Looking to make a film but need a little help with the paperwork? We’ve painstakingly searched the internets and collected 588 free forms and contracts to help get you started.
Now before we start, everyone repeat after me: “THIS ARTICLE IS NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR PROPER LEGAL ADVICE”
You probably won’t need all of these forms for your production, but hopefully this article will remind you the “boring” parts of filmmaking are just as important as everything else.
Also check out these great feature articles:
24 Comments
111 Free Filmmaking Tools
04. May, 2009
[…] week we brought you 588 Free Film Contracts and Forms. In a effort to continue our “indie stimulus plan,” this week we’ve gathered […]
jaketapia
02. Jun, 2009
AWESOME! Thanks for all the help and info!
naimalwan
12. Jun, 2009
hi, i cant see a contract of employment in the list. am i just blind?
Dennis
12. Jun, 2009
What type of employment contract where you looking for?
naimalwan
13. Jun, 2009
Employment contract for a freelance motion graphics designer. or any freelance motion visual work.
Thanks for trying to help
155 Screenplay Formating Tutorials
24. Jun, 2009
[…] 588 Free Film Contracts and Forms […]
Ta Neil
30. Jun, 2009
What a great site!!! What would the freelance videographer contract form be under?
Dennis
30. Jun, 2009
There are a few you could mash together, but here are some I found outside of the this article:
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/30.....ct-between
http://www.scribd.com/doc/4940.....ct-wedding
http://www.videobusinessadviso.....tract.html
http://www.docstoc.com/search/.....atfilter=1
SAGIndie » 588 Free Film Contracts and Forms
10. Jul, 2009
[…] 588 FREE FILM CONTRACTS AND FORMS […]
Oroloro
18. Jul, 2009
Looking for a sample Finder’s Agreement - for those who are looking for funds and get a percentage. Any simple models?
Belinda
24. Jul, 2009
This if great! I’m glad I found your website. Keep up the good work. We indie filmmakers need all the help we can get.
Dennis
27. Jul, 2009
@Oroloro: You should take extra care with Finder’s Agreements (or any other type of funding agreement).. Depending on how the investment is structured you can run into all sorts of securities laws.
Take a look at this article:
“Finder’s fee agreements: Potential pitfalls and considerations”
http://findarticles.com/p/arti....._n9146286/
Some “sample” contracts:
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/29.....-AGREEMENT
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/26.....-Agreement
MrsJ113
14. Aug, 2009
Hello Im looking for an actors time sheet that you sign at the end of the day.
Dennis
14. Aug, 2009
@MrsJ113: It is above under “Production Reports”
http://www.filmcontracts.net/c.....hp?id=1005
Mark
24. Aug, 2009
Working with a one time big producer who’s given me “free reign” to help raise funds for two projects. I already have interest from two studios, but no contract. A lawyer told me I need a hybrid agreement that includes a finders fee as well as an attachment agreement that includes 2 1/2 % plus producer’s credit. Anyone have thoughts? Can’t seem to find it in here.
Matthew
22. Sep, 2009
This place is fantastic! Thanks! Anyone know where I can find some sort of co-production type contract between two companies? No idea what that involves…
303 Sony Vegas Tutorials
07. Oct, 2009
[…] 588 Free Film Contracts and Forms […]
eric
28. Oct, 2009
can anyone suggest which form to use for a test screening; want to make sure that the audience keeps the screening confidential.
Gospel John
10. Nov, 2009
Hands down my favorite feature so far.
Dennis
10. Nov, 2009
@Gospel John: Mine as well.
Nikki
12. Dec, 2009
Hi Dennis, which form do I use to get the rights from a band to use their song in my short film. thanks and this site rocks,btw.
Vicky Rotor
20. Jan, 2010
Would you know where I could get a TV Host Agreement or TV Newscaster’s Agreement, someone like Tom Brokaw?
PurpleReelsProductions
13. Feb, 2010
This site is so great! Thanks so much for the info! I’ve linked your site to my blog!
Glenn
08. Mar, 2010
Great site… Do you have a management agreement suitable b/w writer and manager who’s objective is helping shop a script (seeking a production deal)?
Leave a reply