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SHOWBIZ FILM AND TV CONTRACTS is an invaluable collection of over 60 sample entertainment contracts which can be completed by answering some simple questions using a fill-in-the-blank format. View, make changes, and print the contract from your browser or word processor. Comprehensive help and a detailed glossary of terms are also included. Whether you choose to create your own contracts or create a document to send to your attorney, this valuable software tool will pay for itself the first time you use it. Showbiz Film & TV Contracts by Mark Litwak was recently updated to reflect new terminology and new laws affecting media and entertainment.

CONTRACTS

ARTIST EMPLOYMENT

Extra Agreement, Extra Release, Actor Offer Letter, Actor Employment Agreement (Low Budget, Non-union), Actor Employment Agreement (Loan out), Actor Employment Agreement (To employ a SAG Actor), Minor Release, Nudity Rider, Stunt Performer, TV Host Agreement, TV Performer Employment Agreement, Writer Employment Agreement (Low-Budget, Non-union), Writer Employment Agreement (Theatrical WGA), Director Agreement (Theatrical, Loan out), Director Employment Agreement (Non-Union), Director's Television Series Employment Agreement

COLLABORATION

Writer Collaboration Agreement, Joint Venture Agreement, Agreement to Dissolve Joint Venture, Co-production Agreement

DEPICTION & COPYRIGHT RELEASES

Depiction Release, Grant With Reversion Format, Depiction Release, Option Purchase Format, Depiction Release, Documentary Short Form, Film Clip License, Still Photo Release, Artwork Release

DISTRIBUTION

Theatrical Acquisition/Distribution (Filmmaker Friendly), Theatrical Acquisition/Distribution (Distributor Friendly), Certificate of Authorship, Certificate of Origin, Short Form Assignment, Definition of Gross Receipts After Breakeven, Net Profits Definition, International TV Distribution Agreement, Television Broadcast Distribution Agreement, Security Agreement, SAG Assumption Agreement, Home Video Licensing Agreement

FINANCING

Finder Agreement, Promissory Note, Promissory Note with Guarantee

LITERARY SUBMISSION AND SALE

Composer Agreement (Low-Budget Feature), TV Music Rights License, Synchronization Performer, Master Use and Mechanical License, Soundtrack Recording Agreement

MERCHANDISING

Merchandising Agreement, Product Release

MUSIC

Composer Agreement (Low-Budget Feature), TV Music Rights License, Synchronization/Performer Master Use and Mechanical License, Soundtrack Recording Agreement

PRODUCTION

Producer Services Agreement, Casting Director Employment Agreement, Crew Deal Memo, Producer Employment Agreement, TV Series Producer Agreement, Makeup & Special Effects, Location Agreement

RETAINER

Attorney-Client Fee Contract, SAG Motion Picture Agency Agreement, Producer Representative Agreement

Created by entertainment attorney Mark Litwak Mark Litwak represents many writers and independent filmmakers. He has been a lawyer for 21 years and is counsel to the Beverly Hills law firm of Berton & Donaldson. Litwak is the author of five books, and has taught entertainment or copyright law at the University of West Los Angeles, U.C.L.A, and Loyola Law School.