TV and Radio Production Contracts

Get a release from a performer for a TV, radio or online show with this downloadable Artist Broadcast Release form.

• The artist grants the producers of the program the right to record and broadcast the artist's voice and/or musical performance, but ONLY for purposes of the broadcast.
• The artist waives all right to royalties or other compensation for the performance.
• The template includes a signature section by a parent or guardian, for performers who are minors.
• Make sure you get a signed Release from each artist involved in the TV or radio program prior to the broadcast. You can re-use this digital template as often as you like.

Do you produce television or radio programs in Canada? Use this template to prepare a Broadcast Recording Agreement for musical artists who appear on those programs.

• The artist allows the producer to record a performance solely for use in the broadcast and re-broadcast of the program.
• The artist also grants the producer the right to use the artist's name and likeness to promote the program.
• All recordings of the broadcast, in any format, are the property of the producer. The artist will be credited on all transcripts of the program containing the performance.
• The agreement is non-exclusive and the artist has the right to record to record the material for any other party.
• The artist retains an option to purchase the master recording of the performance.
• This is a ready-made template that saves you time writing your performer contracts.
• This contract was written to comply with Canadian laws.

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.

Enter into a contract with a producer who will produce a television series for you with this downloadable Producer Agreement template.

• The initial term is for one year (1 season of episodes), and the production company has an exclusive option to renew for a further term.
• As compensation, the producer will be paid a base salary, residuals, and benefits (medical, life insurance, expense account, car allowance).
• The Agreement will terminate if the producer becomes unable to perform his/her services for any reason.
• Each party indemnifies and holds the other party harmless against any claims arising in connection with a breach by the indemnifying party.
• The production company is entitled to equitable relief if the producer breaches the Agreement.
• The parties agree to binding AFMA arbitration in the event of a dispute.
• Your production office should have a set of good standard contracts. Add this Producer Agreement for Television Series to the collection. Downloadable, fully editable, reusable.

Do you produce commercials for television or streaming channels? Write up a Production Agreement for a client with this customizable template for U.S. productions.

• The Agreement contains sections for:
  • the client's specifications for the commercial,
  • production schedule,
  • production requirements for casting, sets, locations, music, photography, etc.,
  • schedule of costs and
  • payment schedule.
• Any copyrightable work and materials used in the commercial are deemed to be a work-for-hire and the property of the client.
• All ads produced under the agreement will meet current SMPTE standards.
• The production company agrees to comply with all applicable union rules and regulations and collective bargaining agreements.
• The production company also agrees that all players employed under the contract will be engaged in accordance with the current SAG or AFTRA contract, whichever applies, and the production company will provide all necessary documentation in that regard.
• You can customize this MS Word template for your production company, and personalize each contract for a specific client.
• The contract is governed by U.S. laws.

Sell radio airtime to a customer for one or more commercials with this easy-to-use template for the United Kingdom.

• The client will provide its recorded advertisement in a format and quality acceptable to the radio station.
• The client is responsible for obtaining all necessary licences and consents required with respect to the use of any intellectual property or other material contained in the advertisement.
• The client agrees to indemnify and hold the radio station harmless from any claims, damages or liabilities arising from the content or broadcast of the commercial.
• The contract includes an optional section for commercial production services, at the client's request.
• The template includes a sample Airtime Rate Card.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Governed by English law and intended to be used only in the United Kingdom.

Hire a composer to write and arrange music for a TV show with this Television Music Composer Agreement.

• The composer will write, arrange, record, conduct and otherwise prepare and produce music for the TV program (titles, cues, themes, etc).
• The composer's services are rendered on a work-for-hire basis.
• The music, master recordings, copyrights and intellectual property rights are the sole property of the producer.
• The composer is paid a fixed contract fee and receives a screen credit.
• The producer may suspend the agreement in the event of force majeure delays or circumstances outside its control, or in the event the composer is unable to render his/her services for a period of time.
• The composer consents to use of his/her name and likeness for the purposes of promoting the television show.
• The Television Music Composer Agreement template can be used for TV productions in the United States and Canada.

TV producers can pick up the rights to use music for a series, program or made for TV movie with this standard form Television Music Rights License.

• The owner of the composition grants the TV producer a nonexclusive right to record in synchronization or timed relation with the program.
• The TV producer does not have the right to exhibit the program in movie theaters or broadcast over pay-per-view or subscription television services.
• The license does NOT give the producers the right to produce a soundtrack album or record the songs for any purpose other than for use with the program.

Download the Television Music Rights License for your contracts file. Use it as often as you like - customize, personalize, make it your own.

Use this Television Performer Employment Contract to hire actors and musicians for a TV series or program.

• The term of employment is for a specified period of time, which can be extended if both parties agree in writing.
• The performer will be paid a regular salary (the payment period in the template is weekly).
• The producer will supply transportation, meals and accommodation for any required location shooting.
• The producer has the right to suspend production if the performer fails, refuses or is unable to perform, or if the performer materially breaches the agreement, or if circumstances beyond the producer's control hamper production.
• The performer must maintain membership in good standing in his or her appropriate guild ⁄ union during the term of employment.
• Available in MS Word format.
• This is a generic contract that does not contain references to the laws or regulations of any specific country.

Sign a Broadcast Recording Agreement with a musical artist appearing on a television or radio program with this downloadable template for US broadcasters.

• The producer has the right to record the artist's performance only for the purposes of the broadcast and any re-broadcast.
• The agreement contains the standard consent for the producer to use the artist's name and likeness.
• The producer has sole ownership of all recordings of the broadcast.
• The artist will receive credit in all transcripts and copies of the program.
• The artist has the right to record to record the material at any time.
• The artist also has an option to purchase the master recording.

The USA Broadcast Recording Agreement can be used for TV or radio programs produced anywhere in the United States or its territories.