Film Production Logs and Forms

Set up a joint venture to develop and produce an original motion picture with this Film Project Joint Venture Agreement template.

• Ownership of all property, assets and intangibles such as rights in the screenplay, the picture, merchandising, and publishing rights will be held by the joint venture.
• The joint venturers will contribute capital and services to the joint venture as required to complete the project.
• Net profits or losses generated by the motion picture will be allocated among the joint venturers in proportion to their capital contributions. Tax credits and deductions will be allocated equally.
• The joint venturers will have equal control and authority over all decisions and matters concerning the joint venture and the development and production of the film project.
• Each of the joint venturers are entitled to a screen credit as producers of the film.
• The joint venturers will not be required to devote their time exclusively to the film project, provided that they devote as much time as is required to fulfill their obligations to the joint venture.
• Upon the death, incapacity or disability of a joint venturer, then (subject to tax consequences) the joint venture will continue as a limited partnership with the successor-in-interest of the deceased or disabled joint venturer as a limited partner. The limited partner will not be entitled to vote or participate in partnership business, but must give consent to the disposition of the joint venture's property.
• You can easily tailor this Film Project Joint Venture Agreement to fit your unique circumstances. Buy and download the digital template, use it as often as you require.

Dissolve and terminate a joint venture which was set up to produce a motion picture with this Film Project Joint Venture Dissolution Agreement.

• The property of the joint venture will be liquidated and the proceeds applied to payment of outstanding debts and expenses.
• Any remaining balance will be allocated among the co-venturers in proportion to their capital contributions.
• Copyright in the screenplay and the motion picture produced by the joint venture will be held and owned jointly by the co-venturers.
• All revenues received from the picture, including merchandising and spin-off rights, will be shared equally by the co-venturers.
• If a co-venturer wishes to sell its copyright interest, the other co-venturer will have a first right of refusal to acquire the interest.
• If a co-venturer wishes to use the screenplay in connection with another project, the other co-venturer will be given an opportunity to participate.

Once all the purposes of the joint venture are fulfilled, it's time to close out the JV. Have all of the parties sign this Film Project Joint Venture Dissolution Agreement to make it official.

For novices in the film and television industry, the roles of the various departments and people involved in movie / TV production can be confusing. This free guide explains the role of each member of the production team, including:

• The key creative team (producer, director, screenwriter).
• The production department (executive producer, line producer, production manager, etc).
• The script department (story producer, script editor, script co-ordinator).
• The location department (location manager, location assistant, scout).
• The camera department (DP/cinematographer, camera operator, 1st assistant camera operator, etc).
• The sound department (sound recordist, boom operator).
• The grip department (key grip, best boy, dolly grip).
• The electrical department (gaffer, best boy, lighting technician).
• The art department (production designer, art director, set designer, props master, etc).
• The hair and make-up department (make-up artist, hairdresser).
• The wardrobe department (costume designer, costume supervisor, costume standby, etc).
• Post-production (film editor, assistant editor, colorist, etc).
• Visual effects (FX supervisor, compositor, roto artist, etc).
• Post-production sound and music (sound designer, dialogue editor, sound editor, etc).
• Other production crew (casting director, storyboard artist, caterers, etc).
• Interactive media (producer, designer, developer, etc).

The free Guide to Film & TV Production Department Roles is a valuable learning tool for anyone just starting out in the movie business. Download your copy now.

Film sets can sometimes be dangerous, and accidents happen. Report any injuries sustained during production with this Injury Report Form for film and television productions.

• A separate report form should be filled out for each injury connected with the shoot in any way, whether it occurs on or off set.
• The form must be completed by a witness to the incident.
• This is a reusable form - download it, save it as a template, use it as often as you require. It can be filled out by hand or on a computer, tablet or mobile device.
• Buy the Film Production Injury Report Form, download it, and give copies to all departments.

If any items or equipment on a film shoot are lost or damaged, this Loss and Damage Report form should be filled out and submitted to your department head.

• Crew members can use the Loss and Damage Report to file a report of theft, loss or damage to sets, props, costumes, tools, set dressing, greens or equipment during the film shoot.
• The form will then be used as backup documentation for an insurance claim.
• The report lists the person(s) responsible (if known) and any witnesses to the incident.
• The department head is responsible for submitting the report to the production manager.
• The Film Production Loss and Damage Report form is an essential part of the insurance claim documentation. Download this free sample and give copies to all departments.
• Available in MS Word format and fully editable so you can customize it to fit your needs.

Prepare a Motion Picture Lock Agreement with this free template for film producers.

• This is a simple 1-page contract available in MS Word format.
• Downloadable, fully editable.
• This is a free generic form that can be used anywhere.

Print copies of this Parking Expense Log for employees on a movie or TV production.

• The sheet must be filled out by an employee who has paid for parking out of his/her own pocket.
• Once it's filled in, the sheet should be submitted to the production accounting office for reimbursement.

Independent films often have no budget to speak of. Luckily the Parking Expense Log is free, so go ahead - download it.

Create petty cash reports for each department of a movie or TV production with this template Petty Cash Expense Report.

• The report tracks all petty cash payments made during the reporting period, and the reason for each disbursement.
• Space is provided to balance the receipts and cash on hand with the amount of the advance.
• The form can either be filled in on a computer, or printed out and completed by hand.

The Petty Cash Expense Report template is an affordable downloadable form that can help you keep your production office costs on budget.

Track the hours of post production work on a motion picture with this Post Production Time Sheet form.

• daily time in ⁄ out, including meal breaks,
• a weekly summary of regular hours, overtime and double time,
• penalties,
• meal breaks not taken.

Get the Post Production Time Sheet form and make copies available to all of your post team.

Record the production requirements for a film or television production with this easy-to-use downloadable checklist, including:

• production staff and crew - from producer to tool maintenance,
• support staff (craft service / catering, security, police, etc),
• cast, stunties, bit players, extras,
• locations requirements,
• equipment and vehicles,
• production forms.

Available in MS Word format. Fully editable and reusable.