Product Placement Agreement for TV Series

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.

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.