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Film and television script copyright licensing contract

Licensee (hereinafter referred to as Party A):

Screenwriter's name:

ID number:

Contact telephone number:

Permanent address:

Licensee (hereinafter referred to as Party B):

Company name:

Legal representative:

Company address:

Contact telephone number:

Contract signing place:

Date of contract signing:

According to the provisions of the Copyright Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Contract Law, Party A and Party B, after full consultation, have reached the following agreement on allowing Party B to use _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

The first chapter drama book

Article 1 authorization script

1, script name:

2. Script type: (movie, TV series)

3. Number and length of scripts:

4. Script completion time:

5. Has the script been published?

6. First published country:

7. copyright registration CertificateNo.:

Article 2 The copyright owner of a script

1, script author:

2. The author's nationality:

3. The copyright owner of the script is:

(1) Script author:

(2) the copyright owner of the work script:

(3) After the script copyright owner is transferred:

(Note: Copyright transfer contract and copyright transfer registration certificate are required)

Article 3 The authorized status of Party A is:

1, the script copyright owner;

2. Entrust the authorized person;

(Note: Power of Attorney is required)

3. Transfer to the authorized person.

(Note: Power of Attorney is required)

Chapter II Permission of Rights

Article 4 Types of licensing rights

Party A authorizes Party B to use the copyright of the following scripts.

[The following ranges can be selected, which can be allowed or not allowed respectively]:

Film right, the right to make a script into a film/TV series; ( )

The right to modify, Party B can make necessary modifications to the script when using it, but it shall not damage or affect the integrity of the script, and shall not distort or tamper with the original intention of the script; ( )

The right to reproduce and distribute scripts in books, newspapers (excluding electronic publications)/various publishing forms (including books, newspapers, electronic publications, etc.). ); ( )

Broadcasting right, the right to broadcast scripts through various radio stations and television stations; ( )

Spreading the script on the internet in any form, so that the public can get the right to the work at the time and place of their choice; ( )

The right of adaptation, the right to modify on the basis of the script and create new works with originality; ( )

Translation right, the right to convert Chinese characters from China to other languages (including China minority languages). ( )

Other copyrights that need to be agreed upon:

Article 5 Licensing methods:

1, exclusive use license

(Note: If it is proprietary, it should be clear whether to exclude Party A, otherwise it will be deemed as excluding anyone including Party A.. )

2. Non-exclusive use right license

Article 6 The permitted geographical scope:

China (excluding Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan)/China (including Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan)/the world.

Article 7 Duration of licensed use:

Two years, from the date of signing the contract to the date of year.

Article 8 Authorization language:

Chinese (Mandarin version, Cantonese version)/English version, etc.

Chapter III Remuneration

Article 9 This contract is in the form of _ _ _ _ _.

1, a one-time payment of copyright royalties;

2. Pay royalties in two installments;

3. Basic royalties+project share.

Article 10 The payment method in Article 9 of this contract is 1.

1. Royalty is RMB;

2. Time of payment:.

Article 11 The method of payment shall be the second method in Article 9 of this contract.

1. The total royalty is RMB;

2. The first payment time of copyright royalties is:

Amount: Yuan (%of the total)

3. After Party A completes the modification, Party B shall pay the remaining royalty of RMB (%of the total amount).

Article 12 The mode of payment is the third mode of Article 9 of this contract.

1, basic copyright royalty, amount, payment time:;

2. The project sharing method is% of the total income. Payment time:.

Article 13 Pay taxes

Party A's remuneration agreed in this contract is after-tax remuneration, and relevant taxes and fees shall be withheld and remitted by Party B for Party A. ..

Chapter IV Other Rights and Obligations

Article 14 the right to sign

1. Signature method:

2. Signature location:

Party A's signature should be in the front position of the film work, with a single painting or a two-person picture () as the first screenwriter;

3. Posters, audio-visual works, audio-visual works envelopes, news propaganda and news release of Party B's related film and television works shall not infringe on Party A's right of signature;

4. Without Party A's permission, Party B shall not add the signature or change the signature sequence in the "screenwriter" position.

