Directors play a vital role in the production of television and film media, as they control most of the filming and staging of scenes in a show. The Television Director Agreement lays out the terms under which the Director will work on the Television Production for a Single Episode or entire Series. This is a legal document that details the terms and conditions between the Production Company/Producer and the Director. It covers the essential elements of the relationship, such as:
  • Date of Recording
  • Ownership Rights
  • Release Date
  • Name of TV Production
  • Use Rights
  • And More.
The Independent Television Director Contract is a fully customizable work-for-hire agreement for your television production. It contains all essential terms and conditions to secure the Director.  Whether they are directing for a single episode or the entire series. A Production needs to make sure that all the rights and obligations of the parties involved are properly outlined in an industry-standard agreement.  It is essential to document these core relationships to protect both the intellectual property and the Chain of Title. 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: Television Director Contract, Director Agreement, TV Director Agreement, TV Production Director Contract.

Approximate time to complete contract:  6-7 Minutes

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What is it?

The Television Director Agreement covers the essential contract terms between the Production Company and the Director.

This standard Television legal contract covers:

  • The Start Date of the Agreement
  • The name of the TV 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
  • The transfer of intellectual property rights to Television Recording.
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution Issues, including Venue & Choice of Law

How does it work?

Use this document to explain the relationship between the Production Company and the Director.

Some things needed to build your custom The Television Director Agreement:

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

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