PRODUCTION AGREEMENT
for the Film
"WHEN ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE"
This Agreement is made this; day of May, 1998. By and between TBN PRODUCTIONS, INC., a
California Corporation doing business in and under the laws of the State of California.
and having a principal office in Orange County, California (hereinafter referred to as "TBN"), and GENER8XION ENTERTAINMENT, INC., a California Corporation doing business in
and under the laws of the State of California. and having a principal office in Los Angeles County, California (hereinafter referred to as "GENER8XION"). TBN and GENER8XION may be referred to herein individually
as the "Party" and shall jointly be referred to herein as the "Parties".
RECITALS
Whereas, TBN, declares and represents that it
possesses the ability and resources to fund the production of a forty-five (45) minute feature length film.
Whereas, GENER8XION, declares
and represents that it possesses the ability and resources to produce a forty-fiye (45) minute feature length film.
Whereas, TBN and GENER8XION desire to enter into a relationship whereby GENER8XION
will provide production services for the production of a forty-five (45) minute feature length film tentatively entitled "WHEN ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE" (hereafter referred to as the
"Film") on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
NOW THEREFORE IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
ARTICLE I.
THE GRANT OF ENGAGEMENT
1.0I Engagement: TBN hereby engages GENER8XION
as Producer for the Film on the terms and conditions set forth herein below.
GENER8XION shall provide all services usually
and customarily rendered by and required of a Producer employed in the motion picture industry, including but not limited
to participating in the creation, writing and possible revision of the screenplay, consulting with the Executive Producer,
as set forth herein, and all other aspects of planning, production and editing the Film.
GENER8XION's engagement shall continue for the
period necessary for the completion of all of a Producer's services. GENER8XION's responsibility under this agreement shall
be completed upon delivery to TBN of a high definition master and television version of the Film, as approved by the Executive
Producer.
1.02 Consideration: As consideration for this
Agreement, GENER8XION shall receive the total sum of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00) payable in draws of Five Thousand
Dollars ($5,000.00) per month, for action as Producer, which shall be included in the Budget for the Film.
1.03 Executive Producer: Paul F. Crouch, Sr. (hereafter
PFC and/or Executive Producer) shall serve as the Executive Producer.
1.04 Other Production Principals: It is agreed
between the Parties that Rob Marcarelli is hereby appointed as Line Producer for the Film, subject to GENER8XION entering
into a contractual relationship with him. The Director of the Film shall be chosen by a Selection Committee made up
of the Executive Producer, GENER8XION, Paul Crouch, Jr. and Janice W. Crouch, (hereafter referredto as the "Selection Committee").
In all decisions to be made by the Selection Committee, a majority vote (3 of 4) shall determine all issues. .In addition
to the Director, the Selection Committee shall also determine the four (4) principal lead roles (actors) in the film as well
as a replacement Line Producer (should the present Line Producer not be available). GENER8XION has the right to and may appoint
other individuals and entities to act as co-producers, assistant directors, etc., for the Film. Any such appointment
shall be subject to the prior express approval of the Executive Producer.
1.05 Screen Credit: As additional consideration
for this Agreement, GENER8XION shall be entitled.to all screen credit rights associated with being Producer of the film. Additionally, PAUL
FRANKLIN CROUCH shall be entitled to all rights associated with being Executive Producer including screen credit
rights.
ARTICLE II.
2.01 TERM. GENER8XION shall
use its best efforts to complete the virtual reality version of the Film as well as the
television version in final form on or before September
30, 1999.
In order for GENER8XION to meet this term, TBN
acknowledges the following:
a. Its responsibility to perform its obligations
under this agreement in a timely manner;
b. That the final version of the Film may be delayed
due to the fact that there are a limited number of editing facilities for high definition film and that the production of
the Film for use in a virtual reality theater will involve technology that is still in the developmental phase.
c. That Producer shall use its best efforts to
make the final version of the Film forty-five (45) minutes in length and in no event shall the Film exceed fifty (50) minutes
in length.
Section 2.02 Milestone Schedule: GENER8XION shalI
provide to TBN with a schedule of TBN's milestones or responsibilities within thirty (30) days after the execution of this
agreement.
Section 2.03 Subsequent Services: After completion
of GENER8XION's services hereunder, if TBN shall require further and additional services of GENER8XION in the making of any
retakes, added scenes, looping, cutting and editing, post-syncing, publicity interviews, stills and similar matters, GENER8XION
shall render said services subject to reasonable compensation upon mutual agreement of the Parties.
Section 2.04 Termination on Occurrence of Stated
Events: Notwithstanding any other provision set forth herein, this Agreement shall terminate automatically on the occurrence
of any of the following events:
a. Bankruptcy or insolvency of either Party;
b. Dissolution of either Party.
