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Prepare a professional agency contract for a client with this easy Literary Management Representation Agreement for screenwriters.

Relationship Between the Parties

The parties agree that the contract is between the screenwriter and the manager as individuals, and not with any firm, agency or other entity which may employ the manager in any capacity.

Compensation

The manager will be paid a percentage of all gross compensation paid to the screenwriter in relation to any work procured under the Agreement.

Manager's Rights

The manager has the right to produce and package any script by the screenwriter and is entitled to producer's fees and credits for production and distribution.

Using the Template

If you represent screenwriters, then this Literary Management Representation Agreement is an ideal template for you. You can personalize and customize the template to reflect your unique services, and re-use it as often as your business requires.

Legal Jurisdiction

This is a generic legal contract which is not country-specific and can be used almost anywhere.

Write up a Live Concert Performance Contract Rider for a contract between a band or musical artist and a concert presenter with this downloadable template.

• The rider covers:
  • the technical requirements (sound, lights, staging, etc.) for the show,
  • any other performance requirements that the musical artist has, and
  • the artist's obligations to the concert presenter.
• This Live Concert Performance Contract Rider form is fully editable and can be easily customized to fit your circumstances.
• This is a generic document that can be used anywhere.

If you're hiring loan-outs for a film or TV production, this Addendum should be attached to their Deal Memo.

• This addendum should be used for any crew member / contractor that is a corporation or a loan-out.
• The contractor represents and warrants to the producers that s/he is either the sole owner or the major shareholder of the loan-out corporation's issued and outstanding shares.
• You can edit and re-use the template for all departments, and over multiple productions.
• Loan-outs require a bit more paperwork than other crew hires. Make sure yours is all in order - download the free form.

Get permission from a property owner to use their site as a location in a film or TV production with this template Location Permission and Release form.

• The property owner gives the production company permission to use the property as a film location and releases the producers from future claims for loss or damage.
• The production company can use the location for filming for the period of time specified in the Release.
• The property owner consents to letting the production company bring in the necessary equipment and personnel to complete the shooting.
• Never ever film on private property without getting consent. That's why you need this Location Permission and Release Form for your movie or TV production.
• Available in MS Word format.

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.

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Acquire the services of a make-up artist to do character and special effects make-up for a motion picture with this Make-Up and Special Effects Agreement.

• The make-up artist is retained as an independent contractor, not as an employee.
• The make-up artist is responsible for maintaining and storing the effects for a specified period of years after shooting wraps on the film.
• The make-up artist will consult with the producer at all stages of designing and completing the make-up effects.
• In addition to a fixed fee, the contractor will be paid a percentage of the merchandising net profits from exploitation of the effects.
• The producer agrees to pay SAG scale compensation for crew required for set operations, and SAG pension and health ⁄ welfare plan contributions.
• The make-up artist is responsible for paying all of its employees, and for supplying all materials and supplies used to create the make-up and special effects.
• All rights (including all proprietary rights) in and to the effects are the property of the producer, and the producer agrees not to disclose details of the design or manufacture of the effects, except as required for merchandising or for subsequent productions.
• Don't spend your production budget on legal fees if you don't have to. Buy the customizable agreement template once, use as often as needed.

Perform a management audit on your own business or on a company that you are planning to buy with this easy-to-use Management Audit Checklist.

• The Audit Checklist helps you determine the strengths and weaknesses of the business, and addresses issues such as:
  • quality and inventory controls,
  • marketing and public relations,
  • customer service,
  • strengths of the sales force,
  • research and development,
  • accounting and financial procedures,
  • budget and cash flow,
  • credit management,
  • management direction.
• Downloadable MS Word document, easy to customize for your business.

Put together an exclusive supply and distribution arrangement between a manufacturer and a buyer under this Product Supply Agreement.

• The manufacturer agrees not to sell to any other party except the buyer, and to supply products to the buyer without interruption.
• The buyer will devote its best efforts to promote, sell and develop demand for the products. The manufacturer will refer all leads to the buyer.
• The buyer has the right to inspect the products and to reject any portion that does not comply with the terms of the agreement.
• The agreement includes provisions for confidentiality and intellectual property protection.
• The manufacturer agrees to indemnify the buyer against any claims or losses arising with respect to the manufacturing of the products.
• This Product Supply Agreement template is a generic (not country specific) legal contract.
• Download the template and customize it for your unique situation.

This downloadable set of Conditions of Sale can be easily tailored for your needs and attached as a schedule to a manufacturing sales agreement.

• The conditions include:
  • price to be paid by the purchaser for the manufactured items,
  • payment terms,
  • liability of the seller,
  • patent infringement claims,
  • delivery dates,
  • shipment terms,
  • availability of goods.
• Available in MS Word format.