Film Development Agreement Template for Canada

1. Chain of Title: Required when the project is based on pre-existing works or requires multiple rights acquisitions

2. Government Funding: Include when the project involves Canadian tax credits or government funding programs

3. Co-Development: Required when multiple development partners are involved

4. International Distribution: Include when international markets are specifically targeted during development

5. Indigenous Content: Required when the project involves Indigenous stories or content, addressing specific protocols and rights

6. Option Agreement: Include when the producer is optioning existing material for development

7. Writer's Services: Required when specific writers are attached to the project during development

8. Development Executive: Include when a specific development executive is attached to oversee the process

9. Insurance and Indemnification: Required for larger budget developments or when specifically requested by funders

1. Schedule A - Project Description: Detailed description of the film project, including synopsis, genre, and target audience

2. Schedule B - Development Budget: Detailed breakdown of development costs and allocation of funds

3. Schedule C - Development Timeline: Specific milestones and deadlines for the development process

4. Schedule D - Key Personnel: List of key creative and technical personnel attached to the development phase

5. Schedule E - Chain of Title Documentation: Copies or summaries of all underlying rights agreements

6. Schedule F - Payment Schedule: Detailed breakdown of payment installments and triggers

7. Appendix 1 - Required Deliverables: Specific list of materials to be delivered during development

8. Appendix 2 - Copyright Registrations: Details of any existing copyright registrations related to the project

9. Appendix 3 - Government Funding Applications: Copies or summaries of any funding applications or approvals