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:
Screenwriting
- 2 Column Corporate Template .rtf (Sonnyboo)
- SCREENPLAY TEMPLATES .dot (Sonnyboo)!Script Template for Word .doc (Dependent Films)
- Screenwriting Collaboration .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Script Agreement .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Script Maker .doc (Dependent Films)
- Sample Script Agreement .txt (Dependent Films)
- Simply Screenplay .doc (Dependent Films)
- Literary Option & Purchase .pdf (Sonnyboo)
- USE OF LITERARY MATERIAL.doc (Scene 17 Pictures)
Unions
American Federation of TV & Radio Artists (AFTRA)
Director’s Guild of America
- 2004-2005 Basic Agreement Rate Card (DGA) (FilmContracts.net)
- 2004-2005 Commercial Rate Card (DGA) (FilmContracts.net)
- 2004-2005 FLTTA Rate Card (DGA) (FilmContracts.net)
- 2004-2005 Interim Settlement Agreement Rate Card (DGA) (FilmContracts.net)
- Basic Agreement of 2002 (DGA) (FilmContracts.net)
- DGA Industrial Supplement to the National Commercial Agreement of 2005 (DGA) (FilmContracts.net)
- Documentary Provisions (DGA) (FilmContracts.net)
- Employment Data Report (DGA/DGC) (FilmContracts.net)
- Experimental Films Signatory Forms Package (DGA) (FilmContracts.net)
- Freelance Live And Tape Television Agreement of 2002 (DGA) (FilmContracts.net)
- Internet Pictures Sideletter (DGA) (FilmContracts.net)
- Live & Tape Television Signatory Forms Package (DGA) (FilmContracts.net)
- Low Budget Sideletter (DGA) (FilmContracts.net)
- Low Budget Theatrical Film Forms Package (DGA) (FilmContracts.net)
- Multi-Camera Prime-Time Dramatic Television Forms Package (DGA) (FilmContracts.net)
- National Commercial Agreement of 2001 (DGA) (FilmContracts.net)
- Reality Agreement Key Points (DGA) (FilmContracts.net)
- Single-Camera Television Forms Package (DGA) (FilmContracts.net)
- Television Movie or Mini-Series Forms Package (DGA) (FilmContracts.net)
- Theatrical Film Forms Package (DGA) (FilmContracts.net)
Directors Guild of Canada (DGC)
- 2003 DGC Collective Agreement (DGC British Columbia) (FilmContracts.net)
- 2003 DGC Standard Agreement (DGC Atlantic) (FilmContracts.net)
- 2003 DGC Standard Agreement (DGC Manitoba) (FilmContracts.net)
- 2003 DGC Standard Agreement (DGC Ontario) (FilmContracts.net)
- 2003 DGC Standard Agreement (DGC Saskatchewan) (FilmContracts.net)
- 2003 Standard Agreement (DGC Alberta) (FilmContracts.net)
- 2003 Standard Agreement (DGC) (FilmContracts.net)
- 2003 Standard Agreement – Directors (DGC) (FilmContracts.net)
- 2003 Standard Agreement Core Schedules (DGC) (FilmContracts.net)
- Employment Data Report (DGA/DGC) (FilmContracts.net)
Guild of Canadian Film Composers (GCFC)
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE)
Screen Actors Guild (SAG)
- Preliminary Information Sheet for the Student and Short Film Agreements .pdf (SAG)
- Preliminary Information Sheet for the Ultra-Low Budget, Modified Low Budget, and Low Budget Agreements .pdf (SAG)
- 2001-2005 Contract Summary Theatrical Motion Pictures & TV (SAG) (FilmContracts.net)
- 2002-2005 Codified Industrial & Educational Contract (SAG) (FilmContracts.net)
- 2002-2005 Codified Industrial & Educational Contract Digest (SAG) (FilmContracts.net)
- 2003-2006 Commercials Audition Overtime Rate (SAG) (FilmContracts.net)
- 2003-2006 Commercials Contract (SAG) (FilmContracts.net)
- 2003-2006 Commercials Contract Cable Weights (SAG) (FilmContracts.net)
- 2003-2006 Commercials Contract Digest (SAG) (FilmContracts.net)
- 2005 Agreement: Independent Motion Picture, TV Producers & SAG (FilmContracts.net)
- Preliminary Information Sheet for the Student and Short Film Agreements .pdf (SAG)
- Preliminary Information Sheet for the Ultra-Low Budget, Modified Low Budget, and Low Budget Agreements .pdf (SAG)
- SAG Daily Contract .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- SAG Production Time Report .doc (Imaginary Digital)
Writers Guild of America (WGA)
- Interactive Program Contract 2004 (SAG) (FilmContracts.net)
- Low Budget Agreement (SAG) (FilmContracts.net)
- Low Budget Agreement Fact Sheet (SAG) (FilmContracts.net)
- Made-for Internet Contract 2004 (SAG) (FilmContracts.net)
- TV Short-Form Writers Lending Agreement – MOW & Mini-Series (SAG) (FilmContracts.net)
- Writers Television Short-Form Contract – MOW & Mini-Series (SAG) (FilmContracts.net)
- Writers Theatrical Short-Form Contract – For Employees (SAG) (FilmContracts.net)
- Writers Theatrical Short-Form Contract – For Loan-Outs (SAG) (FilmContracts.net)
