Some of the forms on this page can be modififed for use as contracts. Providing these forms is legal information and NOT legal advice. Although we go to great lengths to make sure our information is accurate and useful, we recommend you consult a lawyer if you want professional assurance that our information, and your interpretation of it, is appropriate to your particular situation. We make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to this web site. All of the contracts, charts and forms on this page are in .PDF and .TXT format. Both formats have been provided to facilitate the distribution of the files in the easiest manner. The .PDF files require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat for your computer, you may download a copy using the button to the right.

All Sheets
	You can easily download all the forms on this page in a single .ZIP file which contains everything all at once. This gives you all the .TXT versions of the contracts so that you can alter them to suit your own productions. It also includes the .PDF versions of charts and call and log sheets. This file must be opened with a decompression utility such as Stuffit Expander which you can download using the link to the right.

Backfocus Plane
	This backfocus chart can be printed on a plain 8.5"x11" sheet of paper and used to check focus on your camera before you shoot. Simply put the chart about 10 feet from the camera, open iris, zoom in, and focus. Adjust back focus on lens until chart is sharp (no morie-pattern) in middle of chart. Zoom out to wide. If chart remains sharp, back focus is correct.

Call Sheet
	This is a customized version of a "traditional" Hollywood call sheet. It is a .PDF that you can type onto and print. You can set it up with the title of your film, your production company address, the call times, the dates, everything you could need for a simple call sheet.

CD & DVD Logos
	Need to put your own custom CD together? Created a DVD that you want an official logo for to put on the packaging or the label? Use these logos. Note that these logos are NOT to be used on commercial releases but ONLY for private use. The DVD logo, for example, is trademarked and must only be put on discs which meet certain specifications.

Contractor Agreement (Paid)
	For setting up an agreement between the production and specific crew members, use this contractor agreement. As an example, it can be used to outline the expectations of a lighting crew and the equipment that the production expects them to provide and the time it will be needed and so forth. It can also be applied to any other people providing services or equipment. This is for paid contractors. Note: You can not edit the .PDF version of this form, but you CAN edit and alter the .TXT version for your own use.

Contractor Agreement (Unpaid)
	For setting up an agreement between the production and specific crew members, use this contractor agreement. As an example, it can be used to outline the expectations of a lighting crew and the equipment that the production expects them to provide and the time it will be needed and so forth. It can also be applied to any other people providing services or equipment. This is for unpaid contractors. Note: You can not edit the .PDF version of this form, but you CAN edit and alter the .TXT version for your own use.

DV Log Sheet
	Log sheets are used to record scenes and takes for motion pictures in order to sort out the coverage that was aquired during shooting. This simple log sheet is designed for digital films. It allows you to track tapes, scenes and timecodes. The sheet should be filled out ON THE SET as the scenes are being shot. In order to minimize confusion during the editing process, we recommed that you use only ONE log sheet per videotape - do not attempt to record multiple tapes or multiple scenes on a single logsheet as it will just make the editing process that much more complicated. Don't forget to record "room tone" for EACH of your scenes either. Finally, you may wonder, "Why is the SCENE and the SHEET NUMBER printed so BIG on the log sheet?" Simple. When you have 60 log sheets spread out all over a tackboard (or, more likely, "over the floor" if you are an independent editor) it makes it easier to read them at a glance.

EIA Resolution Chart 1956
	The EIA chart is a video camera, standard resolution test pattern. Print the image so that it fills the page. Do not crop any of it. Affix the printout to a wall. Frame it inside your viewfinder so the triangles at the edge just touch the outside of your frame. The convergence where the lines in the wedges fade into one another, is the number of "lines of resolution" of your camera. There are much more details instruction on using charts like this for professional use, but this test is adequate for prosumer camera equipment sans a vectorscope.

Group Release (Unpaid)
	You may have a large group of extras on set and you don't want to have dozens upon dozens of people all signing individual release forms. This form contains several lines so that multiple people can sign a single release. Note: You can not edit the .PDF version of this form, but you CAN edit and alter the .TXT version for your own use.

Intern Agreement
	This agreement is used for outlining things between interns and the production. This can entail bringing people on as Production Assistants or into more well-defined roles. This form is for unpaid intern positions. Note: You can not edit the .PDF version of this form, but you CAN edit and alter the .TXT version for your own use.

