Film and TV Contracts

The Musician Release Form should be signed by each musician, composer, arranger or conductor involved in creating the musical score for a motion picture or television production.

• The musician grants the producers the right to record the musician's work for the production.
• The producers also have a continuing right in perpetuity to use and reproduce the recordings in any way that is connected with the production.
• Digital forms can be re-used as often as required. Print them off as blank forms to be filled in by hand, or personalize each copy for the individual signing it.
• Available in MS Word format.
• This Release can be used in many jurisdictions.

Prepare a Nudity Rider for an actor contract with this ready-made template form.

• This rider should be attached to the actor's contract for any movie shoot that involves nudity and/or real or simulated sex acts.
• The actor acknowledges being aware of the nature of the scenes, and consents to appearing nude or semi-nude and to taking part in the sexual acts.
• The Nudity Rider to Actor Contract is an important contract template that should be part of your standard film project paperwork.
• Buy and download the MS Word file, customize it for your purposes. Re-use as often as necessary.

Is there an actor you have in mind for a particular role in your next film project? Make an offer of employment to the actor through his/her agent with this downloadable offer letter template.

• The offer includes details about the project and the terms of employment, including:
  • the length of the shoot and the location(s) at which filming will take place,
  • the amount of the actor's salary for his/her work on the film,
  • amounts or percentages of deferred and contingent compensation,
  • credit provisions for both on-screen and advertising,
  • travel, accommodation, and per diem expenses.
• You can easily personalize each offer letter for every actor you're considering for roles. Download your copy of the Offer of Employment to Actor template and get the ball rolling.

Secure the worldwide rights to a person's biography for film, TV, book or other media with this Option Agreement for Rights to Life Story.

• The option can be renewed for two additional terms after the initial term.
• The person gives up his or her rights to their life story to the writer, even if the writer does not actually develop a project from the rights.
• The writer will use best efforts to develop a project, but is under no obligation to do so.
• The writer shall pay the person a specified amount for each project developed from the rights.

Don't lose an opportunity to get exclusive rights to a fascinating life story. Step 1: Buy the Option Agreement template. Step 2: Get it signed!

Secure your option for worldwide motion picture, exploitation and merchandising rights to an original screenplay from the screenwriter with this Option Agreement template.

• The writer grants the producer an exclusive and irrevocable option to purchase the rights to the work.
• The producer has the right to make sequels, prequels, remakes and TV series based on the work, for which the writer will be paid a percentage of the net profits.
• The file includes a Short Form Option Agreement for recording at the Copyright Office, and a Short Form Copyright Assignment.
• Also included is a Quitclaim Release of Interest in Literary Property.
• Available in MS Word format.

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.

Book non-musical performers (such as jugglers, puppeteers, theater groups, etc) for live shows with this Performance Contract for Non-Musical Acts.

• The promoter agrees to provide the venue, dressing room, stage hands, box office and security personnel.
• The promoter will pay for the printing and distribution of programs for the show.
• The promoter will also pay for all advertising and promotion for the performance. The performers are responsible for providing any materials that they want to have included in the promotional campaign.
• If the performance is canceled or delayed for any reason beyond the control of the parties, the parties agree not to make any claim for damages and neither party will be liable.

Get this Performance Contract for Non-Musical Acts for your contracts library - a must for any promoter!

Lease a school or college theater to the public for community events with this Performance Theater License Agreement.

• Community associations and drama groups, concert promoters, and event organizers can rent the theater, as well as dressing rooms, storage areas, lobby and vestibule, and adjoining areas.
• The renter can also contract for other services to be provided by the school, such as lighting, staging, equipment, etc., for an additional fee.
• The school has the right to retain all box office receipts until all amounts owing have been paid, and to deduct its expenses from the receipts.
• The school must approve all printed material, including tickets, programs and posters.
• The school reserves the right to operate any concessions.
• This customizable template also includes a set of Rules & Regulations, a current fee schedule, and Broadcast and Recording Policies.
• Don't let your theater space sit empty when it could be generating a revenue stream. Download the Performance Theater License Agreement and start renting it now.
• Available in MS Word format.
• This is a generic contract that can be used almost anywhere.

Get this Performer Release and Consent Form signed by every actor or other performer in a film or television production.

• The performer releases the producers of the project from future claims.
• The release grants the producers the perpetual right to use the performer's image, likeness or voice recordings in connection with the film.
• The performer agrees to be available for reshoots if and when required.
• The performer waives his/her right to bring suit against the producers with respect to the production at any time in the future.
• A signed Release and Consent Form should be obtained from every performer before shooting starts.
• Available in MS Word format.
• This is a generic form that can be used practically anywhere.

Get a signed Performer Release and Consent Form from every actor, musician and performer in a music video before shooting begins.

• The performer releases the producers of the video from future claims for damages or costs.
• The producers are granted the perpetual right to record and use recordings of the performer's image, likeness and voice in connection with the video.
• The performer waives his/her right to bring suit against the producers with respect to the video at any time in the future.
• Don't leave yourself open to lawsuits. The Performer Release and Consent Form (Music Video) will help stop spurious claims for additional compensation.