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Pre-production · document

Chain of title

Also known as title chain.

The documented sequence of rights ownership and transfers supporting a producer’s authority to exploit a project.

In practice

Records may include underlying-rights agreements, assignments, writer agreements, releases, licenses, corporate documents, and renewals reviewed by qualified counsel.

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Sources

  1. High-end TV scripted production paperwork · ScreenSkills

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.