Article 15 the right to modify and the right to maintain the integrity of a work

1. Without the authorization of Party A, Party B shall not modify the script without authorization. If you need to invite others to modify the script, you must obtain the written consent of Party A in advance;

2. Party A allows Party B to make necessary changes to the script according to the actual situation during the filming, but if it involves changing the main plot content, changing the relationship between characters, changing the title of the film, etc., it shall obtain Party A's written consent.

3. Party B shall not modify any major revolutionary historical script approved by the leading group of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television;

4. Party B shall keep the script intact, and shall not tamper with or take it out of context, and shall not change the basic elements of the script, such as the theme, era and historical background, character positioning and story ending.

Article 16 Right of Honor

1. If the film and television drama filmed by using the script agreed in this contract wins the prize, Party A has the right to attend the award ceremony, and the travel expenses shall be borne by Party A. If it wins the national government award, Party B shall timely pay the relevant bonus to Party A according to the national regulations;

2. Party B shall invite Party A to attend the domestic premiere or seminar, and participate in the screening competition of domestic and foreign film festivals.

Article 17 Power of Attorney

Based on the relevant laws and regulations of national film and television examination and approval, Party B needs to submit the script authorization letter of Party A to the competent government department at the project examination and approval stage. If Party B fails to pay the remuneration agreed in Chapter III of this contract in full at this time, this power of attorney does not mean that Party B has obtained the relevant complete copyright granted by this contract, and Party B shall not use this script to shoot and distribute film and television dramas, otherwise Party A has the right to ask Party B to stop shooting and pay double compensation according to the remuneration agreed in Chapter III of this contract (see Annex 1).

Article 18 Sub-delegation

Party B only exercises the authorization agreed in this contract, and Party A agrees or disagrees to delegate it to any third party.

Chapter V Warranties and Commitments

Article 19 Warranties and Commitments of Party A

1. Party A warrants and declares that Party A has the complete right and authorization to sign this contract, which does not contain any content that infringes the copyright or other rights and interests of others. If Party B infringes upon the copyright or other rights and interests of others by using the rights granted by Party A, Party B has the right to claim compensation from Party A after the arbitration institution or the people's court makes a judgment;

2. Party A guarantees that after this contract comes into effect, Party B will enjoy the rights stipulated in this contract within the authorized area, including not authorizing any third party to use the scripts agreed in this contract in the same way as Party B before this contract is signed, and not granting the rights granted to Party B in the same way as Party B to any third party within the validity period of this contract.

Article 20 Warranties and Commitments of Party B

1. Party B warrants and declares that Party B has the complete right and authorization to sign this contract;

2. Party B promises not to sign any contract that conflicts with the rights and interests of this contract within the validity period of this contract;

3. Party B guarantees to shoot and produce authorized scripts within years after the signing of this contract;

4. Party B promises to give Party A 10 sets of audio-visual products, 15 stills and 5 posters within days after the audio-visual products of the drama are put on the market.

Chapter VI Script Delivery

Article 21 Time of script delivery: (Note: It is recommended that after Party B pays a certain royalty)

Article 22 Description of the delivery script: (Note: the number of pages in the electronic version or paper version, and the e-mail address should be indicated in the electronic version)

Article 23 Confirmation of delivery

1. When Party A's script is delivered to Party B, Party B shall provide the receipt certificate;

2. Party A will notify Party B after the script is sent to the mailbox designated by Party B. Party B shall submit a confirmation letter or raise an objection within one week, otherwise it will be deemed that Party B has received it.

Chapter VII Confidentiality

Article 24 the principle of confidentiality

1. Party A and Party B promise that the commercial and financial information, documents, pictures and files of the other party, whether orally or in writing, will not be disclosed to a third party and will not be used for purposes other than this contract. This agreement shall remain valid for years after the termination of this contract;

2. Both parties shall keep the script (electronic version or paper version) agreed in this contract confidential and shall not disclose it to prevent others from copying and piracy.

Chapter VIII Termination of the Contract

Article 25 Early termination of this contract

During the validity period of this contract, neither party may terminate this contract without the written consent of the other party. However, under the following circumstances, this contract may be terminated in advance, and the written notice of termination shall take effect within 3 days from the date of issuance. After termination, Party B shall not exercise the rights of this contract:

1, unable to continue to perform this contract due to force majeure;

2. If one party seriously violates the relevant provisions of this contract, the other party (observant party) may unilaterally terminate this contract;

3. Exercising the right to unilaterally terminate the contract according to this contract does not mean giving up the right to recover from the defaulting party.

