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Please Note: The following downloadable PDF Sample Contracts (with explanatory notes) are non-editable PDF files. You are advised to follow the purchasing directions and save the file to your computer for use as a template. As they are non-editable PDF files you will need to retype the agreement with your own amendments.
- Artwork Reproduction Licence for Film
A sample agreement that deals with the reproduction of an existing artwork for a film or video. - Film Location Release
This agreement is for a Producer of a film or video to seek permission from land owners to use their property in the film or video. - Film/Video Partnership Deed
This sample agreement outlines what needs to be considered when a partnership is formed to collaborate on a specific film or video project, both creatively and financially, and agree to share all expenses, profits and losses associated with the film. - Music Commission
This sample music commission agreement covers the fundamentals of how a Producer commissions a screen composer to create an original score for a film or video. - Music Licence for Film
This sample agreement is used when a producer wants to synchronise existing music and an existing master tape of the music to a soundtrack for a video or film. - Option and Purchase Agreement
This agreement outlines film maker's wishes to secure the exclusive rights to develop a book, play or other existing into a film. - Producer and Cast/Crew Agreement (Deferred Fees)
This sample agreement outlines the common terms and working conditions that producers will need to agree upon with their cast or crew. - Producer and Cast/Crew Agreement (Without Deferred Fees)
This sample Cast and Crew Agreement (Without Deferred Fees) should be used when a Producer is engaging Cast and Crew for the production of a low budget film or video. - Producer and Director Agreement
This agreement covers the fundamentals of a director's service on a film or video project. - Video Production Agreement
A sample agreement to be used when a producer or production company is commissioned to produce a video program for purposes such as promotion, education or instruction.