Define: Feature Film

How is Feature Film defined in a legal contract?

• Feature Film means a motion picture that is prepared for its first showing in a commercial cinema. Seen in 19 SEC filings.
• Feature Film means a film that is comedic, dramatic, animated or a high-definition digital creation intended for diverse commercial distribution. Distribution can occur in cinemas, cable television or online platforms. It does not include commercial interruptions. Seen in 15 SEC filings.
• Feature Film means a film that is prepared for commercial distribution. The distribution could be in a cinema, the home video market, or through the internet. Seen in 11 SEC filings.
• Feature Film means a standalone documentary or dramatic film that is at least 75 minutes long. These include standalone films that are a part of a series or franchise, as long as they will be sold and marketed individually. Seen in 6 SEC filings.
• Feature Film means a movie that is often screened as the main event at commercial movie theaters and that is no less than 60 minutes long. It can also refer to a large format, such as an IMAX movie, that is no less than 45 minutes long and meets commercial standards. Seen in 5 SEC filings.
• Feature Film means any feature-length motion picture for which the studio has all the necessary rights. Seen in 3 SEC filings.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

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Genie Definition 1

• Feature Film means a motion picture prepared for initial and varied distribution that is at least 60 minutes long.

Relevant Contract Types

• Film Distribution Agreement
• Production Agreement
• Co-Production Agreement
• Screenplay Option Agreement

Relevant Circumstances

• Creation of a new film production
• Distribution of an existing film
• Co-production between two production companies
• Licensing for broadcast or streaming rights

Relevant Sectors

• Film Production
• Film Distribution
• Streaming Services
• Television Broadcasting

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