Non Disclosure Agreement Template Film Script

NON-DISCLOSURE AND CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT

THIS NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is entered into as of this ______ day of ___________, 20___ (the "Effective Date"), by and between:

DISCLOSING PARTY: ________________________________________________ Located at: ________________________________________________ (the "Producer/Owner")

RECEIVING PARTY: ________________________________________________ Located at: ________________________________________________ (the "Recipient")

(Collectively, the "Parties").

1. PURPOSE

The Producer/Owner intends to disclose certain confidential and proprietary information regarding the film project currently titled: "[________________________________________________]" (the "Project") to the Recipient for the purpose of ________________________________________________ (the "Purpose").

2. DEFINITION OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

"Confidential Information" shall include, but is not limited to, the film script, treatment, screenplay drafts, character breakdowns, production budgets, casting notes, financial plans, marketing strategies, and any other technical or business information disclosed by the Producer/Owner to the Recipient, whether orally, in writing, or via electronic media, which is designated as confidential or should reasonably be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information.

3. OBLIGATIONS OF THE RECIPIENT

The Recipient agrees to: a) Hold the Confidential Information in strict confidence and take all reasonable precautions to protect it; b) Use the Confidential Information solely for the Purpose stated in Section 1; c) Restrict disclosure of such information solely to employees, agents, or consultants who have a "need to know" and who are bound by confidentiality obligations at least as restrictive as those contained herein; d) Not copy, reproduce, or distribute the Confidential Information without prior written consent from the Producer/Owner.

4. EXCLUSIONS

The obligations of the Recipient shall not apply to information that: a) Is or becomes public knowledge through no fault of the Recipient; b) Was rightfully in the Recipient’s possession prior to disclosure by the Producer/Owner; c) Is independently developed by the Recipient without reference to the Confidential Information; d) Is required to be disclosed by law, regulation, or court order (provided the Recipient gives the Producer/Owner prompt notice of such requirement).

5. TERM

The obligations of confidentiality under this Agreement shall remain in effect for a period of ______ years from the Effective Date, or until such time as the Confidential Information enters the public domain through no fault of the Recipient.

6. RETURN OF MATERIALS

Upon written request by the Producer/Owner or upon completion of the Purpose, the Recipient shall promptly return or certify the destruction of all documents, scripts, and media containing Confidential Information.

7. REMEDIES

The Recipient acknowledges that a breach of this Agreement may cause irreparable harm to the Producer/Owner for which monetary damages may be inadequate. Therefore, the Producer/Owner shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief, in addition to any other legal remedies available, without the necessity of posting a bond.

8. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State/Country of ________________________________________________. Any disputes arising hereunder shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in ________________________________________________.

9. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This document constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior discussions or understandings. Any amendments must be made in writing and signed by both Parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

DISCLOSING PARTY (PRODUCER/OWNER):

Signature: _________________________________ Print Name: ________________________________ Title: _____________________________________

RECEIVING PARTY (RECIPIENT):

Signature: _________________________________ Print Name: ________________________________ Title: _____________________________________