Documentary Option and Purchase Agreement
The Documentary Option and Purchase Agreement is to secure the option and purchase rights of Source Material for Development into a Documentary. Source material may be a book, magazine article, podcast, or any other type of source material.
This is a legal document that details the terms and conditions between a Producer and the Owner of the Source Material for development into a documentary.
It covers the essential elements of the relationship such as:
- Date of Recording
- Ownership Rights
- Release Date
- Use Rights of Recording
- And More.
This agreement can be used for either a feature, film or episodic series-style documentary.
There are two phases of the agreement. The Option and the Purchase. The first is the Option, to be able to explore the development, seek financing and/or distribution, and then the Purchase phase, if the Option is exercised to be made into a project.
The Documentary Option/Purchase Contract of Source Material such as a book, magazine, or podcast is different than a Life Rights Option Agreement (which may also be necessary).
Generally, when you need to use source material for the basis of a documentary, you will need to get the rights from the author/owner and possibly the subject of the documentary as well. A good industry standard Documentary Agreement will help you secure all the rights needed for your production and help secure the Chain-of-Title for purchasers or distributors.
Other names for this Document:
Film Documentary Option and Purchase Agreement, Film Documentary Option and Purchase Contract, Series Documentary Option and Purchase Agreement, Documentary Option, Documentary Option Agreement.
Approximate time to complete contract: 4-5 Minutes
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$19.00
What Is It?
The Documentary Option and Purchase Agreement covers the essential contract terms between a Producer and the Owner of the Source Material.
This standard Documentary contract covers:
- The Start Date of the Agreement
- The name of the Documentary
- 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 to Use This Document
Use this document to explain the relationship between a Producer and the Owner of the Source Material.
Some things needed to build your custom Documentary Option and Purchase Agreement:
- Names of the Parties
- Addresses of the Parties
- Emails of the Parties
- Name of the Production
- Dates of Recording
- State for Venue and Choice Provisions
Once you have completed drafting the Documentary Option and Purchase Agreement, you will be able to save to edit further, download a PDF or send to the other party for electronic signature.
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