We have someone interested in investing in a film we are producing. I need to write an agreement/contract. Are there any major clauses I need to inlcude or are there any templates or guides out there to follow?
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Hi Stage 32 Team My Name is Randall Paul
Just introducing myself. I was an actor for many years living in L.A and London mainly focusing on commercials. I retired for 13 years to spend time with two boys then decided to go back almost 4 years ago.. I am American but live in Italy where I have my production company and training facility. Cu...
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Sara Contact me I am near Rome I am always looking for passionate actors and crew and am working with them to help them get their reels and tools together. facebook me
Dear Randall, thank you for the feedback. Just a question, I don't have an active facebook account right now, so I'm giving you my email address but if you prefer I contact you through a social networ...
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Sara Where are you living now
Dear Randall, I'm in Italy right now, Milano
So you're name is Rand Paul... Interesting probably thought that one was safe when you were growing up. Welcome to Stage 32 from a fellow newbie
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Dear friends, A template contract is not a contract and you should be aware about it! A template is a general overview about the agreement and could be used (if you have the skills to understand which...
Expand commentDear friends, A template contract is not a contract and you should be aware about it! A template is a general overview about the agreement and could be used (if you have the skills to understand which is the right model to follow) as a good basis for the real contract. As per example, a treatment is not a screenplay, you could use it as a fantastic basis for the script but this document it is not enough to shoot a film... More important of the contract itself are the negotiations with the possible investors, because each request shall be agreed between parties and translated in clauses (recoupment, way out, participation and eventual shares..) Therefore if you think that a serious investor is interested in your project, I advice you to negotiate trying to understand all its requests without giving it any formal approval (it is always possible to say that your lawyer shall read it before to approve a clause or a deal), then, if the amount of the investment justify the intervention, call your lawyer and close the agreement. If the investment is not important (but it is important for you) then a lawyer could be expensive. In this case try to negotiate and close simple and basic deals without any template of real investment agreement that you are not able to check and negotiate properly. Somethings like "I receive this sum (specify when and how) and I will give you that (a list of recipient, credits, guarantee etc.). Simple and clear will reduce your risks.
Erik, I'm in as well, could you forward me your template? Thanks in advance! My email WTC2TEAM@yahoo.com
https://www.filmproposals.com/film-investor-financing-templates.html
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A thread from 5 years ago????
Is this contract still available? If so, can I please see it? My email is doubletakepub@yahoo.com. Thank you.