Writers Guild of Canada (WGC)
- Animation Notice of Intended Writing Credits (WGC) (FilmContracts.net)
- Independent Production Agreement (WGC)
- Notice of Engagement (WGC) (FilmContracts.net)
- Notice of Intended Writing Credits (WGC) (FilmContracts.net)
- Option Agreement (WGC) (FilmContracts.net)
- Standard Story Editor’s Agreement (WGC) (FilmContracts.net)
- Standard Writer’s Agreement (S) (FilmContracts.net
Development
- Confidentiality Agreement (ISP Group Inc)
- General Proxy (ISP Group Inc)
- Non-Disclosure Agreement 1 (ISP Group Inc)
- Non-Disclosuere Agreement 2 (ISP Group Inc)
- N.D.A. .pdf (Sonnyboo)
- AICP Production Estimate Form .xls (AICP)
- Quick Notary Form (ISP Group Inc)
- Standard Commercial Production Agreement (AICP)
- Spec Production Deal (don’t “spec” to get paid”) (ISP Group Inc
- Production Agreement 1 (ISP Group Inc)
- Production Agreement 2 (ISP Group Inc)
- Producer Contract (ISP Group Inc)
- Producer’s Royalty Attachment (ISP Group Inc)
Business Entities
- Business Entity Comparison Chart (Mark Litwak)
- Company Formation Steps (Mark Litwak)
- Checklist for Corporate Formation (Mark Litwak)
- Corporate Bylaws (ISP Group Inc)
- General Partnership Agreement – Microsoft Word .doc (NBFC)
- General Partnership Agreement (ISP Group Inc)
- Joint Venture Agreement 1 (ISP Group Inc)
- Limited Partnership Agreement (ISP Group Inc)
- Limited Partnership Agreement- Microsoft Word .doc (NBFC)
- Questionnaire for Drafting Organizational Documents of a California LLC (Mark Litwak)
Business Plans
Taxes
Deal Memos
- Assistant Director Film Deal Memo (FilmContracts.net)
- Cast Deal Memo (FilmContracts.net)
- Cast/Deal Memo .doc (VancouverFilmProduction.com)
- Catering Deal Memo .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Catering Schedule .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Consulting Agreement (ISP Group Inc)
- Crew Deal Memo (FilmContracts.net)
- Crew/Deal Memo .doc (VancouverFilmProduction.com)
- CREW DEAL MEMO.doc (Scene 17 Pictures)
- Deal Memo .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Deferred Payment .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- DEFERRED PAY CONTRACT.doc (Scene 17 Pictures)
- Director Deal Memorandum (FilmContracts.net)
- DIRECTOR DEAL MEMORANDUM.doc (Scene 17 Pictures)
- Director of Photography Deal Memo (FilmContracts.net)
- DP Deal Memo .pdf (AICP)
- Executive Employment Agreement (ISP Group Inc)
- Photographer Work For Hire (ISP Group Inc)
- Sample Compensation Contract .txt (Dependent Films)
- SCREENWRITER CREDITS DEAL MEMO.doc (Scene 17 Pictures)
- Unit Production Manager Deal Memo (FilmContracts.net)
- Writers Deal Memo (FilmContracts.net)
- Writers/Deal Memo .doc (VancouverFilmProduction.com)
- Writing Team Deal Memo (FilmContracts.net)
- WRITING TEAM DEAL MEMO.doc (Scene 17 Pictures)
Pre-Production
Breakdown
- Breakdown Sheet .doc (VancouverFilmProduction.com)
- Breakdown Sheet (FilmContracts.net)
- Camera Shot List (1) (FilmContracts.net)
- Camera Shot List (2) (FilmContracts.net)
- Camera Shot List (3) (FilmContracts.net)
- Cinematography Pre-Production Checklist (FilmContracts.net)
- Day of Days .doc (VancouverFilmProduction.com)
- Director’s Worksheet (FilmContracts.net)
- Distribution List (FilmContracts.net)
- Easy Script Breakdown .xls (Dependent Films)
- Lighting Diagram (FilmContracts.net)
- Makeup & Hairdressing Record (FilmContracts.net)
- Production Requirement (FilmContracts.net)
- Production Requirements Checklist (FilmContracts.net)
- PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS.doc (Scene 17 Pictures)
- Script Breakdown .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Shot List (FilmContracts.net)
- Shot Breakdown .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Storyboard (FilmContracts.net)
- TV Storyboard (FilmContracts.net)
Budgets
- Broadcast documentary budget $15,000-$80,000 (DV Handbook)
- Budget Estimate .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Budget_sheet.doc (Celtx)
- Budget .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Commercial budget $2000 – $50,000 (DV Handbook)
- DV feature film budget $25,000 – $100,000 (DV Handbook)
- Film Budget .xls (Dependent Films)
- Film Budget Top Sheet Template – Google Doc (Making the Movie)
- Film Budget Top Sheet Template – Microsoft Excel .xls (Making the Movie)
- Film Budget Top Sheet Template – Open Office .ods (Making the Movie)
- Production Budgeting Proposal .pdf (Dependent Films)
- Sample Budget .xls (Sonnyboo)
