Film Production Project

Film Production Project Agreement

This Film Production Project Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of by and between:

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Producer is engaged in the business of development, production and delivery of motion picture and audiovisual works, and possesses the personnel, equipment and expertise necessary to produce the Project described below; and

WHEREAS, Client desires to engage Producer, and Producer agrees to produce the Project under the terms set forth in this Agreement for consideration and subject to the schedules, budgets and approvals set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, the parties intend that this Agreement set forth their entire rights and obligations with respect to the production and delivery of the Project.

Project Identification

Scope of Work

Producer shall provide all services necessary to produce the Project in accordance with the creative brief, schedule and budget approved by Client, including but not limited to development, pre-production, principal photography, post-production, music, editing, and delivery of final master(s) in the formats specified by Client. Producer will be responsible for hiring crew, securing permits, and maintaining production records.

Payment Terms

Client shall pay Producer the total compensation set forth below in consideration for Producer's services and delivery of the Project in accordance with this Agreement.

Late payments shall accrue interest at the lesser of the following: (a) a rate of percent per month, or (b) the maximum rate permitted by law. Producer may suspend work if payments are more than days overdue after written notice.

Term and Termination

The term of this Agreement shall commence on and shall continue until final delivery of the Project, but no later than unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Section.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other party if the breaching party fails to cure the breach within days after written notice. Either party may also terminate for convenience upon days' prior written notice, subject to payment for services performed and non‑cancelable commitments incurred through the effective date of termination.

Confidentiality

Each party (the "Receiving Party") shall maintain in strict confidence all non-public information disclosed by the other party (the "Disclosing Party") in connection with the Project, including budget, creative materials, scripts, casting information, business plans, and financial terms ("Confidential Information"). The Receiving Party shall not disclose Confidential Information to any third party except to its employees, agents or subcontractors with a need to know who are bound by confidentiality obligations no less protective than those herein.

Exceptions: Confidential Information does not include information that (a) is or becomes generally known to the public other than through breach of this Agreement; (b) is rightfully received from a third party without restriction; or (c) is independently developed by the Receiving Party without use of the Disclosing Party's Confidential Information. A Receiving Party may disclose Confidential Information to the extent required by law, provided notice is given to the Disclosing Party to seek protective relief.

Intellectual Property and Delivery

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Producer shall deliver and assign to Client all rights necessary for Client to exploit the delivered final master(s) as specified in the delivery schedule. Producer represents that it has secured or will secure all third‑party clearances and rights necessary for the uses contemplated by Client. Any retained rights for Producer, including credits, shall be set forth in an attached schedule.

Indemnification and Insurance

Producer shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Client and its officers from and against any third‑party claims arising out of Producer's negligence, willful misconduct, or breach of representations, including claims of infringement to the extent caused by Producer's material. Client shall indemnify Producer for claims arising from Client's materials or instructions. Each party shall maintain insurance customary for similar productions, including general liability and workers' compensation where applicable, and shall provide certificates on request.

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in that state, unless the parties agree in writing to arbitration.

Representations; Warranties

Each party represents and warrants that it has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement, that the execution and performance will not violate any other agreement, and that there are no outstanding legal encumbrances preventing the performance contemplated herein. Producer further warrants that the work will be original to the extent specified and will not knowingly infringe third‑party rights.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement, together with any schedules and exhibits expressly incorporated by reference, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings and negotiations, whether written or oral. Any amendment or modification must be in writing and signed by both parties.

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