Film and TV Contracts

Create a Personal Props List for each actor in a film or television production with this free easy-to-use template form.

• The props list allows the Props Department to track personal props by actor and/or character.
• The tracking list helps to ensure that all the items are on set before filming each scene.
• This is a MS Word template which can be filled in electronically or printed out in blank and filled in by hand.
• Don't take a chance on losing or misplacing important props. Keep track of everything with this Actor and Character Personal Props List.

Write up the terms on which a performer will be hired for a motion picture with this USA Actor Deal Memo.

• The contract contains provisions for both SAG and non-union performers. Just choose the appropriate clauses for your project.
• The wardrobe clause states that the actor will provide all wardrobe items, other than period costumes or specialty items which will be provided by the producer. You can amend this provision to fit the circumstances.
• The producer has exclusive right to use the actor's name and likeness in connection with the picture. The producer will also have all merchandising rights, and will pay the actor a pro rata share of the gross revenues (less distribution fees) derived from the use of the actor's name or likeness in connection with merchandising.
• The contract contains two dispute resolution clauses, one for SAG actors and one for non-union actors.
• The contract also contains an employment eligibility requirement, in accordance with US immigration laws.
• The performer gives the producer the right to make deductions from the performer's pay and remit them to the Motion Picture and Television Relief Fund.

Somebody has to write those deal memos. It's easy if you use the downloadable, customizable USA Actor Deal Memo template.

Hire a non-union day player for a film or television production with this Actor Employment Agreement.

• The actor will provide his/her own wardrobe, except for period costumes or specialty items which will be provided by the production company.
• The film's producer represents that it is not a party to any Screen Actors Guild collective bargaining agreement, and the performer warrants that he/she is not a member of any union or guild which would prevent the performer from working on the picture.
• The actor gives the producer the exclusive right to use the actor's name and likeness in connection with the picture. The producer will also hold all merchandising rights, and will pay the actor a pro rata share of the gross revenues derived from the use of the actor's name or likeness in connection with merchandising.
• The contract includes an employment eligibility clause as required by U.S. laws, which can be deleted for Canadian film productions.
• The Actor Employment Agreement for Non-Union Day Performers is a fully customizable template. You can use it in both the United States and in Canada.

Hire an actor on a loan-out basis with this USA Actor Loan Out Agreement for SAG Members.

• The performer will provide his/her services during principal photography, as well as pre-production (rehearsals, production meetings, etc.) and post-production services (reshoots, ADR, etc.).
• The actor will be paid a weekly rate for the services rendered, and a portion of the net profits of the picture as deferred compensation.
• The relationship between the actor and the producer is not that of employee and employer. The actor is an employee of his/her loan-out corporation, and not the producer. The corporation is responsible for withholding and/or paying all amounts required to be paid with respect to the actor's employment and compensation.
• The actor will be provided with transportation, a vehicle, an expense allowance, living accommodation, and dressing room facilities.
• The actor will get screen credit and credit in paid advertising for the motion picture.
• The actor agrees not to do anything that is prohibited under any policy of insurance covering the actor that is obtained by the producer.
• The file includes a Letter of Inducement from the performer, which makes representations about the performer's relationship to the loan-out corporation, and indemnifies the producer against any claims resulting from the performer's work on the picture.
• You can customize the USA Actor Loan Out Agreement for SAG Members, and re-use it on future film projects. Download your copy now.

Hire an independent filmmaker to produce feature films and videos for the adult market with this Adult Film Production Agreement template.

• The filmmaker (producer) will produce the films for a studio that produces and markets a variety of adult products for sale through retail outlets and online.
• The producer agrees to produce and deliver a minimum number of films during each year of the term of the Agreement. Each film will be produced in two versions, one hard and one soft.
• Upon payment for each film delivered, all rights in the film will transfer to the studio.
• The producer agrees to be available for activities to promote the films, which will be paid for by the studio.
• This is a non-exclusive contract. The producer is free to produce his own films, or to work with other studios during the term of the Agreement.
• The Adult Film Production Agreement is a comprehensive digital template which can be customized for your unique and special circumstances.

This Amateur Theater Production Checklist runs through all the matters you need to address before producing and staging a play or musical:

• finding a suitable project and getting authorization from the copyright holder to perform the play,
• locating and renting a theater venue to stage the production (if you don't already have one),
• drawing up a budget,
• deciding on a director, production designer, stage manager, costume designer, and other necessary personnel,
• arranging for liability insurance,
• auditions, casting, and rehearsals,
• arranging publicity for the production,
• staging the performances,
• looking after post-production details.

Download the Amateur Theater Production Checklist before your next stage production. It will help you stay organized. And it's free!

Hire animals to perform in a movie or television production with this Animal Performer Agreement.

• The contract can be used to acquire the services of horses, dogs, cats, birds, or any other animal performers required by the script.
• The animal's owner will have the animals available on the shooting dates and at the location(s) specified.
• The animals will be accompanied at all times by an experienced trainer / handler.
• The owner will ensure that the animals are kept safe and secure, and that they do not at any time pose a threat to persons or other animals, both on and off the set.
• The owner must ensure that all rules and guidelines of the SPCA are followed, and that all laws and regulations governing animal safety are obeyed, to ensure the animals' safety and well being.
• This Animal Performer Agreement template is available in MS Word format.

Get a release from a performer for a TV, radio or online show with this downloadable Artist Broadcast Release form.

• The artist grants the producers of the program the right to record and broadcast the artist's voice and/or musical performance, but ONLY for purposes of the broadcast.
• The artist waives all right to royalties or other compensation for the performance.
• The template includes a signature section by a parent or guardian, for performers who are minors.
• Make sure you get a signed Release from each artist involved in the TV or radio program prior to the broadcast. You can re-use this digital template as often as you like.

Rent theatrical backdrops for stage sets, portrait sessions, photography studios, and film projects with this downloadable Backdrop Rental Agreement.

• shipping of items for out-of-town locations;
• security deposit and rental fees;
• rentals to tax exempt organizations, such as church theater groups;
• policy for cancellations and late returns;
• loss or damage must be paid for by the customer;
• alterations;
• insurance.

Scenery and backdrops are costly items. A good rental contract is essential to protect against loss or damage. Get the Backdrop Rental Agreement template for your shop - it's customizable and easy to use.

Secure the rights to use certain music for a motion picture with this Blanket Synchronization, Performing, Master Use and Mechanical License.

• The copyright owner grants the film producer a nonexclusive perpetual worldwide right to record, reproduce, distribute, perform, export, sell and otherwise use the musical composition only in synchronization or timed relation with the motion picture.
• The film producer also has the right to record, distribute, sell and promote a soundtrack album using the composition, and to release the composition as a single.
• The producer will pay the owner a specified license fee immediately following the commercial release of the film.
• The producer will also pay ongoing royalties for sales of the soundtrack album.
• If the music is used in the finished film, the copyright owner will be given a credit in the titles.
• Available in MS Word format and fully customizable ti fit your needs.

Film producers, prepare Box Rental Agreements between the production company and the contractors being hired to crew the film with this downloadable template.

• The Box Rental Agreement should be attached as a schedule to the Deal Memo between the parties.
• The agreement sets out the terms and conditions under which the production company rents tools and equipment belonging to the contractor, and which will be used by the contractor on the production.
• The template is fully editable and you can easily customize it for your unique needs.
• This Box Rental Agreement template is downloadable, reusable, and reasonably priced for skinny budgets.

If you want to use specific music for the soundtrack of your movie, you'll need to obtain the rights from the owner with this Broad Rights Synchronization License.

• The music owner or publisher grants the producers a perpetual non-exclusive worldwide right to record, dub and/or synchronize the composition in or as part of the soundtrack for a film production.
• The producers also have the right to perform and exhibit the work wherever the movie is shown in movie theaters throughout North America.
• The license does NOT grant the right to broadcast the film on television, pay per view, satellite, subscription TV or otherwise, except with the consent of the applicable performing rights society.
• License fees are based on a sliding scale according to the number of recording units sold (i.e. CDs, DVDs, videos, etc).

Every film contracts library should have a Broad Rights Synchronization License for music. Download yours today.