Locations
- Cinematography Location Information Form (FilmContracts.net)
- Filmmakers Code of Conduct for Public Lands (AICP)
- Location Agreement .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Location Agreement .rtf (Sonnyboo)
- Location Agreement (FilmContracts.net)
- Location Code of Professional Responsibilty (AICP)
- Location Contact List (FilmContracts.net)
- Location Contract .pdf (Dependent Films)
- Location Contract (FilmContracts.net)
- Location Fact Sheet (FilmContracts.net)
- Location Information .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Location Information Sheet (FilmContracts.net)
- Location List .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Location List (FilmContracts.net)
- Location reccy-form.pdf (Celtx)
- Location Release Form (FilmContracts.net)
- Location Scouting Sheet .pdf (Dependent Films)
- Location Survey list (Celtx)
- Location Survey .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Location Survey Check (FilmContracts.net)
- Production Location Contract (FilmContracts.net)
- Production Location Release (FilmContracts.net)
- Sample Location Contract .txt (Dependent Films)Scouting Report (FilmContracts.net)
Insurance
- Client E&O Insurance Questionnaire (Mark Litwak)
- Insurance Claim Automobile .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Insurance Claim Theft .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Insurance Claim .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Insurance Claim Worksheet Automobile Accident (FilmContracts.net)
- Insurance Claim Worksheet Damage (FilmContracts.net)
- Insurance Claim Worksheet Personal (FilmContracts.net)
- Insurance Claim Worksheet Theft (FilmContracts.net)
- INSRDMG.DOT (Scene 17 Pictures)
- INSRTHFT.DOT (Scene 17 Pictures)
- aicp.next New Media Contracts and Riders (AICP)
- Negative Insurance Riders .doc (AICP)
Storyboard
- StoryBoard Tools .zip (Dependent Films)
- Widescreen .gif (Dependent Films)
- Standard Ratio .gif (Dependent Films)
- Standard Ratio w/ Overhead Plan .gif (Dependent Films)
- Standard Ratio w/ Detailed Angle .pdf (Dependent Films)
- Standard Ratio: Simplistic .pdf (Dependent Films)
- Storyboard Overhead .gif (Imaginary Digital)
- Storyboard Shots .jpg (Imaginary Digital)
- Storyboard Standard .gif (Imaginary Digital)
- Storyboard Wide .gif (Imaginary Digital)
Production
Accounting
- Amount Received (FilmContracts.net)
- Cash or Sales Receipt (FilmContracts.net)
- cash reciept.DOT (Scene 17 Pictures)
- Check Request (FilmContracts.net)
- check request.DOT (Scene 17 Pictures)
- Check’s In The Mail (FilmContracts.net)
- check in the mail.DOT (Scene 17 Pictures
- Daily Cost Overview (FilmContracts.net)
- Demand Promissory Note (FilmContracts.net)
- Individual Petty Cash Account (FilmContracts.net)
- Invoice (FilmContracts.net)
- INVOICE.doc (Scene 17 Pictures)
- Meal Allowance (FilmContracts.net)
- Mileage Log Passenger List (FilmContracts.net)
- Notice of Assignment & Acknowledgement By Account Debtor (FilmContracts.net)
- Petty Cash Accounting (FilmContracts.net)
- Petty Cash Accounting .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Petty Cash Individual .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Petty Cash Recieved.DOT (Scene 17 Pictures)
- petty cash.DOT (Scene 17 Pictures)
- Production Advance Request (FilmContracts.net)
- Project Charge Record (FilmContracts.net)
- Promissory Note (FilmContracts.net)
- Purchase Order (FilmContracts.net)
- Purchase Order Log (FilmContracts.net)
- PURCHASE ORDER.doc (Scene 17 Pictures)
- Received of Petty Cash (FilmContracts.net)
- Timecard.DOT (Scene 17 Pictures)
- Time Cards / Invoices Weekly Check-Off List (FilmContracts.net)
Authorizations
Call Sheets
- Call Sheet .rtf (Sonnyboo)
- Call Sheet 1 .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Call Sheet 2 .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Call Sheet .xls (Dependent Films)
- Call Sheet Cast (FilmContracts.net)
- Call Sheet Cast & Crew (FilmContracts.net)
- Call Sheet Template .pdf (Dependent Films)
- Call Sheet .doc (VancouverFilmProduction.com)
Cast
- Actor Contract .doc (Sonnyboo)
- Actor Player Casting Agreement (FilmContracts.net)
- Actor/Non-Union Agreement .doc (VancouverFilmProduction.com)
- Actors Production Time Report (FilmContracts.net)
- Basic Actor Info Shet .rtf (Sonnyboo)
- Call Sheet Cast (FilmContracts.net)
- Call Sheet Cast & Crew (FilmContracts.net)
- Cast Contact List (FilmContracts.net)
- Cast Contact Sheet .xls (Dependent Films)
