Film Project Joint Venture Agreement

Prepare a Co-Production Agreement between two producers of a television series with this concise contract template.

• One of the producers will be responsible for obtaining production financing for the series, and the other will provide administrative production services.
• As compensation, the administrative producer will receive a percentage of all net profits from the series.
• The financing partner will hold sole rights to the copyright of the television series. The administrative partner's contribution of services will be considered a work made for hire.
• The parties agree to submit any disputes to binding arbitration in accordance with AFMA rules.
• This template Co-Production Agreement clarifies each producer's rights and responsibilities by putting them in writing.

Before you produce that video for your client, draw up an agreement for them to sign with this template Video Production Contract.

• The contract contains alternate provisions with respect to the script, depending on whether the producer or the client will be providing the script.
• The producer will supply all cast, crew, and production staff and equipment.
• The client must approve the production budget before production begins. The client may increase, but not decrease, the amount of the approved budget.
• The producer is responsible for all post-production, and will deliver the completed video to the client within a reasonable time after production is completed.
• If the shooting goes over schedule or over budget, the producer will consult with the client to come up with a workable solution.
• The producer's liability is limited to the amount actually paid by the client.
• You can use the Video Production Contract for musical artists, PSAs, educational videos, and all your other video clients. It's affordable and customizable.

Introduction to Investor Financing Agreement

Securing financial backing is essential for getting a feature film into production. One of the most effective ways to formalize this process is by entering into a Motion Picture Investor Financing Agreement.

Investment Structure

Under this agreement, the investor commits to providing the necessary production funds. These funds will be deposited into an escrow account, ensuring that the money is safeguarded and only released to the production company after specific conditions are satisfied. A key condition is the execution of a film completion guaranty, which provides additional security for both parties.

Repayment and Profit Participation

Once the film has a domestic theatrical release, the investor is entitled to repayment of the invested amount plus interest, drawn from the net profits generated. Beyond recouping their initial investment, the investor is also granted the opportunity to share in the net profits, up to an agreed-upon percentage, providing a potential for additional returns.

Investor Rights

The agreement grants the investor significant approval rights regarding various aspects of the film’s production. These include the proposed budget, casting choices, selection of the producer and director, and decisions related to distribution. Such approval rights help ensure that the investor’s interests are protected throughout the filmmaking process.

Agreement Availability

For filmmakers, having the necessary funds is crucial to launching a movie project. The Motion Picture Investor Financing Agreement provides a comprehensive and editable contract template, available in Word format, which can be tailored to suit specific project requirements. Downloading this agreement for your contracts library is a practical step toward securing investment and moving your film project forward.

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Sign a contract with a property owner to use their home or land as a location in a motion picture with this Film Location Agreement.

• The owner of the property will permit the production company to use the property in connection with the production, exhibition, advertising and promotion of the film, in return for a per diem fee.
• The owner may also receive a screen credit, at the producer's discretion.
• The owner agrees that the production company may make alterations to the location as required, provided that they first obtain the owner's written permission.
• The owner indemnifies the production company and releases them from any liability, claims or demands.
• This template is available in MS Word format and is fully customizable so it can be used on multiple locations and on subsequent film projects.

You've commissioned an original screenplay from a writer. Now get the writer to sign this Certificate of Authorship. The screenwriter certifies that:

• The screenplay was written as a work made for hire commissioned by the producer, and that the producer is deemed to be the author of the work.
• The work is original and not in the public domain, has not been adapted and does not violate or infringe upon any other person's statutory or common law rights.
• The producer owns all right and title to the screenplay, and has the right to make any changes to the material, and the writer waives all moral rights.
• The writer will not make any claims or demands against any assignee or successor in interest of the producer.
• The writer will have no right to enjoin or restrain the distribution or exploitation of any motion picture or other material based on the screenplay.
• The Certificate of Authorship of Screenplay form is an important part of the documentation you need to establish your rights to the material. Download it for your production forms library.