Free Producer Agreement Template
Producer Agreement
1. Introduction:
This Producer Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of [Date of Agreement] ("Effective Date"), by and between:
[Your Company Name], a Corporation organized and existing under the laws of [Jurisdiction], with its principal place of business located at [Your Company Address] ("Producer"),
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[Client Company Name], a Limited Liability Company organized and existing under the laws of [Jurisdiction], with its principal place of business located at [Client Company Address] ("Client").
Purpose of the Agreement:
This Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions under which the Producer shall provide services to the Client for the creation of movies, TV shows, or web series (collectively referred to as the "Project").
2. Scope of Work
2.1 Description of Services
The producer agrees to provide the following services:
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Pre-production planning, including script development, casting, and location scouting.
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Production coordination, including hiring crew, scheduling shoots, and procuring equipment.
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Post-production editing, sound design, and visual effects.
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Any additional services agreed upon by both parties in writing.
2.2 Duration of Services
The services provided by the Producer shall commence on [Commencement Date] and shall continue until the completion of the Project unless terminated earlier under the terms of this Agreement.
2.3 Specific Deliverables or Milestones
The producer shall deliver the following milestones:
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Script outline: [Date]
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Casting finalized: [Date]
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Principal photography completed: [Date]
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Final edited version delivered: [Date]
3. Compensation
3.1 Payment Terms
Client shall compensate Producer for the services rendered under this Agreement according to the following terms:
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A total fee of $100,000 shall be payable to Producer.
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Payment shall be made in US dollars in three installments within 30 days of each milestone completion.
3.2 Ownership and Intellectual Property
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Ownership of Work: Any work created by the Producer during the term of this Agreement shall be owned by the Client upon full payment of compensation.
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Assignment of Rights: The producer hereby assigns all rights, titles, and interests in the work to the Client upon completion and full payment.
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Use of Trademarks or Copyrighted Material: Producer agrees not to use any trademarks or copyrighted material without prior written consent from Client.
4. Confidentiality
4.1 Obligations
Producer shall maintain the confidentiality of all proprietary information disclosed by Client and shall not disclose such information to any third party without prior written consent.
4.2 Non-Disclosure Provisions
The obligations of confidentiality shall survive the termination of this Agreement for five years.
5. Termination
5.1 Conditions
Either party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice if the other party breaches any material term of this Agreement and fails to cure such breach within 15 days of receiving written notice thereof.
5.2 Notice Period
30 days' written notice shall be required for termination of this Agreement, except in cases of material breach.
5.3 Consequences
Upon termination, Client shall pay Producer for all services rendered up to the date of termination, and any outstanding payments shall become immediately due and payable.
6. Indemnification
Each party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other party from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses arising out of or relating to any breach of this Agreement by the indemnifying party.
7. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
7.1 Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of [Jurisdiction].
7.2 Dispute Resolution
Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through arbitration under the rules of [Arbitration Institution], with the arbitration proceedings to be held in [Location].
8. Miscellaneous Provisions
8.1 Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether oral or written.
8.2 Amendments
This Agreement may only be amended in writing and signed by both parties.
8.3 Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
8.4 Waiver
The failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of such provision or any other provision herein.
9. Signatures
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
[Your Name]
[DATE SIGNED]
[Client Name]
[DATE SIGNED]