- Cast Data Report Low Budget (FilmContracts.net)
- Cast Deal Memo (FilmContracts.net)
- Cast Information (FilmContracts.net)
- Cast Information Sheet .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Cast List (FilmContracts.net)
- Cast List Final Information Sheet (FilmContracts.net)
- Cast Member Production Evaluation (FilmContracts.net)
- Cast Scene Number Breakdown (FilmContracts.net)
- CAST SHEET.doc (Scene 17 Pictures)
- Casting Assessment .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Casting Data Report (FilmContracts.net)
- Casting Data Report (Stunt Performers Only) (FilmContracts.net)
- castinginfo.doc (Scene 17 Pictures)
- Casting Sign In .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Casting Sheet (FilmContracts.net)
- Day Out Of Days (FilmContracts.net)
- Day out of Day.DOT (Scene 17 Pictures)
- Day Performer Contract Theatrical Motion Pictures (FilmContracts.net)
- Day Performer Contract TV Motion Pictures or Videotape (FilmContracts.net)
- Director/Deal Memo .doc (VancouverFilmProduction.com)
- Directors Agreement .doc (VancouverFilmProduction.com)
- Drive-To (FilmContracts.net)
- Drive To.DOT (Scene 17 Pictures)
- Final Cast List SAG-UBCP (FilmContracts.net)
- Freelance Actors Contract (FilmContracts.net)
- Freelance Performer Agreement (FilmContracts.net)
- Independent Contractor Agreement: Live Models (FilmContracts.net)
- Minimum 3-Day Contract TV Motion Pictures or Videotape (FilmContracts.net)
- Minimum Freelance Contract Theatrical Motion Pictures (FilmContracts.net)
- Minimum Freelance Weekly Contract TV or Videotapet (FilmContracts.net)
- Nudity Rider for Casting Agreement (FilmContracts.net)
- Performer Contract Interactive Programming (FilmContracts.net)
- Performer’s Videocassette Release (FilmContracts.net)
- Screen Actors Sign In Sheet (FilmContracts.net)
- Talent Audition Sheet (FilmContracts.net)
Check Lists
- Cinematography Pre-Production Checklist (FilmContracts.net)
- DOP Checklist (Celtx)
- Drive-To (FilmContracts.net)
- Equipment Checklist .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Equipment List .xls (Dependent Films)
- Field Equipment Checklist (FilmContracts.net)
- LA Fire Department Spot Check Sheet .pdf (AICP)
- Permit Checklist (AICP)
- Producers Pre-Production Checklist (Celtx)
- Producer Production Checklist (Celtx)
- Production Requirements Checklist (FilmContracts.net)
- Production Contract Checklist (Mark Litwak)
- Production check list .pdf (VancouverFilmProduction.com)
- Remote Shoot Checklist (FilmContracts.net)
- Remote Survey Checklist (FilmContracts.net)
- Time Cards / Invoices Weekly Check-Off List (FilmContracts.net)
- Video Production Checklist (FilmContracts.net)
Cinematography
Crew
- Crew Contact List (FilmContracts.net)
- Crew Contact Sheet .xls (Dependent Films)
- Crew Info Sheet .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Crew Start-Up & Data Sheet (FilmContracts.net)
- Director’s Inducement Letter (FilmContracts.net)
- Employee Data.DOT (Scene 17 Pictures)
- Freelance Contractor Agreement (FilmContracts.net)
- Freelance Reference Data Input (FilmContracts.net)
- Independent Contractor Agreement (FilmContracts.net)
- Loanout Agreement (FilmContracts.net)
- Loan Out Agreement .doc (VancouverFilmProduction.com)
- loanout services.DOT (Scene 17 Pictures)Producer Agreement .rtf (Sonnyboo)
- Producer Agreement (Short Form) (FilmContracts.net)
- Producer Video Release & Contract (FilmContracts.net)
Equipment
- Box / Equipment Rental Inventory (FilmContracts.net)
- Box Rent Inventory (FilmContracts.net)
- Box Rent Inventory (2) (FilmContracts.net)
- Drive-To (FilmContracts.net)
- Drive-To (FilmContracts.net)
- Field Equipment Checklist (FilmContracts.net)
- inventory log.DOT (Scene 17 Pictures)
- Maintenance Service Time (FilmContracts.net)
- Remote Shoot Checklist (FilmContracts.net)
- Remote Survey Checklist (FilmContracts.net)
- Video Equipment Rental Agreement (FilmContracts.net)
Lighting
Production Forms
- Additional Photography & Pick-Up Approval Form (FilmContracts.net)
- Call Sheet Cast (FilmContracts.net)
- Call Sheet Cast & Crew (FilmContracts.net)
- Injury / Illness Report Form (FilmContracts.net)
- Line Production Schedule .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Line Production Spreadsheet Excel (ISP Group Inc)
- Production Record Form (FilmContracts.net)
- Production Tracking Form (FilmContracts.net)
- Production Vehicle Inspection Form Camera Truck (FilmContracts.net)
