Business Forms

Write a 3-year business plan for a modeling agency with this fully editable Modeling Agency Business Plan template, which includes:

• an overview of the modeling industry,
• a market analysis and marketing strategy,
• a description of the agency, and administration and operational structure of the regional offices,
• a financial model,
• instructions to help you complete each section of the document, and
• a Confidentiality Agreement to protect against disclosure of your proprietary information.

The modeling industry can be very lucrative, but it is also very risky. Download your copy of the Modeling Agency Business Plan and show lenders and investors that you know what it takes to make it work.

Rent a parking space to an employee with this Monthly Employee Parking Contract for Canadian businesses.

• The contract is for employees who work in a commercial building and rent a parking space in the building's parkade or lot.
• The employee can either pay by cheque, pre-authorized credit or debit card payment, or can authorize the company to deduct the monthly parking fee from the employee's paycheque.
• This is a reusable legal form in MS Word format. Once you have purchased and downloaded it, you can use it as often as you like.
• This form can be used in any province or territory in Canada except for those jurisdictions where a French language translation may be required by law.

If you rent parking spaces to employees, use this Monthly Employee Parking Contract for U.S. businesses.

• You can re-use the template for each employee who rents a parking space in the parking lot or parkade of the building.
• The employee can choose between several payment options, including pre-authorized credit card, direct payment, or automatic deductions from his or her paycheck.
• The contract can be terminated immediately if the employee fails to comply with municipal traffic laws.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Download the USA Monthly Employee Parking Contract and customize it for your company.
• The form can be used in every State.

Sign up non-union employees to work on your film project with this USA Motion Picture Crew Deal Memo (Non-Union).

• The crew member's employment is to be exclusive to the production.
• The Deal Memo is not a guarantee of employment or a guarantee that the producer will use the employee's work in the motion picture.
• Overtime must be approved beforehand. No compensation is paid for days not actually worked, including sick days and holidays.
• The producer will provide transportation, accommodation, meals and per diem for out-of-town locations.
• The employee will not be reimbursed for the use of his/her vehicle and mobile phone unless approved by the production manager.
• Provisions for box / kit rentals. The producer is not liable for loss or damage unless caused by the producer's negligence.
• The employee's services are provided on a "work made for hire" basis, and all proceeds belong to the producer. The producer has the right to use the employee's name and likeness for press kits and promotional materials.
• Drug and alcohol use at work is grounds for immediate dismissal.
• The employee will receive a screen credit at the producer's discretion.
• This contract is governed by U.S. laws.

This Motion Picture Theatrical Distribution Agreement template favors the film's producer instead of the distributor.

• The producer grants the distributor exclusive rights to distribute, license and exploit the picture in all countries throughout the world except for the United States, its territories, and English-speaking Canada.
• These rights extend to theatrical, home video, free and pay television distribution, exhibition, marketing and exploitation.
• The rights granted do not include the right to produce other pictures, or sequels or remakes, or any TV series, programs or other ancillary rights to the picture. The ancillary rights and all other rights in the film are reserved to the producer.
• The producer has paid or will pay all production costs, taxes and charges with respect to the picture.
• The distributor will pay a non-refundable advance guarantee upon execution of the Agreement.
• Gross receipts will be allocated firstly to the distribution fee, then to recoupment of any advance and recoverable delivery expenses, market and promotional expenses incurred by the distributor. The net proceeds will be paid to the producer.
• The producer will have a lien and security interest on the gross receipts and distribution contracts. As security for payment of the producer's share, the distributor grants a lien and security interest over all of the distributor's interest in the picture and in all proceeds realized by the distributor from exploitation of the picture.
• The file includes a Schedule of Delivery Requirements and a Schedule of Minimums.

Most distribution deals are heavily weighted in the distributor's favor. This Motion Picture Theatrical Distribution Agreement changes the deal in favor of the producer instead.

Introduction to Investor Financing Agreement

Securing financial backing is essential for getting a feature film into production. One of the most effective ways to formalize this process is by entering into a Motion Picture Investor Financing Agreement.

Investment Structure

Under this agreement, the investor commits to providing the necessary production funds. These funds will be deposited into an escrow account, ensuring that the money is safeguarded and only released to the production company after specific conditions are satisfied. A key condition is the execution of a film completion guaranty, which provides additional security for both parties.

