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Actor/actress - contract (DOC file, 235 kB)

In law, a contract is a binding legal agreement that is enforceable in a court of law. That is to say, a contract is an exchange of promises for the breach of which the law will provide a remedy. (Wikipedia)

Actor/actress - contract (short version) (DOC file, 37 kB)

In law, a contract is a binding legal agreement that is enforceable in a court of law. That is to say, a contract is an exchange of promises for the breach of which the law will provide a remedy. (Wikipedia)

Agreement on film co-production between Australia & Canada (PDF file, 107 kB)

This document is a guide to joint film policy of the two countries.

Agreement on film co-production between Australia & France (PDF file, 95 kB)

This document is a guide to joint film policy of the two countries.

Agreement on film co-production between Australia & Germany (PDF file, 110 kB)

This document is a guide to joint film policy of the two countries.

Agreement on film co-production between Australia & Ireland (PDF file, 92 kB)

This document is a guide to joint film policy of the two countries.

Agreement on film co-production between Australia & Israel (DOC file, 58 kB)

This document is a guide to joint film policy of the two countries.

Agreement on film co-production between Australia & Italy (PDF file, 82 kB)

This document is a guide to joint film policy of the two countries.

Agreement on film co-production between Australia & New Zealand (PDF file, 9 kB)

This document is a guide to joint film policy of the two countries.

Agreement on film co-production between Australia & Republic of China (PDF file, 708 kB)

This document is a guide to joint film policy of the two countries.

Agreement on film co-production between Australia & Republic of Singapore (PDF file, 488 kB)

This document is a guide to joint film policy of the two countries.

Agreement on film co-production between Australia & UK & Northern Ireland (PDF file, 101 kB)

This document is a guide to joint film policy of the two countries.

Agreement on film co-production between Canada & Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia-Herzogovina (PDF file, 78 kB)

This document is a guide to joint film policy of the two countries.

Agreement on film co-production between Canada & Hong Kong (DOC file, 24 kB)

This document is a guide to joint film policy of the two countries.

Agreement on film co-production between Canada & Israel (PDF file, 401 kB)

This document is a guide to joint film policy of the two countries.

Agreement on film co-production between Canada & New Zealand (PDF file, 22 kB)

This document is a guide to joint film policy of the two countries.

Agreement on film co-production between Canada & Republic of Malta (PDF file, 27 kB)

This document is a guide to joint film policy of the two countries.

Agreement on film co-production between France & Italy (PDF file, 107 kB)

This document is a guide to joint film policy of the two countries.

Agreement on film co-production between France & New Zealand (PDF file, 16 kB)

This document is a guide to joint film policy of the two countries.

Agreement on film co-production between Italy & New Zealand (PDF file, 28 kB)

This document is a guide to joint film policy of the two countries.

Agreement on film co-production between New Zealand & Germany (DOC file, 54 kB)

This document is a guide to joint film policy of the two countries.

Agreement on film co-production between New Zealand & Ireland (PDF file, 332 kB)

This document is a guide to joint film policy of the two countries.

Agreement on film co-production between New Zealand & Republic of Korea (PDF file, 257 kB)

This document is a guide to joint film policy of the two countries.

Agreement on film co-production between New Zealand & Republic of Singapore (PDF file, 28 kB)

This document is a guide to joint film policy of the two countries.

Agreement on film co-production between New Zealand & Spain (PDF file, 5429 kB)

This document is a guide to joint film policy of the two countries.

Agreement on film co-production between South Africa & Germany (PDF file, 81 kB)

This document is a guide to joint film policy of the two countries.

Agreement on film co-production between South Africa & Italy (PDF file, 75 kB)

This document is a guide to joint film policy of the two countries.

Agreement on film co-production between South Africa & UK & Northen Ireland (PDF file, 0 kB)

This document is a guide to joint film policy of the two countries.

Agreement on film co-production between United Kingdom and Northern Ireland & Canada (PDF file, 46 kB)

This document is a guide to joint film policy of the two countries.