- Production Vehicle Inspection Form Cube Truck (FilmContracts.net)
- Production Vehicle Inspection Form Grip Truck (FilmContracts.net)
- Production Vehicle Inspection Form Passenger Van (FilmContracts.net)
- Production Vehicle Inspection Form Pickup Truck (FilmContracts.net)
- Vehicle Rental Sheet (FilmContracts.net)
- VEHICLE RENTAL SHEET.doc (Scene 17 Pictures)
Production Logs
- Camera Department Shooting Log (FilmContracts.net)
- Continuity Synopsis Sheet .xls (Dependent Films)
- Continuityreport_daily.pdf (Celtx)
- Continuitylogsheet-sheet.pdf (Celtx)
- Continuity Notes .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Daily Cost Overview (FilmContracts.net)
- Daily Continuity Log .xls (Dependent Films)
- Daily Film Inventory (FilmContracts.net)
- Daily Production Report .xls (Dependent Films)
- Daily Production Report .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Daily Progress Report .xls (Dependent Films)
- Daily Raw Stock Log (FilmContracts.net)
- Hotel Room Log (FilmContracts.net)
- Hotel room list.DOT (Scene 17 Pictures)
- Hotel room log.DOT (Scene 17 Pictures)
- HOTEL ROOM LOG.doc (Scene 17 Pictures)
- Inventory Log (FilmContracts.net)
- PaperRAW STOCK INVENTORY.doc (Scene 17 Pictures)work Distribution Log .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- RAW STOCK INVENTORY.doc(Scene 17 Pictures)
- Scene / Take Log (FilmContracts.net)
- Script Supervisor Continuity Log (FilmContracts.net)
- Script Supervisor Notes .xls (Dependent Films)
- Script Sup Daily Log .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Script Sup Daily Wrap Reports .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Script Sup Notes .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Shot Log (FilmContracts.net)
Production Reports
- Abbreviated Production Report (FilmContracts.net)
- Actors Production Time Report (FilmContracts.net)
- Camera Department Shooting Log (FilmContracts.net)
- Camera Journal .gif (Dependent Films)
- Daily Cost Overview (FilmContracts.net)
- Daily Film Inventory (FilmContracts.net)
- Daily Production Report (FilmContracts.net)
- Daily Production Report (2) (FilmContracts.net)
- Daily Production Report Contd. (FilmContracts.net)
- DAILY PRODUCTION REPORT.doc (Scene 17 Pictures)
- Daily Raw Stock Log (FilmContracts.net)
- Film Camera Report (FilmContracts.net)
- Final Cast List SAG-UBCP (FilmContracts.net)
- Producer’s Weekly Post-Production Report (FilmContracts.net)
- Producer’s Weekly Production Report (FilmContracts.net)
- Production Report Reverse (FilmContracts.net)
- Scene / Take Log (FilmContracts.net)
- Script Supervisor Continuity Log (FilmContracts.net)
- Shot Log (FilmContracts.net)
- Taft Hartley Report (SAG/UBCP/ACTRA Extra) (FilmContracts.net)
- Tape Log (FilmContracts.net)
- Video Camera Report (FilmContracts.net)
Copyright, Trademarks and Releases
- Actor Release Form (FilmContracts.net)
- Consent & Release Form (FilmContracts.net)
- Crowd Release Notice .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Drive-To (FilmContracts.net)
- General Release in .rtf (Video University)
- General Release in txt (Video University)
- Group Release (FilmContracts.net)
- GROUP RELEASE.doc (Scene 17 Pictures)
- Group Release Form (FilmContracts.net)
- Group Release .doc (VancouverFilmProduction.com)
- Likeness and Usage Agreement .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Location Relase Form .pdf (Dependent Films)
- Location Release Form (FilmContracts.net)
- Location Release in .rtf (Video University)
- Location Release in txt (Video University)
- Materials Release in .rtf (Video University)
- Materials Release in txt (Video University)
- Minor Information & Release Form (FilmContracts.net
- Minor Release in .rtf (Video University)
- Minor Release in txt (Video University)
- Minor Release From School Form (FilmContracts.net)
- Model Release Form 1 (ISP Group Inc)
- Model Release Form 2 (ISP Group Inc)
- Musician Release Form (FilmContracts.net)
- MVPA Copyright Statement (ISP Group Inc)
- Personal Release (FilmContracts.net)
- Personal Release (2) (FilmContracts.net)
- Personal Release .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Personal Release Form .pdf (Dependent Films)
- Personal Release Payment (FilmContracts.net)
- Photographic, Video, Film, Audio Recording Release Form (FilmContracts.net)
- Photo Release .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Product Placement Release (FilmContracts.net)
- PRODUCT PLACEMENT RELEASE.doc (Scene 17 Pictures)
