ABC Film Factory – Curator Guidelines
Welcome Curators!
Thank you for joining ABC Film Factory. Your role is essential in ensuring quality, compliance, discoverability, and audience trust. These guidelines will help you understand your responsibilities, workflow, and best practices as a curator.
01. Role & Responsibilities
As a curator, your primary responsibility is to review films and their metadata to ensure they meet platform standards. This includes:
- Watching Films Fully – View films from start to finish to assess content and context.
- Metadata Verification – Check titles, descriptions, categories, age ratings, tags, and language fields.
- Compliance Checks – Ensure films adhere to government regulations and ABC Film Factory policies.
- Suggest Improvements – Recommend enhancements for discoverability (titles, thumbnails, categories, synopsis).
- Flag Issues – Report violations, inappropriate content, or misleading information.
- Endorse Films – Highlight standout films for promotion or special campaigns.
- Assist with Content Strategy – Provide insights for curated campaigns or audience targeting.
02. Content Standards
All films must comply with legal, ethical, and platform standards:
- No hate speech, discrimination, or offensive content
- No pornography or explicit sexual content
- No plagiarism or copyright violations
- No illegal activities or content that promotes harm
- Accurate metadata (titles, age ratings, categories, language)
Curators are not responsible for judging artistic merit, only compliance, clarity, and discoverability.
03. Metadata & Discoverability
- Ensure accurate categorization: Genre, language, region, age rating
- Validate titles and descriptions: Clear, professional, and representative of content
- Review thumbnails and posters: Must be appropriate, high-quality, and relevant
- Suggest improvements to maximize discoverability on the platform
04. Review Workflow
- Film Assignment – Films are assigned via the curator dashboard
- Watch Film – View fully and take notes if needed
- Verify Compliance – Check legal and policy compliance
- Validate Metadata – Correct or suggest improvements to metadata
- Submit Review – Submit your assessment, flags, and endorsements
- Endorsement & Amplification – Optionally tag standout films for promotion
05. Compensation & Recognition
- Curators are paid per film reviewed. Payment is based on estimated time and effort.
- Verified curator profiles highlight your contributions to the platform.
- Endorsed films may link back to your profile as recognition.
- Top-performing curators may receive bonus incentives through seasonal campaigns.
06. Best Practices
- Watch all films in full; avoid skipping sections.
- Be objective, factual, and professional in your reviews.
- Respect confidentiality; do not share films outside the platform.
- Suggest constructive improvements rather than personal opinions.
- Stay up-to-date on platform policy changes and review guidelines regularly.
07. Tools & Support
- Curator Dashboard – Assignments, film links, metadata review, and status tracking
- Templates & Checklists – Standardized forms for compliance and metadata review
- Support Channels – Access platform support for technical or policy questions
08. Code of Conduct
- Treat all filmmakers and films with respect.
- Do not discriminate based on region, language, or genre.
- Avoid conflicts of interest (e.g., reviewing films from friends or family without disclosure).
- Always maintain integrity, objectivity, and professionalism.
09. Getting Started
- Apply to become a curator via the platform
- Complete a short onboarding session or tutorial
- Access the curator dashboard and begin reviewing films
- Follow these guidelines consistently to maintain high-quality standards