Independent Filmmaker Contracts for Film Producers, Directors, Actors, Investors and Writers Products

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Writer Forms

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Work-For-Hire-Forms

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Professional Advisors Forms

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Production Forms

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Partnership & Financing Forms

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Music Forms

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Merchandise Forms

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Director Forms

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Distribution Forms

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Depiction & Copyright Forms

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Crew Forms

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Actor & Artist Forms

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Investor’s Deal

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A 66% discount - you pay only $569.99 Investors are approached to finance another person’s Project. To maintain a certain amount of control over the Project the Investor wants her/his own contracts. The Investor maintains control over the proposed Project with the 42 contracts that have been discounted a Project boosting 66% off. Please note that due to the number of contracts in the Investor's Deal, the contracts will be packaged and forwarded to you by overnight international delivery service. Pay an average of only $13.00 per contract. Purchase these 42 contracts only $569.99

Actor and Extra Forms Confidentiality Agreement Instant dismissal from the Set/Location Crew Forms Art Director Agreement Casting Director Agreement Costume Designer Agreement Editor Agreement Make-up and Special Effects Agreement Script Supervisor Agreement Sound Mixer Agreement Copyright and Depiction Forms Assignment of Rights in a Work - Short Form Artist/Artwork Release Copyright Agreement Depiction Release with Reversions Use of Literary Material Use of Name, Likeness, and Appearance Release Use of Trade Mark or Logo Director Forms Director’s Agreement Assistant Director Agreement Director of Photography Agreement Producer’s Agreement Distribution Forms Security Agreement (Short Form) Merchandise Forms Merchandising (Character/Logo) Contract Product Placement Release

Music Forms Artist Music Release (Voice & Music) Music Composer Agreement Soundtrack Recording Agreement Synchronization/Performing/Master Use and Mechanical License Television Music Rights License Partnership & Financing Forms Co-Production Agreement Financial Finder’s Fee Agreement General Partnership Agreement Joint Venture Agreement Production Services Contract Promissory Note Assignment of Interest and Release (Partner Expelled from Agreement) Production Forms Security on the Set Professional Advisors< Accountant-Clinet Retainer Contract Lawyer-Client Retainer Contract Work-for-Hire
Illustrator Writer Forms Certificate of Authorship Certificate of Origin Writer Employment Agreement

Producer’s Deal

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A 66% discount - you pay only $889.99 Producers find projects that they want to develop. To maintain a certain amount of control over the Project the Producer wants her/his own contracts. To get the Producer’s Project going these 57 contracts have been discounted a Project boosting 66% off. Please note that due to the number of contracts in the Producer's Deal, the contracts will be packaged and forwarded to you by overnight international delivery service. Pay an average of only $15.00 per contract. Purchase these 57 contracts only $889.99

Actor and Extra Forms Audience Participant Confidentiality Agreement Group Participant Release< Instant dismissal from the Set/Location Crew Forms Art Director Agreement Boom Operator Agreement Casting Director Agreement Construction Coordinator Agreement Costume Designer Agreement Crew Deal Memo Editor Agreement Gaffer Agreement Grip Agreement Hair Stylist Agreement Make-up and Special Effects Agreement Production Designer Agreement Property Master Agreement Script Supervisor Agreement Sound Mixer Agreement Wrangler Agreement Copyright and Depiction Forms Assignment of Rights in a Work - Short Form Artist/Artwork Release Copyright Agreement Depiction Release with Reversions Film Clip Release Still Photo Release Use of Literary Material Use of Name, Likeness, and Appearance Release Use of Trade Mark or Logo Director Forms Director’s Agreement Assistant Director Agreement Director of Photography Agreement Producer’s Agreement Distribution Forms Security Agreement (Short Form)

Merchandise Forms Materials Release Form Merchandising (Character/Logo) Contract Product Placement Release Music Forms Artist Music Release (Voice & Music) Music Composer Agreement Soundtrack Recording Agreement Synchronization/Performing/Master Use and Mechanical License Television Music Rights License Partnership & Financing Forms Co-Production Agreement Financial Finder’s Fee Agreement General Partnership Agreement Promissory Note

Production Forms Location Release Security on the Set Professional Advisors Accountant-Clinet Retainer Contract Lawyer-Client Retainer Contract Work-for-Hire Graphic Designer Illustrator Web Site Designer Writer Forms Certificate of Authorship Certificate of Origin Writer Employment Agreement

Director’s Deal

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A 66% discount - you pay only $669.99 Directors find projects that they want to develop. To maintain a certain amount of control over the Project the Director wants her/his own contracts. To get the Director’s Project going these 43 contracts have been discounted a Project boosting 66% off. Please note that due to the number of contracts in the Director's Deal, the contracts will be packaged and forwarded to you by overnight international delivery service. Pay an average of only $15.00 per contract. Purchase these 43 contracts only $669.99

Actor and Extra Form Actor Release Audience Participant Confidentiality Agreement Extra Release Group Participant Release Minor Actor/Model Release Instant dismissal from the Set/Location Crew Forms Art Director Agreement Boom Operator Agreement Casting Director Agreement Construction Coordinator Agreement Costume Designer Agreement Editor Agreement Gaffer Agreement Grip Agreement Hair Stylist Agreement Make-up and Special Effects Agreement Production Designer Agreement Property Master Agreement Script Supervisor Agreement Sound Mixer Agreement Wrangler Agreement Copyright and Depiction Forms Assignment of Rights in a Work - Short Form Artist/Artwork Release Copyright Agreement Depiction Release with Reversions Film Clip Release Still Photo Release

Director Forms Director’s Agreement Assistant Director Agreement Director of Photography Agreement Merchandise Forms Materials Release Form Music Forms Artist Music Release (Voice & Music) Music Composer Agreement Soundtrack Recording Agreement Synchronization/Performing/Master Use and Mechanical License Partnership & Financing Forms Financial Finder’s Fee Agreement Production Forms Location Release Work-for-Hire Graphic Designer Illustrator Web Site Designer Writer Forms Certificate of Authorship Writer Employment Agreement

Actor’s Deal

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A 66% discount - you pay only $299.99 An Actor may find her/his own project. The 20 contracts chosen for the Actor’s Deal reflect the control that an Actor will desire before entering into an agreement with an Investor or Producer. To get the Actor’s Project going these 20 contracts have been discounted a Project boosting 80% off. Please note that due to the number of contracts in the Actor's Deal, the contracts will be packaged and forwarded to you by overnight international delivery service. Pay an average of only $15.00 per contract. Purchase these 20 contracts only $299.99

Actor and Extra Forms Actor Release Confidentiality Agreement Minor Actor Release Model Release Instant dismissal from the Set/Location Crew Forms Costume Designer Agreement Hair Stylist Agreement Make-up and Special Effects Agreement Property Master Agreement Copyright and Depiction Forms Assignment of Rights in a Work - Short Form Artist/Artwork Release Copyright Agreement Depiction Release with Reversions Still Photo Release Use of Name/Likeness Release

Music Forms Artist Music Release (Voice & Music) Music Composer Agreement Partnership & Financing Forms Financial Finder’s Fee Agreement Writer Forms Certificate of Authorship Writer Employment Agreement

Writer Employment Agreement

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An Independent Filmmaker/Producer/Investor may have an idea for a Script. The idea may require purchasing Rights from an Author and/or Owner of the literary story sought. The idea may be origin. Either way a Writer is required to be hired to create the Script from the literary story or original idea. An Employment Agreement is used to hire a writer. The employed Writer receives a guaranteed payment for his labor, even if the script never gets produced. And if the script is produced, the Writer may or may not receive additional compensation in the form of a bonus or a percentage of profits. The Writer’s Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for the writing Project’s unique situations and circumstances. As a “Work-for-Hire,” the Independent Filmmaker/Producer/Investor owns the Copyright. The Writer gets the money compensation for her/his/their skill , time and effort. The Independent Filmmaker/Producer/Investor gets the script. Since the Independent Filmmaker/Producer/Investor owns the work, she/he/they can produce the Project, shelve the Project or even hire someone entirely new to rewrite the Project. This Agreement between the Writer-for-Hire and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a five page, twenty-four clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. This Agreement is part of the Actor’s Deal, the Director’s Deal, the Producer’s Deal, and the Investor’s Deal.

