Products tagged with 'work for hire contract'

Recording companies can engage songwriters on a work-for-hire basis to supply musical compositions under the terms of this non-exclusive Songwriter Contract.

• The songwriter agrees to write songs on a work-for-hire basis for the record company.
• The recording company in turn agrees to record the songs in sessions with any of its various artists.
• The agreement covers only those songs written on a for-hire basis for the recording company, and excludes any other material written by the songwriter.
• The songwriter has the right to assign any songs to a performance rights society (ASCAP or BMI) and to receive all monies paid by the society.
• This digital template can be used in both the United States and Canada.
• Available in MS Word format.

Hire a vocalist on a work-for-hire basis to record a number of tracks with this exclusive Vocalist Recording Contract.

• The contract is non-exclusive and the vocalist is free to engage in other recording sessions, but the vocalist agrees not to re-record any of the recordings made under this contract for a specified period of time.
• The vocalist's services are provided on a "work made for hire" basis for copyright purposes.
• The vocalist will be paid a flat fee per track recorded.
• The recording company will pay for all recording and studio costs, packaging and distribution, and promotional costs of the recording.
• The vocalist grants the company the right to use the vocalist's name, likeness and personal information for distribution, advertising and sale of the recording.
• This template is available as a MS Word document which is fully customizable to meet your exact needs.

Photographers, write up a customer contract quickly and easily with this template Photographer Work-for-Hire Contract.

• The photographer agrees to provide services as an independent contractor, not as an employee of the customer.
• Once the photographer has been paid for the session, the customer will own all copyright, title and interest in and to the photographs.
• This is a reusable legal agreement. Buy it, download it, use it as often as you require.
• This generic legal form can be used anywhere.
• Download the Photographer Work-for-Hire Contract and customize it with your studio logo and information to make it as unique as your business.

Hire a composer to write and arrange a musical score for a motion picture under the terms of this Film Score Composer Agreement.

• The work will be deemed a work for hire. The composer will write, arrange, record, conduct, prepare and produce the film score as an employee-for-hire.
• The score, recordings, copyrights and intellectual property rights will be the property of the producer.
• The composer will receive 100% of the writer's share of performance royalties for the musical score.
• The template includes a schedule which explains the method of calculating gross receipts ⁄ royalties payable to the composer in the event of a recording contract for the score.
• You can customize the Film Score Composer Agreement and use it on subsequent film projects. Once you download it, you own it.

Hire a screenwriter on a work-for-hire basis with this downloadable easy template for US productions.

Relationship Between the Parties

The film producer is retaining the screenwriter on a work for hire basis, as defined by U.S. copyright law. Ownership of all material developed by the screenwriter in connection with the motion picture belongs to the producer.

Compensation

The screenwriter will be paid a fixed fee, plus bonus compensation which is calculated as a percentage of net revenues for the picture, after breakeven. The screenwriter will also be accorded writing credit for any completed production.

Grant of Rights

The screenwriter grants the producers a perpetual right to use his/her name, image and voice in connection with the marketing of the motion picture. The screenwriter also assigns to the producer any rights he/she has or may have in the material developed for the motion picture.

Format and Jurisdiction

This Screenwriter Work for Hire Contract template is provided in MS Word format and is fully editable to fit your specific circumstances. It is a reusable document, making it both cost-effective and flexible.

The legal document was prepared in accordance with U.S. laws and is intended for use within the United States. However, it can be modified for use in other regions.