Documentary Production Q&A

DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION Q&A AND PRODUCTION SERVICES AGREEMENT

Producer Name:

Contributor/Company Name:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Producer is engaged in the development, financing, production, post-production and distribution of a non-fiction film project currently entitled "" (the "Production");

WHEREAS, Contributor possesses knowledge, interview access, rights, materials or services relevant to the Production and is willing to provide such materials and participate in the Production under the terms set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to confirm certain production details and the commercial and legal relationships between them as reflected in this Documentary Production Q&A and Agreement effective as of .

SCOPE OF WORK

PRODUCTION Q&A (KEY TERMS)

Approximate running time:

Primary language(s):

Shooting start date:   Expected completion date:

Archival materials required: Yes No

Music requirements / original score:

Technical deliverables (format, resolution, subtitles):

Insurance required:

PAYMENT TERMS

Total production fee: $

Deposit required: $   Due on execution:

Late payment fee: (applies to amounts past due more than )

TERM AND TERMINATION

Term commencement date:   Term end date or completion milestone:

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other party if the breaching party fails to cure such breach within after receipt of written notice. Termination for convenience by Producer requires prior written notice and payment for services performed through the termination date.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party shall maintain the confidentiality of all non-public information disclosed by the other party in connection with the Production, including interview content, production budgets, unreleased footage and distribution plans ("Confidential Information"). Confidential Information shall not be disclosed to any third party except to employees, contractors or advisors who have a need to know and who are bound by confidentiality obligations no less protective than those herein. Confidentiality obligations survive termination for a period of five (5) years.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, RIGHTS AND CLEARANCES

Contributor represents and warrants that it owns or has secured the rights to all materials it provides, and that Producer's use of those materials in the Production will not infringe the rights of any third party. Contributor grants Producer a worldwide, royalty-free, exclusive license to use, reproduce, edit, distribute and publicly display Contributor's contributed materials and recorded interviews in connection with the Production and any ancillary exploitation.

WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS AND INDEMNITY

Contributor warrants that all statements, releases and materials delivered to Producer are accurate to the best of Contributor's knowledge and that Contributor has the full right and authority to grant the rights herein. Contributor shall indemnify, defend and hold Producer harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities and costs (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from a breach of the foregoing representations and warranties.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to its conflicts of law principles. The parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in that State for resolution of disputes arising under this Agreement.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This document, together with any attachments and written exhibits signed by both parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings and communications, whether written or oral. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by both parties.

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Notices shall be delivered to the addresses provided above and are effective upon receipt. If any provision of this Agreement is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The parties are independent contractors and nothing herein creates a partnership or joint venture.

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