Film and TV Contracts

Secure the rights to use certain music for a motion picture with this Blanket Synchronization, Performing, Master Use and Mechanical License.

• The copyright owner grants the film producer a nonexclusive perpetual worldwide right to record, reproduce, distribute, perform, export, sell and otherwise use the musical composition only in synchronization or timed relation with the motion picture.
• The film producer also has the right to record, distribute, sell and promote a soundtrack album using the composition, and to release the composition as a single.
• The producer will pay the owner a specified license fee immediately following the commercial release of the film.
• The producer will also pay ongoing royalties for sales of the soundtrack album.
• If the music is used in the finished film, the copyright owner will be given a credit in the titles.
• Available in MS Word format and fully customizable ti fit your needs.

Film producers, prepare Box Rental Agreements between the production company and the contractors being hired to crew the film with this downloadable template.

• The Box Rental Agreement should be attached as a schedule to the Deal Memo between the parties.
• The agreement sets out the terms and conditions under which the production company rents tools and equipment belonging to the contractor, and which will be used by the contractor on the production.
• The template is fully editable and you can easily customize it for your unique needs.
• This Box Rental Agreement template is downloadable, reusable, and reasonably priced for skinny budgets.

If you want to use specific music for the soundtrack of your movie, you'll need to obtain the rights from the owner with this Broad Rights Synchronization License.

• The music owner or publisher grants the producers a perpetual non-exclusive worldwide right to record, dub and/or synchronize the composition in or as part of the soundtrack for a film production.
• The producers also have the right to perform and exhibit the work wherever the movie is shown in movie theaters throughout North America.
• The license does NOT grant the right to broadcast the film on television, pay per view, satellite, subscription TV or otherwise, except with the consent of the applicable performing rights society.
• License fees are based on a sliding scale according to the number of recording units sold (i.e. CDs, DVDs, videos, etc).
• Available in MS Word format, fully customizable and reusable.

Grant a license to cable and satellite networks to show a movie on television and online with this TV and Internet Broadcast License Agreement.

• The motion picture distributor grants the licensee the right to distribute and broadcast its films via basic cable, pay TV, subscription TV, pay per view, satellite and internet transmission.
• The licensee will have the authority to edit the motion pictures as required to comply with censorship requirements, to translate and dub the soundtrack, and to create derivative versions of the pictures.
• As consideration for the rights granted, the licensee will pay a specified license fee for each film. The agreement contains an alternate provision under which the licensee can issue shares to the licensor as payment for the license fee.
• The distributor will pay for all production costs to produce the motion pictures. The licensee will pay for all scanning, editing and duplication costs, as well as paying the license fees.
• This Television and Internet Broadcast License Agreement is a valuable addition to any filmmaker's movie contracts set.
• Available in MS Word format.

Do you produce television or radio programs in Canada? Use this template to prepare a Broadcast Recording Agreement for musical artists who appear on those programs.

• The artist allows the producer to record a performance solely for use in the broadcast and re-broadcast of the program.
• The artist also grants the producer the right to use the artist's name and likeness to promote the program.
• All recordings of the broadcast, in any format, are the property of the producer. The artist will be credited on all transcripts of the program containing the performance.
• The agreement is non-exclusive and the artist has the right to record to record the material for any other party.
• The artist retains an option to purchase the master recording of the performance.
• This is a ready-made template that saves you time writing your performer contracts.
• This contract was written to comply with Canadian laws.

Sign a Broadcast Recording Agreement with a musical artist appearing on a television or radio program with this downloadable template for US broadcasters.

• The producer has the right to record the artist's performance only for the purposes of the broadcast and any re-broadcast.
• The agreement contains the standard consent for the producer to use the artist's name and likeness.
• The producer has sole ownership of all recordings of the broadcast.
• The artist will receive credit in all transcripts and copies of the program.
• The artist has the right to record to record the material at any time.
• The artist also has an option to purchase the master recording.
• The USA Broadcast Recording Agreement can be used for TV or radio programs produced anywhere in the United States or its territories.
• Form available in MS Word format.

Need a call sheet for a television commercial shoot? Download this easy-to-use template.

• You can list all cast and crew from all departments on the Call Sheet.
• The form is available in MS Word format and can be completed on a laptop or tablet, or printed off and filled in by hand.
• Once you've purchased the form, it's yours - use it on all your upcoming jobs.
• Download the Call Sheet for TV Commercial Shoot and customize it for your shoot. It's fast, easy and affordable.

Set up your Call Sheet for the cast and crew of a video shoot with this easy-to-use template.

• The Call Sheet lists all personnel from all departments involved in the making of the video.
• The form is available in MS Word format, and can be filled in on a computer or by hand.
• Buy once, it's yours to use as often as required.
• Easy to use, customizable, affordable.

When crewing up for a shoot in Canada, get each crew member you hire to provide this Residency Declaration for Film Employee, for tax purposes.

• This is a free form required by Canada Revenue Agency.
• All employees and contractors hired for the production must fill out the form.
• The employee states that he or she is a resident of Canada.
• The employee must also provide other information required for tax records.

The Canada Residency Declaration for Film Employee is a free MS Word template that can be filled in on a computer or by hand.

Prepare Cast and Crew Call Sheets for a film or television production with these template forms.

• Use the call sheet forms to keep track of:
  • the names of all cast and crew from all departments (including extras and stand-ins),
  • cell phone numbers,
  • set calls,
  • shuttle calls,
  • makeup calls,
  • advance shooting,
  • shoot times and wrap times.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Customizable and fully editable.