Film Shooting Agreement

FILM SHOOTING AGREEMENT

This Film Shooting Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of by and between Production Company: , whose principal address is , and Location Owner/Manager: , whose address is .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Producer intends to produce a motion picture, television, commercial or other audiovisual production currently entitled (the "Production");

WHEREAS, Owner is the lawful owner or authorized manager of the premises and improvements located at (the "Location"); and

WHEREAS, Producer desires limited access to and use of the Location for the purpose of filming, recording, photographing and related production activities, and Owner is willing to grant such access subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the parties agree as follows:

1. GRANT OF ACCESS, LICENSE AND PURPOSE

1.1 Grant. Owner hereby grants to Producer, its employees, contractors and agents, a non-exclusive (or exclusive if checked: ), revocable only as set forth in this Agreement, license to enter, occupy, photograph, record, and use the Location solely for the filming and production of the Production and related promotional materials (the "Permitted Uses"). The license extends to use of interior and exterior portions of the Location as specifically identified in writing and attached as an exhibit to this Agreement or described as:

2. TERM; SCHEDULE; ACCESS

2.1 Term. Producer's rights commence on and shall terminate on , unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Agreement.

2.2 Hours of Access. Normal hours of access shall be . Any use outside these hours must be approved in writing by Owner and may be subject to additional fees and conditions.

3. FEES, DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT

3.1 Fee. In consideration for the rights granted herein, Producer shall pay Owner the total fee of $ (the "Fee"), payable in accordance with the schedule below.

4. RESTORATION, ALTERATIONS AND SECURITY

4.1 Alterations. Producer shall not make any structural alterations to the Location without Owner's prior written consent. Any permitted alterations will be performed at Producer's expense and in a workmanlike manner.

4.2 Restoration. Producer shall, at its sole cost, restore the Location to the condition existing immediately prior to Producer's occupancy, reasonable wear and tear excepted, within days following final wrap.

5. INSURANCE; INDEMNITY

5.1 Insurance. Producer shall, at its expense, procure and maintain commercial general liability insurance with limits not less than $ per occurrence, including coverage for bodily injury, property damage, and contractual liability. Producer shall provide certificates of insurance naming Owner as an additional insured where required by Owner.

5.2 Indemnity. Producer shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Owner and its officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with Producer's use of the Location, except to the extent caused by Owner's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

6. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Each party represents and warrants that it has full right, power and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement and that performance will not violate or breach any other agreement, encumbrance or law.

7. COMPLIANCE; SAFETY; CREW CONDUCT

7.1 Compliance. Producer shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations and shall obtain any permits, licenses or consents necessary for the Permitted Uses.

7.2 Safety and Conduct. Producer shall be responsible for maintaining a safe work environment. Producer shall ensure that all cast, crew and vendors comply with Owner's reasonable rules while on the Location and shall promptly remove any person whose conduct creates a nuisance or hazard.

8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY; PUBLICITY; CREDIT

8.1 Ownership. Producer shall own all motion picture, photographic and sound recordings made at the Location in connection with the Production, and Owner hereby assigns and licenses any rights in such recordings necessary for Producer's exploitation of the Production worldwide in perpetuity.

8.2 Publicity and Use of Location Name. Any use of Owner's trade name, logo, or likeness for publicity or advertising by Producer shall be subject to Owner's prior written approval, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Credit, if any, will be as follows:

9. CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party shall keep confidential the non-public terms of this Agreement and any proprietary production information disclosed in connection with the Production, except as required by law or court order, or to professional advisors who are bound to confidentiality.

10. CANCELLATION; FORCE MAJEURE

10.1 Cancellation. If Producer cancels the scheduled shoot less than days prior to the first scheduled day, Producer shall pay Owner cancellation fees equal to $ unless otherwise agreed in writing.

10.2 Force Majeure. Neither party shall be liable for delays or failures to perform caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, strikes, acts of government, or pandemics. The affected party shall promptly notify the other and the parties shall attempt in good faith to agree on a revised schedule.

11. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the parties at the following addresses by hand, certified mail, return receipt requested, or overnight courier. Notices are effective upon receipt.

12. MISCELLANEOUS

12.1 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state specified by the parties: , without regard to conflict of law principles.

12.2 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings and negotiations, whether written or oral.

12.3 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unenforceable, illegal or invalid, such provision shall be severed and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

12.4 Amendments; Waiver. No amendment, modification or waiver of any provision of this Agreement will be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties. The failure of either party to enforce any remedy shall not operate as a waiver of such remedy or any other remedies.

12.5 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Signatures delivered by electronic means shall be binding.

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

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