Grant a license to cable and satellite networks to show a movie on television and online with this TV and Internet Broadcast License Agreement.

• The motion picture distributor grants the licensee the right to distribute and broadcast its films via basic cable, pay TV, subscription TV, pay per view, satellite and internet transmission.
• The licensee will have the authority to edit the motion pictures as required to comply with censorship requirements, to translate and dub the soundtrack, and to create derivative versions of the pictures.
• As consideration for the rights granted, the licensee will pay a specified license fee for each film. The agreement contains an alternate provision under which the licensee can issue shares to the licensor as payment for the license fee.
• The distributor will pay for all production costs to produce the motion pictures. The licensee will pay for all scanning, editing and duplication costs, as well as paying the license fees.
• This Television and Internet Broadcast License Agreement is a valuable addition to any filmmaker's movie contracts set.
• Available in MS Word format.

Do you produce television or radio programs in Canada? Use this template to prepare a Broadcast Recording Agreement for musical artists who appear on those programs.

• The artist allows the producer to record a performance solely for use in the broadcast and re-broadcast of the program.
• The artist also grants the producer the right to use the artist's name and likeness to promote the program.
• All recordings of the broadcast, in any format, are the property of the producer. The artist will be credited on all transcripts of the program containing the performance.
• The agreement is non-exclusive and the artist has the right to record to record the material for any other party.
• The artist retains an option to purchase the master recording of the performance.
• This is a ready-made template that saves you time writing your performer contracts.
• This contract was written to comply with Canadian laws.

Need a call sheet for a television commercial shoot? Download this easy-to-use template.

• You can list all cast and crew from all departments on the Call Sheet.
• The form is available in MS Word format and can be completed on a laptop or tablet, or printed off and filled in by hand.
• Once you've purchased the form, it's yours - use it on all your upcoming jobs.
• Download the Call Sheet for TV Commercial Shoot and customize it for your shoot. It's fast, easy and affordable.

Set up your Call Sheet for the cast and crew of a video shoot with this easy-to-use template.

• The Call Sheet lists all personnel from all departments involved in the making of the video.
• The form is available in MS Word format, and can be filled in on a computer or by hand.
• Buy once, it's yours to use as often as required.

Get the Call Sheet form for your next video shoot. Easy to use, customizable, affordable.

When crewing up for a shoot in Canada, get each crew member you hire to provide this Residency Declaration for Film Employee, for tax purposes.

• This is a free form required by Canada Revenue Agency.
• All employees and contractors hired for the production must fill out the form.
• The employee states that he or she is a resident of Canada.
• The employee must also provide other information required for tax records.

The Canada Residency Declaration for Film Employee is a free MS Word template that can be filled in on a computer or by hand.

Prepare Cast and Crew Call Sheets for a film or television production with these template forms.

• Use the call sheet forms to keep track of:
  • the names of all cast and crew from all departments (including extras and stand-ins),
  • cell phone numbers,
  • set calls,
  • shuttle calls,
  • makeup calls,
  • advance shooting,
  • shoot times and wrap times.
• Available in MS Word format.

Sign up a casting director for your next motion picture production with this Casting Director Services Agreement.

• The casting director is retained on an independent contractor basis, and is not being hired as an employee.
• The film's producer will own all rights to the results and proceeds of the casting director's services with respect to the motion picture, and will have an exclusive perpetual right to use the same.
• The casting director will be entitled to screen credit.
• The casting director is responsible for preparing the actors' deal memos but will not be responsible for preparing the employment contracts.
• The producer has final approval over any cast deals which involve overscale pay, main title credits, or additional compensation.
• The casting director will be provided with suitable office space and will be reimbursed for reasonable expenses, excluding any travel expenses.
• The parties agree to submit any disputes to binding AFMA arbitration.

You can pay a lawyer hundreds of dollars to prepare the same legal contract. Or you can purchase this Casting Director Services Agreement template and do it yourself.

Write up a casting sheet for each of principal actors and extras in a film or television production with these template forms.

• A casting sheet must be completed for each member of the cast and kept on file with the business office.
• The file contains two templates:
  • one for principal actors,
  • one for bit players and extras.
• The Casting Sheets for Principal Actors and Extras are downloadable easy-to-use MS Word templates which can be used anywhere.

You've commissioned an original screenplay from a writer. Now get the writer to sign this Certificate of Authorship. The screenwriter certifies that:

• The screenplay was written as a work made for hire commissioned by the producer, and that the producer is deemed to be the author of the work.
• The work is original and not in the public domain, has not been adapted and does not violate or infringe upon any other person's statutory or common law rights.
• The producer owns all right and title to the screenplay, and has the right to make any changes to the material, and the writer waives all moral rights (”droit moral”).
• The writer will not make any claims or demands against any assignee or successor in interest of the producer.
• The writer will have no right to enjoin or restrain the distribution or exploitation of any motion picture or other material based on the screenplay.
• The Certificate of Authorship of Screenplay form is an important part of the documentation you need to establish your rights to the material. Download it for your production forms library.

Get permission to use recorded music in a film, television production or video game with this Clearance Request Form.

• The filmmaker must provide written permission from the music publisher.
• The filmmaker must also obtain approval from the AFM or any other union that has jurisdiction over the use of the recording.

Not getting proper clearance can land you in big trouble for copyright infringement. Get a signed Clearance Request Form before using someone else's music in your project.

Film crews aren't always welcomed with open arms when shooting on location. Write up a Code of Conduct for your crew with this easy-to-use template.

• The Code of Conduct is to be followed by all cast and crew during filming in order to promote a harmonious relationship between the production crew and residents and businesses located in the filming area.
• Crew members are prohibited from trespassing on any private property other than the location where shooting is scheduled.
• Filming permits must be posted in prominent locations and residents and business owners notified when and where shooting will be taking place.
• Restrictions and instructions regarding parking, trash removal, smoking, etc.
• The location must be restored to its original condition after shooting wraps up.
• Available in MS Word format.

Do you collaborate with other writers on screenplays or treatments? Put the terms of your relationship in writing with this USA Collaboration Agreement Between Screenwriters template.

• The agreement is between the writers themselves and not with a production company.
• The agreement covers the relationship between the writers with respect to creation and protection of the material.
• The work will be registered with the Writers Guild of America and the US Copyright Office (if applicable) as a joint work.
• If either writer pulls out of the arrangement, the remaining writer has the right to continue the work alone or in collaboration with another writer.
• Neither party can sell or dispose of the work or their share in the work without the written consent of the other party.
• Optional clauses to be used if either party is represented by an agent, which can be removed if not applicable.
• The parties will share the proceeds of any sale according to their percentage ownership in the work.
• The template refers to United States laws, but it is an editable document and could be adapted for use in other countries.
• Protect your rights in your work. Sign this USA Collaboration Agreement Between Screenwriters before you and your co-writer start work on the project.
• Available in MS Word format.

Do you own the rights to a project being considered for production as a motion picture? Protect those rights with this Confidentiality Agreement for Film Project.

• The Agreement should be signed by any producer or filmmaker with whom you've been discussing the possibility of developing a project using your material.
• The producer agrees to keep all information strictly confidential and not disclose it to any third party.
• The producer will use the information solely for the purpose of evaluating whether to go ahead with a film treatment of the material, and will only disclose the information to individuals that you have approved in writing.
• The producer will indemnify you against any loss or disclosure, and from all actions, claims or costs arising out of any breach of the agreement by the producers.
• Don't risk having someone else use your ideas - get them to sign the Confidentiality Agreement form before you let them see your material.
• This is a MS Word template that can be re-used as often as you like.

Hire a minor child for a film production by having the adult responsible for the child sign this Consent of Parent or Guardian form.

• The adult consents to having the child enter into the contract.
• The adult also guarantees the performance of the child's obligations under the terms of the agreement.
• The adult releases to the child all compensation payable to the child under the contract, and the parent will have no right to any money earned by the child under the contract.

The Consent of Parent or Guardian for Minor to Enter into Contract is necessary if you're signing an underage actor for a part in your production. Make sure to get it signed before filming his/her scenes.

