furthermore, if a last-minute cancellation results in unrecoverable financial losses on our end—such as non-refundable equipment rentals or travel bookings—we will request reimbursement for those specific costs before a new production date is scheduled.

Financials

We have been approached with questions on how this program can be sustainable and such questions lead to another. In this sections, we wish to share frankly for artists to understand how the Artist Feature Program can be free (except travel) to create digital and physical publication to help you share your stories with the world.

  • No. The Artist Feature Program—including all production, publishing, and operational services—is 100% free of charge. We do not accept payment or barter for our services in this Artist Feature Program except, perhaps, travel.

    Because we are based in New York City, we expect to handle logistics using the city's public transportation. However, for talented artists living outside of our current coverage area, travel costs are heavy factor for our Artist Feature Program.

    In these specific cases, we will discuss the possibility of a travel stipend with the artist to cover transportation and lodging. Please note:

    • This is only discussed if the artist is outside our reachable area.

    • Any unused portion of the travel stipend is fully returned to the artist.

    • Aside from these specific travel expenses, we never ask for money or goods to fund your feature.

  • To ensure the program’s sustainability and reach as many creators as possible, we act as our own publisher for both digital and physical media.

    This model allows us to provide high-end production—including videography, gear, writing, and printing—at no cost to the artists we feature. Because Everyartist assumes all production risks and expenses, the program is funded entirely through the sale of our publications, such as Artist Zines and Everyartist Magazine. As such, revenue from these sales is retained by the program to keep this initiative free for future artists.

  • Yes. While this is an uncommon request for smaller projects, we are a professional production company based in New York City and carry full insurance. If your studio space, building management, or institution requires a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for our photo and video production, we are happy to provide one upon request to ensure everyone is covered and protected.

Creative Control

We believe the most compelling films are born from a genuine curiosity and understanding of the artist and artworks. While we lead the technical and narrative structure, your comfort and vision are essential to the process. 

  • We want the film to feel like an authentic extension of your personality, so we welcome your input on the 'vibe' and musical direction. We can utilize any tracks that are available through our professional licensing platforms, which currently include Epidemic Sound, Musicbed, and Audiio. During our Discovery Call, we can explore these libraries together to find a sound that perfectly complements your work while ensuring all legal licensing requirements are met.

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  • Absolutely. We approach every interview with respect and care, and we want you to feel comfortable throughout the process. Please feel free to let us know if there are any personal topics or specific subjects you would prefer not to discuss.

    At the same time, we may occasionally encourage you to explore challenging questions regarding your artistic style or professional experiences if we believe they add significant depth to your story. Our goal is never to make you uncomfortable, but to help you share the 'why' behind your work in a way that resonates with your audience. We will always discuss these directions with you first.

  • We view the storytelling process as a partnership between you and our production crew. However, the level of creative input depends on the film format:

    • Artist Documentary Film: Because this format is intended to inspire audiences on both an artistic and personal level, we have more room to explore unique narrative arcs. We work closely with you to dive deep into your history and philosophy to build a custom story.

    • Artist Highlight Film: This is a more standardized production designed for efficiency. It prioritizes clear, straightforward answers to common questions and showcases your artwork in a professional, consistent format.

Artist Rights & Protections

We understand that being featured in a documentary production raises important questions about how your image, artwork, and story will be represented and used. This section is designed to give you complete clarity on your rights as a featured artist in the Artist Feature Program.

  • Yes. Upon publication, you will be invited as a named collaborator on all applicable platforms including YouTube and Instagram. This means the finished film appears natively on your profile simultaneously with ours — under your name, reaching your audience directly — just like any post you would publish yourself. You may freely share, link, and embed all officially published content on your personal website, press kit, and promotional materials for self-promotional purposes. For website use, we recommend embedding directly from YouTube to ensure the highest resolution playback is maintained through our hosting infrastructure. Please note that all content shared must remain in its original published form and may not be re-edited, excerpted, or independently re-uploaded to any platform.

  • Yes. Your name will be clearly credited on-screen as the featured artist in the primary film. Full artist information will also be included in the descriptions accompanying all digital publications across our platforms. Please note that supplementary content such as Side-Kick and Everyartist Commentary productions operate under separate editorial guidelines and are not subject to the same credit requirements as the primary film.

  • No. Everyartist retains final creative and editorial authority over all Media Outputs produced through the Artist Feature Program. The films we produce are our creative work — our art about your art — and their editorial integrity is something we protect on behalf of every artist we feature, including you. Re-editing or excerpting the film in any form is not permitted. If you have concerns about the accuracy of the final edit, please refer to our review process outlined below.