Section 2.05 Termination Due to Default By Either
Party: Should either Party default in the performance of this Agreement or materially breach any of its provisions, the other
Party, at its option, may terminate this Agreement by giving written notification to the defaulting Party that said Party
is in default and is therefore terminating this Agreement.
ARTICLE III.
BUDGET
Section 3.0 I Total Budget: The total
budget for the Film shall be Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000.00). In no event shall the film exceed
Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) in the aggregate.
Section 3.02 Procedure for Draw Down of Budget
Funds: GENER8XION shall draw down the budgeted funds as required from time to time by making a request for funds, in writing,
to TBN. Upon receipt of the request, TBN shall submit the request to the Executive Producer, who shall have final approval
on all draws. Upon approval by the Executive Producer, TBN shall wire or otherwise transfer the funds to GENER8XION in a timely
manner.
Section 3.03 Budget Line-Item Detail: All costs
and expenses required for the Film, including but not limited to the performers, creative personnel, planning, producing and
editing the Film, as well as the compensation and expenses of the Producer, Director, Executive Producer and other production
principals of the Film, as well as other items set forth herein below, shall be determined by mutual agreement of the parties,
placed in a separate writing signed by the parties, and shall become a part of this agreement as though incorporated herein
in full.
Section 3.04 Office Expenses: The parties understand
and agree that the production offices for the Film shall be housed at the corporate office ofGENER8XION. As such, GENER8XION
shall be entitled to receive 'three and one-half percent (3-112%) of the total budget for said office expenses including,
but not limited to telephone charges, employee salaries, office supplies and other miscellaneous out of pocket expenses. Compensation
shall be paid to GENER8XION in monthly draws as
determined by mutual agreement of the Parties and shall be included in and paid from the Budget.
Section 3.05 Dailies Editing: The parties understand and
agree that the editing of "dailies" will be performed at the post-production facilities of GENER8XION utilizing its equipment and personnel. As such, GENER8XION shall be entitled to receive
a reasonable compensation for the use of its post-production facilities and staff Compensation to GENER8XION shall be determined
by mutual agreement of the Parties and shall be included in and paid from the Budget.
Section 3.06 Independent Contractor: GENER8XION
acknowledges and agrees that it's services under this Production Agreement are those of an independent contractor and that GENER8XION shall be responsible for reporting and
paying all federal, state and foreign taxes which may be imposed upon
compensation provided to GENER8XION by TBN pursuant to
the terms of this Agreement.
Section 3.07 Budget Option: GENER8XION shall be
entitled to utilize funds budgeted for one category of expenses to meet the requirements of another category so long as the
. . budgetary limit set forth above in Section 3.01 is not exceeded
and subject to approval by the Executive Producer.
Section 3.08 Separate Account: GENER8XION shall,
and has, opened a checking account for the purpose of depositing draw requests received from TBN and for the payment of costs
and expenses related to the Film. This account shall be separate and apart from any other banking account held by GENER8XION
and shall require two signatures for all withdrawals from the account. The account information is as follows:
Account Name: GENER8XION FEATURE ACCOUNT
Banking Institution: Union Bank of California
Account Number: 2042026449
Signatories: Matt Crouch; Paul Crouch, Sr.; Paul
Crouch, Jr.;
Terrence M. Hickey; Rob Marcarelli (or other designated
Line Producer).
Section 3.09 Book of Accounts and Audit: GENER8XION
shall keep books of account relating to the production of the Film at its principal place of business during the Term, and
shall indicate in such records the allocations of monies it receives from TBN and the distribution thereof pursuant to the
Budget for the Film. TBN shall have the right, at its own expense and with reasonable notice, to inspect and audit the applicable
records of GENER8XION and to ascertain the accuracy of statements and payments hereunder. Any audit and/or inspection shall
take place at GENER8XION's principal place of business. Any such audit shall be conducted only by a certified public accountant
approved by GENER8XION (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, the so-called "Big Five" accounting firms being
pre-approved), such audit to take place during reasonable business hours and in such a manner as not to interfere with GENER8XION's
normal business activities. GENER8XION shall be furnished with a copy of such auditor's report within thirty (30) days after
completion of such audit. In no event shall any audit continue for longer than thirty (30) calendar days.
