Free Film Production Investment Contract Template
Film Production Investment Contract
This Film Production Investment Contract (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of December 13, 2055, by and between [YOUR NAME] of [YOUR COMPANY NAME], located at [YOUR COMPANY ADDRESS] ("Producer") and ZenExa, located at Denver, CO 80202 ("Investor"). The Producer and Investor may collectively be referred to as the "Parties."
I. DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:
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"Film" refers to the motion picture being produced under this Agreement, tentatively titled "The Last Horizon".
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"Investment Amount" refers to the sum of money provided by the Investor for the production of the Film, as detailed in Section III.
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"Producer" refers to [YOUR NAME], or any affiliate or assignee of [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (Producer's company), responsible for the production, financing, and distribution of the Film.
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"Investor" refers to the individual or entity providing financial backing for the Film.
II. PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT
The purpose of this Agreement is to outline the terms and conditions under which the Investor agrees to provide financing for the Film, and in exchange, the Producer agrees to allocate a portion of the proceeds from the Film to the Investor in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
III. INVESTMENT AND PAYMENT TERMS
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Investment Amount: The Investor agrees to invest a total amount of $5,000,000 USD (the "Investment Amount") in the Film's production.
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Payment Schedule: The Investor will provide the Investment Amount in the following manner:
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$1,500,000 USD upon signing of this Agreement.
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$1,500,000 USD upon completion of principal photography.
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$1,000,000 USD upon completion of post-production.
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$1,000,000 USD upon securing distribution deals.
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Use of Funds: The Producer agrees to use the Investment Amount exclusively for the production and distribution of the Film.
IV. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
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Producer’s Rights and Responsibilities:
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The Producer shall be responsible for the overall production and distribution of the Film.
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The Producer agrees to provide regular updates on the production progress and financial statements to the Investor.
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Investor’s Rights and Responsibilities:
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The Investor is entitled to a return on investment as outlined in Section V.
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The Investor shall have no direct involvement in the day-to-day operations of the Film's production but is entitled to regular progress reports.
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V. PROFIT SHARING AND RETURN ON INVESTMENT
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Revenue Sharing: The Investor shall be entitled to 25% of the net profits derived from the Film’s distribution, including box office sales, streaming, licensing, and any other revenue generated by the Film.
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Profit Distribution: Profits will be distributed to the Investor annually, beginning from the date of the Film's commercial release.
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Recoupment: The Investor shall recoup their Investment Amount before any profits are shared. Once the Investment Amount is fully recouped, the Investor will begin receiving their percentage of net profits.
VI. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND RIGHTS
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Ownership: The Producer will retain full ownership of all intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks, and distribution rights related to the Film. The Investor has no claim to these rights except as specified in this Agreement.
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Licensing: The Producer has the sole authority to enter into licensing and distribution agreements on behalf of the Film, and any proceeds from such arrangements will be subject to the terms of profit sharing outlined in Section V.
VII. WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS
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Producer’s Warranties:
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The Producer warrants that they have full authority to enter into this Agreement and that no conflict exists with any other contractual obligations.
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The Producer warrants that the Film will be produced in a professional manner and will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
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Investor’s Warranties:
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The Investor warrants that the Investment Amount is being provided voluntarily and that the Investor has the financial capacity to provide the funds.
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VIII. TERM AND TERMINATION
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Term: This Agreement shall remain in effect until all financial obligations, including the return on investment, have been fulfilled or terminated in accordance with this section.
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Termination: Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon 30 days’ written notice if the other Party breaches any material term of this Agreement and fails to remedy such breach within the specified period.
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Effect of Termination: In the event of termination, any outstanding obligations of either Party shall remain enforceable.
IX. CONFIDENTIALITY
Both Parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary or sensitive information related to the Film and the terms of this Agreement, except where disclosure is required by law or agreed upon in writing by both Parties.
X. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Colorado. Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through arbitration in Denver, Colorado.
XI. MISCELLANEOUS
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Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings.
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Amendments: Any amendments to this Agreement must be made in writing and signed by both Parties.
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Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
[YOUR NAME]
[YOUR COMPANY NAME]
Date: December 13, 2055
Jolie Cassin
ZenExa
Date: December 13, 2055