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FINDER AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into as of XXXXXXXXXXXXX, by and


between XXXXXXXXXXXXX (Finder) and XXXXXXXXXXXXX (Producer) with
respect to the following facts:

A. Producer owns, controls or otherwise has the right to produce a screenplay tentatively
entitled XXXXXXXXXXXXX ("Picture") written by XXXXXXXXXXXXX.

B. Finder is a company engaged in financing and distribution activities in the motion


picture business.

C. The parties want to enter an agreement whereby Finder would be encouraged to


introduce Producer to third parties (herein collectively referred to as the "Financier" or
"Financiers"), who may be interested in lending for, investing in, or in any other way
financing all or a portion of development, production and/or distribution of the Picture.

WHEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the parties agree as follows:

1. SERVICES; TERM: Commencing on the date hereof, and continuing until the earlier
of (a) termination by either party of this Agreement, or (b) the concluding of an
agreement between Producer (or any designee, assignee, transferee, or other successor-in-
interest of Producer in or to the Screenplay and/or Picture, collectively referred to
hereinafter as "Producer") and a Financier, Finder shall use its best efforts to introduce
Producer to parties who may be interested in financing, investing or lending money with
respect to the production of the Picture or otherwise in becoming a Financier. The
foregoing period of time is hereinafter referred to as the "Term.".

2. COMPENSATION: If at any time during the Term or any time thereafter, Producer
enters into any agreement with any Financier (introduced to Producer by Finder) to invest
in, lend for, or finance production and/or distribution of the Picture, then Finder shall
receive an amount equal to five percent of the amount of any funds, credits or other
consideration paid or lent by Financiers to Producer and used by Producer in the
development and Production of the Picture, provided, that the amounts paid to Finder
shall not exceed a total of $$$$$$$$$$$. Moreover, if Finder obtains ninety percent
(90%) or more of the total financing needed to produce the Picture,
XXXXXXXXXXXXX shall receive "Executive Producer" credit. Finder shall receive his
Commission when Producer has the right to use the amounts provided by financier(s).

3. NO OBLIGATION: Nothing in this agreement shall obligate Producer to enter into an


agreement with any Financiers.

4. NO SALE OF SECURITIES: Finder agrees not to sell or offer to sell securities related
to investing in the development and/or production of the Picture. Finder agrees to
indemnify and hold Producer harmless from all damage and expense (including
reasonable attorneys' fees) upon a breach or claim of breach of this provision.
5. RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES: Finder is an independent contractor and shall
not act as an employee, agent or broker of Producer.

6. FINDER'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES:

Finder represents and warrants to Producer that the following statements are true and
correct in all respects:

A. Finder is in the business of arranging financing and international distribution of


motion pictures, has substantial experience in said business, is not insolvent or in any
danger of insolvency or bankruptcy, and is not in dissolution proceedings.

B. Finder represents and warrants to Producer that Finder has the full and complete
authority to enter into this agreement, and that there is no outstanding claims or litigation
pending against Finder.

If Finder breaches any of its warranties and representations, or otherwise breaches this
agreement, Producer, in addition to its other equitable and legal remedies, may rescind
this agreement and recover any reasonable amounts expended by Producer in developing
or exploiting this property with Finder, and reasonable attorney fees. Finder shall at all
times indemnify and hold Producer, its licensees, assignees, officers, employees and
agents harmless against and from any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs and
expenses, including reasonable attorney fees arising out of any breach or alleged breach
by Finder of any of representation, warranty or other provision hereof.

7. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS: Finder agrees to execute, acknowledge and deliver to


Producer and to procure the execution, acknowledgment and delivery to Producer of any
additional documents or instruments which Producer may reasonably require to fully
effectuate and carry out the intent and purposes of this agreement.

8. ARBITRATION: Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement


or the validity, construction or performance of this Agreement or the breach thereof, shall
be resolved by arbitration according to the rules and procedures of the American
Arbitration Association, as they may be amended. Such rules and procedures are
incorporated herein and made a part of this Agreement by reference. The parties agree
that they will abide by and perform any award rendered in any such arbitration and that
any court having jurisdiction may issue a judgment based upon the award. Moreover, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable attorney fees and costs.

9. ASSIGNMENT: Finder shall not have the right to assign this agreement or any part
hereof.

10. SECTION HEADINGS: The headings of paragraphs, sections and other subdivisions
of this agreement are for convenient reference only. They shall not be used in any way to
govern, limit, modify, construe this agreement or any part or provision thereof or
otherwise be given any legal effect.
11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This agreement contains the full and complete
understanding and agreement between the parties with respect to the within subject
matter, and supersedes all other agreements between the parties whether written or oral
relating thereto, and may not be modified or amended except by written instrument
executed by both of the parties hereto. This agreement shall in all respects be subject to
the laws of the State of XXXXXXXXXXXXX applicable to agreements executed and
wholly performed within such State.

AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED:

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XXXXXXXXXXXXX

"Finder"

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XXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXX

"Producer"

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