Motion Picture Investor Financing Agreement

Would-be investors will need to see a well thought-out plan before they commit any money to your film project. Write yours with this fully editable Feature Film Business Plan template.

• The Plan includes:
  • a financial plan section, describing how the money will be raised for the project, how the funds will be used, and the assumptions on which the revenue model is based;
  • a summary of how revenues are disbursed;
  • a determination of ROI (return on investment);
  • potential income projections;
  • instructions to help you complete each section;
  • a Confidentiality Agreement to protect against disclosure of your proprietary information.
  • a disclaimer of liability regarding the accuracy and completeness of the financial information and projections contained in the Plan.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Buy and download the Feature Film Business Plan template and get started on your plan today.

Draw up a production budget summary for a feature film using this 39-page Excel spreadsheet which includes sections for:

• above the line expenses (story rights, producer, director, cast, travel and living expenses);
• production expenses (production staff, camera, set design, construction, striking, set operations, electrical, set dressing, props, special effects, mechanical effects, make-up, hair, wardrobe, locations, transportation, atmosphere, tests);
• post production expenses (picture editing, sound editing, lab, music);
• miscellaneous other expenses (overhead, insurance, publicity, etc).

The Feature Film Production Budget Summary will calculate your totals as you enter your figures. How easy is that? And the template can be re-used for future projects.

Deliver this Film Completion Agreement to the guarantor underwriting the completion and delivery of the film to secure financing for your motion picture.

• The guarantor has the right to recoup any secured sums from gross receipts of the film, subject to the prior rights of the financier under the Financing Agreement, and subject to any prior rights of the distributors, and the screen actor's guild.
• In return for payment of the guarantor's fee by the producer, the guarantor agrees to issue a completion guaranty to the financier.
• The template includes (i) a set of standard terms, (ii) warranties and representations of the producer, and (ii) provisions with respect to insurance that must be obtained by the producer.
• Available in MS Word format, customizable and reusable.
• This is a generic legal form which can be used in many jurisdictions.

A Film Completion Guaranty must be provided by the producer and guarantor as part of the financing process for most independent motion pictures. Use this downloadable template to prepare the document you need.

• The guarantor is guaranteeing completion and delivery of the film to the lender (financier).
• If the producer fails to complete and deliver the film in accordance with the terms, the guarantor will take over production.
• The guarantor is under no obligation under the Guaranty until the strike price (production financing) has been advanced.
• The guarantor is not responsible for obtaining any rating for the film, or to deliver any materials other than the delivery materials, or for the quality of the film itself.
• If the guarantor fails to complete and deliver the film, it will repay the financier in full for all sums advanced.
• The guarantor subordinates any claims it may have against the producer to the repayment of the financier and all of the financier's rights and security interests.
• The template includes a Notice Cure and Arbitration Agreement.
• Before you can get your funding, make sure your paperwork is in order, including this Film Completion Guaranty.