  • Yes. Upon completion of the initial edit, you will be provided with a seven calendar day review period to watch the film and submit any factual corrections for our good-faith consideration. This period may be extended to fourteen calendar days depending on the volume of media and your schedule. Please note that this review period is specifically for factual accuracy only. Final creative and editorial decisions remain with Everyartist. If no feedback is submitted within the review window, we will proceed with publication.

  • Yes. As part of the Artist Feature Program, Everyartist produces professional portrait and environmental photography during the production session. Upon completion of the program, a curated selection of approved stills featuring our Everyartist brand mark will be made available to you through our password-protected private access gallery for non-commercial, self-promotional use on your personal social media channels, official website, and digital press kit.

    To accommodate standard platform requirements, each approved image will be delivered in the following four formats:

    • Square — 1080 x 1080px — for Instagram feed, Facebook, and general social media use

    • Vertical — 1080 x 1350px — for Instagram portrait posts and mobile-optimized content

    • Horizontal — 1280 x 720px — for website hero images, YouTube thumbnails, and press use

    • Portrait — 2400 x 3600px at 300dpi — for professional press kit submissions and gallery applications

    Images must be used as provided. The Everyartist brand mark may not be removed, cropped, or obscured in any form. Photography stills are provided for non-commercial self-promotional purposes only and may not be used in paid advertisements, sponsored content, brand collaborations, or any activity generating direct or indirect financial benefit from the images themselves.

  • All Media Outputs featuring your likeness will be used exclusively within editorial, documentary, and promotional contexts on Everyartist platforms. Your image and footage will not be used in third-party advertising, will not serve as the basis for external sponsorship arrangements, and will not be licensed or sublicensed to any outside party under any circumstance. Any use of your likeness beyond this scope requires your prior written consent.

  • All artist protection terms under this program — including usage restrictions on your likeness, footage, and Media Outputs — are institutional commitments of the Artist Feature Program and remain fully binding on any future owner, operator, successor, or assignee of Everyartist. These protections are not contingent on current ownership or management and survive any change in Everyartist's corporate structure.

  • To ensure complete clarity, the following fall outside the scope of AFP for all participating artists equally.

    • File delivery of any Media Outputs including the finished film, raw footage, outtakes, or unedited photography

    • Re-editing, excerpting, or altering the film or any Media Output in any form

    • Independent re-uploading of the film or any Media Output to any platform outside the co-sharing structure

    • Commercial use of any published content or photography stills including paid advertisements, sponsored posts, brand collaborations, or monetization of any kind

    • Removal, cropping, or obscuring of the Everyartist brand mark from any photography stills

    • Licensing or sublicensing of any content to third parties

Publications

This section covers everything you need to know about our physical media, from the limited nature of our print runs to our artist-first distribution policy. We are dedicated to creating high-quality, collectible records of the artistic process, and we want to ensure you understand how these editions are produced, capped, and shared with the community.

  • To maintain the integrity and collectible value of our printed media, all releases are produced in strictly limited runs. Currently, our Zines are capped at 250 copies, while our Artist Documentary Books and Annual Book Series are limited to just 100 copies each. Once a print run is exhausted, we do not intend to restock or provide additional pressings, ensuring that each edition remains a rare document of that specific time and artistic journey.

  • Yes. As a sincere thank you for your time, trust, and collaboration, every featured artist receives a complimentary copy of any publication in which their work appears. Whether it is a Zine, an Artist Documentary Book, or a volume of our Annual Book Series, we believe it is essential for you to own a physical record of our shared project.

  • As a gesture of our appreciation, we ensure that you receive your complimentary copy within 45 days of the publication being produced and listed for public sale. Once the edition is live, we will reach out to confirm your preferred shipping details and provide a tracking number so you can monitor the delivery to your studio.

  • To ensure we can support a diverse range of artists while maintaining our commitment to limited editions, all of our physical media—including Zines, Artist Documentary Books, and our Annual Series—are produced using a Print on Demand (POD) model. This approach allows us to maintain high quality standards and reduce environmental waste by printing only what is necessary to fulfill our specific limited run targets.

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We are seeking New York-based artists to feature in our upcoming series of documentary-style profiles. Everyartist provides the production expertise to help you share your story and scale your practice to a global audience.

To be considered for this program, please click the button below to begin your application process.

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Anthony Rondinone

“Building a permanent, high-fidelity archive of the artistic process to help creators scale their reach and bridge the gap between the studio and the world.”