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[PARTY_DETAILS]: Producer: SkyVision Films Pvt Ltd, Mumbai Maharashtra India. Director: Arjun Kapoor, independent filmmaker, Mumbai India, 3 feature films experience
[PROJECT_DETAILS]: Feature film titled The Last Monsoon, Hindi language drama, 100 minute runtime, principal photography commences September 1 2026, delivery December 31 2026
[RIGHTS_AND_COMPENSATION]: Director fee INR 25 lakhs, paid in 4 milestones: INR 5 lakhs on signing, INR 7.5 lakhs on commencement, INR 7.5 lakhs on rough cut delivery, INR 5 lakhs on final cut delivery, 5 percent net profit participation, all rights worldwide to Producer
[PRODUCTION_CONDITIONS]: Total budget INR 2.5 crore, 10 percent contingency, Director receives main title credit Directed by Arjun Kapoor, turnaround right if production not commenced within 18 months, abandonment fee INR 5 lakhs if abandoned after commencement
[LEGAL_PREFERENCES]: Maharashtra India governing law, direct negotiation then arbitration Mumbai, 2 year post-delivery confidentiality, Producer provides E&O insurance and cast insurance, copyright registration required, income tax treatment of Director fee to be confirmed
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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW ONLY —
NOT LEGAL OR FINANCIAL ADVICE
This document is a structured preparation
draft only. Copyright Act 1957 India IP
ownership and moral rights provisions,
income tax treatment of the Director fee
under the Income Tax Act 1961 including
TDS deduction obligations, applicable guild
or association obligations under IFTDA
or equivalent, any co-production treaty
implications, and contract enforceability
under the Indian Contract Act 1872 must
be confirmed with a qualified Indian
entertainment attorney before this
agreement is signed or production
commences.
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FILM PRODUCTION AGREEMENT —
DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW
Document Ref: FPA-2026-001
Date of Preparation: June 1 2026
PRODUCER:
SkyVision Films Pvt Ltd
Mumbai Maharashtra India
Email: [producer email]
DIRECTOR:
Arjun Kapoor
Independent Filmmaker
Mumbai Maharashtra India
Email: [director email]
1. RECITALS
1.1 SkyVision Films Pvt Ltd is a film
production company based in Mumbai
Maharashtra India with experience in
producing Indian feature films.
1.2 Arjun Kapoor is an independent filmmaker
based in Mumbai India with experience
directing three feature films and
demonstrated expertise in Hindi language
drama.
1.3 Both parties confirm their mutual intent
to produce the Project on the terms
set out in this agreement.
2. DEFINITIONS
2.1 Producer: SkyVision Films Pvt Ltd.
2.2 Director: Arjun Kapoor.
2.3 Project: The feature film titled The
Last Monsoon as described in Section
4.
2.4 Script: The screenplay for The Last
Monsoon as approved by the Producer.
2.5 Budget: INR 2,50,00,000 being the
total production budget as described
in Section 6.
2.6 Commencement Date: September 1 2026
being the first day of principal
photography.
2.7 Delivery Date: December 31 2026 being
the date by which all Delivery Materials
must be delivered to the Producer.
2.8 Delivery Materials: All materials
described in Section 12.
2.9 Net Profits: Gross Receipts from all
exploitation of the Project less
recoupment of the production budget,
distribution costs, and agreed overheads
as defined in Section 8.
2.10 Screen Credit: The credit Directed
by Arjun Kapoor as described in Section
11.
2.11 Distribution Rights: All rights to
exploit the Project in all media and
territories as described in Section
13.
2.12 Turnaround Rights: Arjun Kapoor's
right to reacquire project rights as
described in Section 15.
2.13 Abandonment: The Producer's decision
to discontinue the Project as described
in Section 16.
2.14 Governing Law: Laws of Maharashtra
India.
2.15 Effective Date: The date on which
both parties sign this agreement.
3. ENGAGEMENT AND PROJECT SCOPE
3.1 SkyVision Films Pvt Ltd engages Arjun
Kapoor to direct and oversee the
production of The Last Monsoon on the
terms of this agreement.
3.2 The Project is a Hindi language drama
feature film with a target runtime of
100 minutes. Principal photography is
scheduled to commence on September 1
2026 and all Delivery Materials must
be delivered by December 31 2026.
3.3 Arjun Kapoor agrees to devote his
professional skill, creative judgment,
and best efforts to the Project
throughout the production period.
3.4 Arjun Kapoor's services are exclusive
to the Project during active principal
photography and post-production.
3.5 Note: The engagement structure may
be characterized as employment or
independent contractor engagement under
Indian employment law with significant
TDS and PF implications that must be
confirmed with a qualified attorney.
4. SCRIPT AND CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT
4.1 The Project is based on the screenplay
for The Last Monsoon as approved by
SkyVision Films Pvt Ltd.