This template Contact List form is a great way to track contact names and phone numbers for all crew, suppliers and services involved in filming a television commercial, including:

• camera, equipment, and furniture rentals,
• police and emergency services,
• casting,
• vehicle operators / drivers,
• crane and dolly operators,
• craft services,
• film stock, dailies / lab, editorial, photography,
• production office,
• office supplies, copying and printing.

You can use the Contact List as a pre-printed form which can be filled in by hand, or fill it in on your laptop or tablet.

Prepare a Co-Production Agreement between two producers of a television series with this concise contract template.

• One of the producers will be responsible for obtaining production financing for the series, and the other will provide administrative production services.
• As compensation, the administrative producer will receive a percentage of all net profits from the series.
• The financing partner will hold sole rights to the copyright of the television series. The administrative partner's contribution of services will be considered a work made for hire.
• The parties agree to submit any disputes to binding arbitration in accordance with AFMA rules.
• This template Co-Production Agreement clarifies each producer's rights and responsibilities by putting them in writing.

Do you design, make or rent costumes? Create your own customer contracts with this template Costume Rental Agreement for films, television or theatrical productions.

• Provisions of the Rental Agreement include:
  • selection, measuring and custom manufacture of costumes, wigs and accessories for the production,
  • ordering requirements and payment of deposits,
  • return of rentals,
  • lost or damaged items,
  • shipping and handling.
• This template is fully editable so you can easily customize it for your unique business. Buy and download the form, use it as often as you like.

Create Costume Size Sheets for each cast member in a film or television production with this template form for the wardrobe department.

• The worksheet tracks:
  • each actor's size for all items of clothing,
  • sizes for hats and gloves,
  • hip and bust measurements.
• The Costume Size Sheet for Film or TV Production template is an affordable option for projects with teeny budgets. Download a copy for your wardrobe department.
• Available in MS Word format. Fully customizable and reusable.

Draw up a crew contact list for a video shoot with this handy template.

• Fill in the list with the cell phone and pager numbers for all cast, crew, suppliers and services involved in the production.
• The form can be filled in on a computer or by hand.
• This is a customizable MS Word template.
• Hey - it's free! Download it.

Prepare a Crew Deal Memo for a film or television production in Canada with this fully editable template.

• The crew member's employment is to be exclusive to the production.
• The production company follows a strict nondiscrimination policy in hiring.
• Provisions for kit rentals.
• Provision for car payments if the employee / contractor is using their own vehicle.
• The producer is not liable for theft or loss of the employee's equipment unless it is covered by the producer's insurance under a rental agreement.
• The employee waives his/her moral rights under the Copyright Act and grants the producer the right to use the employee's name and likeness for press kits and promotional materials.
• Drug or alcohol use at work is grounds for immediate dismissal.
• The producer has sole discretion as to whether the crew member receives a screen credit.
• This is a downloadable form that is easy to customize.
• Intended for use in Canada.

If your crew members are using their own vehicles during production, have them track their mileage with this free Daily Mileage Sheet, which logs:

• the starting point and destination for each trip,
• the purpose of each trip,
• total miles or kilometers traveled each day.

Print out multiple copies of the Daily Mileage Sheet and make them available to the crew on your film / television production.

Prepare a Daily Production Log on a film or television production shoot with this easy-to-use free form for tracking:

• number of scenes shot,
• number of script pages shot,
• gross and print film footage shot,

on each shooting day for the duration of filming.

Download the Film Production Daily Production Log form - it's free so no matter how small your production budget is, you can afford it!

You can't budget properly if you don't know what each day's production is costing you. Use this Daily Production Report form to track production items each shooting day.

• This form can be used to track:
  • crew calls,
  • script pages,
  • scenes,
  • setups,
  • retakes,
  • stills,
  • film stock,
  • in-out times,
  • meals,
  • overtime for all cast and crew,
  • extras,
  • absences,
  • delays in shooting.
• The form also includes a daily average Production Analysis and Advance Schedule.
• Available in MS Word format.

If you're a struggling filmmaker trying to make your movie on a shoestring budget, try the deferred compensation approach.

• This Deferred Compensation Agreement is between the producer, investors and other stakeholders in the motion picture.
• The Agreement outlines the cast, crew, budget, and production schedule of the film.
• The Agreement breaks down how revenues received by the producer from the film will be applied: first, to payment of outstanding payables, secondly to repaying the investors, and then to the other principal stakeholders.
• A Deferred Compensation Agreement allows you to reduce your upfront costs during production of the film by deferring payment until the film is generating revenues.

This 2-page Definition of Gross and Net Receipts defines what each of the terms in a film distribution agreement means, and should be attached to the agreement as a schedule.

• The attachment can be appended to any film industry contract which requires a definition of receipts, expenses and profits.
• The schedule defines the different forms of receipts (theatrical, non-theatrical, outright sales, television, video, auxiliary receipts, miscellaneous receipts), as well as a definition of excluded income.
• The attachment is fully editable and can be customized for your circumstances.

Download the Definition of Gross and Net Receipts template for your film contract library.

This Definition of Gross Receipts After Breakeven clarifies how breakeven points, receipts, distribution fees and expenses, film rentals, and other revenues and costs will be treated and applied under a Film Distribution Agreement.

• The document should be attached as a schedule to your Distribution Agreement.
• The schedule sets out how license fees will be allocated when the fees apply to more than one motion picture.
• Foreign receipts are not included in gross receipts until the sums have been received in US dollars or used by the studio for production or acquisition of films or property which can be legally exported from the country of origin.
• The studio has complete authority to distribute and license exhibition of the Picture.
• Participants have no right, title or interest in the motion picture, and no lien rights on the gross receipts or net profits.

The Definition of Gross Receipts After Breakeven template is a downloadable and customizable schedule you can use with your film distribution agreements.

This is a 5-page schedule that defines and clarifies what constitutes net profits, receipts, and expenses in a film distribution agreement.

• license fees,
• residuals,
• distribution fees,
• theatrical and/or non-theatrical receipts,
• television and video receipts,
• other income from the film except for excluded items and net of any distribution expenses, taxes, and other costs.

The Definition of Net Profits template is provided in MS Word format, and can be customized for your film distribution contract.

Secure the exclusive perpetual worldwide rights to depict a person's likeness, voice, personal experiences and life story in a film and/or television program with this Depiction Consent and Release.

• The producers agree to pay the person a specified amount when production commences on each project, and in the case of episodic television, a royalty for each episode.
• The form contains a reversion clause which states that if production has not begun within a certain time period, all of the rights granted will revert back to the person.
• The person releases the production company from any liability for claims, damages or legal actions for libel, defamation, copyright, invasion of privacy or any other right relating to the producer's use of the rights granted.
• The Depiction Consent and Release form is ideal for documentary films or for biographical film projects.
• This is a generic form which can be used anywhere.

Hire a director to direct videos or commercials with this USA Director Services Agreement.

• This is an ongoing contract that can be terminated at any time by written notice.
• The director will provide services to the production company only in connection with television commercials and videos, but will not direct any feature films, TV programs or other projects.
• The director will be paid a daily rate per shooting day, additional compensation in the form of profit participation, and a percentage-based director's fee for all videos shot.
• The director will also be entitled to a percentage of any net under-budget amounts on TV commercials shot by the director.
• All of the director's services are provided as a work made for hire, and the director waives all moral rights of authors (droit moral) with respect to the work produced under the Agreement.
• The director is engaged as an independent contractor, not as an employee, and he/she is responsible for paying his/her own payroll, withholding and other taxes, unemployment insurance, worker's compensation and other required amounts.
• The director is responsible for paying DGA membership dues, and the production company will pay any employer contributions to pension and benefit plans as required by the DGA Basic Agreement.
• Available as a fully editable MS Word template.
• Governed by the laws of the United States.

Hire a director for a non-union motion picture production with this Director Employment Agreement.

• This is a non-union contract but the parties intend the DGA credit rules to apply.
• The director will furnish pre-production, production and post-production services as required for the film, including editing, reshoots and additional photography, soundtrack, etc. (subject to prior contractual commitments).
• The director's compensation will consist of fixed flat fee compensation, plus deferred and contingent compensation.
• The producer has the right to suspend or terminate the agreement if the director becomes incapacitated or is in default of his/her obligations.
• If the producer becomes a DGA signatory, the Directors' Guild of America Basic Agreement will govern if there is a conflict between its terms and the terms of the Employment Agreement.

