Film Clearance and Release Forms

Get permission to use recorded music in a film, television production or video game with this Clearance Request Form.

• The filmmaker must provide written permission from the music publisher.
• The filmmaker must also obtain approval from the AFM or any other union that has jurisdiction over the use of the recording.

Not getting proper clearance can land you in big trouble for copyright infringement. Get a signed Clearance Request Form before using someone else's music in your project.

Hire a minor child for a film production by having the adult responsible for the child sign this Consent of Parent or Guardian form.

• The adult consents to having the child enter into the contract.
• The adult also guarantees the performance of the child's obligations under the terms of the agreement.
• The adult releases to the child all compensation payable to the child under the contract, and the parent will have no right to any money earned by the child under the contract.

The Consent of Parent or Guardian for Minor to Enter into Contract is necessary if you're signing an underage actor for a part in your production. Make sure to get it signed before filming his/her scenes.

Secure the exclusive perpetual worldwide rights to depict a person's likeness, voice, personal experiences and life story in a film and/or television program with this Depiction Consent and Release.

• The producers agree to pay the person a specified amount when production commences on each project, and in the case of episodic television, a royalty for each episode.
• The form contains a reversion clause which states that if production has not begun within a certain time period, all of the rights granted will revert back to the person.
• The person releases the production company from any liability for claims, damages or legal actions for libel, defamation, copyright, invasion of privacy or any other right relating to the producer's use of the rights granted.
• The Depiction Consent and Release form is ideal for documentary films or for biographical film projects.
• This is a generic form which can be used anywhere.

If you want to use a clip from an existing film in a new film project, you'll need to get permission from the owner of the footage with this Film Clip License.

• The licensor (owner of the film clip) grants the producer a non-exclusive license to use the clip in connection with the production of the motion picture, but not for promotional purposes.
• The producer will still have to obtain the consent of any performers who appear in the film clip, as well as consents from the applicable unions and guilds.
• The producer must obtain any necessary broadcast licenses if there is any music contained in the film clip.
• The licensor will be accorded a screen credit in the motion picture, and provided with a complementary copy of the motion picture.
• The producer is not obligated to use the film clip.

Get all your clearances in order before you use the material. You can start with this Film Clip License form. It's a generic template that can be used on all kinds of productions, even live stage shows.

This Film Festival Submission and Clearance Form should be completed and submitted by all filmmakers who want to enter their film in your event.

• The filmmaker retains full ownership of the film.
• The festival promoter has the right to screen the film and to use clips from the film for promotional purposes.
• The festival promoter may, at its option, include the film on a DVD release or as part of a broadcast of the festival series.

The Film Festival Submission and Clearance Form is a downloadable digital template which can be edited, customized and used year after year.

Before you can use copyrighted materials in your movie, you must get permission from the copyright holder with this License and Release form.

• This license and release can be used for artwork, photos, quoted material and other copyrighted materials.
• The copyright holder grants the producer an exclusive perpetual universal license to use the material in connection with the motion picture, derivative works, ancillary uses (such as promotional use), and merchandising.
• The producer is not obligated to use the material.
• The owner warrants that it owns the material and has the right to grant the license, and will indemnify the producer against any claims or damages arising from its use of the material.
• The copyright owner releases the producer from any claims that the owner may have for libel, defamation, infringement, or otherwise.
• Get a copy of the License to Use Copyright Material form signed by each copyright holder prior to starting shooting.

Get permission from a property owner to use their site as a location in a film or TV production with this template Location Permission and Release form.

• The property owner gives the production company permission to use the property as a film location and releases the producers from future claims for loss or damage.
• The production company can use the location for filming for the period of time specified in the Release.
• The property owner consents to letting the production company bring in the necessary equipment and personnel to complete the shooting.
• Never ever film on private property without getting consent. That's why you need this Location Permission and Release Form for your movie or TV production.
• Available in MS Word format.

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.

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.

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.