Video Production Forms

Need a call sheet for a television commercial shoot? Download this easy-to-use template.

• You can list all cast and crew from all departments on the Call Sheet.
• The form is available in MS Word format and can be completed on a laptop or tablet, or printed off and filled in by hand.
• Once you've purchased the form, it's yours - use it on all your upcoming jobs.
• Download the Call Sheet for TV Commercial Shoot and customize it for your shoot. It's fast, easy and affordable.

Set up your Call Sheet for the cast and crew of a video shoot with this easy-to-use template.

• The Call Sheet lists all personnel from all departments involved in the making of the video.
• The form is available in MS Word format, and can be filled in on a computer or by hand.
• Buy once, it's yours to use as often as required.
• Easy to use, customizable, affordable.

This template Contact List form is a great way to track contact names and phone numbers for all crew, suppliers and services involved in filming a television commercial, including:

• camera, equipment, and furniture rentals,
• police and emergency services,
• casting,
• vehicle operators / drivers,
• crane and dolly operators,
• craft services,
• film stock, dailies / lab, editorial, photography,
• production office,
• office supplies, copying and printing.

You can use the Contact List as a pre-printed form which can be filled in by hand, or fill it in on your laptop or tablet.

Draw up a crew contact list for a video shoot with this handy template.

• Fill in the list with the cell phone and pager numbers for all cast, crew, suppliers and services involved in the production.
• The form can be filled in on a computer or by hand.
• This is a customizable MS Word template.
• Hey - it's free! Download it.

Hire a director to direct videos or commercials with this USA Director Services Agreement.

• This is an ongoing contract that can be terminated at any time by written notice.
• The director will provide services to the production company only in connection with television commercials and videos, but will not direct any feature films, TV programs or other projects.
• The director will be paid a daily rate per shooting day, additional compensation in the form of profit participation, and a percentage-based director's fee for all videos shot.
• The director will also be entitled to a percentage of any net under-budget amounts on TV commercials shot by the director.
• All of the director's services are provided as a work made for hire, and the director waives all moral rights of authors (droit moral) with respect to the work produced under the Agreement.
• The director is engaged as an independent contractor, not as an employee, and he/she is responsible for paying his/her own payroll, withholding and other taxes, unemployment insurance, worker's compensation and other required amounts.
• The director is responsible for paying DGA membership dues, and the production company will pay any employer contributions to pension and benefit plans as required by the DGA Basic Agreement.
• Available as a fully editable MS Word template.
• Governed by the laws of the United States.

Prepare a Production Budget Summary for shooting a music video with this 8-page worksheet template, which contains sections for:

• above the line expenses (story and music rights, producer, director, cast, miscellaneous expenses);
• production expenses (production staff, camera, set design, construction, striking, set operations, electrical, set dressing, props, visual and special effects, make-up, hair, wardrobe, locations, transportation, atmosphere, tests);
• post production expenses (picture editing, sound editing, lab, music).

The Music Video Production Budget Summary is set up in MS Excel to calculate your totals when you enter the figures. Fast, easy to use - download it for your next video shoot.

Get a signed Performer Release and Consent Form from every actor, musician and performer in a music video before shooting begins.

• The performer releases the producers of the video from future claims for damages or costs.
• The producers are granted the perpetual right to record and use recordings of the performer's image, likeness and voice in connection with the video.
• The performer waives his/her right to bring suit against the producers with respect to the video at any time in the future.
• Don't leave yourself open to lawsuits. The Performer Release and Consent Form (Music Video) will help stop spurious claims for additional compensation.
• Available in MS Word format. Customizable and reusable.

Get this Performer Release Form signed by every performer in a television commercial shoot prior to the start of shooting.

• The performer releases the producers and the sponsor from any liability with respect to the commercial shoot.
• The performer grants the producers and the sponsor the perpetual right to use recordings of his or her likeness or voice in connection with the commercial.
• The performer waives any right to bring suit in future with respect to the commercial.
• Available in MS Word format.
• This release form can be used almost anywhere.

Track day-by-day production on a television commercial with this easy-to-use Production Report for TV Commercial Shoot, which includes:

• shooting schedule,
• film stock,
• equipment rentals,
• locations,
• transportation,
• in-out times, meal breaks and overtime for all cast and crew,
• props,
• wardrobe, makeup, etc.

Download the Production Report for the next television commercial you shoot - it's affordable and downloadable. Use it as long as you like and as often as you like.

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.