You can tailor the non-union Director Employment Agreement for your specific needs, and use it as often as you like. Downloadable, affordable - perfect for modest film budgets!

Obtain the services of a director for a feature film on a loan-out basis with this Director Loan-Out Agreement for DGA members.

• The director's services are being "loaned" to the producers of the movie through his/her own operating company. The Loan-Out Agreement sets out the terms on which those services will be provided.
• The Agreement is controlled by the terms of the Directors Guild of America Basic Agreement.
• The director will provide exclusive services for pre-production, principal photography and post-production, plus additional post-production services as required for the film and on a first-call basis, subject to the director's prior contractual commitments.
• Payment will be made to the director's opco, which will receive guaranteed compensation on a flat fee basis, plus deferred compensation (a percentage of the director's wages), and contingent compensation (a percentages of net profits of the picture, if any).
• The producer is not obligated to use the director's services in connection with the picture, or even to release or distribute the picture, but is obligated to pay the full amount of the guaranteed compensation regardless.
• Credit will be accorded to the director in accordance with the requirements of the DGA Basic Agreement.
• The template also includes a Letter of Inducement from the director, making certain representations about his/her relationship to the opco and indemnifying the producer against any claims or amounts arising from the director's work on the picture.
• The Director Loan-Out Agreement for DGA Members can be used for both U.S. and Canadian film projects.

Write a deal memo for the director of photography on a film production with this customizable template. Terms of the Deal Memo include:

• If additional photography is required after shooting wraps in order to complete production of the picture, the DP will be given the first opportunity to perform the additional work.
• The DP will have final approval in the selection, hiring and termination of his/her crew, but the DP and the producer must mutually approve the grip, electric, and camera department.
• The DP can request specific crew, but if they fail to work under the producer's terms and conditions, the producer can terminate them at its discretion.
• The Director of Photography's services will be considered a work made for hire and the producer will be considered the author and will have full ownership rights to the work.
• The DP will be entitled to screen credit in the main titles or end titles (as applicable), as well as credit in paid advertising and one-sheet posters, whenever credit is accorded to the editor, production designer and costume designer.
• The DP will have access to the finished picture on a master format when it becomes available.
• Buy a copy of this Director of Photography Deal Memo template and save hundreds in legal fees.

Make sure your film distributors sign this Distributor Assumption Agreement to comply with SAG requirements for payment of residuals.

• In order to ensure that SAG members are paid the residuals that they are owed, Screen Actor's Guild requires all movie producers to have their distributors sign an assumption agreement under which they agree to pay residual payments directly to SAG instead of to the producer.
• This legal form template sets out how and when the residuals will be paid to SAG, as well as the form of reporting that the distributor is required to submit.
• SAG has the right to inspect the distributor's accounting and records with respect to revenues earned by the film.

Whether you're a union or non-union filmmaker, you still have to comply with SAG's requirements. Download your copy of the Distributor Assumption Agreement for Residuals.

Raise the money you need to develop and shoot a feature-length documentary with this fully editable Documentary Film Business Plan template.

• The Plan can be used by either a start-up or an existing film production company.
• The purpose of the Plan is to entice private investors to fund the production costs.
• The Business Plan template includes:
  • production plan,
  • distribution plan,
  • financial plan setting out the use of the proceeds, income projections, and a set of assumptions on which the projections are based,
  • instructions to help you pull your Business Plan together, and
  • a Confidentiality Agreement to protect against disclosure of your proprietary information.
• Impress would-be investors for your next documentary film with a well thought-out Business Plan. Buy and download the template to get you started.

Do an extras breakdown for or TV production with this downloadable form.

• The breakdown sheet can be extended for as many shooting days as are on the schedule.
• The breakdown tracks how many and what type of extras and background are required for each script page.
• This is a digital form that can be filled in on a laptop or tablet or used as a pre-printed sheet to be completed by hand.
• Get a copy of the Extras Breakdown Sheet for your casting director.

Would-be investors will need to see a well thought-out plan before they commit any money to your film project. Write yours with this fully editable Feature Film Business Plan template.

• The Plan includes:
  • a financial plan section, describing how the money will be raised for the project, how the funds will be used, and the assumptions on which the revenue model is based;
  • a summary of how revenues are disbursed;
  • a determination of ROI (return on investment);
  • potential income projections;
  • instructions to help you complete each section;
  • a Confidentiality Agreement to protect against disclosure of your proprietary information.
  • a disclaimer of liability regarding the accuracy and completeness of the financial information and projections contained in the Plan.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Buy and download the Feature Film Business Plan template and get started on your plan today.

Draw up a production budget summary for a feature film using this 39-page Excel spreadsheet which includes sections for:

• above the line expenses (story rights, producer, director, cast, travel and living expenses);
• production expenses (production staff, camera, set design, construction, striking, set operations, electrical, set dressing, props, special effects, mechanical effects, make-up, hair, wardrobe, locations, transportation, atmosphere, tests);
• post production expenses (picture editing, sound editing, lab, music);
• miscellaneous other expenses (overhead, insurance, publicity, etc).

The Feature Film Production Budget Summary will calculate your totals as you enter your figures. How easy is that? And the template can be re-used for future projects.

Record details of each film or tape reel with this free Film and Tape Log for Film Production form.

• The log form tracks which reel of film or roll of tape each scene and take is recorded on during filming.
• The form can be filled in on a computer and printed, or used as a preprinted form to be filled in by hand.

The Film / Tape Log sheet is a fully editable film production form. Ideal for student filmmakers.

If you want to use a clip from an existing film in a new film project, you'll need to get permission from the owner of the footage with this Film Clip License.

• The licensor (owner of the film clip) grants the producer a non-exclusive license to use the clip in connection with the production of the motion picture, but not for promotional purposes.
• The producer will still have to obtain the consent of any performers who appear in the film clip, as well as consents from the applicable unions and guilds.
• The producer must obtain any necessary broadcast licenses if there is any music contained in the film clip.
• The licensor will be accorded a screen credit in the motion picture, and provided with a complementary copy of the motion picture.
• The producer is not obligated to use the film clip.

Get all your clearances in order before you use the material. You can start with this Film Clip License form. It's a generic template that can be used on all kinds of productions, even live stage shows.

Deliver this Film Completion Agreement to the guarantor underwriting the completion and delivery of the film to secure financing for your motion picture.

• The guarantor has the right to recoup any secured sums from gross receipts of the film, subject to the prior rights of the financier under the Financing Agreement, and subject to any prior rights of the distributors, and the screen actor's guild.
• In return for payment of the guarantor's fee by the producer, the guarantor agrees to issue a completion guaranty to the financier.
• The template includes (i) a set of standard terms, (ii) warranties and representations of the producer, and (ii) provisions with respect to insurance that must be obtained by the producer.
• Available in MS Word format, customizable and reusable.
• This is a generic legal form which can be used in many jurisdictions.

A Film Completion Guaranty must be provided by the producer and guarantor as part of the financing process for most independent motion pictures. Use this downloadable template to prepare the document you need.

• The guarantor is guaranteeing completion and delivery of the film to the lender (financier).
• If the producer fails to complete and deliver the film in accordance with the terms, the guarantor will take over production.
• The guarantor is under no obligation under the Guaranty until the strike price (production financing) has been advanced.
• The guarantor is not responsible for obtaining any rating for the film, or to deliver any materials other than the delivery materials, or for the quality of the film itself.
• If the guarantor fails to complete and deliver the film, it will repay the financier in full for all sums advanced.
• The guarantor subordinates any claims it may have against the producer to the repayment of the financier and all of the financier's rights and security interests.
• The template includes a Notice Cure and Arbitration Agreement.
• Before you can get your funding, make sure your paperwork is in order, including this Film Completion Guaranty.

Make up your contact sheets for the cast and crew of a film or TV production with these downloadable forms.

• The file contains two templates, one to be used for cast and one for crew members.
• Fill in each contact sheet with the names of everyone involved in the filming, their phone, cell and pager numbers and emails at which they can be reached.
• This is a reusable digital template which can be filled in on a PC or laptop, or printed off in blank form and filled in by hand.
• Available in MS Word format.

