The Film Score Contract serves as the primary legal instrument for engaging a composer to create an original musical score for a film project in New Zealand. This document is essential when a production company needs to commission original music for their film, establishing clear parameters for the creative work while ensuring compliance with New Zealand's entertainment and copyright laws. The contract covers crucial aspects including composition requirements, delivery timelines, payment terms, intellectual property rights, and usage permissions. It's specifically designed to protect both the composer's creative interests and the production company's commercial needs, incorporating industry standards and legal requirements specific to the New Zealand film and music sectors. The document should be used at the outset of any film scoring project, preferably before any substantial work on the score begins.
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1. Parties: Identifies the contracting parties - typically the production company/studio and the composer
2. Background: Outlines the context of the agreement, including the film project details and the parties' intentions
3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement including 'Score', 'Film', 'Delivery Materials', etc.
4. Engagement and Scope: Details the composer's engagement and the scope of musical services to be provided
5. Composition and Production Requirements: Specifies the musical requirements, style, length, and technical specifications of the score
6. Delivery Schedule: Outlines the timeline for demos, drafts, and final delivery of the score
7. Compensation: Details the fee structure, payment schedule, and any additional compensation terms
8. Rights and Ownership: Specifies the ownership and licensing of intellectual property rights in the score
9. Credit and Attribution: Establishes how the composer will be credited in the film and promotional materials
10. Confidentiality: Sets out confidentiality obligations regarding the film project and score
11. Termination: Specifies circumstances and procedures for contract termination
12. General Provisions: Standard contract clauses including governing law, notices, and entire agreement
1. Merchandising Rights: Include when the score may be used in merchandise or soundtrack albums
2. Live Performance Rights: Include when there may be live performances of the score
3. Additional Music Services: Include when composer may provide additional services like conducting or music supervision
4. Recording Session Supervision: Include when composer will oversee recording sessions
5. Adaptation Rights: Include when score may be adapted for other media or territories
6. Marketing Cooperation: Include when composer's participation in marketing activities is required
7. Insurance Requirements: Include for high-budget productions requiring specific insurance coverage
8. Third-Party Contractor Approval: Include when composer needs approval for hiring additional musicians or contractors
1. Schedule A - Technical Specifications: Detailed technical requirements for score delivery including format, sample rate, etc.
2. Schedule B - Creative Brief: Detailed creative requirements, reference tracks, and style guidelines
3. Schedule C - Delivery Schedule: Detailed timeline with specific milestones and delivery dates
4. Schedule D - Fee Structure: Detailed breakdown of payments, including any contingent compensation
5. Schedule E - Credit Requirements: Specific requirements for composer credits in various media
6. Appendix 1 - Cue Sheet Template: Template for documenting individual music cues in the film
7. Appendix 2 - Music Spotting Notes: Documentation of spotted scenes requiring music
8. Appendix 3 - Recording Requirements: Specifications for live recording sessions if applicable
Relevant legal definitions
Agreement
Background Music
Cue Sheet
Delivery Date
Delivery Materials
Demo Recordings
Film
Final Mix
Initial Term
Intellectual Property Rights
Main Theme
Master Recording
Mechanical Rights
Music Materials
Musical Work
Performing Rights
Producer
Production Company
Publishing Rights
Recording Costs
Score
Scoring Schedule
Source Music
Soundtrack Album
Spotting Session
Synchronization Rights
Technical Specifications
Territory
Theme Music
Third Party Materials
Usage Rights
Work for Hire
Background Music
Cue Sheet
Delivery Date
Delivery Materials
Demo Recordings
Film
Final Mix
Initial Term
Intellectual Property Rights
Main Theme
Master Recording
Mechanical Rights
Music Materials
Musical Work
Performing Rights
Producer
Production Company
Publishing Rights
Recording Costs
Score
Scoring Schedule
Source Music
Soundtrack Album
Spotting Session
Synchronization Rights
Technical Specifications
Territory
Theme Music
Third Party Materials
Usage Rights
Work for Hire
Clauses
Services
Engagement
Composition Requirements
Delivery
Payment
Intellectual Property
Copyright Assignment
Moral Rights
Performance Rights
Synchronization Rights
Credit and Attribution
Approvals
Confidentiality
Warranties and Representations
Indemnification
Termination
Force Majeure
Assignment
Non-Competition
Exclusivity
Recording Sessions
Revisions
Quality Requirements
Third Party Rights
Dispute Resolution
Insurance
Notices
Governing Law
Entire Agreement
Amendments
Severability
Engagement
Composition Requirements
Delivery
Payment
Intellectual Property
Copyright Assignment
Moral Rights
Performance Rights
Synchronization Rights
Credit and Attribution
Approvals
Confidentiality
Warranties and Representations
Indemnification
Termination
Force Majeure
Assignment
Non-Competition
Exclusivity
Recording Sessions
Revisions
Quality Requirements
Third Party Rights
Dispute Resolution
Insurance
Notices
Governing Law
Entire Agreement
Amendments
Severability
Relevant Industries
Film and Television
Music and Entertainment
Media Production
Digital Entertainment
Performing Arts
Creative Industries
Copyright and Licensing
Audio Production
Relevant Teams
Legal
Production
Creative
Business Affairs
Music Rights
Project Management
Audio Production
Contract Administration
Relevant Roles
Film Producer
Music Supervisor
Composer
Legal Counsel
Entertainment Lawyer
Film Director
Production Manager
Music Rights Manager
Creative Director
Business Affairs Manager
Contract Administrator
Music Publisher
Score Producer
Audio Engineer
Project Manager
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