Define: Film Production

How is Film Production defined in a legal contract?

• Film Production means a process of creating cinematic content that is meant for theatrical release, and it explicitly excludes the production of content for television. Seen in 3 SEC filings.
• Film Production means the organization of one or more filming events that are intended to constitute a part of a movie, television movie, TV program or series, documentary, paid advertising such as commercials, music videos, and educational films, including the associated pre-production activities. Seen in 3 SEC filings.
• Film Production means the task of producing for sale or commercial benefit a film, inclusive of arranging and preparing for the production activities, directing, and operating cameras. Seen in 2 SEC filings.
• Film Production means the act or instance of creating a movie. Seen in 2 SEC filings.
• Film Production means a wide range of activities supporting the development of motion-picture media content for a general or limited audience, excluding news media or personal use. Seen in 2 SEC filings.
• Film Production means the implementation of the creative idea of a film during which the film is brought to life by filming in accordance with the script, [schedule], and the estimated [number] of expenditure. Seen in 1 SEC filing.
• Film Production means all the activities related to staging or shooting motion pictures, TV shows or programs, and commercials. Seen in 1 SEC filing.
• Film Production means the process that includes all stages of production from writing through the organization, economic and technical activities for the preparation of producing the film up to creating the first original copy that is suitable to be shown to the public. Seen in 1 SEC filing.

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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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

• Film Production means the process of creating, preparing, and organizing content intended for theatrical release.

Relevant Contract Types

• Film Production Agreement
• Film Financing Agreement
• Distribution Agreement
• Co-Production Agreement

Relevant Circumstances

• Initiation of a new film project
• Securing financing for a film production
• Negotiating the distribution rights of a film
• Co-producing a film with another production company

Relevant Sectors

• Entertainment and Media
• Film and Television

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Genie Definition 2

• Film Production means the act of shooting movies, TV shows or programs, including preparation of filming and delivering the final copy.

Relevant Contract Types

• Director's Agreement
• Screenwriting Agreement
• Actor’s Employment Agreement
• Film Crew Agreement

Relevant Circumstances

• Hiring a director for a film project
• Commissioning a screenwriter for a script
• Hiring actors for a film or TV project
• Contracting a film crew for shooting phase

Relevant Sectors

• Film and Television
• Entertainment and Media

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