Film Investment Contract Template for South Africa

1. International Investment Provisions: Required when foreign investors are involved, addressing currency considerations and cross-border requirements

2. Co-Production Arrangements: Needed when the film is a co-production with international partners

3. Tax Incentive Provisions: Detailed section on tax structures when utilizing South African film incentives

4. Multiple Investment Rounds: Required when the investment structure includes multiple funding phases

5. Government Funding Integration: Needed when project includes government grants or funding

6. Distribution Rights: Detailed distribution arrangements if investors are granted specific distribution rights

7. Credit and Billing Rights: Specific provisions for investor credits in the film

8. Key Person Insurance: Requirements for insurance on essential personnel

9. Completion Bond: Terms relating to completion guarantees, if required

10. Collective Management: Required when multiple investors need coordinated decision-making processes

1. Schedule A - Film Project Details: Detailed description of the film, including synopsis, genre, and creative elements

2. Schedule B - Budget Breakdown: Detailed production budget including contingency allocations

3. Schedule C - Production Schedule: Timeline for pre-production, production, and post-production phases

4. Schedule D - Key Personnel: List of key creative and production team members with their roles

5. Schedule E - Investment Structure: Detailed breakdown of investment tranches and payment schedules

6. Schedule F - Revenue Waterfall: Detailed structure of revenue distribution and recoupment priorities

7. Schedule G - Required Insurances: List of required insurance policies and coverage levels

8. Schedule H - Distribution Strategy: Planned distribution approach and territory allocations

9. Appendix 1 - Tax Incentive Documentation: Required forms and certificates for South African film incentives

10. Appendix 2 - Copyright Registrations: Details of copyright registrations and chain of title documentation