Video Production Contract Template — Pre-Production, Filming & Post-Production

This Video Production Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of [DATE]:
Producer: [YOUR NAME/COMPANY] ("Producer")
Client: [CLIENT NAME/COMPANY] ("Client")
This Agreement governs production of: [VIDEO PROJECT NAME/DESCRIPTION]

Producer will provide the following services:
1. Pre-Production:
  - Creative concept development
  - Scriptwriting and storyboarding
  - Shot list and production schedule
  - Location scouting and selection
  - Talent casting (if applicable)
2. Production/Filming:
  - [X] days of filming
  - Professional camera and audio equipment
  - Lighting and grip equipment
  - Crew: [LIST CREW POSITIONS]
3. Post-Production:
  - Video editing and color correction
  - Audio mixing and sound design
  - Motion graphics and titles (if included)
  - [X] rounds of revisions
4. Deliverables:
  - Final edited video: [RESOLUTION, FORMAT, DURATION]
  - [X] versions/cuts (if applicable)
  - File formats: [MP4, MOV, etc.]

Pre-Production Deliverables:
  - Creative brief and concept
  - Script (if applicable)
  - Storyboard or shot list
  - Production schedule and timeline
  - Location and talent details
Approval Process:
  1. Producer presents pre-production materials
  2. Client reviews and approves or requests changes
  3. Client must approve within [X] business days
  4. Once approved, changes require written change order
Changes after approval may affect timeline and budget
Filming cannot begin until pre-production is approved

Filming Schedule:
  - Shoot Date(s): [DATES]
  - Location(s): [ADDRESSES]
  - Duration: [X] hours per day
Equipment & Crew:
  - Professional camera equipment
  - Audio recording equipment
  - Lighting and grip equipment
  - Crew: [DIRECTOR, CAMERA OPERATOR, AUDIO, etc.]
Client Responsibilities:
  - Provide access to locations
  - Coordinate talent/subjects
  - Provide necessary permissions
  - Designate single point of contact on shoot day
Additional filming days: $[RATE]/day

Talent Releases:
  - Client responsible for obtaining signed talent releases
  - Producer will provide standard release forms
  - All on-camera subjects must sign releases
  - Commercial use requires signed releases
Location Releases:
  - Client responsible for location permissions
  - Private locations require owner permission
  - Public locations may require permits
Music Licensing:
  - Client responsible for music licensing or
  - Producer can license music (additional fee)
Producer not liable if Client fails to obtain necessary releases

Editing Process:
  - Rough cut delivered within [X] weeks of filming
  - Client reviews and provides feedback
  - [X] rounds of revisions included
  - Final cut delivered within [X] weeks after approval
Revision Rounds:
  - Each round = one consolidated set of changes
  - Includes: color correction, audio adjustments, minor edits
  - Major creative changes may require additional fees
Final Deliverables:
  - Resolution: [1080p, 4K, etc.]
  - Format: [MP4, MOV, etc.]
  - Duration: Approximately [X] minutes
  - [X] versions/cuts (if applicable)

Raw Footage:
  - Raw footage remains Producer's property
  - Client receives final edited video only
  - Raw footage available for purchase: $[RATE]
  - Producer may use raw footage for portfolio/reel
Source Materials:
  - Client-provided footage/materials: Client's property
  - Producer-created footage: Producer's property (raw)
  - Final edited video: Client receives usage license
Client-Provided Materials:
  - Producer will work with provided materials
  - Producer not responsible for quality of client-provided materials
  - Poor quality source materials may affect final video quality

Final Video Usage Rights:
  - Client receives license for: [WEB, SOCIAL MEDIA, BROADCAST, etc.]
  - Duration: [UNLIMITED / X YEARS]
  - Territory: [WORLDWIDE / SPECIFIC REGIONS]
  - Exclusivity: [EXCLUSIVE / NON-EXCLUSIVE]
Music & Third-Party Content:
  - Usage rights depend on licensing agreements
  - Client responsible for additional licensing if needed
  - Producer will use licensed music only
Portfolio Rights:
  - Producer may use final video in portfolio/reel
  - Producer may submit to awards/festivals
  - [CONFIDENTIAL PROJECTS: Portfolio use restricted]

Weather Delays:
  - Outdoor shoots subject to weather conditions
  - Inclement weather may require rescheduling
  - Rescheduling due to weather: No additional fees
  - Client responsible for location availability on rescheduled date
Force Majeure:
  - Events beyond control: natural disasters, pandemics, etc.
  - Producer not liable for delays due to force majeure
  - Timeline will be adjusted accordingly
  - Deposits transfer to rescheduled dates

Total Project Fee: $[AMOUNT]
Payment Schedule:
  - 50% ($[AMOUNT]) due upon signing (before pre-production)
  - 25% ($[AMOUNT]) due [X] days before filming
  - 15% ($[AMOUNT]) due upon rough cut approval
  - 10% ($[AMOUNT]) due upon final delivery
Payment Terms: Net [X] days from invoice
Late Payment: [X]% monthly fee after [X] day grace period
Filming may be postponed if payments are not received on time

Included Revisions:
  - [X] rounds of revisions during post-production
  - Revisions include: color, audio, minor edits
Additional Revisions:
  - Additional rounds: $[AMOUNT] per round
  - Major creative changes: Requires change order
Change Orders:
  - Scope changes require written change order
  - Change orders include revised timeline and cost
  - Client approval required before work proceeds
Changes after approval may delay delivery

Either party may terminate with [X] days written notice
Upon termination:
  - Client pays for all completed work:
    - Pre-production complete: [X]% of total fee
    - Filming complete: [X]% of total fee
    - Post-production complete: 100% of total fee
  - Producer delivers all completed work
  - Raw footage remains Producer's property
Cancellation within [X] days of filming: [X]% cancellation fee

Producer's liability limited to total fees paid under this Agreement
Producer not liable for indirect, consequential, or punitive damages
Producer not liable for lost revenue or business results
Producer not responsible for quality of client-provided materials
In case of total failure, Client's remedy is refund of fees paid (less work completed)

Both parties agree to the terms above.
Producer: _________________ Date: _________
Client: _________________ Date: _________