Agreement on film co-production between United Kingdom and Northern Ireland & France (PDF file, 48 kB)

This document is a guide to joint film policy of the two countries.

Agreement on film co-production between United Kingdom and Northern Ireland & India (PDF file, 167 kB)

This document is a guide to joint film policy of the two countries.

Agreement on film co-production between United Kingdom and Northern Ireland & Jamaica (PDF file, 79 kB)

This document is a guide to joint film policy of the two countries.

Agreement on film co-production between United Kingdom and Northern Ireland & New Zealand (PDF file, 47 kB)

This document is a guide to joint film policy of the two countries.

Agreement on film co-production between United Kingdom and Northern Ireland & South Africa (PDF file, 54 kB)

This document is a guide to joint film policy of the two countries.

Albania Co-production Treaties (DOC file, 25 kB)

This document is a guide to joint film policy of the two countries.

Animation - contract (DOC file, 35 kB)

In law, a contract is a binding legal agreement that is enforceable in a court of law. That is to say, a contract is an exchange of promises for the breach of which the law will provide a remedy. (Wikipedia)

Application for films to be granted a provisional co-production status under the European Convention on Cinematographic Co-production (PDF file, 575 kB)

‘Co-production Agreement’ means for the purposes of an application for co-
production status using this form under the European Convention on
Cinematographic Co-production.
‘Financial Contribution’ means the percentage of the total production cost of
a co-production incurred by one co-producer
‘Film-making Contribution’ means the technical and creative contribution
contributed from any country, which comprises a portion of the total
production cost of a co-production, and the expenditure on those items. Taken
together the ‘film making contributions’ comprise the total production cost of
the film.

Bank recon (XLS file, 27 kB)

The document is used to keep income and expenditure during the production stages under control.

British Film Certification Co-production Guidance (PDF file, 125 kB)

These guidance notes are published pursuant to the co-production agreements
signed by the UK Government, in order to provide information and advice about how
applications are to be made for British Film Certification (also known as approved
co-production status).

Budget for film promotion (XLS file, 32 kB)

Template sheet helping you to plan and keep promotional expenses under control.

Budget for film shot on 35 mm (XLS file, 88 kB)

Template sheet helping you to plan and value your production.

Call sheet (DOC file, 197 kB)

Call sheet is a chart format document specifying exact time director, producer, line producer etc. are expected to appear on the set.
In a call sheet you also find following information:
- which scene is going to be shoot on the day;
- which page of the script you find it on;
- short synopsis of the scene;
- who acts in the scene and whom (s)he is going to be.
Call sheet helps the production runs smoothly on the day.

Cash flow (XLS file, 28 kB)

The Cash Flow Report shows where the cash came from and went to in the past.

Cashbook (XLS file, 30 kB)

A book for keeping a record of money spent and received during all of the production stages.

Cheques (XLS file, 46 kB)

For keeping record of all the cheques received and spent during the production.

China Film Co-production (DOC file, 39 kB)

A Sino-foreign co-production, simply put, is a contractual arrangement between a foreign party and a Chinese party to conduct filming in China

Co - producing with Switzerland (DOC file, 26 kB)

Information how to be eligible for public funding, a film coproduced between Switzerland and another country must be officially recognized as a Swiss film.

Composer - contract (DOC file, 46 kB)

In law, a contract is a binding legal agreement that is enforceable in a court of law. That is to say, a contract is an exchange of promises for the breach of which the law will provide a remedy. (Wikipedia)

Confidentiality Clause (DOC file, 34 kB)

Confidentiality clause is sign between two (or more) parties to emphasize that the exchange of work/information will be confidential and will not be shared with anyone.

Contact sheet (DOC file, 255 kB)

Contact Sheet is an essential document in which you have contacts for all cast and crew members, such as phone (preferably mobile) numbers and emails. It’s all in case the production office needs to get in touch with someone and on the set it’s always matter of time and again Time = Money.

