Film and TV Contracts

Hire a team of two or more screenwriters to write the screenplay for a motion picture project with this USA Screenwriter Employment Agreement template.

• The agreement is controlled by the applicable Writers Guild of America (WGA) Theatrical and Television Agreement.
• The writers will be entitled to fixed compensation (flat fee), plus bonus compensation (based on final production budgets and credit allocation), and contingent compensation (calculated as a percentage of the net profits of the picture).
• The writers will also get additional compensation for sequels and remakes of the picture, and episode and rerun compensation for any television series based on the screenplay.
• The producer will have sole ownership to the screenplay and all materials created in connection with the screenplay, including moral rights. The writer acknowledges that the services are provided to the producer as a work made for hire.
• The writers are required to maintain membership in good standing in the applicable labor organization(s) throughout their engagement under the agreement.
• Available in MS Word format, fully customizable and can be re-used on multiple projects.
• Intended to be used within the United States.

Hire a screenwriter for a specific motion picture project with this template Screenwriter Work for Hire Contract for US productions.

• The screenwriter is being retained on a work for hire basis, as defined by U.S. copyright law. All ownership of the material developed by the screenwriter in connection with the motion picture belongs to the producer.
• The screenwriter will be paid a fixed fee, plus bonus compensation calculated as a percentage of net revenues after breakeven.
• The screenwriter will also be accorded writing credit for any completed production.
• The screenwriter grants the producers a perpetual right to use his/her name, image and voice in connection with the marketing of the motion picture.
• The screenwriter also assigns to the producer any right he/she may have in the material developed for the motion picture.
• This contract template is provided in MS Word format and is fully editable to fit your specific circumstances.
• Intended to be used only within the United States.

This free template is a blank script breakdown sheet for the art department on a film production.

• Every scene can be broken down by:
  • day/night and exterior/interior,
  • location,
  • cast (principal actors and extras),
  • animals,
  • stunts,
  • wardrobe, hair and makeup,
  • props, set dressing and greens,
  • vehicles,
  • special equipment,
  • special effects,
  • sound effects,
  • music,
  • production notes.
• Available in MS Word format.

Screenwriters, before you submit a script for evaluation, get this Script Nondisclosure Agreement signed to protect your rights and guard against disclosure of details of the script to third parties.

• The Nondisclosure Agreement (or "NDA") should be signed by any potential producers with whom you have discussions with respect to developing and producing the script.
• The producers agree to keep all information strictly confidential and not disclose it to any third party.
• The writer is disclosing the information to the producer solely for the purpose of allowing the producer to evaluate the script for development into a film project.
• The confidential information is not to be disclosed to any party except those employees of the producer who have a need to know, and such employees must be bound by a confidentiality agreement with the producer.
• If the producer determines the script is suitable for development, the parties will commence negotiations in that regard.

Don't let unscrupulous producers rip off your story ideas. Get a signed Script Nondisclosure Agreement.

Are you a film or TV producer who solicits scripts from screenwriters? Have the writers make their submissions in writing under the terms of this Script Submission Agreement.

• The screenwriter acknowledges that the submission of the script and the execution of the Agreement does not create confidential or fiduciary relationship between the screenwriter and the producer.
• The screenwriter represents that the material submitted is an original work, and that s/he is the sole owner.
• The screenwriter will not be entitled to compensation for the use of similar or identical material developed independently of the writer's submission.
• The screenwriter releases and indemnifies the producer against claims, loss and damages.
• Don't accept any original material unless it's accompanied by a signed Script Submission Agreement. If you do, you could open yourself up to a future legal claim.
• Available in MS Word format. Fully editable and reusable.

This package contains budget and set-up sheets for a set decorating department on a movie or television production.

• You can use the budget form to track the projected and actual costs of purchases and rentals of set decoration for the duration of the shoot.
• The set-up sheet tracks the costs for each set and location.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Tracking costs is essential on every film shoot, especially those with very little cash. Keep the set decorating department budget on track with these downloadable templates.

Prepare a Set Dressing / Props Release Agreement for a feature film or television production with this easy-to-use template.

• The agreement is between the production company and the owner of the items which will be used as props or set dressing on the film.
• The owner warrants that they are the owner of the items and have the right to grant the producers the right to use the items.
• The owner grants the producers the perpetual worldwide right to use the items in connection with the motion picture.
• The owner agrees not to make any future claims against the producers.
• In return for the rights, the production company indemnifies the owner against any claims, damages or suits which are not the result of a breach of the agreement by the owner.
• Available in MS Word format. Fully editable and easy to use.

Track the day's shooting during filming of a movie or TV production with this free Shot List Log form, which you can use to record:

• shooting date,
• shot and scene numbers,
• type of shot,
• one-line descriptions.

Available in MS Word format and easy to use as a pre-printed form.

This USA Soundtrack Recording Agreement allows a film producer to hire a musical artist as a loan-out to record the soundtrack for a motion picture.

• The artist's services constitute a work made for hire under the US Copyright Act.
• The artist grants the producer an exclusive, perpetual and worldwide synch license to use the master recording for purposes of producing, recording, distributing and marketing the motion picture and any soundtrack album.
• The producer also has the right to re-record and edit the master, and is not obligated to employ the artist in connection with same.
• The artist's loan-out corporation will be paid minimum scale for the artist's services, plus royalties on the net sales of albums containing the master.
• The digital template also includes an Inducement Letter covering the artist's representations and warranties which are given to induce the producers to sign the Agreement.
• You can use the Soundtrack Recording Agreement for multiple artists and on multiple movie projects.
• The Agreement is governed by United States laws.

Enlist a sponsor for a live concert or theater performance with this template Sponsorship Agreement.

• The sponsor agrees to provide the venue(s), staff, security, publicity and other items and services necessary to stage the live performance.
• The concert promoter will provide publicity materials, costumes, make-up, stage props and other items involved with the show.
• The promoter will ensure that the performers are on time and ready for all performances and rehearsals.
• The sponsor has the right to record, tape and broadcast the live show.
• Available in MS Word format and fully customizable.