Scriptwriting Contract - Purple Mango Pictures Limited

Address +254 704 523 912
P O BOX 24338-00502
HERON DRIVE, NYARI ESTATE
NAIROBI
SCRIPTWRITING CONTRACT
FILM TITLE: RUN MARY RUN

START DATE: 2nd October 2022
END DATE: 30th October 2022
CREW CAPACITY: SCRIPT WRITER
CONTRACTOR NAME:
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
EMAIL:
I.D. NUMBER:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This Contract shall confirm the agreement
between the above-named freelance contractor (“Contractor”) and PURPLE MANGO PICTURES
LIMITED, incorporated in Kenya under the Corporations Act (herein called “PURPLE MANGO”)
P. O. Box 24338-00502 Nairobi, Kenya, in connection with the Film titled “RUN MARY RUN”
(“Film”).
Purple Mango has been commissioned to produce the Film by Electronic Media Network
Proprietary Limited (herein called M-NET.)
For good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Purple Mango
and Contractor agree as follows:
Services: Contractor shall render services hereunder from the Start Date, which are usual and
customary of the services required of a person employed in this capacity in the film industry, and
shall render such services exclusively to Purple Mango thereafter through the completion of
Contractor’s services as determined by Purple Mango. Contractor’s services in the position stated
above shall be rendered to the best of Contractor’s ability and as Purple Mango directs in its sole
discretion, including, without limitation, all matters of taste and judgment.
PAYMENT: The Contractor shall receive a total of KSHS 35,000 for their services.
A deposit of 100% shall be made to the contractor upon finalized script delivery for the film. In
order to receive payment, the contractor needs to have signed this contract and attach a copy of
their ID, deliver a signed invoice with bank details and KRA pin. The amount shall be paid no more
than 45 days upon completion of all works assigned, and delivery of a signed invoice.
For taxation, Kenyan residents are charged a withholding tax of 5% on the total contract amount.
For non-Kenyan residents a withholding tax of 20% is charged on the total contract amount.
RENTALS: Contractor’s kit rental and equipment is the sole responsibility of Contractor. Purple
Mango assumes no responsibility for Contractor’s kit/equipment. Any rentals from Contractor
must be approved by Company and must be documented at the time of hire with a rental agreement.
MILEAGE: Purple Mango must approve all reimbursements ahead of time. Individual must
provide a receipt and will receive full reimbursement, distributed during the next pay period.
PURCHASES: All purchases, rentals and other expenses incurred by Contractor must be approved
in advance by Purple Mango’s Producer or Production Manager.
PRODUCTION COMPANY EQUIPMENT: If Contractor is assigned any company equipment,

Contractor shall be responsible for returning same to Purple Mango in good working order.
SCREEN CREDIT: Unless otherwise specified in this contract, screen credit is at Purple Mango's
and M-NET discretion subject to Contractor's performance of all services required through
completion of term.
TERM: Purple Mango reserves the right to discharge Contractor at any time, subject only to the
obligation to pay the balance of any guaranteed compensation due provided that Contractor is not in
material breach of its obligations hereunder. Purple Mango will attempt to notify Contractor a
minimum of twenty-four (24) hours in advance of layoff. Use of alcohol or drugs during hours of
employment will result in Contractor's immediate termination.
WORK FOR HIRE: M-NET shall be the owner of all of the results and proceeds of Contractor's
services, including any copyright, trademark and any other intellectual property rights in any work
or property created by Contractor, or anyone under Contractor's direction. Contractor acknowledges
that Contractor's work is a "work made for hire" within the scope of Contractor's work, and
therefore M-NET shall be the author and copyright owner of any work created under this
agreement.
AVAILABILITY: Contractor will advise Purple Mango of Contractor's whereabouts so that

Contractor may be reached at any reasonable hour of the night or day during the term of this
contract.
PUBLICITY: Company shall have the right to use Contractor's name, voice, picture and likeness
in connection with the Film, the advertising and publicizing thereof, and any promotional films or
clips respecting the Film without additional compensation therefore. Contractor shall not directly or
indirectly circulate, publish or otherwise disseminate any news story, article, book, blog or other
publicity concerning the Film, the Contractor's or others' services, without Purple Mango's prior
consent. Admittance of any non-contracted guests to the set is at the sole discretion of the Purple
Mango.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This contract sets forth the entire understanding of the parties
regarding the subject matter and may not be amended except by a written instrument signed by the
parties.
NO OBLIGATION TO PRODUCE: Purple Mango will not be obligated to produce or release
the Film, or to use the results of Contractor’s services.
ASSIGNMENT: Purple Mango shall have the right to transfer or assign its rights and obligations
pursuant to this contract to any other person, firm, or corporation, and upon such assignment shall
be relieved of its obligation to Contractor.
CONTRACTOR ACCEPTS ALL CONDITIONS OF PRODUCTION SERVICES WORK AS

DESCRIBED ABOVE
AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED:
Date:
CONTRACTOR
Date:
PURPLE MANGO PICTURES

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FILM TITLE: RUN MARY RUN

PRODUCTION COMPANY EQUIPMENT: If Contractor is assigned any company equipment,

AVAILABILITY: Contractor will advise Purple Mango of Contractor's whereabouts so that

CONTRACTOR ACCEPTS ALL CONDITIONS OF PRODUCTION SERVICES WORK AS

AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED:

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