Writer Collaboration Agreement

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Negotiating a Collaboration Agreement between two or more collaborating Writers forces the parties to resolve important issues before they invest a lot of time and effort in the collaboration. Difficult questions may arise during the writing process that are best negotiated beforehand. Who has ownership of work that has been created and in what percentage? The Writers are well advised to enter a written Collaboration Agreement before one word is written on the Project. If the relationship is not going to work, it is best to know in the beginning. A lot of time, effort and potential negative emotions are prevented. This Agreement between the independent Writers is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a four page, nineteen clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your writing Project’s unique situations and circumstances.

Certificate of Origin

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The Independent Filmmaker/Producer/Investor will be supporting the greatest distribution world-wide that her/his/their Project can command. A Certificate of Origin (often abbreviated to CO) is a document used in international trade. It traditionally states from what country the shipped goods originate, but “originate” in a CO does not mean the country the goods are shipped from, but the country where the goods are actually made. This Agreement is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a "Short Form" two page, three clause with notarization legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Producer’s Deal, and the Investor’s Deal.

Certificate of Authorship

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The Independent Filmmaker/Producer/Investor must make certain that she/he/they have ownership of the Copyright in the script/material that is used in her/his/their Project. A Certificate of Authorship is a common delivery item given to the Distributor by the Producer. The Certificate of Authorship certifies the identity of the Copyright Owner of the Script. This document is one of the documents that make up the “chain-of-title,” which are the contracts that vest all rights in a motion picture in the producer. If the Script was written by a Writer on his own behalf, and then “sold” to a Producer, the initial Copyright Owner would be the Writer. In this instance, the Producer would require the Writer to assign or transfer the Project Rights to the Script to the Producer. This Agreement between the independent Writer and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a three page, eleven clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Actor’s Deal, the Director’s Deal, the Producer’s Deal, and the Investor’s Deal.

Web Designer Work-for-Hire Agreement

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The Independent Filmmaker/Producer/Investor will need a Web Page to promote, or even sell copies of her/his/their Project. Before creating and uploading a website, it is important to take the time to plan exactly what is needed in the website. Thoroughly considering the audience or target market for the Project, as well as defining the purpose and deciding what content will be developed are extremely important. This Agreement between the independent Web Designer and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. this is a four page, eleven clause legal AGreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Director’s Deal, and the Producer’s Deal.

Illustrator Work-for-Hire

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The Independent Filmmaker/Producer/Investor will need the services of an experienced or good Illustrator for her/his/their Project. An Illustrator is a Graphic Artist who specializes in enhancing writing (e.g. a script) by providing a visual representation that corresponds to the content of the associated text. The illustration produced will be intended for Project promotion such as visual advertisement on posters, in magazine or on billboards, etc. Computers are used to produce most of the commercial illustrations. There are no formal qualifications needed to become an illustrator. However, many established illustrators attended an art school or college of some sort and were trained in different painting and drawing techniques. This Agreement between the independent Illustrator and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a four page ten clause Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Director’s Deal, and the Producer’s Deal and the Investor’s Deal.

Graphic Design Work-for-Hire

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The Independent Filmmaker/Producer/Investor hires a Graphic Artist to produces a piece work to promote, advertise and publicize their Project. A Graphic Artist (also known as a Graphic Designer) is a professional within the graphic design and graphic arts industry who assembles together images, typography or motion graphics to create a piece of promotional art. A core responsibility of the designer’s job is to present information in a way that is both accessible and aesthetic. A good portfolio to prove the Graphic Artist’s talent is usually required and built through the career. A portfolio is always shown at job interviews. This Agreement between the independent Graphic Artist and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a four page, eleven clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Director’s Deal, and the Producer’s Deal.

Lawyer-Client Retainer Contract

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The Independent Filmmaker/Producer/Investor must have good Legal Advice. Without the advice to keep the paperwork in order the Independent Filmmaker/Producer/Investor’s Project may not get Exhibition. Without exhibition there will be no revenue. Lawyers have a fiduciary duty to their clients. This means the lawyer should be putting the client’s interests first, ahead of what is convenient or profitable for the Lawyer. When hiring an entertainment Lawyer, it is advisable to retain someone who specializes in the field. A real estate Lawyer may think it exciting to dabble in entertainment law but he may not have the specialized knowledge that an experienced entertainment Lawyer possesses. Within the entertainment arena, some Lawyers do a lot of litigation while others may restrict their practice to deal making and drafting agreements. Before retaining a Lawyer, you should carefully review the Retainer Agreement. The rate a Lawyer charges is often negotiable and many Lawyers charge a lesser rate to low-budget independent filmmakers. Communication can be by email. This Agreement is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a four page, eighteen clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. This Agreement is part of the Producer’s Deal, and the Investor’s Deal.

Accountant-Client Retainer Contract

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The Independent Filmmaker/Producer/Investor must have good Accounting Advice. Without the advice to keep the paperwork in order the Independent Filmmaker/Producer/Investor’s Project may not get Exhibition. Without exhibition there will be no revenue. Accountants have a fiduciary duty to their clients. This means the Accountant should be putting the client’s interests first, ahead of what is convenient or profitable for the Accountant. Before retaining an Accountant, you should carefully review the Retainer Agreement. The rate a Accountant charges is often negotiable and many Accountants charge a lesser rate to low-budget independent filmmakers. Communication can be by email. This Agreement is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a four page, eighteen clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. This Agreement is part of the Producer’s Deal, and the Investor’s Deal.

Security on the Set & on Location

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The Independent Filmmaker/Producer/Investor must be aware of Set and Location Security because any shoot is a magnet for people, especially in this day of cell phones and text messaging. Security should be vigilant all the time because he equipment for a Project shoot is expensive and portable. Innocent look-ee-loos will spoil a scene quickly not to mention intentional nuisances. This Agreement between the independent Security Company/Personnel and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a five page, eleven clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Producer’s Deal, and the Investor’s Deal.

Location Release For Pay

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Location Release

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Independent Filmmakers who shoot on location without securing a Location Release may be subject to liability if an accident occurs. And, without such Location Releases it may be difficult to purchase Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance and survive the scrutiny of a Distributor’s Legal Department. Location agreements should be sought from landowners or land possessors when shooting on private property and from the appropriate government owner/Administrator, (municipal, county, state, province, federal, etc.), when shooting on public property. Always make certain that the Owner/Official signing the Location Release has authority to grant such permission. This Location Release between the Owner/Official and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a five page, eleven clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Release is part of the Director’s Deal, and the Producer’s Deal.

Assignment of Interest and Release (Partner Expelled from Agreement)

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There are moments in an occasional business relationship where it is felt by the other Partners that a Named Partner is to be ejected from the Partnership. This is a serious business move. Your Lawyer and Accountant should be advising the Partners. This Assignment of Interest and Release has a clause stating the reason for expulsion of the Partner, the compensation to be received for expulsion and an assignment of Rights amongst other clauses. This Agreement is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a three page, eight clause with notarization legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Investor’s Deal.

Promissory Note with Guarantee

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Promissory Note

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A Promissory Note is used when a Borrower borrows money from the Lender/Investor, from another person or from a Financial Institution. The Borrower agrees to repay the Loan according to the terms of the Promissory Note. If the Note is unsecured, there is no collateral other than the promise of the Borrower to pay back the Loan. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. Lenders/investor’s should consider their investment with caution because Loans to Independent Filmmakers/Producers are risky. As a debt instrument, a promissory note is not a security. The borrower is entitled to a return of his money plus interest. A clause guaranteeing repayment of this promissory note is a Guarantee signed by another person or company. Depending upon your jurisdiction the Note may need legal registration. If the Borrower fails to repay the loan, the Lender can proceed against the Guarantor for repayment. This Agreement is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a three page, fourteen clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Producer’s Deal, and the Investor’s Deal.