4.2 SkyVision Films Pvt Ltd warrants that
it has secured or will secure all
necessary underlying rights to the
screenplay and any source material
before principal photography commences
on September 1 2026.
4.3 Arjun Kapoor may make reasonable
creative changes to the screenplay
during production. Any changes affecting
the production budget require the prior
written approval of SkyVision Films
Pvt Ltd.
4.4 Note: Screenplay rights clearance,
music clearance, and all third-party
IP clearances must be confirmed with
a qualified Indian entertainment attorney
before principal photography commences.
5. BUDGET AND FINANCING
5.1 The total production budget for The
Last Monsoon is INR 2,50,00,000.
5.2 A contingency of 10 percent being
INR 25,00,000 is reserved within the
budget for unforeseen costs.
5.3 SkyVision Films Pvt Ltd is responsible
for securing and managing the full
production budget.
5.4 Arjun Kapoor must not commit SkyVision
Films Pvt Ltd to any expenditure beyond
the agreed budget without prior written
Producer approval.
5.5 SkyVision Films Pvt Ltd will provide
Arjun Kapoor with a detailed production
budget breakdown before the Commencement
Date of September 1 2026.
6. PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND DIRECTOR FEE
6.1 The total Director fee is INR 25,00,000
payable as follows:
Milestone 1: INR 5,00,000 on signing
of this agreement.
Milestone 2: INR 7,50,000 on
commencement of principal photography
on September 1 2026.
Milestone 3: INR 7,50,000 on delivery
of the rough cut in acceptable quality.
Milestone 4: INR 5,00,000 on delivery
and acceptance of the final cut.
6.2 All payments in Indian Rupees by NEFT
to Arjun Kapoor's nominated bank account.
6.3 Note: TDS deduction obligations on
Director fee payments under the Income
Tax Act 1961 and applicable professional
tax must be confirmed with a qualified
Indian tax advisor.
7. NET PROFIT PARTICIPATION
7.1 In addition to the Director fee Arjun
Kapoor will receive 5 percent of Net
Profits from all exploitation of The
Last Monsoon.
7.2 Net Profits means Gross Receipts from
all distribution channels less:
1. Full recoupment of the INR 2,50,00,000
production budget.
2. All distribution and marketing costs
actually incurred.
3. A producer overhead charge of 10
percent of the production budget.
7.3 SkyVision Films Pvt Ltd will provide
Arjun Kapoor with an annual accounting
statement within 90 days of each
financial year end showing all Gross
Receipts and deductions.
7.4 Arjun Kapoor has the right to commission
an independent audit of the accounting
records once per year with 14 days
written notice.
7.5 Note: Net profit definitions in Indian
film agreements are complex. A qualified
Indian entertainment attorney must
confirm the net profit definition before
this agreement is signed.
8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP
8.1 All intellectual property created by
Arjun Kapoor in connection with the
Project including all footage, direction,
editing choices, sound recordings, and
all other creative contributions vests
in and is owned by SkyVision Films Pvt
Ltd absolutely from the moment of
creation.
8.2 Arjun Kapoor irrevocably assigns all
such rights to SkyVision Films Pvt
Ltd worldwide for the full period of
copyright and all renewals and extensions
thereof.
8.3 This assignment covers all formats,
media, and territories now known or
hereafter developed.
8.4 Arjun Kapoor will execute any further
documents required to perfect this
assignment within 14 days of request.
8.5 Note: Copyright Act 1957 India IP
ownership provisions and moral rights
under Section 57 of the Copyright Act
must be confirmed with a qualified
Indian entertainment attorney. Moral
rights under Section 57 are not fully
waivable under Indian law.
9. MORAL RIGHTS
9.1 To the extent permitted by the Indian
Copyright Act 1957 Arjun Kapoor consents
to SkyVision Films Pvt Ltd editing,
re-versioning, dubbing, subtitling, and
adapting The Last Monsoon for any format
or medium without further consent.
9.2 Arjun Kapoor agrees not to assert his
moral rights under Section 57 of the
Copyright Act 1957 against SkyVision
Films Pvt Ltd or any authorized
distributor or licensee in connection
with authorized uses of the Project.
9.3 Note: Moral rights under Section 57
of the Indian Copyright Act 1957 cannot
be fully waived and must be confirmed
with a qualified Indian entertainment
attorney.
10. SCREEN CREDITS
10.1 Arjun Kapoor will receive the following
screen credit on all authorized copies
of The Last Monsoon released for public
exhibition:
Main titles: Directed by Arjun Kapoor
10.2 The credit will appear in the main
titles in a size and position no less
prominent than the writer credit.
10.3 SkyVision Films Pvt Ltd will not
alter, remove, or fail to include the
agreed credit in any authorized release.
10.4 Note: Screen credit obligations in
Indian film productions should be
confirmed with a qualified entertainment
attorney particularly if any guild
or association agreements apply.
