Product Summary: Film Delivery Essentials Package

Thank you for purchasing or downloading the Deliverables Essentials Package from Profound Studios. This comprehensive collection is designed to assist independent filmmakers, producers, and production teams in navigating the complex legal and operational requirements of film projects. The package includes a variety of templates, reports, and instructional guides based on real-world examples and detailed in our book Greenlight Yourself (available on Amazon or wherever books are sold), equipping filmmakers with essential tools to streamline production, ensure legal compliance, and meet distributor demands. Whether you're establishing chain of title, managing credits, or preparing deliverables, this package demystifies critical paperwork and includes a "Typical Delivery Schedule" aligned with Profound's proven timeline framework. Below is a summary of the included documents, designed to empower you while emphasizing the need for legal review—Profound takes no responsibility for their use, as outlined in the accompanying Legal Disclaimer. By downloading or using these documents, you agree to the terms and conditions of the Legal Disclaimer, which is included in this package. Please review the Legal Disclaimer immediately by clicking here to understand your responsibilities and limitations before proceeding.

Legal Instruments and Agreements

• Performer Agreement Template: A contract outlining terms for cast members, including compensation, credits, and perks.

• Director Agreement Template: Details director services, compensation (e.g., fixed pay, bonuses, talent pool points), and credit obligations.

• Screenplay Assignment Agreement Template: Transfers screenplay rights, including copyright and backend participation, mandatory for chain of title.

• Material Release Agreement Template: Grants permission for using branded materials, with credit and usage restrictions.

• Crew Deal Memo Template: Defines crew terms (paid, deferred, or free), ensuring all are "papered up" to prevent authorship claims.

• Film Instrument of Transfer Template: Assigns all film rights to a transferee, with warranties and payment terms.

• Laboratory Access Letter Template: Authorizes third-party access to film materials at a lab, ensuring secure transfer.

• Certificate of Authorship Template: Affirms script ownership and originality, a key chain of title document.

Reports and Summaries

• Continuing Obligations Report Template: Lists ongoing obligations (credits, approvals, perks) for all involved parties.

• Theatrical Continuing Obligations Report Template: Details theatrical-specific obligations (e.g., one-sheets, premiere invites), with user cost responsibility.

• Home Entertainment Obligations Report Template: Tracks obligations for home entertainment copies and perks, noting user costs.

• Contract and Guild Report Template: Summarizes contracts, guild affiliations, credits, and legal deliverables for delivery.

• Logo Obligations and Restrictions Report Template: Outlines logo placement requirements and restrictions per agreements.

• Product Placement Report Template: Documents all branded product placements, ensuring contractual compliance.

• Kid-Directed Content Report Template: Identifies kid-directed content and declares compliance with COPPA/FTC regulations.

Other Essentials

• Certificate of Origin Template: Certifies the film’s production location for tax incentives or distribution.

• Billing Block as Deliverables Document Template: Provides credit listings for inclusion in production deliverables.

• Vendor List Template: Compiles contact details for production vendors.

• Music Cue Sheet Template: Tracks music usage for royalty reporting.

• Credit Obligations Document Template: Details individual credit requirements.

Additional Documents

• Typical Delivery Schedule: A timeline guide based on Profound’s internal schedule, corresponding to numbered template sections (e.g., 1. Executive Summary), aiding deliverable submission. Templates without numbers (e.g., Certificate of Authorship) are not explicitly tied to this schedule but are often requested by distributors as supplementary materials.

• Legal Disclaimer: Clarifies that documents are for educational use only, with no liability assumed by Profound, requiring attorney review before execution.

This package covers most essential documents identified as confusing or inaccessible to filmmakers, tailored to distributor needs. Customize each template with project specifics, follow included instructions, and consult an attorney to ensure legal compliance. Visit [support@profoundstudios.com] for support, and order Greenlight Yourself for deeper insights.