Movie Production Agreement

This Movie Production Agreement is entered on May 03, 2012 between Jeff W. Olsen, 35 Palm Circle Dr., Corte Madera, California, 95422 ("Producer"), and Dorian Mayhew Rothschild, 60 Arthur St., San Rafael, California, 94901 ("Client"), for the production of a documentary, tentatively entitled Sin Nombre("Project"), under the following terms and conditions: 1. Description of Project Sin Nombre follows the life of a young male immigrant as he travels through Central America north toward the United States. It is a story of survival and sacrifice, and of hope for a better life.. Production Specifications The Project will be produced in color on DVD, using both studio and location recording techniques. Location shooting for the program will take approximately 42 days and will require travel to Antigua, Guatemala San Carlo, Costa Rica. On completion, Producer will deliver to Client a master on videotape or DVD and 50 copies. Budget The total budget for the production of the Project, exclusive of Producer's compensation, will be $110,000.00. Producer will have full authority to apportion the total budget, as Producer sees fit. Script Producer will be responsible for preparing and revising all drafts of the script for the Project. Producer will submit the first draft of the script to Client no later than September 15, 2012. Client will complete review of the script no later than 3 weeks after receiving it and will either accept it or return it to Producer with suggested revisions. The parties will consider the revisions and agree on the likely number of additional drafts, if any, and on a schedule for the submission of those drafts. Client will not unreasonably withhold final approval of the script and Producer will not unreasonably resist making changes suggested by Client. Date of Delivery Producer will deliver the completed Project, as specified in throughout this Agreement, to Client no later than 3 months after the date the Client gives final approval of the script. Delivery will be by private courier. Ownership of Rights in Project Client will be the sole owner of all rights in the completed project and will be responsible for securing a copyright to protect its interests against infringement. Unless Client decides otherwise, Producer may retain ownership of production materials including, but not limited to, set designs, unused footage, costumes, and props. Within six months following delivery of the completed Project, Client will notify Producer regarding any production materials Client does not want Producer to retain, and Producer will make those materials available for disposition or storage by Client. Producer will store a copy of the Project on videotape or
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on DVD in its program library for at least 5 years from completion of the Project. During that time, Producer will have the right to show selected three minute excerpts from project for the limited purpose of inclusion in Producer's sampler tapes or DVDs. 7. Credits Producer will receive prominent credit as "Producer" on the completed project and may include in the credits the names and roles of other persons who have participated in the project, at Producer's discretion. Client may submit a list of additional credits to be included in the completed project and Producer shall include those credits in addition to the credits otherwise included by Producer. Right to Enter Project in Competitions Both Producer and Client will have the right to enter the Project in competitions for awards anywhere in the world. However, both parties are prohibited from submitting the Project in any competition without first notifying the other party of its intention to do so. Compensation Client will pay Producer a total amount of $85,000.00 for Producer's services under this Agreement, according to the following schedule: Date/Event/Milestone First Script Submitted for Review Final Script Selected by Client Shooting and Production First Draft Film Edit Submitted to Client Final Draft Film Edit Selected by Client DVD Copies Delivered to Client 10. Payment Amount $20,000.00 $10,000.00 $30,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $5,000.00

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Dealings with Third Parties Producer will arrange for all permits, releases, licenses, national clearances for the use of copyrighted material, third party contracts, and similar matters, including but not limited to the payment of fees and compensation, within the budget specified by Client in Compensations. Producer will not include any material or sources in Project that might in any way interfere with distribution of the Project or infringe on any standard copyrights. Additional Services Producer will not be responsible under this Agreement for any services related to the development of publicity, merchandising, distribution, or other similar campaign to promote the Project. Client will contract separately for these services with Producer or a third party. If Client enters into an agreement for these services with a third party who requires materials or incidental services from Producer, Producer will be entitled to charge standard fees for those materials or services. Termination Either party may terminate this Agreement on 90 days written notice to the other party at the address set forth at the beginning of this Agreement. If Client terminates this agreement,
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Producer will be entitled to reasonable compensation for services rendered through the date of termination. 13. Arbitration Any disputes that may arise between Client and Producer regarding the terms of this Agreement will be submitted to final and binding arbitration in accordance with the applicable state statutes. The arbitrator's award will be final and binding on the parties, and judgment may be entered on it by a court of competent jurisdiction. Notice All notices to the parties will be in writing and will be sent to the address of the party stated in the beginning of this agreement. Integration Clause This document contains the entire agreement between Client and Producer and cannot be changed orally, but only by a written agreement signed by both parties. Severability of Invalid Provisions If any provision of this agreement is deemed unenforceable, that provision will be omitted only to the extent necessary to make this agreement valid and enforceable, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. Attorneys' Fees If any action at law or in equity is brought to enforce or interpret the provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party will be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees in addition to any other relief to which that party may be entitled. Governing Law This agreement will be governed in all respects by the law of the State of California.

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Executed with the intent of being legally bound.

_____________________________________________ Jeff W. Olsen By Jeff W. Olsen

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_____________________________________________ California By Dorian Mayhew Rothschild

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