Production Services Contract

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Sometimes an Investor in a Project wants to contract with another company to provide most or all of the production services necessary to produce a Project. By contracting with another company, the Investor may be seeking to protect herself/himself from any liability arising from the production. Since the production services company is usually a separate legal entity, the Investor should not be liable if, for instance, a cast or crew member is hurt on the set. After the Project has been produced, the Agreement often provides that all Rights to the Project are assigned back to the Investor. The service company is only entitled to be reimbursed for the cost of production. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. While the Investor may want to insulate herself/himself from liability, the Investor may well want to maintain tight fiscal and creative control over the Project. It is not unusual for the Investor to insist that she/he must approve the budget, cash flow schedule and all major creative decisions. Contractually, the Investor may have “Takeover Rights” which permit her/him taking over production of the Project under certain conditions. In this case, the service company is being used to insulate the Investor from liability. This Contract is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a eleven page, sixteen clause legal Agreement. The Contract may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. This Contract is part of the Investor’s Deal.

Joint Venture Dissolution Agreement

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When partners decide to dissolve a Joint Venture they may need to resolve outstanding issues, including the division of Joint Venture property. This Dissolution of Joint Venture Agreement is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. this is a four page, seventeen clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances.

Joint Venture Agreement

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A Joint Venture is an entity formed between two or more parties to undertake an economic Project together. The parties agree to create a Joint Venture by both contributing financial funds for the Project. The parties to the joint Venture then share in the revenues, expenses, and control of the enterprise. The phrase generally refers to the purpose of the entity and not to a type of entity. Therefore, a joint venture may be a corporation, limited liability partnership or other legal structure, depending on a number of considerations such as tax and tortious liability. This Joint Venture Agreement is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a "Short Form" two page, nine clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Investor’s Deal.

Guarantee

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An Independent Project can be a risky business. Any one making a loan to an Independent Filmmaker/Producer/Investor will probably require a Guarantee signed by a Guarantor. The situation in which a Guarantee is most typically required is when the ability of the Independent Filmmaker/Producer/Investor to perform her/his/their obligations under an Agreement is in question, or when there is some public or private interest, which requires protection from the consequences of the Independent Filmmaker/Producer/Investor’s default or delinquency. A Guarantor is the person(s) who agrees to be responsible (guarantees payment) for the debt or obligation of another, the Independent Filmmaker/Producer/Investor. This Agreement is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a "Short Form" one page legal Agreement including notarization. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances.

General Partnership Dissolution Agreement

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When Partners decide to dissolve a Partnership they may need to resolve outstanding issues, including the division of partnership property. This Dissolution of General Partnership Agreement is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a four page, seventeen clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances.

General Partnership

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A General Partnership is the coming together of two or more persons for the purpose of financing a Project. The Partnership invests in a Filmmaker/Producer’s Project with the objective of making a profit on the investment in the Project. The assets of the Partnership are owned on behalf of the other partners, and they are each personally liable, jointly and severally, for business debts, taxes or tortious liability. A Partnership Agreement will almost invariably expressly provide for the manner in which profits and losses are to be shared. Each general partner is deemed the agent of the partnership. This General Partnership Agreement between the Partners is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is an eight page, thirty-one clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Producer’s Deal, and the Investor’s Deal.

Finders Fee

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The Independent Filmmaker/Producer seldom have the funds to complete her/his Project. Financing Intermediaries, or Finders in the financial parlance, help the Filmmaker/Producer raise the necessary Project funding. A Finder’s Fee is the compensation given to an intermediary in a business transaction. Such compensation is common in business and is regulated by contractual agreements and law. This Agreement between the independent Finder and the Independent Filmmaker/Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is the "Short Form" of two pages and six clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Actor’s Deal, the Director’s Deal, and the Producer’s Deal, and the Investor’s Deal.

Co-production Contract

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An Independent Filmmaker/Producer/Investor may find it convenient to work with another Producer to Co-Produce a Project. It is important to know your Co-Producer’s experiences before negotiating. One of the first negotiating points is the role and obligations of each Co-Producer in production of the Project. Another consideration amongst others is the ownership share and benefits from the production of the Project and the financial risk of each Co-Producer. This Agreement between the independent Co-Producers is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a four page, twelve clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Producer’s Deal, and the Investor’s Deal.

T.V. Music Rights License

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The Independent Music Composer/Artist wants her/his music distributed. This contract is for TV distribution. If your Project is at the stage of distribution the Filmmaker should make certain that her/his Lawyer and accountant read the Agreement. Television cable stations and networks can attract high viewer ratings by broadcasting independent Projects. The broadcasting networks’ appetite for independent Projects depends on several factors. The networks consider the comparative cost of buying made-for-television Projects and the kinds of ratings they can be expected to generate. This Agreement is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a "Short Form" two page, seven clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Producer’s Deal, and the Investor’s Deal.

Synchronization/Performing/Master Use & Mechanical License

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An Independent Filmmaker/Producer/Investor can create a soundtrack either by obtaining the Right to use existing music or by commissioning an original musical score by a music composer and or lyricist to create something new for the Project, or a combination of both. An Independent Filmmaker/Producer/Investor can economize by using songs by unknown, local songwriters that are available for little or no money. Fledgling songwriters often want to gain visibility and stature by having their music in a movie. The Independent Filmmaker/Producer/Investor should keep in mind that a song performed in a movie that is broadcast can generate royalties for the songwriter (through ASCAP or BMI). Thus songwriters have a financial incentive to have their music on a soundtrack even if they do not receive a fee from the Independent Filmmaker/Producer/Investor. This Agreement is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is an eight page, fifteen clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Director’s Deal, and the Producer’s Deal, and the Investor’s Deal.

Soundtrack Recording Agreement

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The Independent Filmmaker/Producer/Investor may desire to use the services of an Artist’s vocal and/or musical services in a Project. The Artist services are required to make a Master Sound Recording that will be owned by the Independent Filmmaker/Producer/Investor, and may be used on the soundtrack of the Project and in a soundtrack CD. This Agreement between the independent Artist and the This Agreement between the independent Art Director and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is an eight page, seventeen clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Director’s Deal, and the Producer’s Deal.

Music Composer Agreement

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The Independent Filmmaker/Producer may contract with an independent music Composer for her/his Project. This agreement is to employ a Composer who will not only compose an original background score, but he will also perform and record the music. While the Producer will own the music, the Producer will be obligated to share revenue with the Composer if the music is exploited in other mediums (e.g., as sheet music or for licensed for use in another motion picture, CD sale, Internet sales etc.). This Agreement between the independent Music composer and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a five page, twenty-one clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Actor’s Deal, the Director’s Deal, and part of the Investor’s Deal.

Artist Music Release for Pay (Voice & Music)

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Artist Music Release (Voice & Music)

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The Independent Filmmaker/Producer may use the voice and music of “local musicians” in their Projects. This Agreement allows the independent Musician to retain the copyright to her/his music Product(s) while allowing the Independent Filmmaker/Producer to use the music in her/his Project. This Agreement between the independent Musician and the Independent Filmmaker/Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a three page, eleven clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Actor’s Deal, the Director’s Deal, and the Producer’s Deal.

Product Placement Release (short form)

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The Independent Filmmaker/Producer may be able to defer cost and/or be compensated for placing manufacturer’s products prominently, or even mentioning the product name, in the Project. Some manufacturers have in-house departments that arrange these placements. Other companies use product placement agents. These agents may represent products from several manufacturers. If the product is only momentarily on the screen, and not identifiable, the Independent Filmmaker/Producer need not bother to get a release. Better to be safe and obtain a signed release even if not legally required. To have a Project exhibited, distributors and insurance carriers like to see signed releases for every identifiable product. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement between the Product Owner and the Independent Filmmaker/Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a five page, ten clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later This Agreement is part of the Producer’s Deal, and the Investor’s Deal.

Merchandising (Character/Logo) Contract

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Merchandising can generate substantial revenue for an Independent Filmmaker’s Project. The Product may be a song, sound track CD, T-shirt, clothing style, character doll, a toy etc. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. The Independent Filmmaker (the Licensor”), licenses the Right to sell these Products to other manufacturing/fabricating companies (the “Licensee”). In most instances there is no risk to the Independent Filmmaker because the manufacturer/fabricator incurs all manufacturing and distribution expenses. The Independent Filmmaker receives an advance per product, and royalty payments, often between five and ten percent of gross revenues from sales to retailers (i.e., the wholesale price). If the Project flops and the products don’t sell, the manufacturer incurs the loss. This Agreement between the independent Merchandiser/Fabricator and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a fourteen page, twenty-nine clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. This Agreement is part of the Producer’s Deal, and the Investor’s Deal.

