This Director Employment Agreement (Non-Union) is between a director and a producer to direct a motion picture. This agreement sets forth the title of the picture, the term of the agreement and the services the director shall provide (pre and post-production, photography, final cutting authority) and the compensation to be paid and any conditions related to this compensation. This agreement also states that if the production company becomes a signatory with the DGA, the provisions of the agreement will be amended and supplemented. A written Director Employment Agreement (Non-Union) will prove invaluable in the event of future disagreements or misunderstandings.

This Director Employment Agreement (Non-Union) contains the following provisions:

• Parties/Employment/Term: Identifies the director and the production company, the title of the motion picture to be directed and the term of the agreement;
• Services: The Pre-Production, photography or post-production services to be performed by director as well as final cutting authority;
• Compensation: The compensation paid for services rendered including fixed, deferred and contingent compensation along with compensation for net profits;
• Name and Likeness: The director agrees to allow production company the right to use and display his/her likeness in connection with the motion picture;
• Union/Guild Agreement: If production company becomes a member of the DGA, the provisions of this agreement will be amended or supplemented as necessary;
• Signatures: Both the production company and director must sign this agreement.

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