Film producers, secure payment of the amounts owed to you by the distributors of your motion picture with this Film Distribution Security Agreement.

• The distributor grants the producer a continuing security interest in the debtor's distribution and exploitation rights in the picture, and the proceeds realized from those rights.
• The producer may exercise its security interest if the distributor fails to pay any amount owing under the Motion Picture Theatrical Distribution Agreement between the parties.
• This is a totally editable legal form template, so you can customize it for your specific needs.

Don't take the risk of not getting paid. Make it a requirement that your distributors sign the Security Agreement at the same time they sign the Film Distribution Agreement.

Do you need extras and background performers for your film or television production? Sign them up with this standard Film Extras Employment Agreement.

• The performer will not be paid additional wages for weekends, overtime or holidays.
• The performer will get regular meal breaks and food services.
• Screen credit will be at the producer's discretion.
• The contract includes an immigration verification employment eligibility clause for USA contracts.
• The parties agree to have any disputes handled in accordance with AFMA arbitration rules.
• The form includes a Release Form authorizing the producer to use the performer's name and likeness, and confirming that the performer's services were rendered as a work made for hire.
• You can customize the Film Extras Employment Agreement for each project and reuse it as often as needed.

This Film Festival Submission and Clearance Form should be completed and submitted by all filmmakers who want to enter their film in your event.

• The filmmaker retains full ownership of the film.
• The festival promoter has the right to screen the film and to use clips from the film for promotional purposes.
• The festival promoter may, at its option, include the film on a DVD release or as part of a broadcast of the festival series.

The Film Festival Submission and Clearance Form is a downloadable digital template which can be edited, customized and used year after year.

Sign a contract with a property owner to use their home or land as a location in a motion picture with this Film Location Agreement.

• The owner of the property will permit the production company to use the property in connection with the production, exhibition, advertising and promotion of the film, in return for a per diem fee.
• The owner may also receive a screen credit, at the producer's discretion.
• The owner agrees that the production company may make alterations to the location as required, provided that they first obtain the owner's written permission.
• The owner indemnifies the production company and releases them from any liability, claims or demands.
• This template is available in MS Word format and is fully customizable so it can be used on multiple locations and on subsequent film projects.

Are you doing location filming? You need this Film Location Contact List.

• When on location, your crew needs a list of the property owners and other persons that would need to be contacted if there were any problems (lost keys, no access, damage to property, etc).
• Fill out the form with the relevant information for each person and provide copies to every department.
• The form is a MS Word template which can be filled in electronically or by hand.

Don't go out on location until you've downloaded the Film Location Contact List.

Before shooting begins, have the location manager complete this Film Location Fire Safety Inspection Checklist.

• The inspection should be conducted to ensure maximum protection of all cast and crew and to reduce the production company's liability for loss or damage claims.
• Use the checklist to record information about:
  • permits required,
  • access, exits and fire lanes,
  • designated parking areas,
  • special effects requiring pyrotechnics,
  • any flammable materials to be used on site,
  • welding, cutting and grinding,
  • electrical and lighting,
  • smoking restrictions,
  • firefighting materials and fire safety measures to be employed.
• Don't take chances with the lives of your cast and crew. Get a copy of the Film Location Fire Safety Inspection Checklist for your location department.

Use this easy template to write a Location Scouting Report for a film or TV production.

The report includes:

• Contact information for the property owners.
• Which scenes are being considered for shooting there.
• Day/night and interior/exterior shots.
• What sort of security and emergency services are needed.
• Dimensions and finishes.
• Light sources and sound environment.
• Access to electrical supply.
• Facilities and parking available.
• Special problems or considerations.

The Film Location Scouting Report form can be tailored to your specific requirements. Don't leave home without it.

Every filmmaker knows you can't make a movie without a producer. Hire one for your project with this downloadable Film Producer Employment Contract.

• The producer will be responsible for supervising and assisting with different aspects of the film making, including cast auditions, location scouting, hiring crew, photography, editing, and post-production.
• The producer will receive a weekly salary, as well as deferred compensation (in first position of all contingent deferments), and contingent compensation.
• The production company will have complete control of the production of the film and will own all rights to the motion picture, including all intellectual property rights.
• The producer agrees to assign to the production company all rights in any material that he/she may have been responsible for writing or creating.
• The producer will be entitled to a producing credit on all prints of the film and in paid advertising.
• The parties agree to submit any disputes to AFMA arbitration.
• This contract can be tailored for each specific project and re-used again and again, which saves you money.

Hire an agent to arrange completion financing and worldwide distribution of your motion picture with this Film Producer Representative Agreement.

• The agent's appointment is exclusive and the producer agrees not to circumvent the agent, or arrange for financing or distribution services through any other party during the term of the Agreement.
• The agent will draft and negotiate distribution agreements, and provide consultation services to the producer. In addition to a flat fee against a percentage of the gross revenues of the picture, the agent has the right to receive a screen credit.
• The agent has a lien on the gross revenues of the picture, and on any claims of action subject to the agent's representation, and this provision will survive the termination of the Agreement.
• The parties agree to AFMA arbitration in the event of a dispute.
• Download the Film Producer Representative Agreement for your distribution contracts library.

There are a lot of people working on every film or TV production. As the producer, it's your job to keep them safe. Make sure they all have a copy of this Film Production Health and Safety Manual.

• filming in and around vehicles (cars, aircraft, trains),
• working with animals,
• excavation, demolition, construction,
• firearms and other weapons,
• hazardous ⁄ toxic substances,
• cranes, hoists, elevating platforms,
• lighting and electrical safety,
• outdoor, wilderness and water locations,
• personal protective gear and clothing,
• stunts and special effects,
• fire, smoke and fog.

Implementing health and safety measures not only reduces accidents and injuries, it may lower your insurance premiums. The Film Production Health and Safety Manual should be part of every production company's employee documentation.

Issue a letter of credit for a loan to fund the production of a motion picture with this template Letter of Credit for Film Production.

• The Letter of Credit (LOC) sets out the procedure the filmmaker must follow to make a draw against the production loan funds.
• The LOC will be effective for a specified number of days following the commencement of principal photography, and may be renewed and extended for an additional period if required.
• The LOC is irrevocable.
• The form also includes a letter to be signed by the completion guarantors confirming delivery of the film and/or digital materials.
• Available in MS Word format. Fully customizable.

Are you financing a motion picture project? Make sure you get repaid - have the filmmakers sign this Film Production Promissory Note with Guarantee.

• If the producers default in repaying the loan, the entire amount of principal and interest secured by the Note will become immediately due.
• Interest on any overdue amounts will increase to a higher rate, or to the maximum legal rate (If higher).
• The guarantor executing the Note guarantees repayment of the full amount of the outstanding debt if the maker of the Note defaults.
• The Film Production Promissory Note with Guarantee is a fully editable film industry form which is easy to customize.

Safety rules are essential on a film shoot. Prepare a set of Production Safety Guidelines with this easy-to-use template, and pass it around to everyone at your regular safety meetings.

• These guidelines are not suggestions - they are mandatory, and must be followed by all cast and crew during filming, whether on location or in the studio.
• The Guidelines cover:
  • ways to prevent injury and illness on set;
  • safety rules that must be strictly followed;
  • reporting violations or hazards;
  • safety meetings and records of meetings;
  • disciplinary action for violations;
  • how to prepare injury / illness reports;
  • responsibility of employees for safety of themselves and others.
• Failure to educate your employees and contractors about proper safety measures could leave you liable in the event of death or injury.

Indie filmmakers can track their daily shooting schedule with this downloadable template for film and television productions.

• The schedule sheet breaks down each day's shooting by:
  • scene numbers, day/night, interior/exterior, location and action shot,
  • page numbers and total pages shot,
  • cast, extras, animals,
  • props, set dressing, special equipment, vehicles,
  • sound, camera, additional labor,
  • costumes, makeup,
  • visual and special effects,
  • video and music playback.
• Available as a customizable and reusable MS Word template.

