Filmmaking Signature Agreement

FILMMAKING SIGNATURE AGREEMENT

Agreement Date:

PARTIES

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Production Company desires to engage Participant to perform services in connection with the production identified above and Participant is willing to provide such services under the terms set forth herein;

WHEREAS, the parties intend that all work product, performances, recordings, and related materials created or captured in connection with the Project shall be treated and exploited in accordance with the rights granted in this Agreement;

WHEREAS, Participant represents that Participant has full right and authority to enter into this Agreement and to grant the rights and releases set forth below.

SCOPE OF WORK

PAYMENT TERMS

Compensation: Production Company shall pay Participant a total fee of $ for the services described above.

Deposit Amount: $    Balance Due By:

Late Payment: Any undisputed amount not paid within days of its due date shall accrue interest at per month, or the maximum permitted by law, whichever is less.

TERM AND TERMINATION

Term Commencement: This Agreement commences on and continues until unless earlier terminated as provided herein.

Termination for Convenience: Either party may terminate this Agreement upon days' prior written notice to the other party. Upon termination for convenience, Participant shall be paid for services performed through the effective date of termination and for reasonable, documented out-of-pocket expenses incurred prior to termination.

Termination for Cause: Either party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice if the other party materially breaches any provision and fails to cure such breach within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Definition: "Confidential Information" means any non-public information disclosed by either party in writing or orally and designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and the circumstances of disclosure.

Obligation: Each party shall hold Confidential Information in strict confidence, shall not disclose it to third parties except as necessary to perform this Agreement, and shall use it solely for the purposes of performing obligations under this Agreement. The obligations of confidentiality shall not apply to information that (a) becomes publicly available without breach, (b) is independently developed by the receiving party, or (c) is required to be disclosed by law, provided notice is given where permitted.

RIGHTS, OWNERSHIP AND RELEASE

Grant of Rights: Participant hereby irrevocably assigns and transfers to Production Company all rights, title and interest in and to Participant's performances, recordings, contributions, and all masters, negatives, raw and edited materials created in connection with the Project, including worldwide copyrights and the right to reproduce, distribute, publicly display, perform, edit, license and otherwise exploit such materials in any media now known or hereafter devised, in perpetuity.

Publicity and Release: Participant grants Production Company and its licensees the right to use Participant's name, voice, likeness and biographical material in connection with the exploitation and promotion of the Project, without additional compensation, subject to any limited credit provisions set forth below.

INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE

Indemnification: Each party shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other party from and against any claims, liabilities, losses, damages and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from that party's breach of this Agreement, negligence, willful misconduct, or infringement of third-party rights.

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. The parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in that State for resolution of disputes arising out of this Agreement.

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Each party represents and warrants that it has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and that the performance of its obligations will not violate any agreement with any third party.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings and agreements, whether written or oral. Any amendment or modification must be in writing and signed by both parties.

MISCELLANEOUS

Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder shall remain in full force and effect. Waiver of any breach shall not constitute waiver of any other or subsequent breach.

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