For alternative means productions, do the minimum budget thresholds ($250,000 or $350,000) and the $2,000 per minute runtime requirement both apply?
Exhibition via Alternative Means:
Yes. The $2,000 per minute runtime minimum budget threshold is a separate requirement that applies to all productions applying under the “alternative means” category. This requirement ensures a consistent baseline of production quality regardless of the number and length of episodes included in the production. This requirement applies in addition to the minimum total budget threshold of either $250,000 or $350,000, depending on whether the production is exhibited by a third party or related party, respectively.