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​Downloadable Digital Books and Contract Templates in Word 
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Contracts in the Film and Television Industry, 3rd Edition PDF digital 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 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

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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.

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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



This purchase does not include the physical book. You receive an email after purchase with a link to download the contracts in zip file and in word format.

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Downloadable templates in Word for 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
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​This purchase does not include the physical book. You receive an email after purchase with a link to download the contracts in zip file and in word format.
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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.

​This purchase does not include the physical book. You receive an email after purchase with a link to download the contracts in zip file and in word format.
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Super Pack of Downloadable Contracts from 3 different books in Microsoft Word format, a total of 120 Contracts

$99.00
digitalSave by buying all three sets of contracts at once.
Buy and download all the digital contracts contained in three books: Contracts for the Film & Television Industry 3rd Edition, Risky Business 2nd Edition, and Dealmaking in the Film and Television Industry 4th Edition.
If bought separately these downloadable contracts in word format would cost $121.90. Get them all for a package price of only $99 plus 6 bonus contracts. These contract templates in Microsoft word format can be edited and changed to suit your needs.

The 6 Bonus Contracts not in any of the books are:


Investment Letter of Intent
Music Supervisor Agreement 
Equipment Rental Agreement
Delivery Checklist
Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreemen
Casting Director Deal Summary 

This package includes all the contracts from 3 books:
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9 contracts from Risky Business, Financing and Distributing Independent Films 2nd Edition list price $19.95
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)   
Plus
List of Funding Portals
​SEC Rules for Crowdfunding
80 Contracts from Contracts in the Film and Television Industry,  list price $59.95
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.
25 Contracts from Dealmaking in the Film and Television Industry 4th Edition List Price $42.00
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
 Buy these items separately these total: $121.90
Buy as a package and save. Only $99.00
This purchase does not include the physical books. You receive an email after purchase with a link to download the contracts in zip file and in word format.
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You can purchase the printed books directly from Amazon or other booksellers.  Digital Products (Contract Templates) are downloadable by zip file after purchase. You will be emailed a link to download your contracts. Templates can be delivered internationally.

The digital templates are only available from this 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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