Material Release Form

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The Independent Filmmaker may find that she/he requires the use of another person’s goods and/or materials. In this release the Material Owner(s) of the loaned materials are warranted from the borrower, the Independent Filmmaker, that the goods will be returned in satisfactory condition. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement between the independent Material Owner and the Independent Filmmaker /Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a three page, twelve clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. This Agreement is part of the Director’s Deal, and the Producer’s Deal.

Producer Agreement

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The Independent Filmmaker is often the Producer also. Generally the Independent Filmmaker must do the job of two producers. The “Executive Producer” is the dealmaker, the financier. In an independent film the Investor is often the Executive Producer. On the set or on location the Executive Producer is watching the shooting schedule, the budget and the money. The Line Producer is in charge of logistics for the shoot. The Line Producer will hire the crew, order supplies, and equipment and make sure the director has everything she/he needs to make the Project progress smoothly. During production, a Line Producer will work on one film at a time. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement between the independent Investor and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a seven page, twenty-three clause Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. This agreement is part of the Producer’s Deal, and the Investor’s Deal.

Assistant Director Contract

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he Independent Filmmaker may determine that her/his Project requires an Assistant Director(s). The Assistant Director may be to assist the Director or the Director of Photography. The duties of an Assistant Director include setting the shooting schedule, tracking daily progress against the Project production schedule, arranging logistics, preparing daily call sheets, checking the arrival of cast and crew, maintaining order on the set, rehearsing cast, and directing extras. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement between the independent Assistant Director and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a three page, twelve clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Director’s Deal, and the Producer’s Deal.

Director of Photography

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The Independent Filmmaker/Producer/Investor will want to employ a Director of Photography with a vision agreeable to the hirers. On any set or location of a Project the Director of Photography is a commander. The Director of Photography will be hired for the period of principal photography and may or may not be needed beforehand to prepare for filming (pre-production) and time afterwards to assist in editing (post-production).. The Director of Photography may have the right to select key personnel such as the Editor, and perhaps certain Assistants or Crew. A Director of Photography is typically hired on an exclusive basis, preventing her/him from accepting outside employment and/or working on more than one Project at a time This Agreement between the independent Director of Photography and the Producer/Investor is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a five page, seventeen clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Director s Deal, the Producer’s Deal, and the Investor’s Deal.

Director Agreement

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The Independent Filmmaker/Producer/Investor will want to employ a Director with a vision agreeable to the hirers. On any set or location of a Project the Director is the commander. The Director is hired for the period of principal photography as well as the time needed beforehand to prepare for filming (pre-production) and time afterwards to supervise editing (post-production). The Director may also work with the Writer during development. The Director may have the right to select key personnel such as the Director of Photography, Production Manager, Editor, and perhaps certain Cast and Crew. A Director is typically hired on an exclusive basis, preventing her/him from accepting outside employment and/or working on more than one Project at a time. The Director may be required to produce three versions of the film: one for theatrical release, another for television broadcast and a longer version called the Director’s Cut. This Agreement between the independent Director and the Producer/Investor is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a five page, seventeen clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Director’s Deal, the Producer’s Deal, and the Investor’s Deal.

Security Agreement (Long Form)

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Security Agreement (Short Form)

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The Independent Filmmaker has put everything she/he has into the producing of her/his Project and wants a secure return on investment. Therefore the Filmmaker who enters into a Distribution Agreement will want to secure her/his right to share in revenue generated from her/his Project. The Independent Filmmaker accomplishes this security of interest by having the Distributor give him a “secured interest.” The granting of a Security Interest may be set forth in the Distribution Agreement. The Collateral that secures the Agreement is usually the Distributor’s Right to distribute the Project including any Rights it may have in film/Project elements (e.g., master tapes) and any proceeds realized from the exploitation of its Rights. If the Distributor goes bankrupt, the Filmmaker who has a Security Interest may have preference when the Distributor’s assets are sold to pay creditors. As a secured creditor, the filmmaker will be paid before unsecured creditors. This Agreement between the Independent Filmmaker and the Distributor is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a three page, twelve clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. There are two forms of this Agreement. The first agreement is drafted in Short Form. The second form of the Agreement is the Long form. This Agreement is one of the contracts in the Producer’s Deal and in the Investor’s Deal.

TV Distribution Agreement

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The Independent Filmmaker wants her/his project distributed. This contract is for TV distribution. If your Project is at the stage of distribution the Filmmaker should make certain that her/his Lawyer and Accountant has read the Agreement. Television cable stations and networks can attract high viewer ratings by broadcasting independent Projects. The broadcasting networks’ appetite for independent Projects depends on several factors. The networks consider the comparative cost of buying made-for-television Projects and the kinds of ratings they can be expected to generate. This is an eight page, twenty-five clause legal Agreement.

Use of Trade Mark or Logo Contract

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The Producer may encounter obstacles to use of a trademark or logo. The Owner of the Mark or Logo may insist upon not only reading the manuscript but also approving of the script and any and all changes during shooting. The Use of Trademark or Logo Release is designed to acquire permission to use a company’s registered trademark or logo in a film or television program or a music video or any and all Project for commercial distribution. The agreement addresses terms of use, assignation and approved uses. This Agreement between the independent Trade Mark or Logo Owner and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of Producer’s Deal, and the Investor’s Deal.

Use of Name, Likeness, and Appearance Release for Pay

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Use of Name, Likeness, and Appearance Release

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The Use Of Name Release is designed to acquire the Producer’s permission to use the name of an individual, company or organization in a film or television program or music video or other Project. The agreement addresses terms of use, assignation and approved uses. This is the agreement between the Producer and the Actor/Project Participant, governing their relationships and rights. It addresses such things as the right to use name and likeness, content delivery, public appearances and telephone interviews, as well as copyright and confidentiality issues. This Agreement between the independent Actor/Project Participant and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement between the independent Actor/Project Participant and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a three page, fourteen clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. This Agreement is part of the Producer’s Deal.

Use Of Literary Material

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A Independent Filmmaker/Producer/Investor will want the Literary Acquisition Agreement to acquire all or some rights in a literary property such as a novel or screen play or short story or a play, etc. The Filmmaker/Producer/Investor typically use the acquired Rights to write/obtain screenplays/movie rights to the Literary Material. The Use Of Literary Material Release is designed to acquire permission to use a copyrighted literary work in a film or television program or other Project. The Agreement confers a non-exclusive Right to use such Literary Material in exhibition, advertising, promotion, or exploitation. The Filmmaker/Producer/Investor will want Owner/Writer to warrant that they own all the Rights she/he/they are selling, free and clear of any other obligations (encumbrances). The Owner/Writer will disclose their copyright registration number so that Filmmaker/Producer/Investor can check the copyright records and review the chain of title to ensure they obtain all the Rights they desire. This Agreement between the Owner/Writer and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is the "Short Form" release form of two pages, and six clauses. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Producer’s Deal and the Investor’s Deal.

Still Photo Release

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The Producer or Director may desire a specific still photograph to be incorporated in her/his Project. The Producer must ensure that the subject of the photo owns the Copyright to it. Often photographers may own the copyright to their photos, however they may not have signed releases from their photo subjects/persons granting the photographer the Right to use the subject’s image in another/future Project. A Still Photo Release gives the Producer the Right to incorporate a still photo in the Producer’s Project. This is a two page, eight clause legal Agreement. This Agreement is part of the Actor’s Deal, and the Director’s Deal, and the Producer’s Deal.