11. DELIVERY MATERIALS
11.1 Arjun Kapoor must deliver to SkyVision
Films Pvt Ltd by December 31 2026:
1. Final cut of The Last Monsoon in
DCP format and all agreed digital
formats.
2. All camera original materials and
digital masters.
3. Music and effects tracks and full
mix audio files.
4. Hindi dialogue and subtitle files.
5. Behind-the-scenes footage and EPK
materials.
6. All location release forms, performer
release forms, and music clearance
documents.
7. Any other materials required by
distributors or broadcasters.
11.2 Delivery is complete only when
SkyVision Films Pvt Ltd confirms receipt
of all Delivery Materials in acceptable
technical quality in writing.
12. DISTRIBUTION RIGHTS
12.1 SkyVision Films Pvt Ltd holds all
distribution rights to The Last Monsoon
in all territories worldwide in all
media now known or hereafter developed
including theatrical, OTT streaming,
broadcast television, physical media,
and airline rights.
12.2 The distribution rights are granted
for the full period of copyright and
all renewals.
12.3 Note: Distribution platform agreements
and OTT licensing arrangements must
comply with applicable Indian content
regulations and must be confirmed with
a qualified attorney.
13. KEY PERSON PROVISION
13.1 Arjun Kapoor is the key person to
this production. SkyVision Films Pvt
Ltd's obligation to finance and complete
the Project is conditional on Arjun
Kapoor remaining available and able
to perform his directorial obligations.
13.2 If Arjun Kapoor becomes unable to
perform due to illness, injury, or
death during production SkyVision Films
Pvt Ltd may suspend production for
up to 30 days and if the incapacity
continues may engage a replacement
director.
13.3 Note: Cast and director insurance
for key person provisions must be
confirmed with a qualified production
insurance broker and attorney.
14. TURNAROUND RIGHTS
14.1 If SkyVision Films Pvt Ltd fails to
commence principal photography by
September 1 2027 being 12 months after
the Commencement Date or within 18
months of the Effective Date whichever
is earlier Arjun Kapoor has the right
to reacquire the rights to The Last
Monsoon project by repaying all
documented development costs incurred
by SkyVision Films Pvt Ltd.
14.2 Arjun Kapoor must exercise the
turnaround right within 12 months of
it becoming exercisable or it lapses
permanently.
14.3 Note: Turnaround right mechanics under
Indian contract law must be confirmed
with a qualified entertainment attorney.
15. ABANDONMENT
15.1 SkyVision Films Pvt Ltd may abandon
the Project at any time after principal
photography has commenced by giving
Arjun Kapoor 21 days written notice.
15.2 On abandonment after commencement of
principal photography SkyVision Films
Pvt Ltd must pay Arjun Kapoor an
abandonment fee of INR 5,00,000 in
addition to all milestone fees already
paid.
15.3 On abandonment all IP in the Project
reverts to SkyVision Films Pvt Ltd.
15.4 Note: Abandonment provisions and their
interaction with IP ownership under
the Copyright Act 1957 must be confirmed
with a qualified attorney.
16. FORCE MAJEURE
16.1 Neither party is liable for delay or
failure to perform caused by events
beyond their reasonable control
including natural disasters, government
action, pandemic events, or equipment
failure.
16.2 If a force majeure event continues
for more than 60 consecutive days
either party may terminate this
agreement by 14 days written notice
without further liability.
17. INSURANCE
17.1 SkyVision Films Pvt Ltd will maintain
adequate production insurance throughout
the production period including errors
and omissions, general liability, cast
insurance covering Arjun Kapoor as
key person, and equipment insurance.
17.2 Arjun Kapoor must cooperate with all
insurance requirements including any
required medical examination.
18. CONFIDENTIALITY
18.1 Both parties agree to keep the terms
of this agreement and all confidential
project information strictly
confidential during the term and for
2 years after delivery.
19. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTES
19.1 Laws of Maharashtra India govern this
agreement.
19.2 Disputes proceed through direct
negotiation then binding arbitration
in Mumbai.
SIGNATURE BLOCK:
Note: Both parties must have this agreement
reviewed by a qualified Indian entertainment
attorney before signing. Copyright Act
1957 IP assignment and moral rights
compliance, TDS obligations on Director
fees, IFTDA guild obligations if applicable,
and net profit definition must all be
confirmed before production commences.
SkyVision Films Pvt Ltd (Producer)
Signature: ________________
Name: ____________________
Title: ___________________
Date: ____________________
Arjun Kapoor (Director)
Signature: ________________
Date: ____________________
Witness: _________________
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This Film Production Agreement draft was
generated by an AI drafting tool as a
structured preparation and documentation
aid only. It does not constitute legal
or financial advice. Always have this
document reviewed by a qualified
entertainment attorney before either party
signs or production commences.
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