Media Law for Producers, 4th Edition

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Getting It in Writing: Sample Media Production Contracts

Chapter 2 described the basic components of contracts, the fundamental principles of contract law, and several ways that you can use contracts to manage production relationships. In this chapter, you will see the general guidelines and principles introduced in Chapter 2 put to use in sample contracts that define five production relationships. The sample agreements are as follows:

•	A crew contract that describes the role and responsibilities of a freelance camera operator hired for a production
•	A writer's contract that defines the relationship between a production company and a freelance researcher and writer
•	A facilities contract that establishes the terms of a ...