These are some of the main reasons to consider getting a life rights agreement before moving forward with your film, video, or movie production. Starting a Film Business or Production Company.The Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development. For a short film that I'm financing myself do I need any other contracts signed besides the actor's release form? Sample Business Contracts. There's still time to register for our Self-Tape Masterclass happening on Friday June 28th from 6-pm PST. The agreement is called the life rights agreement where the subject grants the right to the filmmaker to produce a film based on his life. The Creators Legal Film Production contracts include everything a filmmaker needs! From Investment, Actor, Life Story Rights, Director Agreements and more! Multiracial children and their families share the joys and struggles of growing up mixed in the Bay Area.