Make sure all your cast and crew know what the standard operating procedures are for your film production. Write them up using this customizable template which covers procedures for:

• approvals;
• day calls;
• overtime and upgrades;
• daily production reports;
• purchases and purchase orders;
• petty cash and check requisitions;
• payroll and time sheets;
• personal vehicle and box ⁄ kit rentals;
• recoverable assets;
• promotions;
• per diem and incidentals on out-of-town locations;
• traffic accidents and tickets;
• cell phones;
• office supplies and furniture;
• safety and personal injury;
• production loss or damage;
• lost or stolen property.

You could write up your own set of Standard Operating Procedures for the production. Or you can buy and download this one and save yourself countless hours of work. Tough decision, huh?

Set up a joint venture to develop and produce an original motion picture with this Film Project Joint Venture Agreement template.

• Ownership of all property, assets and intangibles such as rights in the screenplay, the picture, merchandising, and publishing rights will be held by the joint venture.
• The joint venturers will contribute capital and services to the joint venture as required to complete the project.
• Net profits or losses generated by the motion picture will be allocated among the joint venturers in proportion to their capital contributions. Tax credits and deductions will be allocated equally.
• The joint venturers will have equal control and authority over all decisions and matters concerning the joint venture and the development and production of the film project.
• Each of the joint venturers are entitled to a screen credit as producers of the film.
• The joint venturers will not be required to devote their time exclusively to the film project, provided that they devote as much time as is required to fulfill their obligations to the joint venture.
• Upon the death, incapacity or disability of a joint venturer, then (subject to tax consequences) the joint venture will continue as a limited partnership with the successor-in-interest of the deceased or disabled joint venturer as a limited partner. The limited partner will not be entitled to vote or participate in partnership business, but must give consent to the disposition of the joint venture's property.
• You can easily tailor this Film Project Joint Venture Agreement to fit your unique circumstances. Buy and download the digital template, use it as often as you require.

Dissolve and terminate a joint venture which was set up to produce a motion picture with this Film Project Joint Venture Dissolution Agreement.

• The property of the joint venture will be liquidated and the proceeds applied to payment of outstanding debts and expenses.
• Any remaining balance will be allocated among the co-venturers in proportion to their capital contributions.
• Copyright in the screenplay and the motion picture produced by the joint venture will be held and owned jointly by the co-venturers.
• All revenues received from the picture, including merchandising and spin-off rights, will be shared equally by the co-venturers.
• If a co-venturer wishes to sell its copyright interest, the other co-venturer will have a first right of refusal to acquire the interest.
• If a co-venturer wishes to use the screenplay in connection with another project, the other co-venturer will be given an opportunity to participate.

Once all the purposes of the joint venture are fulfilled, it's time to close out the JV. Have all of the parties sign this Film Project Joint Venture Dissolution Agreement to make it official.

Exercise your option to acquire the rights to an original screenplay with this Film Rights Acquisition Agreement.

• The option is being exercised by the film producer under the terms of a prior Option Agreement between the screenplay owner and the film producer.
• The screenplay owner grants the producer the right to produce a motion picture, adapt the work for the screen, record a sound track, assign or license the rights, exercise distribution rights, and make prequels and/or sequels using the same characters.
• The producer also has the right to register worldwide copyright with respect to all motion pictures and products created from the screenplay.
• The screenplay owner will receive payment of the exercise price and a percentage of net receipts as a royalty.
• If principal photography on a film treatment has not commenced within 5 years of the date of the Agreement, the owner has the right to re-acquire the rights to the screenplay (a right of reversion).
• The owner waives all moral rights in the screenplay.
• The owner will receive an author credit on every copy of the film and in all publicity and advertising.
• This is a downloadable and customizable digital document in MS Word format.

Sign a well-known composer to write and arrange a musical score for your next film project with this Film Score Composer Agreement.

• The composer is hired as an independent contractor on a creative fee basis.
• The film producer will pay for all production and recording costs.
• The producer will own all worldwide master rights to the music used in the film.
• The composer will receive a royalty on sales of printed sheet music, sound track albums, synchronization licenses, etc.
• Available as a fully editable MS Word document.

A composer with a recognized name brings cachet to your film. It's worth extra consideration and compromises. That's the purpose of this Film Score Composer Agreement (Creative Fee Basis).

Hire a composer to write and arrange a musical score for a motion picture under the terms of this Film Score Composer Agreement.

• The work will be deemed a work for hire. The composer will write, arrange, record, conduct, prepare and produce the film score as an employee-for-hire.
• The score, recordings, copyrights and intellectual property rights will be the property of the producer.
• The composer will receive 100% of the writer's share of performance royalties for the musical score.
• The template includes a schedule which explains the method of calculating gross receipts ⁄ royalties payable to the composer in the event of a recording contract for the score.
• You can customize the Film Score Composer Agreement and use it on subsequent film projects. Once you download it, you own it.

Before anyone lends you money to complete your film project, they're going to want to see a financial plan. Use this downloadable template to prepare yours.

The Financial Plan template discloses information about the film production, including:

• a summary of the script,
• an overview of the nature of the project, shooting schedule, post-production, and planned release dates;
• information about the producers, the distributors and international sales agent;
• a list of key creative personnel (director, screenwriter, editor, performers, composer, etc.);
• budget and financing information as of the date of the plan, listing sources of support and amounts or percentages.

You'll have to convince your potential investors that your project is a winner. This template Film Production Financial Plan can help you put together a winning proposal.

Indie filmmakers can hire an agent to help find funding for their motion picture projects with this Finder's Fee Agreement to Obtain Film Financing.

• The agent will use best efforts to introduce the producer to parties interested in investing in or lending money for the development of the motion picture project.
• The agent's services are limited to identifying prospective investors or lenders, and do not include negotiating or providing advice.
• If the producer enters into an agreement with any potential investor introduced by the agent within 2 years of the Agreement, the agent will be paid a finder's fee.
• The finder's fee is based on the amount of funds raised. The more funds raised, the higher the percentage paid to the agent as a finder's fee.
• If the agent obtains 90% or more of the total financing necessary, the agent will get an executive producer credit.
• The agent agrees not to offer or sell any securities in connection with the financing, including stocks, partnership units, etc.
• The producer agrees to keep confidential and not disclose any information it receives from the agent about any potential investor.
• The producer indemnifies and holds the agent harmless against any claims, damages, liabilities or loss.

As a filmmaker, you know how difficult it is to find investors. Buy the Finder's Fee Agreement template, sign up an agent and let the agent identify funding sources for you, so you can concentrate on making your movie.

For novices in the film and television industry, the roles of the various departments and people involved in movie / TV production can be confusing. This free guide explains the role of each member of the production team, including:

• The key creative team (producer, director, screenwriter).
• The production department (executive producer, line producer, production manager, etc).
• The script department (story producer, script editor, script co-ordinator).
• The location department (location manager, location assistant, scout).
• The camera department (DP/cinematographer, camera operator, 1st assistant camera operator, etc).
• The sound department (sound recordist, boom operator).
• The grip department (key grip, best boy, dolly grip).
• The electrical department (gaffer, best boy, lighting technician).
• The art department (production designer, art director, set designer, props master, etc).
• The hair and make-up department (make-up artist, hairdresser).
• The wardrobe department (costume designer, costume supervisor, costume standby, etc).
• Post-production (film editor, assistant editor, colorist, etc).
• Visual effects (FX supervisor, compositor, roto artist, etc).
• Post-production sound and music (sound designer, dialogue editor, sound editor, etc).
• Other production crew (casting director, storyboard artist, caterers, etc).
• Interactive media (producer, designer, developer, etc).

The free Guide to Film & TV Production Department Roles is a valuable learning tool for anyone just starting out in the movie business. Download your copy now.

Before rehearsals begin for each new show, inspect the theater venue and identify potential hazards and safety issues with this Hazard Identification Checklist. The inspection covers:

• stage areas,
• wings and backstage,
• orchestra pit,
• dressing rooms,
• stairways and corridors,
• bathrooms and common areas,
• lighting and electrical,
• rigging and fall protection,
• scenery construction,
• special effects.

By reducing the risk of accident or injury to performers and crew, the Hazard Identification Checklist for Stage Performances can help keep your insurance costs down.