- Release & Authorization To Photograph or Otherwise Record (FilmContracts.net)
- Release Film, Tape Footage (FilmContracts.net)
- Sample Performer Release .txt (Dependent Films)
- Still Photography Licence Agreement .doc (VancouverFilmProduction.com)
- Submission Release (FilmContracts.net)
- Supplying A Film/Tape Clip (Promotional Purposes) (FilmContracts.net)
- Talent Release Form (FilmContracts.net)
- Talent Release Form .pdf (Dependent Films)
- Talent Release in .rtf (Video University)
- Talent Release in txt (Video University)
- Talent Use Of Name & Likeness In A Film or TV Clip (FilmContracts.net)
- Use Of Literary Material (FilmContracts.net)
- Use Of Name (FilmContracts.net)
- Use of Name .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- USE OF NAME.doc (Scene 17 Pictures)
- Use Of Still Photograph (FilmContracts.net)
- Use Of Still Photograph (2) (FilmContracts.net)
- Use Of Still Photograph (3) (FilmContracts.net)
- Use Of Still Photograph (4) (FilmContracts.net)
- USE OF STILL PHOTOGRAPH.doc (Scene 17 Pictures)
- USE OF TRADEMARK OR LOGO.doc (Scene 17 Pictures)
- Use of Trademark or Logo (FilmContracts.net)
- Use of Still Photograph(s) – Microsoft Word .dot (NBFC)
- Use of Trademark or Logo – Microsoft Word .dot (NBFC)
- Videocassette Release (FilmContracts.net)
Requests
- Check Request (FilmContracts.net)
- Cheque Request .doc (VancouverFilmProduction.com)
- Digital Effects Request Form (FilmContracts.net)
- Hair / Makeup Artist Request Form (FilmContracts.net)
- Meal Allowance (FilmContracts.net)
- meal allowance.DOT (Scene 17 Pictures)
- Production Advance Request (FilmContracts.net)
- Request For Delivery (FilmContracts.net)
- request for delivery.DOT (Scene 17 Pictures)
- request for item pickup.DOT (Scene 17 Pictures)
- Request For Pick Up (FilmContracts.net)
- Request For Videocassette (FilmContracts.net)
- request for video tape.DOT (Scene 17 Pictures)
- Request To Film During Extended Hours (FilmContracts.net)
- request to film extra hours.DOT (Scene 17 Pictures)
- Special Camera Rigging Authorization (FilmContracts.net)
- Video Tape Requisition (FilmContracts.net)
- Wardrobe Request Form (FilmContracts.net)
Safety Forms
- Acknowledgement of Safety Guidelines (FilmContracts.net)
- Acknowledgement of Safety Guidelines .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- acknowledge saftey guidlines.DOT (Scene 17 Pictures)
- Emergency Information .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Safety Awareness Meeting Attendance Form (FilmContracts.net)
- Safety Hazard Report Form (FilmContracts.net)
- Safety Inspection Form (FilmContracts.net)
- Weekly Safety Meetings .doc (Imaginary Digital)
Sign-Out Forms
Stock Inventory
Stunts
- Daily Stunt Performer Contract: Theatrical Motion Pictures (FilmContracts.net)
- Daily Stunt Performer Contract: TV Motion Pictures or Videotape (FilmContracts.net)
- Instructions Stunts Form Data (FilmContracts.net)
- Minimum Freelance 3-Day Contract: TV Motion Pictures (FilmContracts.net)
- Stunt Instructions (FilmContracts.net)
- Stunt Performer’s Minimum Freelance Weekly Contract for Television Motion Picures or Videotapes (FilmContracts.net)
- STUNT PLAYERS.doc (Scene 17 Pictures)
- Stunt Performer’s Minimum Freelance Weekly Contract for Theatrical Motion Pictures (FilmContracts.net)
- Stunts / Special Effects Release & Authorization (FilmContracts.net)
Travel
Post-Production
- Editing Log .pdf (Dependent Films)
- Editoral Insurance Riders .doc (AICP)
- Final Cast List – Microsoft Word .dot (NBFC)
- Daily Editors Log .xls (Dependent Films)
- Drive-To (FilmContracts.net)
- Drive-To (FilmContracts.net)
- Field Tape Log .pdf (Dependent Films)
- Picture Lock Agreement (FilmContracts.net)
- Producer’s Weekly Production Report (FilmContracts.net)
- Script Sup Daily Editors Log .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- VTR Log Sheet .doc (Imaginary Digital)
Sound & Music
- ADR Form (FilmContracts.net)
- (artist’s wish list) (ISP Group Inc)
- Band Booking Agreement (ISP Group Inc)
- Exclusive Songwriter Agreement (ISP Group Inc)
- Commercial Music Agreement (FilmContracts.net)
- Distribution Of Master 1 (ISP Group Inc)
- Film Synchronization Agreement (ISP Group Inc)
- Foreign Agent Agreement 1 (ISP Group Inc)
- Jingle Production Agreement (ISP Group Inc)
- Lab Access Letter Template (Mark Litwak)
- License for a Master Recording 1 (ISP Group Inc)
- License for a Master Recording 2 (ISP Group Inc)
- License for a Master Recording 2b (ISP Group Inc)
