5. We will complete an Agreement page based on the information you provide in the permit application and letter of intent and send to you for signature. A. Above the Line In the movie industry, above-the-line expenditures (ATL) are negotiated or spent before filming begins.The Film Production Tax Credit program is designed to strengthen the film production industry in New York State and its positive impact on the State's economy. The purpose of this article is to provide further guidelines for contract agency funding in order to maximize efficiency and transparency. The Production Services Agreement is used to hire a Producer or Production Company for a full-service production of your film. What does a production services agreement include? Deadline is September 15, 2021. This is an annual Form that must be completed. Provider Contracts Toolkit. Information about our key messages, model of working and contract management.