Distribute feature length motion pictures to the home entertainment market with this customizable Home Video Distribution Agreement.

• The producer of the film names the distributor as its exclusive distributor to manufacture, distribute and exploit the producer's films on video, DVD, laser disc, streaming, and all other media formats throughout a defined territory.
• The distributor will pay an advance acquisition payment per product, to acquire distribution and related rights for each of the producer's films.
• The distributor is entitled to recoup its distribution, marketing and promotional costs from gross receipts.
• The distributor has the right to use the producer's trademarks and logos for advertising, publicity and promotional purposes, subject to the producer's approval of all materials bearing the producer's marks.
• The Agreement includes a delivery schedule for all materials to be delivered by the producer to the distributor, including film elements, sound tracks, composite prints, masters, scripts, cue sheets, notes, data, contracts, etc.

Get a Home Video Distribution Agreement in place for your film and keep the revenues coming in after the film's theatrical run is done.

IATSE members can use this template to prepare or update their Resume with details of all the film and television productions they have worked on.

The work history section is broken down into:

• feature films,
• made for TV movies,
• television series,
• other productions.

Download the IATSE Resume Template for Movie and TV Industry Employee, fill it in with your details, print it - update it whenever necessary.

Film sets can sometimes be dangerous, and accidents happen. Report any injuries sustained during production with this Injury Report Form for film and television productions.

• A separate report form should be filled out for each injury connected with the shoot in any way, whether it occurs on or off set.
• The form must be completed by a witness to the incident.
• This is a reusable form - download it, save it as a template, use it as often as you require. It can be filled out by hand or on a computer, tablet or mobile device.
• Buy the Film Production Injury Report Form, download it, and give copies to all departments.

Distribute a made-for-TV movie worldwide with this International Television Distribution Agreement.

• The distributor has exclusive rights to distribute, license, market, promote and exploit the motion picture in all languages, in all forms of television media, and the home entertainment market.
• The distributor also has the right to edit the movie as required for purposes of time integration, censorship, commercials, etc., and to make dubbed, sub-titled and close captioned versions.
• The distributor has the authority to start legal actions to preserve and protect its rights and to defend against any claims with respect to the picture or any of the rights granted.
• The distributor will pay the producer a percentage of gross receipts (after payment of distribution fees and recoupment of direct distribution costs), as compensation for the rights granted.
• The Agreement includes a Schedule of Delivery Items, Schedule of Territorial Minimums, and a Schedule of Information Regarding the Picture.

Distribute independent films for streaming and downloading over the Internet with this Internet Film Distribution Agreement.

• The distributor will distribute the film over its websites for personal, private, non-commercial use by its subscribers.
• The distributor has the right to distribute the film in any format, and to authorize its customers to copy the film onto DVD or other format for viewing on TV, computer or other device.
• The distributor pays the subscription fees from customers into a pool, from which license fees are paid to all filmmakers whose films are distributed through the distributor's websites.
• Royalties are allocated among the filmmakers after deducting the distributor's costs and its percentage distribution fee.
• The filmmaker has the right to audit the distributor's books and records once each year during the term of the Agreement. The filmmaker agrees to keep all of the distributor's information confidential and not to disclose any or all of it to any other party.
• The distributor will implement copyright protection measures to protect against unauthorized copying of the film.
• The filmmaker indemnifies the distributor against losses and damages arising from any claims with respect to its use of the film.
• Don't miss out on income from distributing films online. Get an Internet Film Distribution Agreement in place with a distributor today.

Prepare a Kit Rental Agreement and Vehicle Allowance form for a contractor being hired to work on a film production with this fully editable template.

• This form should be attached as a schedule to the Deal Memo.
• The Rental Agreement lists the tools and equipment belonging to the employee which are being rented by the production company and will be used by the employee during the shoot.
• The employee will be paid a specified amount per day or week for using his/her own vehicle on the production.

You need your crew, and your crew needs their gear in order to work. So you need the Film Production Kit Rental and Vehicle Allowance Forms. Download your copy today.

Your film or TV series could be making you money in the lucrative gaming market. License the rights to a game developer with this License Agreement for Video Game Rights.

• The game developer is granted the right to use elements, characters, settings, action, storylines, voices, music and/or artwork from a motion picture or television series in a gaming program.
• The license being granted by the producers to the developer is non-exclusive.
• The license is granted for specific territories (including worldwide, if applicable) and the developer's rights only extend to creating, selling and marketing the game products within the territory.
• The producer reserves the right to market and sell similar products anywhere in the world.
• Copyright to any object and source code created solely by the developer will be owned by the developer. If it was co-developed by the developer and the producer, then copyright will be owned jointly by the parties.
• The developer may contract with third parties for additional artwork, provided that they are approved by the producer and that they sign a separate agreement with the producer.
• All game products must meet a set of product quality standards and be approved by the producer.
• If the developer uses a third party manufacturer to produce the products, the manufacturer must be approved by the producer and must agree not to manufacture or distribute products to any other game developer.

Download the License Agreement for Video Game Rights and start earning licensing fees from your film project today.

Before you can use copyrighted materials in your movie, you must get permission from the copyright holder with this License and Release form.

• This license and release can be used for artwork, photos, quoted material and other copyrighted materials.
• The copyright holder grants the producer an exclusive perpetual universal license to use the material in connection with the motion picture, derivative works, ancillary uses (such as promotional use), and merchandising.
• The producer is not obligated to use the material.
• The owner warrants that it owns the material and has the right to grant the license, and will indemnify the producer against any claims or damages arising from its use of the material.
• The copyright owner releases the producer from any claims that the owner may have for libel, defamation, infringement, or otherwise.
• Get a copy of the License to Use Copyright Material form signed by each copyright holder prior to starting shooting.

This USA Literary Acquisition Option and Purchase Agreement package contains all the documents a film producer needs to acquire the rights to a published work from the writer / owner of the work.

• The agreements in this package give the producer an exclusive and irrevocable option to purchase worldwide motion picture rights to the work.
• The package contains the following forms:
  • Option Agreement for Rights to Published Work,
  • Purchase Agreement for Rights to Published Work,
  • Short form Option Agreement for recording with the US Copyright Office,
  • Short form Copyright Assignment, and
  • Quitclaim Release of Interest in Literary Property.
• The forms are provided in MS Word format and are easy to customize.
• These legal contracts and forms are written in accordance with U.S. laws and are intended for use only in the United States.

Prepare a professional agency contract for a client quickly and easily with this Literary Management Representation Agreement for screenwriters.

• The manager will be paid a percentage of any gross compensation paid to the screenwriter for any work procured under the Agreement.
• The manager has the right to produce and package any script by the screenwriter and is entitled to producer's fees and credits for production and distribution.
• The parties agree that the contract is between the writer and the manager as individuals, and not with any firm, agency or other entity that the manager is employed by.
• This is a generic legal contract which is not country-specific and can be used almost anywhere.
• If you represent screenwriters, then this Literary Management Representation Agreement is an ideal template for you. You can personalize each copy, customize it to reflect your unique services, and re-use it as often as your business requires.

If you're hiring loan-outs for a film or TV production, this Addendum should be attached to their Deal Memo.

• This addendum should be used for any crew member / contractor that is a corporation or a loan-out.
• The contractor represents and warrants to the producers that s/he is either the sole owner or the major shareholder of the loan-out corporation's issued and outstanding shares.
• You can edit and re-use the template for all departments, and over multiple productions.
• Loan-outs require a bit more paperwork than other crew hires. Make sure yours is all in order - download the Loan-Out Addendum to Film Production Deal Memo form.

Get permission from a property owner to use their site as a location in a film or TV production with this template Location Permission and Release form.

• The property owner gives the production company permission to use the property as a film location and releases the producers from future claims for loss or damage.
• The production company can use the location for filming for the period of time specified in the Release.
• The property owner consents to letting the production company bring in the necessary equipment and personnel to complete the shooting.
• Never ever film on private property without getting consent. That's why you need this Location Permission and Release Form for your movie or TV production.
• Available in MS Word format.

If any items or equipment on a film shoot are lost or damaged, this Loss and Damage Report form should be filled out and submitted to your department head.

