Contracts in the Film and Television Industry, 3rd Edition PDF digital BOOK
Contracts for the Film & Television Industry is an invaluable collection of 80 sample entertainment contracts along with discussions of the terms and ideas contained therein. Armed with this book, filmmakers can save thousands of dollars in legal fees. This is the published book only (Contract templates in word format from the book need to be ordered separately and delivered by digital download). The published printed book is no longer available. You can order a PDF copy of the entire book here. The book includes all text and contracts as one PDF file delivered via email to you.
CONTRACTS
Depiction Release
Grant with Reversion
Depiction Release
Option/Purchase Format
Depiction Release
Documentary Short Form
Guestbook Release
Crowd Release
Talk Show Appearance Agreement
Film Clip License
Still Photo Release
Artwork Release
Submission Release
Non-Disclosure Agreement
Option and Literary Purchase Agreement (Long Form)
Option and Literary Purchase, Agreement (Short Form)
Quitclaim Release
Conversion Agreement
Actor Offer Letter
Actor Employment Agreement (Loan-out Format to Employ SAG Actor)
Actor Employment Agreement (Low-Budget, Non-Union Day Player)
Nudity Rider to Player Agreement
Rider to Day Player Agreement
Extra Agreement
Extra Release
Series Regular Actor Contract (AFTRA)
Minor Release
Parental Consent
Stunt Performer’s Agreement
Television Host Agreement
Television Performer Employment Agreement
Writer Employment Agreement (Low-Budget, Non-union)
Writer Employment Agreement (Theatrical WGA Writer)
Television Writer’s Contract (WGA, Loan-out)
Director Agreement (Theatrical, Loan-Out)
Director Employment Agreement (Non-Union)
Director’s Television Series Employment Agreement (to Employ a DGA Director)
Consultant Agreement
Certificate of Engagement
Writer Collaboration Agreement
Joint Venture Agreement
Agreement to Dissolve Co-Production Agreement
Composer Agreement (Low-Budget Feature)
TV Music Rights License
Synchronization/Performing/Master Use and Mechanical License
Synchronization License TV Series
Master Use License, Television
Soundtrack Recording Agreement (Loan-Out Format)
Finder Agreement
Promissory Note
Promissory Note with Guarantee
Guarantee
Production Services Agreement
Cable TV Production Agreement
Casting Director Employment Agreement (Independent Contractor)
Crew Deal Memo (Salaried On-Call)
Producer Employment Agreement
Television Series Producer Agreement
Makeup and Special Effects Agreement
Location Agreement
Studio Rental Agreement
International Sales Agency Agreement (Filmmaker Friendly)
International Sales Agency Agreement (Distributor Friendly)
Certificate of Authorship
Certificate of Origin
Short Form Assignment
Definition of Gross Receipts After Break-even
Net Profit Definition
Television Distribution Agreement
International TV Distribution Agreement
Security Agreement
Short Form Security Agreement
SAG Buyer’s Assumption Agreement Theatrical
Home Video Licensing Agreement
Internet Acquisition Distribution Agreement
Website Content Provider Agreement
Video on Demand Agreement
Exhibition Agreement
Merchandising Agreement
Product Release
Product Placement Agreement
Attorney-Client Retainer Agreement
SAG Agency Motion Picture/Television Agency Contract
Representative Agreement.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Basic Elements of Contract Law
Common Provisions of Entertainment Contracts
Depiction and Copyright Releases
Depiction Release, Grant with Reversion
Depiction Release, Option/Purchase Format
Depiction Release, Documentary Short Form
Guestbook Release
Crowd Release
Talk Show Appearance Agreement
Film Clip License
Still Photo Release
Artwork Release
Literary Submission and Sale
Submission Release
Non-Disclosure Agreement
Option and Literary Purchase Agreement (Long Form)
Option and Literary Purchase Agreement (Short Form)
Quitclaim Release
Artist Employment
Conversion Agreement
Actor Offer Letter
Actor Employment Agreement (Loan-out Format to Employ SAG Actor)
Actor Employment Agreement )Low-Budget, Non-Union Day Player)
Nudity Rider to Player Agreement
Rider to Day Player Agreement
Extra Agreement
Extra Release
Series Regular Actor Contract (AFTRA)
Minor Release
Parental Consent
Stunt Performer’s Agreement
Television Host Agreement
Television Performer Employment Agreement
Writer Employment Agreement (Low-Budget, Non-union)
Writer Employment Agreement (Theatrical WGA Writer)
Television Writer’s Contract (WGA, Loan-out)
Director Agreement (Theatrical, Loan-Out)
Director Employment Agreement (Non-Union)
Director’s Television Series Employment Agreement (to Employ a DGA Director)
Consultant Agreement
Certificate of Engagement
Collaboration
Writer Collaboration Agreement
Joint Venture Agreement
Agreement to Dissolve
Co-Production Agreement
Music
Composer Agreement (Low-Budget Feature)
TV Music Rights License
Synchronization/Performing/Master Use and Mechanical License
Synchronization License TV Series
Master Use License, Television
Soundtrack Recording Agreement (Loan-Out Format)
Financing
Finder Agreement
Promissory Note
Promissory Note with Guarantee
Guarantee
Production
Production Services Agreement
Cable TV Production Agreement
Casting Director Employment Agreement (Independent Contractor)
Crew Deal Memo (Salaried On-Call)
Producer Employment Agreement
Television Series Producer Agreement
Makeup and Special Effects Agreement
Location Agreement
Studio Rental Agreement
Distribution and Exhibition
International Sales Agency Agreement (Filmmaker Friendly)
International Sales Agency Agreement (Distributor Friendly)
Certificate of Authorship
Certificate of Origin
Short Form Assignment
Definition of Gross Receipts After Break-even
Net Profit Definition
Television Distribution Agreement
International TV Distribution Agreement
Security Agreement
Short Form Security Agreement
SAG Buyer’s Assumption Agreement Theatrical
Home Video Licensing Agreement
Internet Acquisition Distribution Agreement
Website Content Provider Agreement
Video on Demand Agreement
Exhibition Agreement
Merchandising
Merchandising Agreement
Product Release
Product Placement Agreement
Retainer
Attorney-Client Retainer Agreement
SAG Agency Motion Picture/Television Agency Contract
Representative Agreement
Glossary of Terms
Appendix
