48HFP Team Leader Agreement Page 1 of 3

48 Hour Film Project Team Leader’s Agreement
This agreement between(“Team Leader”) representing the film team known as("Team"), and the 48 Hour Film Project, Inc., with respect
to the Team Leader's and Team's participation in the 48 Hour Film Project 2024 and creation of a short film orvideo (the "Film") pursuant to the terms below.
The Team Leader hereby agrees on behalf of him/herself and Team to take part in the(City) 48 Hour Film Project 2024 (“Project") being produced by the48HFP and scheduled to take place fromto, 2024.
(1) Team Leader has read, and agrees on behalf ofhim/herself and Team to abide by, the “FilmmakingRules” and the “Competition Rules” (collectively“Official Rules”) of the project, the terms of which
are available at www.48hourfilm.com, and byreference made a part hereof. It is understood that
48HFP reserves the right to disqualify fromscreening or exhibition and remove fromconsideration for awards and prizes any
films/videos which do not adhere to the OfficialRules.
(2) Team Leader hereby understands that he/she
is responsible for all crew, cast, equipment, sets,locations, and other items necessary forparticipating in the Project, and all costs, expenses,damages and claims related thereto. 48HFP isproviding the event and guidelines in which theTeam Leader is taking part; a screening
opportunity for all qualifying films/videos; and a
prize for the Project winner.
(3) Team Leader hereby affirms that he/she willsecure all rights (including without limitation
copyrights) in and to all material included in theFilm, including without limitation any and all
images,photographs,performances,appearance(s) by any person(s), sounds,soundtrack and music (including without limitation
compositions, recordings and performances). In
no manner limiting the foregoing, Team Leader willobtain a signed Waiver and Release Form from all
cast and crew, a signed Music Release from all
persons or entities providing music, and a signed
Location Release for all locations used in the Film.
Team Leader represents and warrants that he/she(a) is free to enter into this Agreement, (b) that,except with regard to 48HFP’s rights as set forth
herein, Team Leader is the sole copyright holder inand to the Film; and (c) the Film does not to thebest of Team Leader’s knowledge (including what
Team Leader should know or have known in theexercise of reasonable prudence) violate thecopyright of any person or entity, or defame orinfringe upon any rights of any kind, including theright of privacy, of any person or entity.
(4) Team Leader hereby agrees toindemnify, defend, and hold harmless
48HFP, its owners, officers, directors,

shareholders,
employees,
licensees,partners
andassigns(collectively“Indemnified Parties”) from any and all
claims, costs, damages, expenses andliabilities
including
without
limitation
attorneys’ fees (collectively “Claims”) arisingfrom the creation, production, use,exhibition,
promotion,marketing,merchandising, or other exploitation of theFilm by the Indemnified Parties and/or anyof them, Team Leader, Team and/or any
member thereof (including without limitation
Claims for negligence and other torts,
unauthorized use of likeness, invasion ofright of privacy, publicity or personality,
defamation, fraud, infringement of copyrightand/or trademark, and breach of contract),
and for any breach by Team Leader of any
representation, warranty or obligation ofTeam Leader hereunder.
(5) Team Leader grants to the 48HFP
exclusive rights to the film, in accordancewith the following:
From the date Team Leader submits his/her
film to the 48HFP and continuing until May
31, 2025 (“End Date”):
Leadershall
havethe(a) Teamfollowing non-exclusive, non-assignable rights:(i) to enter the Film in film festivals &competitions; (ii) to screen the Film at local
film events; (iii) to stream the Film or anyportion thereof for free on Team Leader’spersonal website or for free on any third
party website for Internet viewing, provided
that the Film or portion thereof as so
streamed contains an initial full screen title
card stating “This Film was created for the48 Hour Film Project.” (or other language
as may be designated by 48HFP); (iv) to
distribute the film for free via DVD; (v) touse the Film on a professional reel topromote Team Leader, Team or any Teammember; and (vi) any other use agreed toin writing by 48HFP.

(b) 48HFP shall have the following rights, which,except for the limited rights of Team Leader as set
forth above, shall be exclusive to 48HFP: to copy,screen, show, exhibit, telecast, broadcast,advertise, market, exploit, and disseminate theFilm and/or any portion thereof throughout theuniverse in perpetuity, via any medium and in any
manner whether now known or hereafter invented,
including but not limited to theatrical, television(including without limitation all forms of broadcast,
cable, Video On Demand (VOD) and digital
television), DVD/home video, Internet distribution
and any means of digital download, and to sell,license and/or assign any or all of the foregoingrights to any third party. In no manner limiting theforegoing, 48HFP shall have the right to use theFilm and any portion thereof to advertise, promote
and publicize the 48 Hour Film Project and/or any
sponsor thereof in any manner and via any medium
at 48HFP’s sole discretion.
(6) The parties agree that the following terms shallapply should 48HFP license, sell, or otherwise
assign (“license”) any rights in the Film to a thirdparty licensee prior to the End Date:(a) Individual License (i.e., 48HFP licenses the Film
individually to a third party): 48HFP will receive
25% of any license fee and/or royalties or reuse
fees received therefrom; Team Leader shallreceive 75% of 48HFP’s net proceeds of suchlicense fee and/or royalties/reuse fees.
(b) Collection licensed to a third-party or created by
48HFP (definition of "Collection is two or morefilms of which the Film is one).If Team Leader’sentire Film is included in the Collection, TeamLeader will receive a pro rata share of 50% of
48HFP’s net proceeds therefrom. Pro ration will
be dependent upon number of films included inthe collection.
(c) Sponsor License:
Notwithstanding theforegoing, in the event the licensee of the Film orCollection is a sponsor of 48HFP or the Project(“Sponsor”) as determined by 48HFP, 48HFP willretain 100% of all proceeds, if any, from any suchlicense.
48HFP’s net proceeds for the purposes of thisparagraph 6 shall be defined, computed, paid andaccounted for pursuant to 48HFP’s standard
definition, which shall include allowances for thededuction from gross receipts 48HFP’s customary
deductions including, without limitation, distribution
fees, distribution expenses, and overhead. 48HFP
shall make semi-annual (i.e., twice per year)
reports to Team Leader, provided, however, that
48HFP need not issue a report if Team Leader has
not accumulated revenue to report. 48HFP shallissue checks to Team Leader on a semi-annual
basis so long as total revenue for a Team Leader
has reached a minimum of $25.