Section 3.10 Screenplay and Script: The screenplay
and script for the Film (hereafter referred to as the "Script") shall be written, prepared and produced by GENER8XION. In
addition to the Script, GENER8XION shall also write, prepare and produce a novelization of the screenplay/script for the purpose
of publication as a book, (hereafter referred to as the "Novelization"). As compensation for the Script and Novelization.GENER8XION
shall receive the total sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30.000.00) of which GENER8XION hereby acknowledges receipt of Fifteen
Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) as an advance thereon. Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15.000.00) shall be included as part of the
Budget for the Film and Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) shall be paid by TBN independent of the Budget for the Film.
GENER8XION shall deliver a final draft of the
Script to the Executive Producer in a timely fashion, prior to production commencing on the Film. GENER8XION shall deliver
a final draft of the novelization to the Executive Producer on or before the due date for the final version of the Film.
All rights to Script and the Novelization shall
be the property of TBN.
*“All
rights to Script and the Novelization shall be the property of TBN.” *Bolded and highlighted for emphasis by reviewer
ARTICLE VI.
RIGHTS OF THE PARTIES
Section 4.01 The Rights of TBN: TBN's rights hereunder
shall include:
a. All results and proceeds of GENER8XION'
s services hereunder, including but not limited to all literary, dramatic, and musical material written, supplied or improvised,
whether or not in writing, all designs and inventions of GENER8XION hereunder and all photographs, drawings, plans, specifications,
and sound recordings containing all or part of the foregoing, shall constitute works prepared by GENER8XION within the course
and scope of GENER8XION's engagement hereunder. All the foregoing, as well as the Film,
the Script and the Novelization and all versions or derivatives of the same, are and shall be considered "works made
for hire" for the benefit of TBN; and that TBN shall be considered the author
thereof for all purposes and the owner of universal rights comprised in the copyright thereof and of any
and all patents. trademarks. service marks and other rights thereto.
*(Highlight is for editor's
emphasis) GENER8XION will, upon request. execute, acknowledge and deliver to TBN such additional documents as TBN may
deem necessary to evidence and effectuate TBN's rights hereunder. and hereby grants to TBN the right as GENER8XION's attorney
in fact to execute, acknowledge, deliver and record in the United States Copyright Office or elsewhere any and all such documents;
b. Issue and authorize publicity concerning GENER8XION,
as producer, and to use GENER8XION's , and/or its principal's, name, likeness and biographical data in connection with the
distribution., exhibition, advertising and exploitation of the Film and Novelization, as well as any ancillary or derivative
products relating to the Film and Novelization.
c. Distribute and show the Film in any of its
Virtual Reality Theaters.
d. To broadcast, sell and exploit the Film and
Novelization through it's owned and operated television stations and affiliated stations; DirecTV, Prime Star, Echo Star domestic
and international satellites and its cable outlets, worldwide;
e. The right to broadcast, exhibit and exploit
the Film and Novelization for missionary purposes on any television, satellite or cable outlet, worldwide
f. Wholesale or retail sales/rentals worldwide~
g. Any and ail video, music. DVD or other
multimedia sales/rentals worldwide~
h. Any and ail other rights. whether designated
in this Agreement or not, which have not been expressly given or assigned to GENER8XION.
Section 4.02 Executive Producer: The Executive
Producer shall have the following rights:
a. The rght to designate and appoint
an agent to act on his behalf The Executive Producer hereby appoints Terrence M. Hickey as his agent. The address and
telephone number of the agent is the same as that of the Executive Producer.
b. Final budget approval, including
all budget line items and draw requests.
c. Final approval of the Script
and of the Novelization.
d. Final approval on all marketing
and distribution agreements by any Party to this agreement.
e. Final approval of the "Final Version" of the Film.
Section 4.03 GENER8XION: GENER8XION shall have
the following rights:
a. GENER8XION acknowledges and agrees that it
has no rights to the Film, Script or Novelization, except as set forth in this Agreement.
ARTICLE V.
RESPONSIBLITIES OF THE PARTIES
In addition to those obligations and responsibilities
already enumerated herein above the following responsibilities shall also enure to the parties as follows:
Section 5.0 I: GENER8XION: GENER8XION's responsibilities
hereunder shall include:
a. Delivery of the "final version" Script and
Novelization to the Executive Producer in a timely manner and consulting with the Executive Producer to insure that the final
version of the Script and Novelization shall be suitable for use by TBN.
b. Payment of all actors. actresses, and other
personnel, firms and companies required to complete the Film; including payment of all payroll, income or other tax related
thereto.
c. Payment of any and all costs and expenses related
to the Film, including but not limited to, equipment rental, film or tape stock, location acquisition, set construction, travel
and transportation costs, (including freight and shipping), and any other necessary and related costs to bring the Film to
completion.
d. Payment of the Producer's and Director's compensation
as well as the compensation to all other production principals.
e. Payment of all royalty fees involving guilds,
unions, or any collective bargaining agreement by virtue of the production and exploitation of the Film, including but not
limited to, the Screen Actors' Guild (SAG) and Director's Guild of America (DGA).
f. Editing of the film including editing
the dailies and final editing the Film
g. Delivery of the film to the Executive Producer
and consulting with the Executive Producer to insure that the final version of the Film shall be suitable for use by TBN in
a virtual reality theater setting and that the Film. or a modified and/or expanded version of the film shall be suitable for
broadcasting over TBN's owned and affiliated television stations, including a 16X9 pan and scan version of the film..
h. Delivery of the final, approved version of
the Film to TBN on or before September 1, 1999.
