Documentary Film Contract Template for New Zealand

1. Cultural Consultation: Required when documentary involves Māori or other indigenous content, detailing consultation processes and cultural protocols

2. International Co-Production: Used when the documentary involves international partners or funding

3. Archive Material Usage: Required when the documentary will incorporate significant archival footage or materials

4. Subject Matter Access: Needed when securing specific access to locations, persons, or institutions is crucial to the documentary

5. Impact Production: Used when the documentary includes impact campaign or community engagement strategies

6. Additional Funding Requirements: Required when there are multiple funders or specific funding body requirements

7. Music Rights: Detailed section needed when original music composition or significant licensed music is involved

8. Translation Rights: Required for documentaries planning multiple language versions or international distribution

1. Schedule 1 - Project Description: Detailed treatment or synopsis of the documentary

2. Schedule 2 - Budget: Comprehensive production budget breakdown

3. Schedule 3 - Production Schedule: Detailed timeline of pre-production, production, and post-production

4. Schedule 4 - Deliverables: Technical specifications and format requirements for all deliverable materials

5. Schedule 5 - Key Personnel: Detailed roles, responsibilities, and contact information for key team members

6. Schedule 6 - Distribution Territories: List of approved distribution territories and any territory-specific requirements

7. Schedule 7 - Required Clearances: List of required permits, releases, and clearances

8. Schedule 8 - Insurance Requirements: Detailed insurance specifications and coverage requirements

9. Appendix A - Release Forms: Templates for appearance releases and location permits

10. Appendix B - Credit Requirements: Detailed specifications for opening/closing credits and acknowledgments