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Press Questionnaire

Welcome to the Burning Man 2005 Press Form

Fields marked by '*' require that you fill them in.
Contact Information
1.

First Name*

 

Last Name*

 

Title*

 

Organization*

2. Email*
  URL
3.

Address*

   
   
 

City*

 

State*

Zip*
 

Country*

4.

Primary Phone*

 

Secondary Phone

 

Fax

 

Media Corp
5.* Media Persuasion
 

Academic / University
Feature Magazine
Film - Documentary - looking for Sponsor
Film - Documentary - Other
Film - Documentary - under contract
Freelance
News Magazine
Newspaper
Other (explain in description)
Still photographer
Radio
TV Feature
TV News
Video - Documentary - looking for sponsor
Video - Documentary - Other
Video - Documentary - under contract
Videographer
Webzine
Wire Service

6.*

Names of crew members travelling with you:
(Please include full names and roles/titles.)

 
7.*

Give us a thorough description of your story or project:

Think this through carefully, especially if yours is a film proposal. We limit the number of video crews at the event, and can’t approve every request, so we base our selections on the strength and unique nature of a proposal. Selection is not first-come, first-served.

 
8.*

Who is the intended audience for your journalism/piece?

 
9.* How will the completed work be distributed?
 
10.* Expected publication/air date:
   
11.*

Will you be using ANY KIND of camera:
(You will be provided with an 'Images' form after this form.)

  Yes No
12.* Are you looking to meet up with someone or someones (artists, Canadians, anarchosyndicalists) as part of your story? (We might be able to help.)
 
13.* Interview requested with:
 
14.*

Are there organizers you would like to interview?

Due to the nature of our work, most organizer requests cannot actually be approved, rejected or scheduled until you arrive at the event; you will need to check in at Media Mecca.

 
   

Burning Man Prior Experience and Preparation
15.*

What years have you attended Burning Man?

 


This Is My First

(If you’ve never attended, go directly to the survival guide! This is unlike most other camping experiences. )


2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994

1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
1988
1987
1986

16.*

Have you read the Press Here section of the web site?

  Yes No
17.*

Have you read the Survival Guide?

  Yes No
   

Camping and Logistics
18.*

Have you already purchased your ticket(s) to the event?

Burning Man does not provide free tickets to press. Your press pass only allows you permission to pursue your project once you are in the event. Tickets: http://tickets.burningman.com.

  Yes No
   
19.*

Burning Man is from August 29th to September 5th. When do you anticipate arriving at Burning Man ?

If your project requires you to enter before the first day, you must let us know ahead of time to be granted access. Early access is limited.

  Before August 29th
August 29th
August 30st
August 31st
September 1st
September 2nd
September 3rd
September 4th
September 5th
20.* When do you anticipate departing?
 

August 30th
August 31st
September 1st
September 2nd
September 3rd
September 4th
September 5th
After September 5th

21.*

How are you arriving (with friends, RV, etc.)

 
22.*

Are you already part of a camp?

  Yes

No

If not, let us know before the event if you are interested in being part of a “media camp” with other press.

23.*

What are the odds you know the camp's name and address?

 
   

Miscellaneous
24.*

Would you be interested in volunteering for some activity as part of the event (Greeters, Lamplighters, etc.)?

We know you will be busy with your project, but we highly recommend it as one of the best ways to understand how Burning Man works. Please visit the Participate section for more information on ways to get involved, or the Volunteer section to choose an area/department to which you would like to contribute your time.

 
25.* Have you thought about other ways you might participate?.
 
26.* What makes you want to cover Burning Man?
 
27.* Tell us what we haven't asked you:
 
   

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