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Film Score Composer Agreement (Creative Fee Basis)

Sign a well-known composer to write and arrange a musical score for your next film project with this Film Score Composer Agreement.

  • The composer is hired as an independent contractor on a creative fee basis.
  • The film producer will pay for all production and recording costs.
  • The producer will own all worldwide master rights to the music used in the film.
  • The composer will receive a royalty on sales of printed sheet music, sound track albums, synchronization licenses, etc.
  • Available as a fully editable MS Word document.
  • A composer with a recognized name brings cachet to your film. It's worth extra consideration and compromises. That's the intent of this agreement.
  • This is a generic contract template that can be used in many countries.
Document Type: Microsoft Word
Last Updated: 29-April-2025
SKU: 5190
$17.99
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