Contracts Overview

Approaching contracts is more than just the paper itself. Start here to get an overview of all the considerations that go into making a good agreement.

Overview and Templates

An introduction to types of contracts and how to use them.

Professional Standards

Terms to include in your contract for engaging professional personnel.

Professional Associations & Unions

Organizations you likely will encounter and work with. Also where can you go to for industry specific resources and support.

Producing Models

Don't want to self-produce alone? There are several types of producing relationships that can exist between venued and non-venued companies. Learn more about them here.

Employee vs. Contractor

The definitions of being an employee or a contractor, pros and cons of each, and how to know which one you are to the CRA.

Intellectual Property

Understand how this factors into your production.

Rights and Copyright

Understanding rights (your own and others) and how to use other people's work legally within your own artistic projects.

Royalties

How, when, and how much to pay artists for use of their work.