May 29, 2007

LOS ANGELES & SEATTLE  – May 29, 2007 – Getty Images (NYSE:GYI) today announced that it is the official footage partner for FOX’s new competition reality series, “On the Lot,” providing filmmakers a custom library of Getty Images Footage clips each week.  Produced by Mark Burnett Productions, DreamWorks Television and Amblin Television, “On the Lot” features a cast of undiscovered filmmakers who compete to win the support of the show's viewers through a weekly audience vote. 

Every week the filmmakers will produce short films from a chosen genre - from comedies to thrillers, personal dramas to romance, sci-fi to horror - drawing upon the best resources the industry has to offer such as professional writers, cast and crew, and possibly even Hollywood celebrities.  Through the Getty Images partnership, contestants will now have access to the industry’s top footage archive providing relevant, high-quality clips across the diverse genres.

“On The Lot will feature the best undiscovered filmmakers competing for an unprecedented prize - a million dollar movie deal with DreamWorks,” said David Goffin, executive producer from Mark Burnett Productions. “Therefore, it makes sense that we have available for our contestants the very best footage libraries in the business to help make their films as good as they possibly can be. In our experience there is no better resource for this task than Getty Images.”

“Artfully incorporating pre-shot footage can be essential to the success of a short film, especially when delivering on small budgets and short timeframes,” said Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey, co-executive producers from DreamWorks Television.  “Getty Images Footage is at the forefront of trends in filmmaking and we’re delighted to offer it as an extraordinary tool for contestants.”

 “Given Getty Images’ tradition of working with the creative community to develop unique and compelling projects, a partnership with ‘On the Lot’ is an ideal fit,” said Craig Peters, vice president of footage and multimedia at Getty Images. “We’re thrilled to be a part of this engaging show and to offer our footage collections to this promising new group of talent.”

As short films or videos are even easier to create and distribute over new viewing platforms like the internet and mobile devices, Getty Images recognizes the filmmakers’ challenge in shooting it all themselves.  Finding and licensing the footage they need, when they need it is now easier than ever at http://gettyimages.com/film.  

About On the Lot

ON THE LOT is produced by Mark Burnett Productions, DreamWorks Television and Amblin Television. Mark Burnett and Steven Spielberg are creators and executive producers. David Goffin serves as executive producer with Darryl Frank, Justin Falvey and Conrad Riggs co-executive producers.

Go to TheLot.com for exclusive access to contestant films and profiles, behind the scenes footage, entertainment news, blogs, professional networking opportunities and view thousands of films or share your own films with TheLot.com community.

About Getty Images

Getty Images is the world’s leading creator and distributor of visual content and the first place creative professionals turn to discover, purchase and manage imagery. The company’s award-winning photographers and imagery help customers create inspiring work which appears every day in the world’s most influential newspapers, magazines, advertising campaigns, films, television programs, books and Web sites. Headquartered in Seattle, WA and serving customers in more than 100 countries, Getty Images believes in the power of imagery to drive positive change, educate, inform, and entertain. Visit Getty Images at www.gettyimages.com.

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