Film Submission Agreement
This Film Submission Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between the person submitting the material (the "Submitter") and NIGHTWATCH Pix, LLC ("NIGHTWATCH Pix"). The Submitter hereby certifies that all submissions are original works of authorship (the "Material") and are being provided to NIGHTWATCH Pix for potential use in connection with, but not limited to, film projects or other media productions.
1. Ownership and Permissions: The Submitter acknowledges and agrees that they shall remain the sole owner of the Material, and nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as transferring or assigning any ownership rights in the Material to NIGHTWATCH Pix. The Submitter represents and warrants that they have the authority to submit the Material to NIGHTWATCH Pix and have obtained all necessary permissions for NightWatch Pix to receive the Material for the purpose of acquisition, development, production, and/or distribution.
2. Right to Negotiate: NIGHTWATCH Pix shall have the right, but not the obligation, to negotiate with the Submitter regarding potential acquisition, development, production, or distribution of the Material. Any such negotiations and agreements shall be conducted separately from this Agreement and shall be memorialized in a separate written agreement.
3. No Liability: NIGHTWATCH Pix shall not be held liable for any claims of copyright infringement, plagiarism, theft, fraud, or any other legal action that can be taken against NIGHTWATCH Pix in connection with the Material. The Submitter represents and warrants that the Material is their original work and does not infringe upon the rights of any third parties, including but not limited to intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or publicity rights.
4. Waiver of Claims: The Submitter hereby waives any and all claims they may have against NIGHTWATCH Pix for plagiarism, copyright infringement, theft, fraud, or any other cause of action arising from or related to the submission of the Material, now and in perpetuity.
5. Indemnification: The Submitter agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless NIGHTWATCH Pix, its successors, licensees, and assigns from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with any breach of the Submitter's representations and warranties under this Agreement.
6. Publicity: The Submitter shall not issue or authorize the issuance of any publicity with respect to the Material or any other matters referred to in this Agreement without first obtaining NIGHTWATCH Pix's written consent.
7. Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Georgia, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
8. Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, whether written or oral, relating thereto. This Agreement may not be amended, modified, or waived except in a writing signed by both parties.
By submitting the Material to NIGHTWATCH Pix, the Submitter agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement.