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What are the different agreements in Media and Entertainment Industry?

The Media and Entertainment Industry in India has experienced robust growth over the last few years. There has grown a need for documentation, and protection of intellectual property rights. Owing to the advent of technology and new forms of media, members of this industry have become more proactive in ensuring that their rights are secured such as infringement of IPRs, Breach of Contracts, Non-Payments, etc.

Important laws of India affecting this Industry are; Copyright Act of 1957, Trademark Act of 1999, Cable Television Network (Regulation) Act of 1994, and other such guidelines set by the Government. We, at LGL, understand the importance of protecting the rights of the parties to the agreement and offer a vast variety of Agreements according to your needs and requirements, the following are some of the agreements we provide among others. A few of them are Artist/Actor Engagement Agreement, Film Director Agreement, Artist Management Agreement, Production Agreement, Distribution Agreement, etc.

Why Media and Entertainment Industry Agreement?

Provides Clarity
Such agreements provide clarity on the roles and responsibilities of each party to the agreement, the metric in which it will be accomplished thereby avoiding any ambiguities or conflict between the parties.
Protection of Intellectual Property (IP) Rights
Such agreements ensure that the actual owner of the IP in question has authority to use such property in whatever manner they deem right and necessary. It ensures that there is no dispute or litigation over the ownership of such IP rights.
Preserves Commercialization Rights
Such agreements help in protecting the commercial rights of the parties to the agreements, with regards to the aspects of commercialization. It ensures that all the stakeholders get the percentage fixed and agreed upon by all the parties.
Protection of the Project
A well-drafted agreement ensures that the project/movie in question will remain protected even if there arises a dispute between the parties to the project unless they both decide to forfeit the project together.

Types of Agreement

Artist/Actor Engagement Agreement
The role of an Artist or an Actor is very crucial in the process of filmmaking and therefore, it is quite essential that the services provided by the said Artist are documented in detail. An Agreement to engage an Artist imposes certain rights and obligations upon the Artist and the Producer, which is essential for successful completion of the subject matter of the Agreement.
Film Director Agreement
A director is the soul of any film and therefore an Agreement with the director has great significance. The Agreement for engaging a Director is executed between the production company or the producer and the director. The agreement lays down the terms and conditions in connection with the services of the director in making the film and a successful competition thereof.
Artist Management Agreement
An Artist Management Agreement is entered between a professional artist and an agency or agent who is capable of looking after the business aspect of the artist’s career. The agreement is drawn in such a way so that the agent is responsible for reaching out to appropriate sponsors, entities, and personalities to promote the artist’s capabilities and further be accountable for the artist’s finances and protection of the artist’s work. The relationship between the Artist and the agency is not only based on contractual terms but also on the agent’s belief in the work quality and dedication of the artist and the artist's trust in the management skills and intentions of the agent.
Distribution Agreement
Film distribution can be done on various platforms such as through theatres, OTT platforms, DVDs, etc. A Distribution Agreement is entered between the producer and the distributor. The Agreement specified the territories in which the film is to be released. The territory can be worldwide and be limited to a particular region. The agreement, along with other clauses, also has a detailed clause on the collection and remunerations for the parties involved. A well-drafted Distribution Agreement ensures that the territorial rights, along with other rights, are clear and unambiguous between the parties.
Production Agreement
In a Production Agreement, a producer comes into terms with his or her client to produce a media project. A media project can be a short film, parallel cinema, a full-fledged film, documentary, advertisement, etc.
Assignment of Film Rights
This Assignment Agreement assigns, grants, and transfers Film Rights such as ownership, distribution, copyright, etc. It clearly outlines the intentions of the parties with regards to the exploitation of the Film Rights.

What's the process ?

1. Assessment
Our team will reach out to you to obtain the necessary information to assess the issue pertaining to the nature of the agreement, the circumstances around it, and the specific need for such agreement among all other necessary information.
First Ready Draft
We will complete the first draft of the Agreement required and email it to you for approval within 48/72 hours. Following approval, any necessary adjustments will be made and submitted to you on the agreed next date.
2. Due Diligence and Drafting
Once we receive the information, we will begin drafting the agreement from scratch, such as defining the terms and nature of the agreement, be it an advertising agreement, artist agreement, story writer or any other type of agreement, the remuneration involved, time period, the roles and responsibilities of each party to the agreement and all other relevant details as required by the party.
Final Agreement
With a high-quality team of professionals, the entire process of creating the draft and delivering the final copy of the Agreement as per your needs will be accomplished in 72 working hours.
1. Assessment
Our team will reach out to you to obtain the necessary information to assess the issue pertaining to the nature of the agreement, the circumstances around it, and the specific need for such agreement among all other necessary information.
2. Due Diligence and Drafting
Once we receive the information, we will begin drafting the agreement from scratch, such as defining the terms and nature of the agreement, be it an advertising agreement, artist agreement, story writer or any other type of agreement, the remuneration involved, time period, the roles and responsibilities of each party to the agreement and all other relevant details as required by the party.
First Ready Draft
We will complete the first draft of the Agreement required and email it to you for approval within 48/72 hours. Following approval, any necessary adjustments will be made and submitted to you on the agreed next date.
Final Agreement
With a high-quality team of professionals, the entire process of creating the draft and delivering the final copy of the Agreement as per your needs will be accomplished in 72 working hours.

Why choose us

PERSONALISED SERVICE

A dedicated Case Manager ensures quick turnout to all your queries and tailored solutions that fit perfectly for your requirements.

72 HOURS DELIVERY

All your drafting queries are addressed, understood, and delivered with quality under 72 Hours.

EXPERIENCED TEAM

Our team of dynamic professionals is well experienced and extremely proficient to cater to your needs, ensuring the best service.

24/7 HELPLINE

We are available to address and clarify all your queries round the clock. So you can worry less and focus more on the business.

Frequently Asked Questions

A wide range of agreements are required in the production of any form of entertainment, including agreements under which the producer acquires rights, agreements under which financing is secured and talent/cast is engaged, and agreements under which the physical production of a film (or a production designed for another visual medium or media) is begun.
One can do so by an Assignment Agreement wherein the rights of the film, to an extent as agreed between the parties, can be assigned to the other person for a limited period or for perpetuity. An Assignment Agreement also can be for the whole world or for a specific territory.
A Distribution Agreement must cover terms such as Territorial Limits, Revenue Sharing, IPR rights, term of the agreement, etc.

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