Depiction Consent and Release with Reversion Clause

Hire a minor child for a film production by having the adult responsible for the child sign this Consent of Parent or Guardian form.

• The adult consents to having the child enter into the contract.
• The adult also guarantees the performance of the child's obligations under the terms of the agreement.
• The adult releases to the child all compensation payable to the child under the contract, and the parent will have no right to any money earned by the child under the contract.

The Consent of Parent or Guardian for Minor to Enter into Contract is necessary if you're signing an underage actor for a part in your production. Make sure to get it signed before filming his/her scenes.

Get permission to use recorded music in a film, television production or video game with this Clearance Request Form.

• The filmmaker must provide written permission from the music publisher.
• The filmmaker must also obtain approval from the AFM or any other union that has jurisdiction over the use of the recording.

Not getting proper clearance can land you in big trouble for copyright infringement. Get a signed Clearance Request Form before using someone else's music in your project.

If you want to use a clip from an existing film in a new film project, you'll need to get permission from the owner of the footage with this Film Clip License.

• The licensor (owner of the film clip) grants the producer a non-exclusive license to use the clip in connection with the production of the motion picture, but not for promotional purposes.
• The producer will still have to obtain the consent of any performers who appear in the film clip, as well as consents from the applicable unions and guilds.
• The producer must obtain any necessary broadcast licenses if there is any music contained in the film clip.
• The licensor will be accorded a screen credit in the motion picture, and provided with a complementary copy of the motion picture.
• The producer is not obligated to use the film clip.

Get all your clearances in order before you use the material. You can start with this Film Clip License form. It's a generic template that can be used on all kinds of productions, even live stage shows.

Before you can use copyrighted materials in your movie, you must get permission from the copyright holder with this License and Release form.

• This license and release can be used for artwork, photos, quoted material and other copyrighted materials.
• The copyright holder grants the producer an exclusive perpetual universal license to use the material in connection with the motion picture, derivative works, ancillary uses (such as promotional use), and merchandising.
• The producer is not obligated to use the material.
• The owner warrants that it owns the material and has the right to grant the license, and will indemnify the producer against any claims or damages arising from its use of the material.
• The copyright owner releases the producer from any claims that the owner may have for libel, defamation, infringement, or otherwise.
• Get a copy of the License to Use Copyright Material form signed by each copyright holder prior to starting shooting.

Get permission from a property owner to use their site as a location in a film or TV production with this template Location Permission and Release form.

• The property owner gives the production company permission to use the property as a film location and releases the producers from future claims for loss or damage.
• The production company can use the location for filming for the period of time specified in the Release.
• The property owner consents to letting the production company bring in the necessary equipment and personnel to complete the shooting.
• Never ever film on private property without getting consent. That's why you need this Location Permission and Release Form for your movie or TV production.
• Available in MS Word format.