Production Lead Contract

Production Lead Contract

Parties

Project Name:    Location:

Effective Date:

Recitals

WHEREAS, Client is engaged in producing the Project identified above and requires the services of an experienced production lead to manage day-to-day production operations, scheduling, and crew coordination; and

WHEREAS, Production Lead represents that Production Lead has the experience, personnel, equipment and capacity to perform the services described in this Agreement in a professional manner consistent with industry standards; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the terms and conditions under which Production Lead will perform such services for Client.

Scope of Work

Production Lead shall supervise and coordinate production logistics, manage the production schedule, hire and supervise crew as permitted by Client, ensure compliance with applicable safety and permitting requirements, and deliver timely status reports to Client. Any material changes to scope shall be agreed in writing and billed pursuant to the Payment Terms below.

Payment Terms

Invoices submitted by Production Lead are payable within days of receipt unless otherwise agreed in writing. Client shall pay undisputed amounts in full in accordance with the schedule above.

Late Payment: Unpaid amounts shall accrue a late fee of on the outstanding balance, compounded monthly, plus any reasonable collection costs and attorneys' fees incurred by the prevailing party.

Term and Termination

Term Commencement: This Agreement shall commence on and continue until unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Agreement.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon days' prior written notice to the other party. Termination for Cause: Either party may terminate immediately for material breach that remains uncured for days following written notice of such breach.

On termination, Client shall pay Production Lead for all services performed and documented reimbursable expenses incurred through the effective date of termination, subject to setoff for any undisputed damages.

Confidentiality

During the Term and for a period of three (3) years thereafter, each party shall hold in strict confidence and not disclose to any third party any Confidential Information of the other party. "Confidential Information" means non-public information disclosed in connection with this Agreement, including creative materials, budgets, personnel lists, vendor rates and other business or technical information. Confidential Information does not include information that (i) is or becomes publicly known through no breach by the receiving party, (ii) was rightfully known by the receiving party prior to disclosure, or (iii) is independently developed without use of the disclosing party's Confidential Information.

Intellectual Property and Work Product

All tangible and intangible deliverables, materials, footage and other work product created, procured or developed by Production Lead specifically for the Project (collectively, "Work Product") shall be deemed Work Made For Hire to the fullest extent permitted by law and, to the extent not a work made for hire, Production Lead hereby irrevocably assigns to Client all right, title and interest in and to such Work Product. Production Lead retains the right to use general skills, techniques and non-confidential know-how developed during performance, provided such use does not infringe on Client's rights or disclose Confidential Information.

Independent Contractor; Insurance; Indemnification

Production Lead is an independent contractor and not an employee, agent or partner of Client. Production Lead shall be responsible for payment of all taxes related to fees paid hereunder and shall maintain at its expense such insurance as is customary in the industry, including general liability and workers' compensation where applicable. Upon request, Production Lead shall furnish certificates of insurance.

Indemnification: Each party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other party from and against all liabilities, losses and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of third-party claims to the extent caused by the indemnifying party's negligence or willful misconduct in connection with performance under this Agreement.

Governing Law

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

Entire Agreement; Amendments

This Agreement, together with any attachments or written change orders signed by both parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings. Any amendment or modification must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

Notices

Notices under this Agreement shall be delivered to the addresses set forth above or to the contact information below and shall be deemed given when delivered in person, by certified mail, or by overnight courier.

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