- Management Agreement 2 (ISP Group Inc)
- Mechanical License 1 (ISP Group Inc)
- Mechanical License 2 (ISP Group Inc)
- Music Cue Sheet .rtf (Sonnyboo)
- Music Scoring Sign Off (FilmContracts.net)
- Music Video Spec Sheet (ISP Group Inc)
- Music Video Rider (ISP Group Inc)
- Original Music Licensing Agreement (FilmContracts.net)
- Radio Recording Release (ISP Group Inc)
- Radio Performance Release (ISP Group Inc)
- Receipt For A Master Recording (ISP Group Inc)
- Recording Agreement 1 (ISP Group Inc)
- Recording Agreement 2 (ISP Group Inc)
- Recording Agreement 3 (ISP Group Inc)
- Single Song Publishng 1 (ISP Group Inc)
- Single Song Option (reversion) (ISP Group Inc)
- Small Agency Agreement (ISP Group Inc)
- Sound Contracting (ISP Group Inc)
- Sound Report (FilmContracts.net)
- Subpublishing 1 (ISP Group Inc)
- Subpublishing 2 (ISP Group Inc)
- Vanity Label Distrbution (ISP Group Inc)
Distribution
- Co-promotion Agreement (ISP Group Inc)
- Credits .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Distribution Log .doc (Imaginary Digital)
- Festival Booking Agreement (ISP Group Inc)
- Producers Delivery List (Mark Litwak)
- Producer’s Lien On A Master (ISP Group Inc)
- Promo Release.DOT (Scene 17 Pictures)
- Public Access Video Release (ISP Group Inc)
- Publicist Agreement (ISP Group Inc)
- Royalty Sharing Agreement (Publishing) (ISP Group Inc)
- distribution list.DOT (Scene 17 Pictures)
MISC
- AICP Bidform Long Form (AICP)
- Film Icons .zip (Dependent Films)
- Software Licensing Agreement (ISP Group Inc
- Beta Testing Agreement (ISP Group Inc)
- Software Distribution Agreement (ISP Group Inc)
- Software Escrow Agreement (ISP Group Inc)
- Sponsorship 1 (tour) (ISP Group Inc)
- Sponsorship 2 (event) (ISP Group Inc)
- Legal Agreements (ISP Group Inc)
Great resource, Thanks!
I am currently leading a sponsorship campaign and need contracts for film sponsors. I saw that your list contains templates for event and tour sponsors, but what about the more detailed and comprehensive sponsors of the film?
Great list. I’d also add this free actor release form from StudioBinder https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/complete-guide-actor-release-form-template/
I want to film direction please give information
This is an incredibly comprehensive list and I wanted to let you know that we’ve linked to this page on our Resources page because you really can’t get much better than the list you’ve compiled.
This collection of forms has been a staple in my productions but also in my recommendations for years. So there.
Hi, I’m looking for a contract that will enable me to buy and / or use footage from other people’s/company’s films within my documentaries which are for the NGO sector.
Any help is hugely appreciated.
I am going to be making a small simple 30 second commercial. What contracts should I be using as guidelines? Release form the works?
someone please tell me all the contracts i need, for a commercial..
i am song script writers. new letest song. story script writters 8054072095..mob no.
someone plz tell me how can i get job in art direction filed like a setting boy
i have to make a setting boy card
can u help me about it
3D camera
someone please tell me all the contracts i need, for a commercial..
The whole Common vs Drake thing,has reminded me of exactly why beef in Hip Hop adds an extra dimension. some of today’s best hip hop artistsjust don’t have that hunger that old school hip hop folk had.
This is a great website. Thank you very much. May the amazing effort, time, energy and wealth you’ve put into all this come back to you in the way you deserve and want.
I really appreciate this, as it has saved me months!!
Is there a place with a list of all film festivals and the submission process? Does anyone have an idea of how to submit music video and where to submit it?
thx. This is an awesome site
The best place to get the low-down on nearly any and every festival that matters is withoutabox.com. You should be able to find everything you need there, and you can submit directly through their services.
Does anyone know where I can find some better Producers Agreements? Something more comprehensive?
Does anyone have a template for a creative Director’s Agreement.
Anyone have a good contract template that could be used to define services/costs between the post house and the client?
Sound/Music:
Sound Designer JOE
Dialogue Editor JOE
Sound Editor JOE
Re-recording Mixer JOE
Music Supervisor JOE
Composer JOE
Foley Artist JOE
OR??????