Cost report (XLS file, 38 kB)

Report on how much money was spent, how much money is still needed to complete the production and how much was estimated in a budget for a certain department. It’s used to control the budget.

Director of photography - contract (DOC file, 209 kB)

In law, a contract is a binding legal agreement that is enforceable in a court of law. That is to say, a contract is an exchange of promises for the breach of which the law will provide a remedy. (Wikipedia)

European Convention on Cinematographic Co-productions (PDF file, 131 kB)

a. the term "cinematographic work" shall mean a work of any length
or medium, in particular cinematographic works of fiction, cartoons
and documentaries, which complies with the provisions governing the film industry in force in each of the Parties concerned and is intended to be shown in cinemas;
b. the term "co-producers" shall mean cinematographic production companies or producers established in the Parties to this Convention and bound by a co-production contract;
c. the term "European cinematographic work" shall mean a cinematographic work which meets the conditions laid down in
Appendix II, which is an integral part of this Convention;
d. the term "multilateral co-production" shall mean a cinematographic work produced by at least three co-producers
PDF file

Film crew - contract (DOC file, 180 kB)

In law, a contract is a binding legal agreement that is enforceable in a court of law. That is to say, a contract is an exchange of promises for the breach of which the law will provide a remedy. (Wikipedia)

Film editor - contract (DOC file, 54 kB)

In law, a contract is a binding legal agreement that is enforceable in a court of law. That is to say, a contract is an exchange of promises for the breach of which the law will provide a remedy. (Wikipedia)

Film Festival Submission Letter (DOC file, 21 kB)

Film Festival Submission Letter is used for giving the festival committee brief information about the film you are submitting.

Film Festivals Sheet (XLS file, 26 kB)

Film Festivals Sheet, can be used for various festivals to keep track of all the festival submission information.

Film Financing through Co-production Treaties - South Africa (PDF file, 74 kB)

An article on co-production treaties in South Africa.

Film promotion expenses sheet (XLS file, 27 kB)

Template allowing you to keep your promotional expenses in order.

France - the co-production guide (PDF file, 3296 kB)

The purpose of this booklet is to let you know if you project is eligible to be coproduced by French companies through the State support system, how to increase the interest it might have for French companies, and what kind of financing could be gathered in France for your project.

India Co-production Initiative (DOC file, 25 kB)

Guideline for the filmmakers to submit feature film projects for co-production with the National Film Development Corporation Limited (NFDC).

Interview release form (DOC file, 30 kB)

It’s an agreement between the producer and a person being interviewed. So the interview can be used in a production without any legal implications.

Japanese Support Program for International Co-Production (DOC file, 46 kB)

The program supports Japanese film producers, who aim at International co-production, to participated in major film markets including Cannes, Berlin and Hong Kong

Legal aspects of International Film Co-production (EN file, 143 kB)

International co-production means co-production in which the co-producers are
from different countries. The case may arise of a foreign producer merely
making a contribution but not being qualified as a co-producer, or again he/she
may be considered as such but the audiovisual work of which he/she is a co-
producer is not considered as having the nationality of his/her country.

Letter to the equipment hire company (DOC file, 22 kB)

The letter to the equipment hire company is used to initiate a discussion between the production house and the equipment hire company regarding using their equipment during the shooting.

Letter to the transportation company. (DOC file, 23 kB)

The letter to the transportation company is used to initiate a discussion between the production house and the transport company regarding using their services during the shooting.

Location Letter (DOC file, 27 kB)

Confirmation letter reg. permission to shoot on location.

Location release (DOC file, 33 kB)

Location Release is a letter of confirmation agreed between the production company and the owner of the property or even the exact parcel of land where the crew is going to shoot.
Normally the production department would have the contract signed however it’s always good to remind people when you are going to be on the location and what you are going to be doing.

Log sheet (XLS file, 26 kB)

This document is used to keep information about the time code (in & out), description of the shoot and the sound. All this information is used lat1er on in post-production.

Movement order (DOC file, 34 kB)

Movement Order is the exact address of the location as well as instructions how to get there. The best way is to include a map showing how to get to the location.
Very often there are also all necessary contacts to the Production Company, producer, line producer etc. included in the Movement Order.

Music cue sheet (DOC file, 43 kB)

Music cue sheet is used to know what kind of music is used in a film and where certain pieces of classical music or songs (name of label and album) are being allocated.

Overview of Co-production Treaties in Europe (PDF file, 87 kB)

An article about co-production treaties in Europe.

Photograph Copyrights Transfer (DOC file, 45 kB)

In law, a contract is a binding legal agreement that is enforceable in a court of law. That is to say, a contract is an exchange of promises for the breach of which the law will provide a remedy. (Wikipedia)

Pre-production check list (DOC file, 150 kB)

Pre-Production Check List is a list of things needed to be done and sorted out before the production begins and believe me, it’s always good to have everything ready before you start shooting. Otherwise the shooting days the most probably turn into a total chaos, causing you loose time and money.

Producer's agreement (DOC file, 138 kB)

In law, a contract is a binding legal agreement that is enforceable in a court of law. That is to say, a contract is an exchange of promises for the breach of which the law will provide a remedy. (Wikipedia)

Product placement letter (DOC file, 23 kB)

The product placement letter is used to initiate
a discussion with either product placement company or directly with the goods producer regarding using their product.

Product release agreement (DOC file, 135 kB)

In law, a contract is a binding legal agreement that is enforceable in a court of law. That is to say, a contract is an exchange of promises for the breach of which the law will provide a remedy. (Wikipedia)

Right's transfer - contract (DOC file, 37 kB)

In law, a contract is a binding legal agreement that is enforceable in a court of law. That is to say, a contract is an exchange of promises for the breach of which the law will provide a remedy. (Wikipedia)

Right's transfer to the screenplay (artistic contribution) - contract (DOC file, 55 kB)

In law, a contract is a binding legal agreement that is enforceable in a court of law. That is to say, a contract is an exchange of promises for the breach of which the law will provide a remedy. (Wikipedia)

Risk assessment form (DOC file, 85 kB)

This Risk Form will help you to document and raise risks on the set amongst cast and crew members , as well as the steps needed to be taken to lessen them.

Scene and character breakdown table (XLS file, 25 kB)

Scene and character breakdown table depicts which character,script page and location are vital for each scene.

Shooting list (DOC file, 198 kB)

Shooting list is a daily scene order, given to every crew and cast member the latest on the day before shooting.
On the list you can find the basic information such as: scene number, location, shooting time (day or night), names of actors acting in the particular scene.
Shooting list is an essential tool that makes possible smooth flow of information between different departments.

Split page format - TV script format (DOC file, 27 kB)

Split page format - TV script format is used transcribe the picture and dialogue as they relate to each other (shot by shot & world by world).

Standard terms and conditions of product release agreement (DOC file, 132 kB)

In law, a contract is a binding legal agreement that is enforceable in a court of law. That is to say, a contract is an exchange of promises for the breach of which the law will provide a remedy. (Wikipedia)

Story Line (Editing) Analysis Form (DOC file, 33 kB)

This is a chart which helps you to analyze a script you're working on or editing your movie.

The Australian Government’s International Co-production Program (PDF file, 1589 kB)

In Australia, co-producers are eligible to apply for government support in the form of tax concessions and direct investment. Co-productions are considered to be Australian content for the purposes of Australia’s broadcast content quotas.

Transport pick up sheet (DOC file, 258 kB)

Transport Pick Up Sheet is a sheet specifying the exact time and place each member of the cast and crew is going to be picked up for work. Usually used only when shooting on location unless you’re one of the key members such as director or producer. Then the car picks you up everyday.

UK Film Tax Credit (DOC file, 24 kB)

Information and links on/to UK Film Tax Credit.