Artist Feature Program
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Artist Feature Program •
Artist Feature
Program FAQ
Applying for a program like this comes with important questions regarding copyrights, usage rights and financials. Most heavily asked questions are listed in this page. For questions that are not listed here, applicant(s) will have a chance to ask during the interview.
Commitment & Expectation
This section outlines the logistical partnership required to bring your story to life. While Everyartist handles the heavy lifting of production and post-production, a successful feature relies on mutual collaboration and equal dedication
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Everyartist covers all professional costs involved in Artist Feature Program production — from pre-production (creative direction, scripting, location scouting) to production (cinematography, photography, lighting, sound, and gear) to post-production (editing, color grading, retouching). Publishing, graphic design, digital hosting, and behind-the-scenes costs like software, cloud storage, and licensing are all included. Beyond the financials, Everyartist also invests time — setting aside other projects to focus entirely on your story, so you can stay focused on creating.
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Artists are encouraged to come ready to articulate their journey — as both a creator and an individual. Deep personal disclosure isn't required, but Everyartist believes in the connection between the artist and the work.
To help with preparation, a set of interview questions and a narrative guide are shared in advance. The goal isn't a simple introduction — it's a collaborative effort to find the most honest and effective way to tell your story.
Outfit: There is no dress code, but since these films are made to last, come dressed in something you'll be proud to be seen in — now and years from now.
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As the publisher, Everyartist manages the distribution of the main film and all supplemental content across its social media platforms. Upon publication, artists will be added as a collaborator or tagged in the description, directing audiences to their profiles.
During the rollout, Everyartist holds editorial direction over how and when content is published — artists are asked to follow that lead throughout the process. Once all media outputs are live, artists are welcome to create their own posts using stills, with a tag to Everyartist.
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The timeline depends on the depth and complexity of the story being told. Everyartist produces one format — the Artist Documentary Film — with length and scope tailored to each artist's story, caliber, and availability.
Production generally requires a minimum of two days, with each session running three to five hours. The schedule is always built around the artist to ensure the process feels natural and doesn't disrupt the creative flow.
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Post-production timelines vary by scope, but a typical turnaround runs one to two months after filming wraps. Additional takes or audio recordings may occasionally be needed to ensure quality. Artists will be kept informed of their specific release window throughout the process.
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Rescheduling requests require a minimum 14-business-day notice to allow for logistics adjustments. Repeated cancellations may result in removal from the program in favor of artists on the waiting list. Any last-minute cancellations resulting in unrecoverable costs — such as equipment rentals or travel expense— will require reimbursement before a new production date is confirmed.
Financials
This section reaffirms the initiates of this program is mostly free for artists and explains how the program can be free.
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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 (i.e. car rental) for long distance travel and hotels/lodgings.
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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 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.
Creative Direction & Control
Everyartist believes the most compelling films are born from genuine curiosity and a deep understanding of the artist and their work. While the technical and narrative structure is led by Everyartist, your comfort and vision remain essential to the process.
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The film is meant to feel like an authentic extension of your personality, so input on the overall vibe and musical direction is welcome. Music and sound effects selection, however, remains under Everyartist's creative direction and is sourced exclusively through licensed platforms — currently Epidemic Sound, Musicbed, and Audiio.
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Yes with a condition that the narrative of the film is aligned with the style of the chosen art pieces. It usually does not come a s a problem as we will be discussing which art pieces would have to be the ones be featured in the main film.
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Absolutely. Every interview is approached with respect and care, and comfort throughout the process is a priority. Any personal topics or subjects that are off-limits are always honored.
That said, thoughtful exploration of challenging questions — particularly around artistic style or professional experience — is encouraged where it adds depth to the story. The goal is never discomfort, but trueness. Any sensitive directions will always be discussed in advance.
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All visuals that contains your likeness will be used exclusively within editorial, documentary, and promotional contexts on Everyartist platforms. They will not be used in third-party advertising, will not serve as the basis for external sponsorship arrangements, and will not be licensed or sub-licensed to any outside party under any circumstance.
In other words, your likeness and works will not go beyond the scope of this Artist Feature Program (i.e. artist documentary film, side-kick content(s), social media promotions and other physical publications).
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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.
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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.
Please note that final creatives and editorial decisions remain with Everyartist.
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Re-editing or excerpting the film in any form is not permitted. Everyartist retains final creative and editorial authority over all media outputs produced through the Artist Feature Program. The films are Everyartist's creative work — art about your art — and their editorial integrity is protected on behalf of every featured artist.
For concerns about the final edit, please refer to the review process.
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Upon publication, artists are invited as a named collaborator on applicable platforms, including YouTube and Instagram. The finished film and all side-kick content showcase both Everyartist and the artist's profile across each platform, helping build a stronger online footprint and long-term profile presence.
Please note all shared content must remain in its original published form and may not be re-edited, excerpted, or independently re-uploaded outside of Everyartist platforms.
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To ensure complete clarity, the following fall outside the scope of the AFP for all participating artists equally.
File delivery of any footage, including the finished film, raw clips, 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.
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 sub-licensing of any content to third parties.
Artist Rights & Protections
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.
Publications
This section covers everything to know about Everyartist's physical media — from the limited nature of print runs to the artist-first distribution policy. Every edition is produced as a high-quality, collectible record of the artistic process, crafted with care and intentionally capped to preserve that value.
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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.
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As a sincere thank you for your time, trust, and collaboration, every featured artist receives a complimentary copy of any publication in which their profile and artworks appear — limited to Zines and the Artist Documentary Book.
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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.
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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.
Ready To Apply?
If you are ready to apply for this Artist Feature Program, please click a button below. You will be directed to our online application form where you will fill out your information in order to be considered for this program.
Anthony Rondinone