Repayment and Profit Participation

Once the film has a domestic theatrical release, the investor is entitled to repayment of the invested amount plus interest, drawn from the net profits generated. Beyond recouping their initial investment, the investor is also granted the opportunity to share in the net profits, up to an agreed-upon percentage, providing a potential for additional returns.

Investor Rights

The agreement grants the investor significant approval rights regarding various aspects of the film’s production. These include the proposed budget, casting choices, selection of the producer and director, and decisions related to distribution. Such approval rights help ensure that the investor’s interests are protected throughout the filmmaking process.

Agreement Availability

For filmmakers, having the necessary funds is crucial to launching a movie project. The Motion Picture Investor Financing Agreement provides a comprehensive and editable contract template, available in Word format, which can be tailored to suit specific project requirements. Downloading this agreement for your contracts library is a practical step toward securing investment and moving your film project forward.

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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.

License the film merchandising rights to a distributor with this Motion Picture Merchandising Agreement template.

• The distributor gets an exclusive license within the defined territory to manufacture, advertise, distribute and sell merchandise that incorporates names, characters, and events from the film
• In return, the distributor will pay the film producer a guaranteed minimum compensation amount (a fixed amount paid as an advance against the percentage royalty), and a percentage royalty based on the current wholesale price of the licensed products.
• The producer must approve all products, packaging, labels, advertising, display materials and copyright notices to be used in connection with the licensed products.
• The distributor agrees to protect the producer's property rights and goodwill, and acknowledges that all goodwill and all rights to the materials created by the distributor are the exclusive property of the producer.
• All licensed products must carry the producer's copyright and/or trademark notices (as applicable).
• The distributor must carry standard product liability insurance and advertiser's liability insurance during the term of the Agreement.
• Upon termination of the Agreement, the distributor will have a 90-day period to dispose of all products already manufactured, so long as the Agreement was not terminated for cause.

This Motion Picture Merchandising Agreement template is available as a MS Word download, which is fully editable and customizable to fit your needs.

Prepare a Theatrical Distribution Agreement for a single motion picture with this standard form template.

• The distributor gets exclusive and unrestricted rights to the theatrical, television and home video exhibition, distribution and exploitation of the picture, in all languages and versions, including music rights, dubbed or titled versions, and the right to edit the picture as the distributor deems necessary.
• The distributor also gets ancillary rights, including literary and music publishing rights, merchandising, soundtrack recording rights, and the right to produce additional pictures, sequels or remakes of or based on the picture.
• The producer reserves non-theatrical distribution of the picture for its own use.
• The producer has paid or will pay and discharge all copyright claims and all other claims and rights with respect to the picture and all elements, including music, contained in the picture.
• The distributor will have no contractual obligation under any contract or license made by the producer in connection with the picture.
• The distributor will not be responsible for any payments to performing rights societies, unions and organizations, or for payment of any taxes or other amounts owing in connection with the distribution or exhibition of the picture.
• The distributor will have complete, exclusive and unrestricted control over the distribution and exploitation of the picture (directly or through any sub-distributor or licensee).
• The producer will be responsible for securing any necessary import permits or licenses.

1. Delivery Manifest,
2. Definition of Gross and Net Receipts,
3. Certificate of Authorship,
4. Short-Form Assignment,
5. Certificate of Origin.

This standard form Motion Picture Theatrical Distribution Agreement is a comprehensive and customizable template that includes all the paperwork you need to get the deal done.

Write a business plan to raise start-up capital for a museum with this downloadable and customizable template.

• The purpose of this business plan is to outline the museum concept to potential lenders and investors from private, public and government sectors.
• The template includes:
  • a discussion of the role of the museum in fostering and supporting education in various fields,
  • descriptions of the planned exhibits and programs that will be offered,
  • plans for a 'virtual' online museum,
  • a market analysis and marketing strategy,
  • funding strategy and 5-year financial model,
  • instructions in each section to help you complete the document, and
  • a Confidentiality Agreement to protect against disclosure of your proprietary information, such as financial data.
• Available in MS Word format and fully editable to fit your circumstances.