The Director Agreement lays out the terms under which the Director will work on the Film. It can also be used whether it’s a drama or documentary film.

Directors are key people within a company and it is essential to make sure their contracts are clear about their rights and responsibilities.

It covers the essential elements of the relationship such as:

  • Date of Recording
  • Ownership Rights
  • Release Date
  • Name of Film Production
  • Use Rights of Recording
  • And More.

Also, The Director Agreement outlines the rights, responsibilities, schedule, and compensation in an easy-to-use and customizable form.

Having the right deal in place is essential to protecting you and your production. Without the right contract in place, you can expose yourself, your company, and your film.

For films, it is essential to document every deal properly to have a clean chain of titles for distribution or acquisition.

Creating a contract ensures that the parties making the agreement will have all the proper terms and conditions laid out in advance of the engagement.

Other names for this Document:

Film Director Agreement, Film Director Contract, Film Director’s Service Agreement, Film Director’s Service Contract, Film Director Agreement Template, Director Agreement Film.

Approximate time to complete contract:  6-7 Minutes

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What is it?

The Director Agreement covers the essential contract terms between the Production Company/Producer and the Director of the Film.

This standard Film legal contract covers:

  • The Start Date of the Agreement
  • The name of the Film Production
  • The Release of Rights
  • The Use Rights of the Recording, including promotion and advertising rights.
  • The Rights and Responsibilities of the Parties
  • Work-For-Hire Language
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution Issues, including Venue & Choice of Law

How does it work?

Use this document to explain the relationship between the Production Company/Producer and the Director of the Film.

Some things needed to build your custom Director Agreement:

  • Names of the Parties
  • Addresses of the Parties
  • Emails of the Parties
  • Name of the Film Production
  • Dates of Recording
  • State for Venue and Choice Provisions

Once you have completed drafting the Director Agreement, you will be able to save it to edit further, download a PDF or send it to the other party for electronic signature.

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