Composer Work-for-Hire Agreement (w/ Album Rights)
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This Composer Agreement/Work for Hire with Album Rights is between a producer and a composer who will furnish a musical score for a motion picture. This written agreement effectively sets out the terms of the parties' arrangement. This form is available for immediate download.
This Composer Agreement is a mutual agreement between a producer and a composer who will furnish a musical score for a motion picture. This agreement is in letter format and effectively sets out the arrangement between the parties. Terms contained within this agreement are the compensation paid to composer and all works will be considered as “work for hire” and belong to producer. This agreement also contains provisions regarding royalties paid for commercial distribution of the score in an album format. It is vital that this business arrangement be set out in writing. A written Composer Agreement/Work for Hire with Album Rights will prove invaluable if there are misunderstandings or disagreements between the parties.
This Composer Agreement/Work for Hire with Album Rights contains the following provisions:
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This Composer Agreement/Work for Hire with Album Rights contains the following provisions:
- Parties: The identities of both composer and producer;
- Compensation: The amount of compensation producer agrees to pay composer;
- Employment: Producer employs composer to write, compose, record and submit suitable music as a complete score for the motion picture;
- Name and Likeness: Composer grants producer perpetual rights to use his/her name and likeness for publicity purposes;
- Work for Hire Status: Composer agrees that all works are considered as “work for hire” and are the sole property of producer;
- Screen Credit: Composer will receive screen credit if score is satisfactorily completed;
- Album Rights: If the score is embodied in an album or similar format, producer will pay composer royalties as set out within this agreement;
- Royalty Statements: Composer has the right to object to royalty statements in writing within one year of statement and inspect books and records at composer’s expense;
- Signatures: By signing this agreement composer accepts and agrees to its terms;
- Certificate of Authorship: Composer certifies that the musical score was written pursuant to a work for hire agreement and all copyrights are the property of producer.
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Number of Pages8
DimensionsDesigned for Letter Size (8.5" x 11")
EditableYes (.doc, .wpd and .rtf)
UsageUnlimited number of prints
Product number#27997
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