Film Director of Photography Agreement  

This Film Director of Photography Agreement is a core contract for film production. The Director of Photography, also known as the DP or cinematographer, is responsible for creating a film’s look. A good DP will elevate a director’s vision and introduce ideas and concepts the director may not have considered.

This Agreement is a legal document that details the terms and conditions between a Production Company and a Director of Photography.

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.

This fully customizable agreement has all essential terms and conditions, including compensation, work-for-hire, term, and credit.

Having the right deal in place is essential to protecting you and your production. Without the right contract, 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 film 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:

Cinematographer Contract, Film Director of Photography Contract, Director of Photography Agreement, Cinematographer Agreement.

Approximate time to complete contract:  6-7 Minutes

Single-Use Contract Unless Purchased with a Subscription