UNIVERSAL TITLE : JOE
Anyone have a template for Budget Breakdown for Marketing costs for a microbudget feature?… Travel, Lodging, Food, Fest Submissions, print materials, EPK’s, DVD’s Replications, Poster Designs, Web, Blog, Social Media, etc… Thanks!
FILM PRODUCER OF THE TIME
Any contracts for post production sound?
Just modify a crew member contract.
i want a job in film crew in mumbai
i need a “shooting schedule” and as an AD, thats kinda important lol, so if anyone have info on a template that’ll be great, thnx in advance!
This is great but I cant seem to get the consent/release forms to come up for actors??
Am a talented film director, Continuity, editor and scripts writer in Ghana. I need help in kind or cash so that l can shoot and produce my own good movies for my people. Is there any help. Used camera is needed.
Great links. I use these forms, or derivatives of them, for my productions.
hi m ankit frm ghaziabad i want to become a good actor like John Abraham so pls tell me how was i make a good actor.
thank you for this very valuable post, i have used a number of these templates for my production, including the location agreement, shot lists and story boards. All came in very very useful, thanks again.
Hello, Does anyone know where we can find a Release form for video commercials, promo and infomeccials.
In our production we use not only our footage but also stock footage, stills, computer graphics and stock music. All stock material we are buying from the stock material websites. Also we use vo custom recorded for us in professional studios. We don’t have any separate agreements with vo talents, or releases from them, but they price us based on info provided by us about usage of the video product – local TV, satelite TV ect. By the way, shoud I ask for release from vo talents, or their invoices are good enough?
Does anyone have a personal release geared towards youtube videos? Is there any language important to include in an appearance (interview) that will become a youtube video?
Adrian, this is what you need:
http://www.filmcontracts.net/contracts/form.php?id=1113
As far as film festivals go you don;t need any forms to give them, you simply fill in there entry form which will state in there that you have all rights to the film. They won’t ask for the proof of this but the document i linked to above should be all you need to cover you for the audio.
There are a few other similar forms in the copyright/release section.
Copyright to original creation answer:
Ask the person who wrote/performed the piece to allow you to use his/her (specific song) in your movie.
There is no need to use complicated forms and pages of legal stuff for a simple permit from an individual.
You may insert that he/she should wave all financial benefit, should you realize money form the movie and demand no royalty.
If the person decline to sign, then forget it. It’s not worth the legal hassle. There are millions of trax available and people are willing to let you use it FREE.
Thanks for the info Theo. I do trust these people and I don’t think there will be a problem in the future, plus they are willing to sign off the rights to me. Since they are willing to do so, I wanted to get a document that will work for Film Festivals and a distribution company in case some one will like to buy my film. Do you know of a simple one out there? do you have one?
thanks again,
Adrian
HI, I am currently working on my first no-budget independent film, with the idea to send it to several Film Festivals. A friend of mine, has composed a song for the film. She owns all the rights to it. Is there a simple agreement that can be used in order for me to have the rights to use, reproduce and project/show the film publicly?
thanks,
Adrian
Is there any form giving rights by the director/producer of a film to promote their film at festivals and also for distribution agreement?
Thanks a bunch. Is there any way all these can be put in one zip file for download?
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)?
This site is so great! Thanks so much for the info! I’ve linked your site to my blog!
Would you know where I could get a TV Host Agreement or TV Newscaster’s Agreement, someone like Tom Brokaw?
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.
Hi Nikki,
did you find a form? I am currently in the same situation, I need that form.
thanks,
Adrian
@Gospel John: Mine as well.
Hands down my favorite feature so far.
can anyone suggest which form to use for a test screening; want to make sure that the audience keeps the screening confidential.
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…
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.
yer lawyer is correct
get the finder’s fee with a simple paragraph you can do yourself.
“I find you moolah for your project and ya gimme X% finder’s fee…. this agreement valid until (xxxxx)”
Been there done that.
@MrsJ113: It is above under “Production Reports”
http://www.filmcontracts.net/contracts/form.php?id=1005
Hello Im looking for an actors time sheet that you sign at the end of the day.
@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/articles/mi_qa3703/is_200207/ai_n9146286/
Some “sample” contracts:
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/2946894/FINDER-AGREEMENT
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/266287/Finders-Fee-Letter-of-Agreement
Do you have any Sample Private Placement Memo’s
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.
Looking for a sample Finder’s Agreement – for those who are looking for funds and get a percentage. Any simple models?
There are a few you could mash together, but here are some I found outside of the this article:
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/3002338/Contract-for-Video-Services-Parties-This-is-a-contract-between
http://www.scribd.com/doc/4940564/Sample-contract-wedding
http://www.videobusinessadvisor.com/sample_video_production_contract.html
http://www.docstoc.com/search/videographer-contract/?catfilter=1
What a great site!!! What would the freelance videographer contract form be under?
Employment contract for a freelance motion graphics designer. or any freelance motion visual work.
Thanks for trying to help
What type of employment contract where you looking for?
hi, i cant see a contract of employment in the list. am i just blind?
AWESOME! Thanks for all the help and info!