Film Clip License

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.

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.

Get permission to use a video clip from an independent videographer with this Video Footage Clearance and Release (TV Program).

• The Clearance and Release Form can be used for news casts, entertainment programs, celebrity spotting, weather channels, music channels, and other programs which use footage from freelance videographers.
• The videographer gives the network or channel the right to broadcast, modify and use all or part of the footage, and to use the videographer's name in connection with the footage.
• The videographer assumes all liability that may arise in connection with the footage, and indemnifies the producers and the network against any liability or damages.
• The videographer is responsible for obtaining the consents of all performers and other persons connected with the video.

This Video Footage Clearance and Release form is a great way to get access to videos from a variety of sources without hiring full-time videographers.