Film Clip Release

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A Film Clip License is often used when an Independent Filmmaker/Producer may desire to use a Film Clip in her/his Project. This pre-existing film footage may be purchased from an individual or a stock footage house (the “Seller”) that is in the business of selling/licensing film clips. The Producer purchasing the Film Clip Footage must be careful to ensure that all the necessary Rights are being acquired from the Seller. For example, the film may be based on a copyrighted book, and it could incorporate music, special effects, animation, stock footage and works of art. These underlying Works were probably only licensed for a one-time use in the original feature film. Thus, the Seller of stock footage may not have the Right to make a new use of any underlying works. Another potential problem arises when several parties share the Distribution Rights to a film clip. An example might occur when a studio owns Domestic Rights and the Foreign Rights have been sold to other distributors. Can the Owner of such Foreign Distribution Rights prevent a Producer from distributing a program with the clip in foreign territories? This Agreement between the independent Seller and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a five page, fourteen clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Director’s Deal and the Producer’s Deal.

Depiction Release Contract

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When the Producer/Investor buy the right to portray someone in a film or television program the Producer/Investor buy a “bundle of legal rights”. These rights include protection from suits based on defamation, invasion of privacy and the right to publicity. The Producer/Investor may also be seeking the cooperation of the principle, her/his family, access to friends and relatives or heirs and successors. The Producer/Investor will desire access to a personal and private facts/diaries that would not otherwise be available to the general public. The Producer/Investor should always consider the possibility of fictionalizing the story. The Producer/Investor might consider changing the names of the individuals involved, the location and alterations so that the depiction release is not necessary. This Agreement between the Depicted Person and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a four page, fourteen clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Actor’s Deal, Director’s Deal, Producer’s Deal, and the Investor’s Deal.

Copyright Assignment

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Copyright is instantaneous regardless of artistic merit. It is the exclusive right of the Copyright Owner to copy/reproduce or gives permission to copy/reproduce an artistic, dramatic, literary or musical work. Copyright is a property right. It can be bought, sold, loaned, used as collateral. When the copyright is assigned, a clause in the Assignment permits one Party to an agreement to assign certain rights to another Party. In this Agreement the Producer is assigned any and all Rights to the Work by the Writer. If the Producer is signing an Agreement for Copyright to a Work she/he must check that no previously existing contract disallows allows an assignment. The Producer should always have her/his Lawyer review the Agreement before signing. This Agreement between the Copyright Owner and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is the "Short Form" legal Agreement of five clauses and two pages. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. This Agreement is part of the Actor’s Deal, the Producer’s Deal, and the Investor’s Deal.

Artist/Artwork Release

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Artwork is a property and therefore has Rights for the Artwork Owner(s). One of many Rights of an Owner is the Right it to control the use of her/his Artwork Property, especially for commercial purposes. Any visible and identifiable Artwork in a Producer’s Project must have a Release from the Artwork Owner permitting the Artwork’s use in a Project. Some examples of Artwork that will require release include: Works, which are primarily visual in nature, such as painting, photography, printmaking, and filmmaking. Other Works requiring a release include fine art, such as a song, book, print, sculpture, or especially a painting, illustration cover art or photograph on the outside of a published product such as a book, magazine, comic book, product package, video game, DVD, CD, videotape, or especially album art. This Agreement between the independent Artist/Artwork Owner and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a two page, nine clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Actor’s Deal, Director’s Deal, Producer’s Deal and the Investor’s Deal.

Assignments of Rights Agreements

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The Independent Filmmaker/Producer/Investor desires to use the Author’s Work (story, script, book rights etc.) in her/his Project. The Producer (Recipient of Rights/Assignee) will use this Agreement to transfer the Rights in the Work to her/him from the Author (Owner of the Rights/Assignor). This is called “assigning” your right to receive the property or money. Rights to a Work can be assigned just as any other contractual right. With an assignment, the Owner of the Rights (the “Author of the Work”) transfers the complete remainder of the Interest in the Work to the Recipient of the Rights, (the “Independent Filmmaker/Producer/Investor). The Rights assigned must not retain any sort of reversionary interest in the right to possess, unless specifically stated in the Agreement. If the Producer is signing an Agreement for Rights to a Work she/he must check that no previously existing contract disallows allows an assignment. The Producer should also check whether the assignment substantially changes the obligations of the person with whom you signed the Agreement. If it does, your rights may not be assignable. The Producer is advised to have her/his Lawyer review the Agreement before signing. This Agreement between the independent Author/Rights Owner and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a "Short Form" Legal Agreement of three clauses and two pages. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. This Agreement is part of the Actor’s Deal, Director’s Deal, Producer’s Deal, and the Investor’s Deal.

Wrangler Agreement

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As an Independent Filmmaker, (a.k.a. the Producer of a/your Project), you will be auditioning independent Wranglers for your Project. As an independent the Wrangler is not an employee, nor partner, nor agent of the Producer and/or of the Production Company. The Wrangler is in charge of all Extras on the set. The Wrangler brings Extras to and from the set as directed by the Director. The Wrangler is responsible for the quiet decorum of the Extras while in the holding area, ensuring that noise and any other disturbances do not hinder the shooting schedule. Signing this contract the independent Wrangler is assigning any and all Rights to their work performance over to the Producer. This Agreement between the independent Wrangler and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a three page, twelve clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Boiler–plate clauses, amongst others in the Agreement, include: confidentiality, dismissal for drug/alcohol/illegal photographs/nuisance etc., engagement dates, and termination notice. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of Producer’s Deal, and the Investor’s Deal.

Sound Mixer Agreement

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As an Independent Filmmaker, (a.k.a. the Producer of a/your Project), you will be auditioning an independent Sound Mixer for your Project. As an independent the Sound Mixer is not an employee, nor partner, nor agent of the Producer and/or of the Production Company. A production Sound Mixer or location sound recordist is the member of a film crew responsible for recording all sound and sound effects on the set during the photography of a Project. The Sound Mixer is responsible for planning the technical setup involving sound including both sound equipment and ancillary devices involved in syncing and time offsets, anticipating and discussing sound-related problems with the rest of the crew, and preparing the sound equipment to be used on the set. This requires choice and deployment of microphones, choice of recording media, and mixing of audio signals in real time. Signing this contract the independent Sound Mixer is assigning any and all Rights to their work performance over to the Producer. This Agreement between the independent Sound Mixer and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a four page, thirteen clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Boiler–plate clauses, amongst others in the Agreement, include: confidentiality, dismissal for drug/alcohol/illegal photographs/nuisance etc., engagement dates, and termination notice. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is as part of the Director’s Deal, Producer’s Deal, and the Investor’s Deal.

Script Supervisor Agreement

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As an Independent Filmmaker, (a.k.a. the Producer of a/your Project), you will be auditioning independent Script Supervisors for your Project. As an independent the Script Supervisor is not an employee, nor partner, nor agent of the Producer and/or of the Production Company. Script Supervisor is the member of the crew responsible for maintaining the Project’s internal continuity and for marking the production unit’s daily progress. The script supervisor is a technical rather than artistic position. In pre-production, the Script Supervisor creates a number of reports based on the script, including a one-line continuity synopsis providing basic continuity information on each scene and a wardrobe synopsis used to track changes to wardrobe. The Script Supervisor is the Editor’s and Writer’s set representative on set, as well as being the right hand aide to the Director and the Director of Photography. It is the script supervisor’s duty to make certain that the film can be cut together from her/his notes. In that sense, they back up every department, monitor the script during shooting and make sure that errors in continuity do not occur that would prevent the film from being able to be compiled in the editing room. During production, the script supervisor acts as a central point for all production information on a film shoot, and has several responsibilities: continuity, slating, script revisions, production reports and editor’s notes. Signing this contract the independent Script Supervisor is assigning any and all Rights to their performance over to the Producer. This Agreement between the independent Script Supervisor and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later Boiler–plate clauses, amongst others in the Agreement, include: confidentiality, dismissal for drug/alcohol/illegal photographs/nuisance etc., engagement dates, and termination notice. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Director’s Deal and the Producer’s Deal.

