offmyshelf.com (or OMS) primarily function is to provide an online platform where film Buyers can search and bid for rights of completed feature films listed by Filmmaker or Seller.

offmyshelf.com was set up by filmmakers and other skilled individuals. We have decided to create a tool, using our combined skills and efforts, to help independent filmmakers all over the world. The website is a low cost operation because have spent our own time and energy, building this tool, and generally, for the user, it is free to use. However, in order for us to be able to maintain and grow this operation we will soon introduce an optional premium feature called "Pay-For-Rank". So with your help and support, we shall become more efficient, more effective and eventually become an influence and force in the market place.

Right now, registration for Seller is Free.

Our representatives regularly make direct contact with exhibitor, broadcasters and distributors and also regularly visit Film & TV Festivals and Markets all over the world to continuously promote the website, its services and the Titles listed on the OMS website.

There are currently no limits to the number of film Titles a Seller can register.

When you register a new film Title, it can take up to 28 days to process your listing by OMS staff.

OMS will reject film Titles of content that may be deemed as harmful, illegal or if OMS believes that the Seller does not have the appropriate permission to submit the Title.

If you believe that OMS has unfairly rejected your film Title listing, you may appeal by sending an email with additional information about your film Title to appeals at offmyshelf.com with additional information about your Title including evidence of copyright holder.

Presentation is Key; we stongly urge you to embed a trailer, to upload a poster image of your film and include as much information as you can about the film, its cast, crew and technical details

Once your film Title has been accepted in our Database, it will appear live on our website and an email Alert will go out to all the Buyers registered. Please make sure you specify the rights available. This option can at the bottom of your film page.

OMS does not guarantee that your film Title will find a Buyer, however depending on your film Title's ranking position, and depending on the Type, Format and Genre of the film and the current market trends, the demand could be high as well as low.

OMS does not take any rights to your film when you register it on the website. However sometime in the near future, we will be introducing an 'Exclusive' option, where the rights holder can assign OffMyShelf.com as the sole Sales rep. We will keep our members informed as and when this happens, in the meantime, we act purely as a web platform

OMS cannot advise the Seller on bids, we are completely independent from the process. However, OMS may be able to put you in touch with a Sales Agent who could help. (please note, if you decide to contact a Sales agent to negotiate on your behalf, they usually take a percentage of the sales fee)

OMS is a new player on the scene, we are constantly promoting our website to Buyers from around the world and have attracted a significant amout of interest already.

If someone has listed a film Title without permission from the Rights Holder, please contact OMS providing evidence of the Copyright Holder and we endeavour to remove it as soon as possible.

We welcome listing from tradional Sales Agents, especially those with extensive libraries. You may list Titles you represent as long as you have the appropriate permissions from the Rights Holder.

Yes. All Sellers are strongly advised to read the Terms and Conditions to avoid being removed from the system. OMS may also attempt to contact a Seller at anytime, if OMS does not receive a response within 90 days, your account and listing may be removed from the website.

Basically the more you pay the higher the film is ranked to appear on search results and category listings. You will be competing against other Sellers. For example; if 'Seller A' pays 10 pounds, and 'Seller B' pays 5 pounds, 'Seller A' Title will be listed ahead of 'Seller B' Seller. Another example; details of the film Title from 'Seller A' shall be sent via email to potential Buyers ahead of 'Seller B' as well.

First of all, we urge Sellers to always use pounds and pence(ie £15.33) to minimise this from occuring, however if this is the case, the 'Pay-For-Rank' system will automalically inform you of how many other titles are listed with the same amount, so you can choose to up your amount if you want to be ahead. However, if amounts are similar, the system shall list Titles in date and time order, from oldest to the most recent.

Right now, registration for a Buyer is free.

OMS recommends that one representative per company should be nominated to register. However, there are no limits at this time.

OMS database is diverse, we have feature films made by first time filmmakers and on the other side of the spectrum, we have film Titles from reputable libraries listed by established Sales Agents.

Buyers can register to receive an email alert everytime a new film Title is listed on the OMS website. From the home page, or the user main menu you can enter your name and email address and submit. We will soon be introducing a user specifc Title Alert option. to Unsubscribe, please contac us.

OMS may try to get in touch with the Seller on your behalf. If a Seller does not responde to OMS contact request within 90 days, the film Title and Seller account may be deleted from the website.

All registered users of the OMS website must abide by the Terms and Conditions, however if you feel the need to make a complaint about someone or something, please feel free to send us an email; info at offmyshelf.com with the word COMPLAINT in the subject line.

If you want to help OMS grow and become more effective, one of the key methods we use, is ‘word of mouth’. So tell everyone you meet about us. You can also check our partner page to see if you can help in other ways.

If yes, please use the contact form to send us a message and we endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible.