Ultimate sample typical contract for newbies

[Elijah Lynn]

Mark – I really enjoyed the read!

Thanks

[Brett Howe]

“Dummy” is bound by clause 83.B

83.B – All finished works to be presented under the “I know what I like when I see it” review process. Dummy is obligated to re-work any project util meeting the clients “I know what I like when I see it” standard.

Section 83.B works in conjuction with the 83.A

83.A – Brief clause – also known as the “Hollywood Values Clause“. Any project must meet hollywood production values up the the budget limit of $300M US, for any project with a budget of $2 or more. Failure to meet clause 83.A will result in penalty payments under clause 83.C

83.C – Penalty Clause – Under the penalty clause, invoked under clause 83.A, “Dummy” must surrender his bollocks, to be placed under any industry standard bollock press, to be broken at “Clients” will. Once bollocks are deemed broken, they will be returned to “Dummy” for storage. Under Rule 83.D, bollocks may be broken multiple times, until meeting the requirements set out in clause 83.B.

Brett Howe
Creative Director / Producer
Brave Vision Pty Ltd

[Matthew Lovein]

This is so sad and makes me feel sick to my stomach because it
is so true. Plus there is soooo much more that is given away,
but don’t complain about it, just be glad that you have a “job”
to give your talents to, for free. Because if you don’t do it
someone else will.

[Bill Dewald]

[Matthew Lovein] “just be glad that you have a “job”
to give your talents to, for free. Because if you don’t do it
someone else will.”

And then that someone will ask how to do it – here on the COW!

[Steve Wargo]

This is nothing new, Mark. I’ve been using it for years.

Steve Wargo
Tempe, Arizona
It’s a dry heat!

Sony HDCAM F-900 & HDW-2000/1 deck
5 Final Cut (not quite PRO) systems
Sony HVR-M25 HDV deck
2-Sony EX-1 HD .

[Jiggy Gaton]

That’s a hoot! we gave up with contracts here in nepal as there is no legal system to speak of and so no recourse anyway – other then to hire some thugs to go beat the crap out of the offending client. there are lots of thugs willing, so this system really works. for awhile we did keep our standard form contract just for equipment rentals, in case an item never came back or was damaged. but the items always do come back damaged, or with bits missing, and here the best solution is to get the thugs out. i highly recommend this system to all the peeps who seem to be having a problem with contract breakages. And don’t worry about clients not coming back because the thugs broke their fingers, you just pull out the thugs one more time and the clients will come running back to your shop. Well, good luck all!
Jigs

Phoenix Studios Nepal: A small A/V Production House in Kathmandu.

[Robert Morris]

It’s a little TOO easy to understand for a contract, though. Could you give it another pass, and post a few versions for us? 🙂

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[Robert Morris]

Somebody’s got stories…

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[Dennis Size]

MARK……

Thank you. This was one of the best threads I’ve read in COW in a very long time.
this will keep me chuckling for days …while my eyes continue to cry — not only from laughter, but also from the recognition of what we all go through.

DS

[Gunnar Refardt]

I once worked under these conditions in a permanent job!
Now I know what contracts they had with their clients.

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