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Contracts in the Film and Television Industry, 3rd Edition BOOK
$45.00
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 from the book can be ordered separately and delivered by download).
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
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
Dealmaking in the Film and Television Industry BOOK
$37.95
Dealmaking is the first "self-defense" book for everyone working in the film and television industry. Addressing a general, non-attorney readership, it is a fascinating, highly accessible guide to current entertainment law's peculiarities, "creative" practices, and practical applications.
The Fourth Edition updates the existing text and adds more than 100 pages of new material covering changes occurring in the movie industry such as the growth of new media outlets like Netflix and You Tube.
The Fourth Edition updates the existing text and adds more than 100 pages of new material covering changes occurring in the movie industry such as the growth of new media outlets like Netflix and You Tube.
Risky Business, Financing and Distributing Independent Films (2nd Edition 2009) BOOK
$26.95
Risky Business is the comprehensive nuts-and-bolts guide to setting up an independent production project. Starting with the basic organization of the company and the preparation of production, collaboration, and screenplay agreements, it covers in detail everything from raising money via loans, presales, and investors through finding, contracting with, and policing the finished project’s distributors.
Reel Power: The Struggle for Influence and Success in the New Hollywood (William Morrow 1986). BOOK
$9.95
Mark Litwak provides the most comprehensive look at the film business since Hortense Powdermaker's Hollywood, The Dream Factory, published thirty-five years ago. Using interviews with 200 film insiders, including Jane Fonda, Barry Diller, Robert Altman, Martin Sheen, Robert Evans and Paul Newman - to name only a few of the writers, directors, performers, agents, producers and journalist he quotes at length - Litwak leads us through the maze of power and politics in Hollywood. In the process, he cites specific examples, tears down myths, relates anecdotes and reveals the inner workings of the industry. This is original hardcover book.
Downloadable templates in Word from Risky Business 2nd Edition
$19.95
Risky Business 2nd Edition is the comprehensive nuts-and-bolts guide to setting up an independent production project. Starting with the basic organization of the company and the preparation of production, collaboration, and screenplay agreements, it covers in detail everything from raising money via loans, presales, and investors through finding, contracting with, and policing the finished project’s distributors.
The digital templates are only available by download from our website and not found in any other store or website. Fully editable in Microsoft Word.
9 CONTRACTS
Co-Production Agreement
Promissory Note
Promissory Note with Guarantee
IFTA International Schedule of Definitions
Finder Agreement
International Distribution License Agreement
Lab Access Letter
IFTA Rider to International Distribution Agreement
International Distribution Agreement (Filmmaker-friendly version)
Special Bonus:
List of Funding Portals
SEC Rules for Crowdfunding
The digital templates are only available by download from our website and not found in any other store or website. Fully editable in Microsoft Word.
9 CONTRACTS
Co-Production Agreement
Promissory Note
Promissory Note with Guarantee
IFTA International Schedule of Definitions
Finder Agreement
International Distribution License Agreement
Lab Access Letter
IFTA Rider to International Distribution Agreement
International Distribution Agreement (Filmmaker-friendly version)
Special Bonus:
List of Funding Portals
SEC Rules for Crowdfunding
Downloadable templates in from Word Dealmaking in the Film & Television Industry 4th Edition
$42.00
Dealmaking for the Film and Television Industry (4th Edition, 2016)
Dealmaking is the first "self-defense" book for everyone working in the film and television industry. Addressing a general, non-attorney readership, it is a fascinating, highly accessible guide to current entertainment law's peculiarities, "creative" practices, and practical applications.
The Fourth Edition updates the existing text and adds more than 100 pages of new material covering changes occurring in the movie industry such as the growth of new media outlets like Netflix and You Tube.
The digital templates are only available by download from this site and not found in any other store or website. Fully editable in Microsoft Word.
25 CONTRACTS
Depiction Release, Reversion
Depiction Release, Option
Depiction Release, Documentary Short-Form
Location Agreement
Sample Material/Photography/Artwork Release
Option & Literary Purchase Agreement
Shopping Agreement
Writer Employment Agreement
Director Employment Agreement
Actor Employment Agreement, SAG-AFTRA Theatrical Release
Actor Employment Agreement, Low-Budget, Non-Union Day Player
Rider to Day-Player Agreement
Extra Agreement with Extra Release
Line Producer Employment Agreement
Graphic Artist Employment Agreement
Collaboration Agreement
Submission Release
Synchronization and Sound Recording License, Television
Composer Agreement for Low-Budget Feature
Home Video Distribution Agreement
International Acquisition/Distribution Agreement
Attorney-Client Fee Contract
SAG Motion Picture/Television Agency Contract
Standard AFTRA Exclusive Agency Contract Under Rule 12-C
Management Agreement
Dealmaking is the first "self-defense" book for everyone working in the film and television industry. Addressing a general, non-attorney readership, it is a fascinating, highly accessible guide to current entertainment law's peculiarities, "creative" practices, and practical applications.
The Fourth Edition updates the existing text and adds more than 100 pages of new material covering changes occurring in the movie industry such as the growth of new media outlets like Netflix and You Tube.
The digital templates are only available by download from this site and not found in any other store or website. Fully editable in Microsoft Word.
25 CONTRACTS
Depiction Release, Reversion
Depiction Release, Option
Depiction Release, Documentary Short-Form
Location Agreement
Sample Material/Photography/Artwork Release
Option & Literary Purchase Agreement
Shopping Agreement
Writer Employment Agreement
Director Employment Agreement
Actor Employment Agreement, SAG-AFTRA Theatrical Release
Actor Employment Agreement, Low-Budget, Non-Union Day Player
Rider to Day-Player Agreement
Extra Agreement with Extra Release
Line Producer Employment Agreement
Graphic Artist Employment Agreement
Collaboration Agreement
Submission Release
Synchronization and Sound Recording License, Television
Composer Agreement for Low-Budget Feature
Home Video Distribution Agreement
International Acquisition/Distribution Agreement
Attorney-Client Fee Contract
SAG Motion Picture/Television Agency Contract
Standard AFTRA Exclusive Agency Contract Under Rule 12-C
Management Agreement
Downloadable templates in Word from Contracts in the Film & Television Industry 3rd Edition
$59.95
These are the digital versions of the 80 contracts in the book Contracts for the Film and Television Industry by Mark Litwak. These digital templates are only available by download from our website and not found in any other store or website. Fully editable in Microsoft Word.
80 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.
80 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.
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The digital templates are only available from our website and not found in any other store or website. Fully editable in Microsoft Word. The digital templates are the same contracts found in the books.
The digital templates are only available from our website and not found in any other store or website. Fully editable in Microsoft Word. The digital templates are the same contracts found in the books.
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Shipping & Handling:
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For international orders and/or expedited shipping, please call 310-859-9595.
We only ship to street addresses. Sorry, no P.O. boxes.
Sales Tax:
All orders delivered outside the state of California are not subject to Sales tax.
All orders delivered within the state of California shall be subject to the current Sales Tax in your county.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL!
Shipping & Handling:
Please allow 1-2 weeks for delivery. All orders are shipped Ground via UPS or FedEx.
For international orders and/or expedited shipping, please call 310-859-9595.
We only ship to street addresses. Sorry, no P.O. boxes.
Sales Tax:
All orders delivered outside the state of California are not subject to Sales tax.
All orders delivered within the state of California shall be subject to the current Sales Tax in your county.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL!
