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.
We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our filmmaker contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the film making industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.
This Agreement is part of the Producer’s Deal, and the Investor’s Deal.
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Producer(s) Name: ______________________________________________
(Print Names)
Producer Company: ______________________________________________
Producer(s) Name: _______________________________________________
Producer Company: ______________________________________________
Project Name: ___________________________________________________
Project Genre: ___________________________________________________
(film, music video, stage production, game show, etc)
Herein this Agreement the Independent Filmmaker is called the “Producer”.
1. The Producers named above and signed below (hereafter called the “ Co-Producers”) will use its best efforts to obtain financing for the production financing for the above named Project and shall exercise sole and exclusive control over the disbursement of monies for all production, marketing and distribution expenses.
2. The Co-Producers shall arrange for the facilities, equipment and personnel needed for the production of the Project, within the limits of the budget as set forth in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto. Nothing in this agreement shall obligate the Co-Producers to produce the Project.
2. The Co-Producers shall provide consultative and administrative services and shall serve as liaison with any and all Investors, Directors, Cast and Crew and enlist their support and participation in the Project.
3. The Co-Producers shall arrange for the sale of the Project to broadcast, cable, home video, Internet and ancillary rights to the Project world-wide.
4. Profits shall be payable ___________________.
5. The Co-Producers shall be the sole Copyright holder of the Project.
6. The Co-Producers shall have the right to inspect and copy the books and records maintained by the Co-Producers at all times upon reasonable notice. At the Co-Producers request, the Co-Producers shall retain a Certified (Public) Accountant to prepare an annual financial report for all expenditures and revenues from the Project. The Accountant shall provide the Co-Producers with monthly accounting statements from . . . (continued)
