Freelance Video Editor Contract Template

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT: VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES

Document ID: TR-[1029384756]
Effective Date: [____/____/2026]

Instructions for Use

• Completion: The "Client" (Company) and "Contractor" (Editor) must both initial each page and complete all bracketed fields in black ink or via secure digital signature platform.
• Attachments: Mandatory attachments include Exhibit A: Statement of Work (SOW), Exhibit B: Fee Schedule, and Exhibit C: Asset Delivery Specifications.
• Retention: This executed original must be retained by the Client’s Legal/Operations department for a period of seven (7) years following the completion of all deliverables.

1. PARTIES

This Agreement is entered into by and between: Client: [________________] ("Client"), located at [________________] Contractor: [________________] ("Contractor"), located at [________________]

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

Contractor shall perform video editing and post-production services as defined in Exhibit A. Any material changes to the scope shall be documented via a written Change Order signed by both parties.

3. TERM AND TERMINATION

• Term: This Agreement commences on [____/____/2026] and terminates on [____/____/2026] unless terminated earlier.
• Termination for Cause: Either party may terminate this agreement upon [____] days written notice if the other party breaches a material term.
• Termination for Convenience: Client may terminate with [____] days notice, provided Contractor is compensated for all work performed up to the effective date of termination.

4. COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES

• Total Fee: [________________] USD.
• Payment Terms: Net [____] days from receipt of invoice.
• Expenses: Client shall reimburse Contractor for pre-approved expenses only, provided that copies of receipts are submitted.

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (WORK FOR HIRE)

Contractor acknowledges that all work performed, including raw footage, project files, and final exports, are "Works Made for Hire" under the U.S. Copyright Act. Client shall hold exclusive, perpetual, and irrevocable ownership of all rights, titles, and interests in the deliverables.

6. DELIVERY AND REVISIONS

• Initial Delivery Date: [____/____/2026]
• Revision Cycles: This contract includes [____] rounds of edits. Additional revisions will be billed at a rate of [________________] per hour.

7. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

Contractor is an independent entity, not an employee. Contractor is responsible for all taxes, insurance, and withholdings.

8. CONFIDENTIALITY

Contractor shall not disclose any proprietary, technical, or business information obtained during the term of this engagement to any third party without express written consent.

9. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of [________________]. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of [________________] County.

EXECUTION

FOR CLIENT:
Authorized Signature: __________________________
Printed Name: [________________]
Title: [________________]
Date: [____/____/2026]

FOR CONTRACTOR:
Authorized Signature: __________________________
Printed Name: [________________]
Title: [________________]
Date: [____/____/2026]

Disclaimer: This document is provided as a standardized framework. Consult qualified legal counsel for jurisdiction-specific statutory compliance.