Property Master Agreement

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As an Independent Filmmaker, (a.k.a. the Producer of a/your Project), you will be auditioning an Independent Property Master for your Project. As an Independent the Property Master is not an employee, nor partner, nor agent of the Producer and/or of the Production Company. The Property Master’s job is collaboration with the director, production designer, cameraman, set decorator and other members of the production to physically express their stylistic and aesthetic requirements. The property master is an artistic and organizational employee in a film, television or theatrical production who is responsible for purchasing, acquiring and/or manufacturing any props needed for a production. The Property Master is one of the only positions that is on staff during preproduction, developing the stylistic concept of the physical production, then continues on as a member of the physical shooting/production crew. Signing this contract the independent Property Master is assigning any and all Rights to their performance over to the Producer. This Agreement between the independent Property Master and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a four page, thirteen clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Boiler–plate clauses, amongst others in the Agreement, include: confidentiality, dismissal for drug/alcohol/illegal photographs/nuisance etc., engagement dates, and termination notice. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the, Actor Deal, Director’s Deal, and the Producer’s Deal.

Production Design Agreement

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As an Independent Filmmaker, (a.k.a. the Producer of a/your Project), you will be auditioning independent Production Designers for your Project. As an independent the Production Designer is not an employee, nor partner, nor agent of the Producer and/or of the Production Company. The Production designer begins her/his duties during pre-production working with the Director and Director of Photography to establish the visual feel and unique aesthetic requirements of the Project. This team must select the settings and style to visually tell the story. A production Illustrator draws the pre-production storyboard. The Production Designer collaborates with the Construction department including carpenters, painters, plasterers, riggers and other trades, prop makers, landscapers, sign painters, and scenic artists. The Production Designer works with the Art Director to find decorative items for the sets such as appliances, furniture, paint and wallpaper, curtains, knick-knacks and lighting fixtures. Signing this contract the independent Production Designer is assigning any and all Rights to their performance over to the Producer. This Agreement between the independent Production Designer and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a fourpage, thirteen clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Boiler–plate clauses, amongst others in the Agreement, include: waiver of Production Designer’s right to inspect or approve the final cut, confidentiality, dismissal for drug/alcohol/illegal photographs/nuisance etc., engagement dates, termination notice. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Director’s Deal, and the Producer’s Deal.

Make-up and Special Effects Agreement

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As an Independent Filmmaker, (a.k.a. the Producer of a/your Project), you will be auditioning independent Make-up and Special effects Artists for your Project. As an independent the Make-up and Special effects Artist is not an employee, nor partner, nor agent of the Producer and/or of the Production Company. Make-up artists change the Make-up and Special effects of an Actor’s appearance using every conceivable shade of foundation, lipstick, eye color and body paint as well as special effects make-up, blood, teeth, casualty packs, bruise kits, wigs and hair pieces. Make-up Artists and Special Effects Artists create glamour or unattractiveness, special props, prosthetics fabrication and application, full body suits and animatronics. Signing this contract the independent Make-up and Special effects Artist is assigning any and all Rights to their performance over to the Producer. This Agreement between the independent Make-up and Special Effects Artist and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a four page, thirteen clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Boiler–plate clauses, amongst others in the Agreement, include: waiver of Make-up and Special Effects Artist’s right to inspect or approve the final cut, confidentiality, dismissal for drug/alcohol/illegal photographs/nuisance etc., engagement dates, termination notice. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Actor’s Deal, Director’s Deal, Producer’s Deal, and the Investor’s Deal.

Hair Stylist Agreement

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As an Independent Filmmaker, (a.k.a. the Producer of a/your Project), you will be auditioning independent Hair Stylists for your Project. As an independent the Hair Stylist is not an employee, nor partner, nor agent of the Producer and/or of the Production Company. A Hair Stylist in preparation for a role is given a costume, accessories and a hairstyle. Most Hair Stylists will arrive on the set with her/his own equipment and charge the Producer for any and all products required for the Project Hair Stylist’s hairstyles. Signing this contract the independent Hair Stylist is assigning any and all Rights to their performance over to the Producer. This Agreement between the independent Hair Stylist and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a four page, thirteen clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Boiler–plate clauses, amongst others in the Agreement, include: confidentiality, dismissal for drug/alcohol/illegal photographs/nuisance etc., engagement dates, termination notice. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Actor’s Deal, the Director’s Deal, and the Producer’s Deal.

Grip Agreement

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As an Independent Filmmaker, (a.k.a. the Producer of a/your Project), you will be auditioning independent Grips for your Project. As an independent the Grip is not an employee, nor partner, nor agent of the Producer and/or of the Production Company. Grips are lighting and rigging technicians in the film and video industries. They make up their own department on a film set and are led by a Key Grip. Grips have two principle roles on a set. First is to work closely with the camera department, especially if the camera is mounted to a dolly, crane or other unusual position. Second is to work closely with the electrical department to put in the lighting set-ups necessary for a shot. Grips also satisfy rigging needs on set. Rigs can include working with pulleys, steel cable or trusses, rigging cars on process trailers and placing camera and lights all around the vehicle to achieve driving shots. Grips are also responsible for safety on the set as it relates to the force of gravity. Insofar as stands, ladders, scaffolds, and overhead rigs are properly installed. Grips are charged with making them safe due for crew members to climb on, walk around, or otherwise negotiate the different grip set-ups. Signing this contract the independent Grip is assigning any and all Rights to their performance over to the Producer. This Agreement between the independent Grip and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a four page, thirteen clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Boiler–plate clauses, amongst others in the Agreement, include: confidentiality, dismissal for drug/alcohol/illegal photographs/nuisance etc., engagement dates, termination notice. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Director’s Deal, and the Producer’s Deal.

Gaffer Agreement

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As an Independent Filmmaker, (a.k.a. the Producer of a/your Project), you will be auditioning independent Gaffers for your Project. As an independent the Gaffer is not an employee, nor partner, nor agent of the Producer and/or of the Production Company. A Gaffer in the film industry is the head of the electrical department, responsible for the lighting plan for a production. This may include designing the lighting for a Project. Many Gaffers are expected to own a truck complete with most basic lighting equipment and then rent extra lighting equipment as needed. The Gaffer is under the auspices of the Director of Photography. The Director of Photography is responsible for the overall lighting design, but she/he may give the decision making to the Gaffer on these matters. The Key Grip is in charge of some of the equipment related to the lighting and works with the Gaffer. The Gaffer will usually have an assistant called a Best Boy and, depending on the size of the job, crew members who are called “Electricians”, although not all of them are trained as electricians in the usual sense of the term. Experienced Gaffers can coordinate the entire job of lighting, managing resources as broad as electrical generators, lights, cable, and manpower. Gaffers are responsible for knowing the appropriate color of gel (plastic sheeting) to put on the lights or windows to achieve a variety of effects. Signing this contract the independent Gaffer is assigning any and all Rights to their performance over to the Producer. This Agreement between the independent Gaffer and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a four page, thirteen clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Boiler–plate clauses, amongst others in the Agreement, include: confidentiality, dismissal for drug/alcohol/illegal photographs/nuisance etc., engagement dates, termination notice. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Director’s Deal, and the Producer’s Deal.

Editor Agreement

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As an Independent Filmmaker, (a.k.a. the Producer of a/your Project), you will be auditioning an independent Editor for your Project. As an independent the Editor is not an employee, nor partner, nor agent of the Producer and/or of the Production Company. When the shooting of a Project is completed all the Investors, Producers and Directors have is a series of “takes” or “snippets of film footage”. It is not a completed Project. It is the Film Editor’s obligation to string these snippets of footage together to build the final film. Working with the Director these elements of story must be integrated with dialogue, sound effects, visual effects and music. How dynamic and creative the film becomes and the pace, the rhythm of the film, is determined in the Editing Room. Although much of the Editor’s job is mechanical, it is her/his creativity that is just as important. Film Editing is an Art. Signing this contract the independent Editor is assigning any and all Rights to their performance over to the Producer. This Agreement between the independent Editor and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a four page, thirteen clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Director’s Agreement, and part of the Producer’s Agreement.

Crew Deal Memo

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As an Independent Filmmaker, (a.k.a. the Producer of a/your Project), you will be auditioning Independent Crew Members for your Project. As an Independent the Crew Member is not an employee, nor partner, nor agent of the Producer and/or of the Production Company. The Crew Deal Memo is a short form Agreement for the services of Independent Crew Member who volunteers her/his skills, time and effort for no remuneration. The Independent Crew Member’s only compensations are meals on the set, a DVD of the finished Project and the Crew Member’s name on an email list notifying her/him of a public showing of the Project. This Agreement between the independent Crew Member and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a one page, five clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Producer’s Deal.