• Crew members can use the Loss and Damage Report to file a report of theft, loss or damage to sets, props, costumes, tools, set dressing, greens or equipment during the film shoot.
• The form will then be used as backup documentation for an insurance claim.
• The report lists the person(s) responsible (if known) and any witnesses to the incident.
• The department head is responsible for submitting the report to the production manager.
• The Film Production Loss and Damage Report form is an essential part of the insurance claim documentation. Download this free sample and give copies to all departments.
• Available in MS Word format and fully editable so you can customize it to fit your needs.

Acquire the services of a make-up artist to do character and special effects make-up for a motion picture with this Make-Up and Special Effects Agreement.

• The make-up artist is retained as an independent contractor, not as an employee.
• The make-up artist is responsible for maintaining and storing the effects for a specified period of years after shooting wraps on the film.
• The make-up artist will consult with the producer at all stages of designing and completing the make-up effects.
• In addition to a fixed fee, the contractor will be paid a percentage of the merchandising net profits from exploitation of the effects.
• The producer agrees to pay SAG scale compensation for crew required for set operations, and SAG pension and health ⁄ welfare plan contributions.
• The make-up artist is responsible for paying all of its employees, and for supplying all materials and supplies used to create the make-up and special effects.
• All rights (including all proprietary rights) in and to the effects are the property of the producer, and the producer agrees not to disclose details of the design or manufacture of the effects, except as required for merchandising or for subsequent productions.

Download this Make-Up and Special Effects Agreement template and create specialized contracts for your film shoot without spending all of your budget on legal fees.

Sign up non-union employees to work on your film project with this USA Motion Picture Crew Deal Memo (Non-Union).

• The crew member's employment is to be exclusive to the production.
• The Deal Memo is not a guarantee of employment or a guarantee that the producer will use the employee's work in the motion picture.
• Overtime must be approved beforehand. No compensation is paid for days not actually worked, including sick days and holidays.
• The producer will provide transportation, accommodation, meals an per diem for out-of-town locations.
• The employee will not be reimbursed for the use of his/her vehicle and mobile phone unless approved by the production manager.
• Provisions for box ⁄ kit rentals. The producer is not liable for loss or damage unless caused by the producer's negligence.
• The employee's services are provided on a "work made for hire" basis, and all proceeds belong to the producer. The producer has the right to use the employee's name and likeness for press kits and promotional materials.
• Drug and alcohol use at work is grounds for immediate dismissal.
• The employee will receive a screen credit at the producer's discretion.
• This contract is governed by U.S. laws.

This Motion Picture Theatrical Distribution Agreement template favors the film's producer instead of the distributor.

• The producer grants the distributor exclusive rights to distribute, license and exploit the picture in all countries throughout the world except for the United States, its territories, and English-speaking Canada.
• These rights extend to theatrical, home video, free and pay television distribution, exhibition, marketing and exploitation.
• The rights granted do not include the right to produce other pictures, or sequels or remakes, or any TV series, programs or other ancillary rights to the picture. The ancillary rights and all other rights in the film are reserved to the producer.
• The producer has paid or will pay all production costs, taxes and charges with respect to the picture.
• The distributor will pay a non-refundable advance guarantee upon execution of the Agreement.
• Gross receipts will be allocated firstly to the distribution fee, then to recoupment of any advance and recoverable delivery expenses, market and promotional expenses incurred by the distributor. The net proceeds will be paid to the producer.
• The producer will have a lien and security interest on the gross receipts and distribution contracts. As security for payment of the producer's share, the distributor grants a lien and security interest over all of the distributor's interest in the picture and in all proceeds realized by the distributor from exploitation of the picture.
• The file includes a Schedule of Delivery Requirements and a Schedule of Minimums.

Most distribution deals are heavily weighted in the distributor's favor. This Motion Picture Theatrical Distribution Agreement changes the deal in favor of the producer instead.

Have you found an investor to put production money into your feature film? Put it in writing with this Motion Picture Investor Financing Agreement.

• The investment funds will be paid into an escrow fund, to be released to the production company only after certain conditions have been met, including execution of the film completion guaranty.
• The investor will be repaid its investment amount, plus interest, from net profits of the film's domestic theatrical release. The investor will also participate in the net profits over and above its investment, up to a specified percentage.
• The investor will have approval rights with respect to the budget, casting, producer, director, and distribution of the film.

A movie will never get off the ground if you don't have the money to make it. Download the Motion Picture Investor Financing Agreement for your contracts library.

Prepare a Motion Picture Lock Agreement with this free template for film producers.

• This is a simple 1-page contract available in MS Word format.
• Downloadable, fully editable.
• This is a free generic form that can be used anywhere.

License the film merchandising rights to a distributor with this Motion Picture Merchandising Agreement template.

• The distributor gets an exclusive license within the defined territory to manufacture, advertise, distribute and sell merchandise that incorporates names, characters, and events from the film
• In return, the distributor will pay the film producer a guaranteed minimum compensation amount (a fixed amount paid as an advance against the percentage royalty), and a percentage royalty based on the current wholesale price of the licensed products.
• The producer must approve all products, packaging, labels, advertising, display materials and copyright notices to be used in connection with the licensed products.
• The distributor agrees to protect the producer's property rights and goodwill, and acknowledges that all goodwill and all rights to the materials created by the distributor are the exclusive property of the producer.
• All licensed products must carry the producer's copyright and/or trademark notices (as applicable).
• The distributor must carry standard product liability insurance and advertiser's liability insurance during the term of the Agreement.
• Upon termination of the Agreement, the distributor will have a 90-day period to dispose of all products already manufactured, so long as the Agreement was not terminated for cause.

This Motion Picture Merchandising Agreement template is available as a MS Word download, which is fully editable and customizable to fit your needs.

Prepare a Theatrical Distribution Agreement for a single motion picture with this standard form template.

• The distributor gets exclusive and unrestricted rights to the theatrical, television and home video exhibition, distribution and exploitation of the picture, in all languages and versions, including music rights, dubbed or titled versions, and the right to edit the picture as the distributor deems necessary.
• The distributor also gets ancillary rights, including literary and music publishing rights, merchandising, soundtrack recording rights, and the right to produce additional pictures, sequels or remakes of or based on the picture.
• The producer reserves non-theatrical distribution of the picture for its own use.
• The producer has paid or will pay and discharge all copyright claims and all other claims and rights with respect to the picture and all elements, including music, contained in the picture.
• The distributor will have no contractual obligation under any contract or license made by the producer in connection with the picture.
• The distributor will not be responsible for any payments to performing rights societies, unions and organizations, or for payment of any taxes or other amounts owing in connection with the distribution or exhibition of the picture.
• The distributor will have complete, exclusive and unrestricted control over the distribution and exploitation of the picture (directly or through any sub-distributor or licensee).
• The producer will be responsible for securing any necessary import permits or licenses.

1. Delivery Manifest,
2. Definition of Gross and Net Receipts,
3. Certificate of Authorship,
4. Short-Form Assignment,
5. Certificate of Origin.

This standard form Motion Picture Theatrical Distribution Agreement is a comprehensive and customizable template that includes all the paperwork you need to get the deal done.

Prepare a Production Budget Summary for shooting a music video with this 8-page worksheet template, which contains sections for:

• above the line expenses (story and music rights, producer, director, cast, miscellaneous expenses);
• production expenses (production staff, camera, set design, construction, striking, set operations, electrical, set dressing, props, visual and special effects, make-up, hair, wardrobe, locations, transportation, atmosphere, tests);
• post production expenses (picture editing, sound editing, lab, music).

The Music Video Production Budget Summary is set up in MS Excel to calculate your totals when you enter the figures. Fast, easy to use - download it for your next video shoot.

The Musician Release Form should be signed by each musician, composer, arranger or conductor involved in creating the musical score for a motion picture or television production.

• The musician grants the producers the right to record the musician's work for the production.
• The producers also have a continuing right in perpetuity to use and reproduce the recordings in any way that is connected with the production.
• Digital forms can be re-used as often as required. Print them off as blank forms to be filled in by hand, or personalize each copy for the individual signing it.
• Available in MS Word format.
• This Release can be used in many jurisdictions.