Film Rights Acquisition Agreement

Secure your option for worldwide motion picture, exploitation and merchandising rights to an original screenplay from the screenwriter with this Option Agreement template.

• The writer grants the producer an exclusive and irrevocable option to purchase the rights to the work.
• The producer has the right to make sequels, prequels, remakes and TV series based on the work, for which the writer will be paid a percentage of the net profits.
• The file includes a Short Form Option Agreement for recording at the Copyright Office, and a Short Form Copyright Assignment.
• Also included is a Quitclaim Release of Interest in Literary Property.
• Available in MS Word format.

Secure the worldwide rights to a person's biography for film, TV, book or other media with this Option Agreement for Rights to Life Story.

• The option can be renewed for two additional terms after the initial term.
• The person gives up his or her rights to their life story to the writer, even if the writer does not actually develop a project from the rights.
• The writer will use best efforts to develop a project, but is under no obligation to do so.
• The writer shall pay the person a specified amount for each project developed from the rights.

Don't lose an opportunity to get exclusive rights to a fascinating life story. Step 1: Buy the Option Agreement template. Step 2: Get it signed!

Prepare a professional agency contract for a client quickly and easily with this Literary Management Representation Agreement for screenwriters.

• The manager will be paid a percentage of any gross compensation paid to the screenwriter for any work procured under the Agreement.
• The manager has the right to produce and package any script by the screenwriter and is entitled to producer's fees and credits for production and distribution.
• The parties agree that the contract is between the writer and the manager as individuals, and not with any firm, agency or other entity that the manager is employed by.
• This is a generic legal contract which is not country-specific and can be used almost anywhere.
• If you represent screenwriters, then this Literary Management Representation Agreement is an ideal template for you. You can personalize each copy, customize it to reflect your unique services, and re-use it as often as your business requires.

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.

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 (”droit moral”).
• 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.