Description
This all new version of Showbiz Film
& TV Contracts by Mark Litwak is an invaluable collection of over 60
sample entertainment contracts which can be completed by answering some simple
questions using a fill-in-the-blank format. View, make changes, and print the
contract from your browser or word processor. Comprehensive help and a detailed
glossary of terms are also included. Whether you choose to create your own
contracts or create a document to send to your attorney, this valuable software
tool will pay for itself the first time you use it. Showbiz Film & TV
Contracts by Mark Litwak was recently updated to reflect new terminology
and new laws affecting media and entertainment.
CONTRACTS
ARTIST
EMPLOYMENT
Extra Agreement, Extra Release, Actor Offer Letter,
Actor Employment Agreement (Low Budget, Non-union), Actor Employment Agreement
(Loan out), Actor Employment Agreement (To employ a SAG Actor), Minor Release,
Nudity Rider, Stunt Performer, TV Host Agreement, TV Performer Employment
Agreement, Writer Employment Agreement (Low-Budget, Non-union), Writer
Employment Agreement (Theatrical WGA), Director Agreement (Theatrical, Loan
out), Director Employment Agreement (Non-Union), Director's Television Series
Employment Agreement
COLLABORATION
Writer
Collaboration Agreement, Joint Venture Agreement, Agreement to Dissolve Joint
Venture, Co-production Agreement
DEPICTION & COPYRIGHT
RELEASES
Depiction Release, Grant With Reversion Format,
Depiction Release, Option Purchase Format, Depiction Release, Documentary Short
Form, Film Clip License, Still Photo Release, Artwork Release
DISTRIBUTION
Theatrical Acquisition/Distribution
(Filmmaker Friendly), Theatrical Acquisition/Distribution (Distributor
Friendly), Certificate of Authorship, Certificate of Origin, Short Form
Assignment, Definition of Gross Receipts After Breakeven, Net Profits
Definition, International TV Distribution Agreement, Television Broadcast
Distribution Agreement, Security Agreement, SAG Assumption Agreement, Home
Video Licensing Agreement
FINANCING
Finder
Agreement, Promissory Note, Promissory Note with
Guarantee
LITERARY SUBMISSION AND SALE
Composer
Agreement (Low-Budget Feature), TV Music Rights License, Synchronization
Performer, Master Use and Mechanical License, Soundtrack Recording
Agreement
MERCHANDISING
Merchandising Agreement,
Product Release
MUSIC
Composer Agreement
(Low-Budget Feature), TV Music Rights License, Synchronization/Performer Master
Use and Mechanical License, Soundtrack Recording
Agreement
PRODUCTION
Producer Services Agreement,
Casting Director Employment Agreement, Crew Deal Memo, Producer Employment
Agreement, TV Series Producer Agreement, Makeup & Special Effects, Location
Agreement
RETAINER
Attorney-Client Fee Contract,
SAG Motion Picture Agency Agreement, Producer Representative
Agreement
Created by entertainment attorney Mark Litwak Mark
Litwak represents many writers and independent filmmakers. He has been a
lawyer for 21 years and is counsel to the Beverly Hills law firm of Berton
& Donaldson. Litwak is the author of five books, and has taught
entertainment or copyright law at the University of West Los Angeles, U.C.L.A,
and Loyola Law School.
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