Location Agreement (Paid)
	Once you have a location secured for a shoot, you need to make sure that you have everything in writing regarding the dates and times that you will be there and all the details you need to cover. This contract covers all the rights of the production company along with the rights and obligation of the property owner so that everyone will be on the same page and fully understand all the details of the project. Note: You can not edit the .PDF version of this form, but you CAN edit and alter the .TXT version for your own use.

Location Agreement (Unpaid)
	Once you have a location secured for a shoot, you need to make sure that you have everything in writing regarding the dates and times that you will be there and all the details you need to cover. This contract covers all the rights of the production company along with the rights and obligation of the property owner so that everyone will be on the same page and fully understand all the details of the project. Note: You can not edit the .PDF version of this form, but you CAN edit and alter the .TXT version for your own use.

Location Release (Paid)
	Note that this is NOT a contract for time or useage of a property. This is ONLY a legal release form to gain permission to use a visual or audio representation of a physical location. This location release is applicable to video and film production as well as traditional 35mm film photography. If you are doing a student film or a no-budget project, this is an idea form to use. Again, this form is ONLY a release and not a time or useage contract. Note: You can not edit the .PDF version of this form, but you CAN edit and alter the .TXT version for your own use.

Location Release (Unpaid)
	Note that this is NOT a contract for time or useage of a property. This is ONLY a legal release form to gain permission to use a visual or audio representation of a physical location. This location release is applicable to video and film production as well as traditional 35mm film photography. If you are doing a student film or a no-budget project, this is an idea form to use. Again, this form is ONLY a release and not a time or useage contract. Note: You can not edit the .PDF version of this form, but you CAN edit and alter the .TXT version for your own use.

Movie Ratings
	Have an independent film that you want to apply a rating to? The ratings bestowed by The Classification and Rating Administration are registered trademarks - you can't just arbitrarily give your own movie a PG rating and slap a "PG" logo on the film. But these ratings are designed in the same style and are for independent, unrated movies, to give your posters and promotional items more flair and originality.

Prop Loan Agreement
	Sometimes, you will need to borrow or loan a prop from someone for a project. If you purchase something outright, obviously you don't need a contract. But, if you are going to be returning something that you are using, you will want to be clear on what you are borrowing and when you will return it to the rightful owner and how much the item is worth in case it gets damaged during use. Note: You can not edit the .PDF version of this form, but you CAN edit and alter the .TXT version for your own use.

Shotlist
	This is a shotlist sheet for use on a film set.

Shotlist & Storyboard
	This is a combination of a shotlist AND a storyboard sheet to help you visualize shots and log and track them while on set or during preproduction.

Talent Agreement (Paid)
	In addition to having a release for your talent, it is also wise to have an agreement which states all of your expectations for that talent and what they should expect from you. This agreement covers things such as compensation, billing credit and legal rights. This agreement is NOT a replacement for a SAG or AFTRA contract but is designed for no-budget films. This agreement is for talent that is getting paid for a project. Note: You can not edit the .PDF version of this form, but you CAN edit and alter the .TXT version for your own use.

Talent Agreement (Unpaid)
	In addition to having a release for your talent, it is also wise to have an agreement which states all of your expectations for that talent and what they should expect from you. This agreement covers things such as compensation, billing credit and legal rights. This agreement is NOT a replacement for a SAG or AFTRA contract but is designed for no-budget films. This agreement is for talent that is NOT getting paid for a project. Note: You can not edit the .PDF version of this form, but you CAN edit and alter the .TXT version for your own use.

Talent Release (Paid)
	Note that this is NOT a contract for payment to a model or actor. This is ONLY a legal release form to gain permission to use a visual or audio representation of a subject. This model release is applicable to video and film production as well as traditional 35mm film photography. If you are doing a student film or a no-budget project, this is an idea form to use. It is NOT designed as a replacement for a SAG or AFTRA contract. Again, this form is ONLY a release and not a hiring contract. This is for paid jobs. Note: You can not edit the .PDF version of this form, but you CAN edit and alter the .TXT version for your own use.

Talent Release (Unpaid)
	Note that this is NOT a contract for payment to a model or actor. This is ONLY a legal release form to gain permission to use a visual or audio representation of a subject. This model release is applicable to video and film production as well as traditional 35mm film photography. If you are doing a student film or a no-budget project, this is an idea form to use. It is NOT designed as a replacement for a SAG or AFTRA contract. Again, this form is ONLY a release and not a hiring contract. This is for non-paid jobs. Note: You can not edit the .PDF version of this form, but you CAN edit and alter the .TXT version for your own use.