Sample deferred pay contract

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kufloyd

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Does anyone have a copy of a sample deferred pay contract that they'd be willing to share? I know this can be hugely subjective, but I'd like to get a basic feel for how the points are divided.

Thanks!
 
Movie Magic Contracts

Movie Magic Contracts

Save yourself the randomness of opinion:

http://www.amazon.com/Write-Brother...8/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-2752116-4350538?ie=UTF8

Mark Litwak wrote these and several books you can easily find for $20 on amazon

I know you want something for free, but this might be one time when spending a few bucks will save your ass.

Contracts are legaly binding and never go away, so make sure you get it right - and make sure you don't overcomplicate things.

I did one of those 'Angry Filmmaker' seminars.

http://www.angryfilmmaker.com/who.htm

Kelly told us how he did very simple contracts with cast and crew after his lawyer advised him that 'since there is liitle to no money at stake, a lawyer might overcomplicate things.' (That;s a summation, not a direct quote)

Kelly wrote a plain english agreement about what was required of both sides (the filmmaker and the crew/talent) and they signed it.

I'm not advocating that approach (choose your own adventure) but I have done it. The few times I have not given a client a contract and grabbed a deposit, it's been a problem, so I use simple contracts all the time.

I got those simple contracts from a book written by a lawyer. Cheaper and just as effective, and I know that they are pretty watertight because a real lawyer did the hard part.

My dos pesos
 
i've been asked to shoot a Lo/No budget feature for no money up front. the producer/director plans to sell it. so, how do i make sure i get paid. what's been included in a contract that's guaranteed you some money in the back end? what not to do and what are some must do's to insure payment?

thanks in advance,
Mike
 
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