Film and TV Contracts

Get this Performer Release Form signed by every performer in a television commercial shoot prior to the start of shooting.

• The performer releases the producers and the sponsor from any liability with respect to the commercial shoot.
• The performer grants the producers and the sponsor the perpetual right to use recordings of his or her likeness or voice in connection with the commercial.
• The performer waives any right to bring suit in future with respect to the commercial.

The Performer Release Form is an important part of the contract toolbox for every commercial producer.

Prepare a Performer Release and Consent for a minor child appearing in a film or television production with this easy-to-use template.

• The Release and Consent must be signed by the parent or guardian of an actor who is not of legal age. It releases the producers from future claims and liability arising from the minor child's appearance in the film or TV program.
• The release grants the producers the perpetual right to use the child's image, likeness or voice recordings in connection with the film.
• The parent or guardian agrees to be present on set during filming, as required by law.
• The child waives his/her right to bring suit against the producers with respect to the production at any time in the future.
• This is a generic release form template which is not country-specific and can be used anywhere.
• It's important to have the Performer Release Form for Minor Child signed for each underage actor prior to shooting any scenes that the minor appears in.

Make sure that a parent or guardian of any underage performer in a television commercial signs this Performer Release Form for Minor.

• The child performer releases the producers and the sponsor from liability with respect to the production.
• The producers and the sponsor have an ongoing right in perpetuity to use recordings of the minor child's likeness and voice in connection with the commercial.
• The parent or guardian, on behalf of the minor child, waives any right to make any future claims with respect to the child's involvement in the commercial.
• You can re-use this form for each child actor in the shoot and for each commercial you produce.

Don't risk the possibility of legal claims. Always get the Performer Release Form for Minor signed before you begin shooting on the commercial.

Create petty cash reports for each department of a movie or TV production with this template Petty Cash Expense Report.

• The report tracks all petty cash payments made during the reporting period, and the reason for each disbursement.
• Space is provided to balance the receipts and cash on hand with the amount of the advance.
• The form can either be filled in on a computer, or printed out and completed by hand.

The Petty Cash Expense Report template is an affordable downloadable form that can help you keep your production office costs on budget.

Track the hours of post production work on a motion picture with this Post Production Time Sheet form.

• daily time in ⁄ out, including meal breaks,
• a weekly summary of regular hours, overtime and double time,
• penalties,
• meal breaks not taken.

Get the Post Production Time Sheet form and make copies available to all of your post team.

Enter into a contract with a producer who will produce a television series for you with this downloadable Producer Agreement template.

• The initial term is for one year (1 season of episodes), and the production company has an exclusive option to renew for a further term.
• As compensation, the producer will be paid a base salary, residuals, and benefits (medical, life insurance, expense account, car allowance).
• The Agreement will terminate if the producer becomes unable to perform his/her services for any reason.
• Each party indemnifies and holds the other party harmless against any claims arising in connection with a breach by the indemnifying party.
• The production company is entitled to equitable relief if the producer breaches the Agreement.
• The parties agree to binding AFMA arbitration in the event of a dispute.
• Your production office should have a set of good standard contracts. Add this Producer Agreement for Television Series to the collection. Downloadable, fully editable, reusable.

Get clearance to show branded products in a feature film with this comprehensive Product Placement Agreement.

• The product owner grants the film producer the rights to use the product and related service marks for purposes of production, distribution, advertising, promotion and exploitation of the motion picture, as well as merchandising and co-promotion purposes.
• The producer retains creative control over the film and is under no obligation to use the product in the theatrical version of the film and the product owner has no rights against the producer if the product is not used.
• The product owner indemnifies the producer against liability, damages or claims with respect to the use of the product.
• The producer indemnifies the product owner against third party claims for injury, death or property damage in connection with the making of the film.
• Both parties agree to keep all information regarding the film and the agreement confidential. The producer will be entitled to injunctive relief if the product owner breaches the confidentiality provisions.
• The producer agrees to not represent the product or the brand marks in a disparaging manner in the film.
• Any disputes arising under the agreement will be sent to binding arbitration.
• The agreement is governed by California law but also contains additional paragraphs to be used if the production is out of state or out of country.
• Product placements are attractive to most brands because they're a low-cost high-visibility means of advertising. Buy and download this Product Placement Agreement for your next film project.

Obtain the rights to use branded products in an episodic television series with this Product Placement Agreement template.

• The product owner agrees to provide certain products to the production, in return for an opportunity to cultivate brand awareness of its goods in the viewing public.
• The producers are granted the rights to use the products and their related trademarks and logos for purposes of production, distribution, advertising, promotion and exploitation of the series. The rights do not include merchandising and co-promotion puproses.
• The producers have full creative control over the series and do not guarantee that the products or the service marks will be used in the final filmed version.
• It is up to the director's discretion whether or not to include the products and brands in the episode. The brand owner has no rights or remedies against the producers if the director decides not to show the product and/or brand marks on camera.
• The producers agree not to modify or alter the products or marks.
• The brand owner indemnifies the producers against liability, damages or claims with respect to the use of the products and marks.
• The document includes a 2-page confidentiality agreement prohibiting the product owner from disclosure of any confidential information belonging to the producers.
• Any disputes arising under the agreement will be sent to binding arbitration.

Do you produce commercials for television or streaming channels? Write up a Production Agreement for a client with this customizable template for U.S. productions.

• The Agreement contains sections for:
  • the client's specifications for the commercial,
  • production schedule,
  • production requirements for casting, sets, locations, music, photography, etc.,
  • schedule of costs and
  • payment schedule.
• Any copyrightable work and materials used in the commercial are deemed to be a work-for-hire and the property of the client.
• All ads produced under the agreement will meet current SMPTE standards.
• The production company agrees to comply with all applicable union rules and regulations and collective bargaining agreements.
• The production company also agrees that all players employed under the contract will be engaged in accordance with the current SAG or AFTRA contract, whichever applies, and the production company will provide all necessary documentation in that regard.
• You can customize this MS Word template for your production company, and personalize each contract for a specific client.
• The contract is governed by U.S. laws.

Track day-by-day production on a television commercial with this easy-to-use Production Report for TV Commercial Shoot, which includes:

• shooting schedule,
• film stock,
• equipment rentals,
• locations,
• transportation,
• in-out times, meal breaks and overtime for all cast and crew,
• props,
• wardrobe, makeup, etc.

Download the Production Report for the next television commercial you shoot - it's affordable and downloadable. Use it as long as you like and as often as you like.