Construction Coordinator Agreement

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As an Independent Filmmaker, (a.k.a. the Producer of a/your Project), you will be auditioning independent Construction Coordinator for your Project. As an independent the Construction Coordinator is not an employee, nor partner, nor agent of the Producer and/or of the Production Company. The Construction Coordinator is responsible for building and painting the sets on a Project. The Construction Coordinator works with the Director, the Art Director and the Production Designer to create the set(s). Before set construction begins the Coordinator must provide the Producer with estimates to be approved. The Construction Coordinator will provide all her/his own equipment and tools and hire all construction assistants. This Agreement between the independent Construction Coordinator and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a four page, fourteen clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. Boiler–plate clauses, amongst others in the Agreement, includes: confidentiality, dismissal for drug/alcohol/illegal photographs/nuisance etc., engagement dates, termination notice. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Director’s Agreement and the Producer’s Agreement

Costume Designer Agreement

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As an Independent Filmmaker, (a.k.a. the Producer of a/your Project), you will be auditioning independent Costume Designer for your Project. As an independent the Actor is not an employee, nor partner, nor agent of the Producer and/or of the Production Company. Costuming a Project is a big operation. The costume Designer must meet all the Actors and Extras, note their physical size and place a costume on them that is appropriate for the period depicted and the Actor’s part in the Project. Costumers may visit costuming warehouse to search though thousands of costumes for just the right costume for the Actor and Extras in the Project. It is often a very time consuming job with long hours of searching and fittings. The Costumers may be obliged to do alterations. The Director has the final say on any and all Actors and Extras costumes. Signing this contract the independent Actor is assigning any and all Rights to their performance over to the Producer. This Agreement between the independent Costume Designer and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a four page, twelve clause Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. Boiler–plate clauses, amongst others in the Agreement, include: waiver of Actor’s right to inspect or approve the final cut, confidentiality, dismissal for drug/alcohol/illegal photographs/nuisance etc., engagement dates, termination notice. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is one of the contracts in the Actor’s Deal, Director’s Deal, Producer’s Deal, and the Investor’s Deal.

Casting Director Agreement

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As an Independent Filmmaker, (a.k.a. the Producer of a/your Project), you will be auditioning independent Casting Directors for your Project. As an independent the Casting Director is not an employee, nor partner, nor agent of the Producer and/or of the Production Company. A vital member of any Project is the Casting Director and her/his staff. During pre-production the Casting Director screens prospective Actors and Extras as required. This process may involve individual interviews for selected Actors to massive recruiting of Extras in public calls. The Talent is then introduced to and considered by the casting panel made up of producer, director, choreographer or any other person so chosen by the Producer and Director. They make the final decision on employing the Actors and Extras. This panel is looking for individual Actors ability and an Ensemble chemistry that will light up the screen. Signing this contract the independent Casting Director is assigning any and all Rights to their performance over to the Producer. This Agreement between the independent Casting Director and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a four page, twelve clause Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. Boiler–plate clauses, amongst others in the Agreement, include: waiver of Casting Director’s right to inspect or approve the final cut, confidentiality, dismissal for drug/alcohol/illegal photographs/nuisance etc., engagement dates, termination notice. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Director’s Agreement, and part of the Producer’s Agreement.

Boom Operator Agreement

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As an Independent Filmmaker, (a.k.a. the Producer of a/your Project), you will be auditioning independent Boom Operators for your Project. As an independent the Boom Operator is not an employee, nor partner, nor agent of the Producer and/or of the Production Company. The Boom Operator is responsible for the placement of microphones for the recording of voices and sounds. A Boom Operator is an assistant of the Project’s Sound Mixer. The Boom Operator may place wireless microphones on Actors and about the shot. Most of the time the Boom Operator handles a long “fishpole” with a microphone attached to the end. A sturdier version is called a “fisher boom” that allows the operator greater control over their microphone from a greater distance. Signing this contract the independent Boom Operator is assigning any and all Rights to their performance over to the Producer. This Agreement between the independent Boom Operator and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a four page, thirteen clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. Boiler–plate clauses, amongst others in the Agreement, include: confidentiality, dismissal for drug/alcohol/illegal photographs/nuisance etc., engagement dates, termination notice. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Producer’s Agreement.

Art Director Agreement

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As an Independent Filmmaker, (a.k.a. the Producer of a/your Project), you will be auditioning an independent Art Director(s) for your Project. As an Independent the Art Director is not an employee, nor partner, nor agent of the Producer and/or of the Production Company. The Art Director on a Project will command a role as an Administrator setting tasks and running the Art Department. The Project may be a film, music video, stage play, documentary, animation/cartoon etc. The Art Director coordinates with the Set Designer, the Set Decorator and Production Designer. Liaison with the construction department is important. Budgeting, scheduling and overall quality control are the Art Director’s responsibilities. On a smaller Independent Project the Art Director will probably also fulfill the jobs of the Set Designer and Decorator. Signing this contract the independent Art Director is assigning any and all Rights to their work performance over to the Producer. This Agreement between the independent Art Director and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a four page, thirteen clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. Boiler–plate clauses, amongst others in the Agreement, include: confidentiality, dismissal for drug/alcohol/illegal photographs/nuisance etc., engagement dates, and termination notice. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Director’s Deal, the Producer’s Deal, and part of the Investor’s Deal.

Instant Dismissal from the Set

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In each and every Agreement drafted herein for the Independent Filmmaker an Instant Dismissal Clause from the set or location is included. The Independent Filmmaker may not know each and every person on set, especially if she/he has used the services of a Casting/Crew Agency in a new location, or has had an open casting for a Group or Audience scene. Use of alcohol or mind altering drugs before or during time on the set or location will command instant dismissal. Creating a nuisance will command instant dismissal. Time is money on a Project shoot. This INSTANT DISMISSAL for the SET/LOCATION is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a one page legal Agreement detailing the reason for dismissal. It is necessary especially if the dismissed person should take legal action against you or your company. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Actor’s Deal, the Director’s Deal, part of the Producer’s Deal, and the Investor’s Deal.

Stunt Performer (Producer purchase Insurance) Release

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Stunt Performer (Insurance carried by Stunt Performer)

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As an Independent Filmmaker, (a.k.a. the Producer of a/your Project), you will be auditioning independent Stunt Performers for your Project. As an Independent the Stunt Performer is not an employee, nor partner, nor agent of the Producer and/or of the Production Company. Signing this contract the independent Stunt Performer is assigning any and all Rights to their performance over to the Producer. This Agreement between the independent Stunt Performer and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Boiler–plate clauses, amongst others in the Agreement, include: confidentiality of Project, waiver of Stunt Performer’s right to inspect or approve the final cut, dismissal for drug/alcohol/illegal photographs/nuisance etc., engagement dates, termination notice. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. There are two forms of this Agreement. The first contract the Stunt Performer purchases any and all Insurance necessary to cover the stunts to be performed. This includes liability for other personnel on the set, the Set, equipment etc. The Project may be a film, music video, stage play, documentary, animation/cartoon voice-over etc. The second form of the Agreement the Producer purchases the necessary Insurance.

Stunt Performer (Producer purchase Insurance) Release

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Stunt Performer (Producer Insurance)

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As an Independent Filmmaker, (a.k.a. the Producer of a/your Project), you will be auditioning independent Stunt Performers for your Project. As an Independent the Stunt Performer is not an employee, nor partner, nor agent of the Producer and/or of the Production Company. Signing this contract the independent Stunt Performer is assigning any and all Rights to their performance over to the Producer. This Agreement between the independent Stunt Performer and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a four page, twelve clause legal Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Boiler–plate clauses, amongst others in the Agreement, include: confidentiality of Project, waiver of Stunt Performer’s right to inspect or approve the final cut, dismissal for drug/alcohol/illegal photographs/nuisance etc., engagement dates, termination notice. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. There are two forms of this Agreement. The first contract the Stunt Performer purchases any and all Insurance necessary to cover the stunts to be performed. This includes liability for other personnel on the set, the Set, equipment etc. The Project may be a film, music video, stage play, documentary, animation/cartoon voice-over etc. The second form of the Agreement the Producer purchases the necessary Insurance.

