Motion Picture Production Agreements and Documents
Summary
This practice note discusses motion picture production agreements. It examines the agreements a production company must enter into to produce a motion picture and how to mitigate the risks involved in those contractual arrangements. Among other things, it addresses formation of the production company entity, chain of title review, insurance for the production, and loan-out companies. The note includes discussion of standard provisions in writer, director, actor, and crew contracts, as well as discussion of specific provisions pertaining to each type of agreement. Topics covered include services, compensation, credit, expenses, and guild rules. Consideration is given to the impact of COVID-19 on motion picture production and how to mitigate risks related to the pandemic.