48HFP Team Leader Agreement Page 2 of 3(7) In the event that a third-party wishes topurchase rights to the film beyond theabove End Date, the 48HFP shall notify theTeam Leader and the Team Leader and48HFP shall negotiate an agreement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, TeamLeader shall not at any time (whetherbefore or after the End Date) assign or
license any rights in and/or to the Film toany third party without the prior written
permission of 48HFP, and 48HFP shall notassign or license any rights in and/or to theFilm to any third party which would preclude
Team Leader from exercising its rights inand/or to the Film as set forth above atParagraph 5(a) and/or in this paragraph (asapplicable), without the written permissionof Team Leader.
Should the Team Leader receive a distribution
offer prior to the End Date and notinitiated by 48HFP, Team Leader may
enter into the deal provided the following
requirements are met: 1) 48HFP gives
authorization in writing; 2) 48HFP receives
five percent (5%) of all distribution proceeds.
(8) Team Leader hereby acknowledges thatparticipation in the 48 Hour Film Project2024 is without remuneration or monetarycompensation whatsoever. The consideration
for participating in the projectis the screening (in-person or online) of
Participant’s completed film/video at theconclusion of the Project; and the possibility,
although not the obligation by 48HFP, forfuture screenings and distribution; and theopportunity for publicity or exposure forbeing a participant.
(9)
Team Leader acknowledges that, in theevent of any breach by 48HFP or any third
party, the damage, if any, caused to Team
Leader thereby will not be irreparable orotherwise sufficient to entitle Team Leader
to seek injunctive or other equitable relief.
Team Leader’s rights and remedies in such
event will be strictly limited to the right, if any,
to recover compensatory (but not punitiveor consequential) damages in an action at law,
and Team Leader will have neither the right torescind or terminate this agreement or
any of 48HFP’s rights hereunder, nor theright to enjoin the exhibition or otherexploitation of the Film or any subsidiary or
allied rights with respect thereto.

48HFP Team Leader Agreement Page 3 of 3(10) Team Leader may not assign thisAgreement or any of its obligations hereunderwithout 48HFP’s prior written consent. 48HFP
may freely assign any and all rights andobligations under this Agreement in whole or inpart to any other party. Team Leader
acknowledges and agrees that Team Leader is not
an employee or agent of 48HFP for any purpose,including all tax obligations, but that the parties arecontractors independent of one another.
(11) Team Leader hereby acknowledges that a“Making of the 48 Hour Film Project” (the“Documentary”) may be shot during the 48 HourFilm Project, and hereby agrees to allow cameracrews to tape his/her team during any production
stage of the project; and further agrees toimmediately provide to the 48HFP a signed releasefor each of his/her participating cast and crew
members. 48HFP has no obligation whatsoever toproduce or exhibit the Documentary.

(12) 48HFP will not be liable for any
special, indirect or consequential
damages, without limitation, damages
arising under any Claim or cause of action,
including contract, warranty, strict liability ortort, whether or not 48HFP has beenadvised of the possibility of such damages.
Furthermore, it is understood that 48HFP’s
total liability for any Claims and/or causes ofaction shall not exceed, and is limited to,the total amount paid to 48HFP in entry
fees by Team Leader under thisagreement. These limitations shall apply
notwithstanding the failure of the essential
purpose of any limited remedy.
(13) This agreement shall be governed byand construed in accordance with theinternal laws of the District of Columbia,
without any reference to its conflicts of laws
provisions.

Agreed to and Accepted By:
Team Leader Signature:Date: _____________________

Team Leader Name (printed):
Address:
Phone:
Email:

48 Hour Film Project, Inc.

PO Box 40008, Washington DC 20016___________________________________Mark Ruppert, President

Date: ______________________

If Signatory is under 18:
I represent and warrant that I am the parent or guardian of the minor whose name appears above, that I
have read and approve of the foregoing Agreement, and consent to its execution by my child/ward.
Signature of Parent or Guardian
Address

Printed Name

Date