Chapter IX Liability for Breach of Contract

Article 26 Liability for breach of contract

Except for force majeure, if either party seriously violates the provisions of this contract, the other party has the right to terminate the contract and compensate the other party for the actual losses and reasonable relief expenses.

Chapter X Other Agreements

Article 27 upfront expenses

In-depth interview fees for writing scripts and purchase fees for materials required for early creation shall be borne by Party B through negotiation between both parties, and the fees shall be RMB.

Article 28 Selection of directors and starring roles

In order to ensure the shooting quality and marketing of the script, the candidates for the director and starring role are determined by both parties through consultation.

A preliminary understanding was reached, and the director asked others that the main actors should have actors of different grades. Finally, the two sides reached an agreement.

Party A waives or does not waive the right to choose the director and starring role ().

Article 29 Force Majeure

For losses and delays caused by war, fire, explosion, earthquake, natural disaster, flood, drought or bad weather, such as non-delivery, supply or filming or government decrees, both parties shall bear their own losses until the end of the force majeure event.

Article 30 Modification of the Contract

Without the written consent of both parties, this contract shall not be modified or changed at will. If there is any modification or change, a supplementary contract shall be signed as an annex to this contract after both parties reach an agreement through consultation.

Article 31 Application of law

This contract shall be interpreted according to the laws of People's Republic of China (PRC), and the interpretation and performance of this contract shall be governed by the laws of People's Republic of China (PRC).

Article 32 dispute settlement

Disputes arising from the interpretation or performance of this contract shall be settled by both parties through consultation. If negotiation fails, it shall be settled in the following ways:

1. Arbitration by the Arbitration Commission;

2. Bring a lawsuit to the people's court with jurisdiction such as the plaintiff's domicile or the place where the contract is signed and performed.

Article 33 It is specially agreed that:

1. If the number of TV series actually shot by Party B according to Party A's script exceeds the number agreed in this contract. Party A shall, according to the unit price of each episode of the script agreed in this contract, pay extra remuneration to Party B according to the actual number of episodes before paying the full remuneration.

2. For the derivative products of the play, Party A claims a certain percentage of%.

3. Party A will get% profit from the distribution of the film outside the authorized scope.

4. The lyrics of the episode of this film should be consulted by Party A, and can only be adopted after the consent of * * *.

Article 34 This contract is made in duplicate, which shall come into effect as of the date of signing, and the annexes have the same legal effect as this contract.

Party A: Party B:

Legal representative:

Authorized signatory: authorized signatory:

Year, month, sun, moon, sun.

Attachment 1: Power of Attorney

Notice of authorization of script copyright license

Authorized by: Screenwriter's name:

ID number:

Contact telephone number:

Permanent address:

E-mail:

Authorized party: legal person name:

Company name:

ID number:

Contact telephone number:

According to Article 6 of the Provisions of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television on the Filing of Movie Screens (Outlines) and the Management of Movie Films, it is necessary to go through the formalities of filing movie screenplays (Outlines) and have an agreement (authorization) on the copyright of movie screenplays (Outlines). In view of the fact that both parties have signed a film script (synopsis) copyright license contract on, and Party B has officially listed it as a planned project and is in the filing and reporting stage, it is necessary for the copyright owner of Party A to issue a power of attorney. According to Article 17 of the Copyright License Contract, Party A agrees to authorize Party B to use the shooting right and allow Party B to use it for filing and publicity. The special notice is as follows:

Copyright name of authorization script:

Authorized by:

Authorized area: People's Republic of China (PRC) and Mainland China (except Hongkong, Macau and Taiwan Province Province).

Authorization method:

Authorization period: 2 years

Authorization date:

Description of authorization:

(1) At present, the licensee pays% of the full remuneration to the script copyright owner. If you don't have the complete right to use the script, if you execute the contract, you agree to put the project on record according to the requirements of project examination and approval, and give formal authorization and confirmation when you pay all the remuneration.

(2) Since the licensee has paid% of the remuneration in full, it has the complete right to use the film. In the final approval form of this film, please verify that the copyright owner's signature is correct, and the licensor will confirm the full authorization of the script copyright.

Authorized party:

Signature and seal of the authorized party:

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