Production Company Contract

Last Updated: February 21, 2024

Production Company Contract

Production company contract simply refers to agreeing to the essential terms in a specific project. Usually, these contracts are held between a company and an unaffiliated third party, manufacturers or wholesale project distributor. Well, in the film industry also, Production contracts have been used to specify the terms and conditions in compliance with the law and mutual interest. In general, these contracts are written after having a consultation with the lawyers, however, with readymade templates available online, you can create by modifying them.

Provided are the best examples and templates of the production company contracts, let’s have a glance at them.

Production Company Contract Examples & Templates

1. Production Company Contract Template

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For any production industry, managing all the three production phases is crucial. There are high chances that you could fall prey. For instance, you may not be getting quality materials, skilled staffs or speedy process. Here, mentioning all the expectations regarding the specific project is essential. A production company contract will assist the process to be completed successfully. Check the given sample template that consists of essential terms and conditions that the company expect from individual staff. This can be used before assigning any professional for a production project.

2. Reality Television Contract

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It is a common thing that there could be high chances for corrupt activities in the production of television programs. Producing reality programs definitely asks the producer to research thorough outside the set. Here there will be high chances of getting poor materials and lack of duty process. Making a contract with the company that could deliver all the process within a scheduled time is essential. If you are looking for a sample contract for reality programs production, then this is the ideal one for you. You can download the sample and edit it as per the requirements.

3. Television Commercial Production Company Contract

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One of the benefits you get with the production contracts is risk reduction. Since there will be a highlight on the payment in the contract, the employee agreed to the terms that they will be getting paid on time. Mostly, these contracts artists and their payment set members and their payment, food, transport, and promotion activities. All these things will be listed out in a production contract. However, anyone according to the commercial aspect can change the terms and conditions mentioned in the contract.

4. Sample Contract Between Production Companies

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Contracts can be held between the production company and individual or other supplier company. For instance, if it is a contract for a film shooting project, then there will be a contract between the production company and the owner of the location. These contracts can include sections such as location to be provided by the concerned institution/ authority, payments, rights, duties, ownership, usage of the facilities, authorized representatives, liability and insurance, cancellation, arbitration, choice of law and so on. Check the sample attached. This sample can be used whenever there is a need for making a contract between one or more companies.

5. Contract Between Production Company and Consulting Services

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Some production companies may consider getting into a conversation with consultancy services for making a film project. Consulting services such as the budget, artist selection, distribution, etc will be discussed in a special session. However, the payment and term to provide consultancy services can’t be registered formally. Here, a production contract with the specified terms becomes essential. Check the sample attached.

6. Model Production Contract

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In the film industry, there are commonly four types of production contracts such as artist production contract, video production contract, company production contract, and commercial production contract. However, there are several terms common in all those types. Referring to one or two sample contracts is enough to make a new production contract as per the project requirements. Check the model production contract.

7. Development and Production Contract

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Every phase in the production may involve multiple companies for shooting, set making, editing and promoting, etc. Here the production company needs to tie a contract with all the companies just to make a healthy relationship until the end of the post-production phase. Here is a sample contract, which has been featured with development companies that assist in production activities and production company.

8. Filming Production Company Contract

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Undoubtedly, having a contract before starting the shoot for filming is essential. Since film shooting is a long term process, it is more than essential to have a contract with the staff members in terms of providing quality materials and continuous services. A production contract that comprises duration, payment, severability, amendments, etc is vital. Check the attached sample contract between the production company and the university that permits the production team to carry out the production tasks in the university premise.

9. Service Development and Production Contract

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Apart from the film production industry, there is also a huge need for making a contract for other big scale industries such as oil and gas field. Issues can be arising during gas production, import, and export. In order to prevent the fallouts, contracts are held between development and production companies. Attached is a sample, which you can use for the gas and oil production industries.

10. Production Sharing Contract Between Production Companies

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This is a sample industry contract, which can be used in the state where the production company needs to sign with multiple manufacturing companies. This sample has been featured with essential terms and conditions for completing the successful term. Get this sample and edit it as per the industry needs.

11. Writer- Production Company Contract

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Making a contract is a common phenomenon in the film industry. Individuals in both the technical and advisory side have a common contract with the production companies before starting the project. The project comprises of the payment, term, performance, cancellation and so on. Here is an example of that kind, which is the contract between the writer and the production company. Have a glance at it.

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