This videography contract template can be used by videography companies or freelance videographers for all types of videography services, such as wedding, event, corporate, promotional, and documentary film videography. It includes all essential legal clauses such as copyright and ownership, usage rights, modification, termination clauses, and more. It’s easy to modify and customize it to your needs.
This videography contract is between
[Videographer.FirstName] [Videographer.LastName] from [Videographer.Company] , "the videographer" and
[Client.FirstName] [Client.LastName] from [Client.Company] , "the client."
Type of videography service required: (Select all that apply)
Other: (specify)
(insert date(s))
(insert venue name(s) and address)(es))
(Insert all details about the project, i.e., what event it is or which company it is for and what their objectives are).
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Check all that apply:
Physical, digital file (specify)
Other: (specify)
Check all that apply:
Filming will start at (start time) and end at (end time).
If, for any reason, the videographer is required to work past the end time stated above (state any consequences).
During the event, the videographer will be responsible for filming the following: (list everything they will film).
The videographer is entitled to a break from (insert time or period).
The client will/will not provide a meal for the videographer.
The videographer agrees to deliver the final product no later than (date) or (number of days/weeks after the event).
You can also list anything that you will provide the videographer with.
Include information about any type of equipment to be used, also the consequences in case any equipment is damaged. Also, state if insurance is required.
The client agrees to provide a safe environment for the videographer and all guests. In the case that any damage is done to any of the videographer's equipment, the client shall be held responsible and must (describe what they should do, like pay a fee or buy new equipment).
It is the videographer's responsibility to acquire insurance that covers the liability and property of all equipment.
List everything that you might charge for – the items/services you offer, travel/accommodation fees, and their prices. If you offer pricing packages, include them too.
Wedding videography:
(insert price)
Interview videography:
(insert price)
Service (specify):
(insert price)
(List all final items, i.e., A completed edited wedding video, an electronic download, and photos on a USB).
Description of first item
Description of second item
Description of third item
Total price for all items and services for (event name): $(price)
In order to consider this reservation active, a reservation fee of $(amount) must be paid by (method, i.e., credit card, PayPal, cash, check) no later than (deadline). If the reservation fee is not paid by this date, (state the consequences).
The client shall pay the videographer a remaining amount of $(amount) by (method, i.e., credit card, PayPal, cash, check) no later than (deadline). If this amount is not paid by this date, (state the consequences).
Refunds must be requested (number of days) days in advance by (method, i.e., email, phone). After this, there will be no refunds.
The reservation fee is (refundable/non-refundable).
In the case that the final video does not turn out, the videographer will give the client a full refund by (method, i.e., credit card, PayPal, cash, check) no later than (deadline).
(or insert your refund policy).
Insert any rules about any type of modification the client may wish to make, such as a date, time, venue, or package change.
In the case that there is a change in the event date, time, or venue, the client must inform the videographer by (deadline). In such cases (state any consequences, like if there are any additional fees and what happens if the videographer is already booked on that date/time).
If the client wishes to change or modify the package originally purchased, the client must inform the videographer by (deadline) in such cases (state any consequences, like if there are any additional fees).
(Insert any additional modification clauses).
State the consequences of any revisions that the client asks for. Some companies may provide one free revision, while others charge for every revision.
Any revisions or additional edits requested by the client shall incur a fee of $(amount).
In the US, the company that creates the video owns the copyright to it unless there is a clause that states that the copyright ownership will be transferred to the buyer. Copyright laws vary between states and countries. Be clear as to who will own the copyright, as many clients will assume they own it if it is not written.
Under the United States Copyright Act, ( [Videographer.Company] /the videographer) will own all copyright to all videos and deliverables, including raw footage, digital files, and all Intellectual Property Rights. (Feel free to modify/expand this list).
[Videographer.Company] agrees to transfer all copyright ownerships to [Client.FirstName] [Client.LastName] / [Client.Company] , giving them the right to (include details).
(Insert your own copyright clause).
Any party found liable for copyright infringement by using the work without the copyright owner's permission in any way shall be subject to a fine of $(amount) (list any other consequences).
The videographer and [Videographer.Company] has the right to use footage from this project (list where – on the company's website, social media channels, on their demo reel, etc).
The client (has/does not have) the right to use footage from this project (list where or conditions, i.e., as long as they give the videographer and [Videographer.Company] credit).
Insert all conditions that affect the final project’s outcome and protect the parties in terms of quality or work conditions.
The videographer shall try to meet all of the client's needs; however, the videographer does not guarantee (insert anything that applies, i.e., coverage of a certain event, a certain shot, etc.).
The client agrees that some unforeseen circumstances, such as weather conditions, may affect video quality.
The client agrees that the videographer shall have priority in getting footage over event guests. The client agrees to only hire a videographer(s) from [Videographer.Company] for this event.The videographer agrees to respect [Client.Company] 's and any other third party's copyrights and trademarks and not to disclose any confidential information.
Either party may terminate this contract for any reason provided that they notify the other party (insert method, i.e., in writing, by email, by phone) at least (number of days) days before the event.
If the client fails to pay the videographer by the deadline stated in this contract, the videographer will automatically terminate this contract by (insert method, i.e., in writing, by email, by phone).
If any party breaches any of the terms in this contract, the other party may automatically terminate this contract by (insert method, i.e., in writing, by email, by phone).
IN WITNESS WHEREOF – This contract is hereby executed by the parties as follows: