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Filmclusive

Pre-production · document

Shopping agreement

A limited agreement allowing a producer or representative to seek financing or buyers for material without owning an option.

In practice

Terms should define exclusivity, approvals, attachments, expenses, duration, permitted disclosures, and what happens when the period ends.

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Sources

  1. E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills
  2. High-end TV scripted production paperwork · ScreenSkills

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