Nudity Rider

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As an Independent Filmmaker, (a.k.a. the Producer of a/your Project), you may be auditioning independent Actor/Models for your Project to perform scenes with nudity. A Producer must obtain an Actor/Model’s prior written consent if a nude or sex scene is required. This consent must be secured before services commence. Otherwise, the Actor/Model can refuse to perform the scene. The Actor/Models must be notified before a first interview or audition if any nudity or sex acts are required as part of a role. Actor/Models have the right to be accompanied to the audition by a person of their choosing. Total nudity cannot be required at interviews or auditions. Sets have numerous individuals present for production purposes. This may create anxiety for the Actor/Model who is not familiar with the cast and crew. During any nude scenes, the set must be closed to persons who have no business purpose to be present. The Producer cannot authorize any still photography of nudity or sex acts without the prior written consent of the Actor/Model. Boiler–plate clauses, amongst others in the Agreement, include: waiver of Actor/Model’s right to inspect or approve the final cut, confidentiality, dismissal for drug/alcohol/illegal photographs/nuisance etc., engagement dates, termination notice. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. Signing this contract the independent Actor/Model is assigning any and all Rights to their performance over to the Producer. As an Independent the Actor/Model is not an employee, nor partner, nor agent of the Producer and/or of the Production Company. This Agreement between the independent Actor/Model and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a two page, eight clause legal document. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

Model Release for Pay

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Model Release

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As an Independent Filmmaker, (a.k.a. the Producer of a/your Project), you may be auditioning Independent Models for your Project. As an independent the Model is not an employee, nor partner, nor agent of the Producer and/or of the Production Company. Signing this contract the independent Model is assigning any and all Rights to their performance over to the Producer. This Agreement between the independent Model and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a three page, eight clause legal document. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Boiler –plate clauses, amongst others in the Agreement, include: waiver of Model’s right to inspect or approve the final cut, confidentiality, dismissal for drug/alcohol/illegal photographs/nuisance etc., engagement dates, termination notice. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. There are two forms of this Agreement. The first agreement is drafted for the Model’s free/gratis grant of her/his Modelling skills in the Producer’s Project. The Project may be a film, music video, stage play, documentary, animation/cartoon voice-over etc. The second form of the Agreement is the Independent Model for Pay. This Agreement is one of the contracts in the Actor’s Deal and Director’s Deal.

Minor Actor Release for Pay

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Minor Actor/Model Release

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An Independent Filmmaker, (a.k.a. the Producer of a/your Project), may require an Independent Minor Actor, (a person under the age of majority, a child actor), for the Project. Employment of child actors raises special concerns because minors can repudiate contracts. A producer cannot enforce a disaffirmed contract. In hiring a minor, the Producer must also comply with provisions of the Labor Codes of the Jurisdiction and regulations of any Labor Commission. Minors cannot perform work that is hazardous or detrimental to their health, safety, morals or education. The Minor must have her/his contract signed by her/his Parent/Guardian. The Minor Actor(s) must have a Parent or Guardian on the set or qualified supervision. Children tend to get bored, restless, and may wander. Signing this contract the independent Minor Actor is assigning any and all Rights to their performance over to the Producer. The Parent/Guardian release is attached. This Agreement between the independent Minor Actor and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a four page, fourteen clause legal document. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Boiler–plate clauses, amongst others in the Agreement, include: waiver of Minor Actor’s right to inspect or approve the final cut, confidentiality, dismissal for drug/alcohol/illegal photographs/nuisance etc., engagement dates, termination notice. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. There are two forms of this Agreement. The first agreement is drafted for the Minor Actor’s free/gratis grant of her/his/Acting skills in the Producer’s Project. The Project may be a film, music video, stage play, documentary, animation/cartoon voice-over etc. The second form of the Agreement is the independent Minor Actor for Pay. This Agreement is one of the contracts in the Actor’s Deal and Director’s Deal.

Group Participant Release

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An Independent Filmmaker, (a.k.a. the Producer of a/your Project), may require a Group for the Project. This may involve a few to several hundred Group Participants. As the Producer and staff will not necessarily know any of the Group Participants this Agreement is drafted fairly comprehensively. Signing this contract the Group Participant is assigning any and all Rights to their performance over to the Producer. This Agreement between the Group Participant and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and understand. This is a five page, sixteen clause legal document. All Group Participants can sign the same Agreement. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Boiler–plate clauses, amongst others in the Agreement, include: confidentiality, dismissal for drug/alcohol/illegal photographs/nuisance etc., engagement date(s), confirmation of age being 18 years of age or over. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is one of the contracts in the Director’s Deal and in the Producer’s Deal.

Extra Release for Pay

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Extra Release

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As an Independent Filmmaker, (a.k.a. the Producer of a/your Project), you will be auditioning Independent Extras for your Project. As an Independent the Extra is not an employee, nor partner, nor agent of the Producer and/or of the Production Company. An independent Extra is a background performer, (a.k.a. “BG”), who does not speak any dialogue (other than general background chatter). Extras may include any special ability extras such as those who perform work which requires special skills such as playing tennis, dancing, or riding animals, or principle actor stand-ins, who are used as substitutes for another actor while the camera crew blocks shots and sets lights, and photographic doubles of the principle actors. Signing this contract the independent Extra is assigning any and all Rights to their performance over to the Producer. This Agreement between the independent Extra and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. This is a three page, twelve clause legal document. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Boiler–plate clauses, amongst others in the Agreement, includes: confidentiality clause, waiver of Extra’s Rights to future compensation, dismissal for drug/alcohol/illegal photographs/nuisance etc. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. There are two forms of this Agreement. The first agreement is drafted for the Extra’s free/gratis grant of her/his/ Acting skills in the Producer’s Project. The Project may be a film, music video, stage play, documentary, animation/cartoon voice-over etc. The second form of the Agreement is the Independent Extra for Pay. This Agreement is one of the contracts in the Director’s Deal.

Confidentiality Agreement

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If you’re a Writer you’ve worked long diligent hours perfecting your script. If you’re an Investor, Producer, Director or Actor you’ve searched long and diligently for the perfect Project. Now you are ready to begin the film, music video, stage play, documentary etc. Do not give the Script away. Do not give the story line away. Insure yourself against gossip and leakage about your project. This Agreement, between the Confider and the Recipient of the confidential information, is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and understand. This is a three page, twelve clause legal document. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is part of the Actor’s Deal, Director’s Deal, Producer’s Deal, and the Investor’s Deal.

Audience Release

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An Independent Filmmaker, (a.k.a. the Producer of a/your Project), may require an audience for the Project. This may involve a few to several hundred Audience Participants. As the Producer and staff will not necessarily know any of the Audience Participants this Agreement is drafted fairly comprehensively. Signing this contract the Audience Participant is assigning any and all Rights to their performance over to the Producer. This Agreement between the Audience Participant and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and understand. This is a five page sixteen clause legal document. You will require only one Agreement for all audience participants to sign.The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. Boiler–plate clauses, amongst others in the Agreement, include: confidentiality, dismissal for drug/alcohol/illegal photographs/nuisance etc., engagement date(s), confirmation of age being 18 years of age or over. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. This Agreement is one of the contracts in the Director’s Deal and in the Producer’s Deal.

Actor Release for Pay

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Actor Release

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As an Independent Filmmaker, (a.k.a. the Producer of a/your Project), you will be auditioning Independent Actors for your Project. As an Independent the Actor is not an employee, nor partner, nor agent of the Producer and/or of the Production Company. Signing this contract the independent Actor is assigning any and all Rights to their work performance over to the Producer. This Agreement is a four page, eleven clause legal document. This Agreement between the independent Actor and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Boiler–plate clauses, amongst others in the Agreement, include: confidentiality, dismissal for drug/alcohol/illegal photographs/nuisance etc., engagement dates, termination notice. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances. There are two forms of this Agreement. The first agreement is drafted for the Actor’s free/gratis grant of her/his/Acting skills in the Producer’s Project. The Project may be a film, music video, stage play, documentary, animation/cartoon voice-over etc. The second form of the Agreement is the Independent Actor for Pay. This Agreement is one of the contracts in the Actor’s Deal and Director’s Deal.