1. GENER8XION shall indemnify and hold harmless
TBN and the Executive Producer from and against any and all claims arising from any of GENER8XION' s responsibilities as set
fonh in this Agreement. GENER8XION shall further indemnify and hold harmless TBN and the Executive Producer from and against
any and all claims arising from any breach or default in the performance of any obligation on GENER8XION's part to be performed
pursuant to this Agreement. In case any such action or proceeding is brought against TBN; GENER8XION,upon notice from TBN
and/or the Executive Producer, shall defend the same, atGENER8XION's sole cost and expense, by counsel satisfactory to TBN
and/or the Executive Producer.
J. GENER8XION shall not, during the term of this
Agreement or at any time thereafter, dispute or contest, directly or indirectly, TBN's exclusive right and title to the Film,
or the validity of TBN' s copyrights, trade-marks or other rights and interests thereon, nor shall GENER8XION assist or aid
others in doing so. GENER8XION shall cooperate with TBN in preventing any infringement thereof Section 5.02 IBN: TBN's
responsibilities hereunder shall include:
a. Forward all Budget requests to the Executive
Producer and to pay all approved Budget draws in a timely manner.
b. To offer guidance and advice in regard to the
production of the Film.
c. For a period of six (6) months from completion
of the Film, TBN agrees it shall not sell, transfer or assign the rights to the secular retail video sales/rentals
and exhibition of the Film, but shall allow GENER8XION, during this time period, the
right to exploit those secular rights, subject to the express approval of the Executive Producer.
c. Notwithstanding the above, the total aggregate
amount of TBN's liability for this Agreement or any provision herein shall, in no event, exceed the aggregate amount TBN had
actually paid in budget draws at any point in time.
Section 5.03 INSURANCE: Each of the Parties shall
notify and instruct its liability insurer to extend its liability insurance coverage to the other Party and to such other
firms and individuals associated with the production of the Film. Each Party shall cooperate with the other in providing such
information as may be required to acquire said insurance. Any additional premium charged to the parties for this additional
insurance shall be included in the Budget of the Film. Each of the Parties shall submit proof of insurance to the other in
a timely basis.
ARTICLE VI.
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 6.01 Entire Agreement: This Agreement
contains the entire agreement of the Panies hereto, and supersedes any prior written or oral agreements between them concerning
the subject matter contained herein. There are no representations, agreements, arrangements or understandings, oral or written,
between and among the Parties hereto, relating to the subject matter contained in this Agreement, which are not fully expressed
herein.
Section 6.02 No Joint Venture: Neither Party shall
use the name or credit of the other in any manner whatsoever, nor incur any obligation in the other Party's name.
Nothing herein shall be construed to constitute the Parties as joint venturers, nor shall any similar relationship be deemed
to exist between them.
Section 6.03 Assignment: Neither this Agreement, or any interest herein shall
be assignable by either Party, without prior written consent of the Party, except as follows: a. TlBN shall have the right to assign this Agreement to a wholly-owned subsidiary of TBN. or to any affiliate controlled
by TBN. However, should TBN make such an election. it shall forthwith notifyGENER8XION an deliver to GENER8XION a written
assumption by the assignee in a form satisfactory to GENER8XION.
Section 6.04 Notices: All notices and/or requests
for approvals ("notices") that either Party hereto is required or may desire to give the other shall be given in writing by
addressing the same to the other at the address hereinafter set forth. or at such other address as my be designated. in writing.
by any such party in a notice to the other. Notices shall be either personal delivery, overnight courier (Fed Ex. etc.), or
by first class registered mail, return receipt requested. postage prepaid. and deposited in the United States Mail. Said notice
shall be deemed served and received on the date executed on a receipt of acceptance or ifby personal delivery, upon physical
delivery of the same.
The parties agree and acknowledge that although
they any communicate with each other through telefax. telex. or telegram, these modes shall not be considered legal notice
for the purposes of this Agreement. The addresses to which such notices shall be given are:
To: TBN PRODUCTIONS, INC.
C/O Terry
Hickey 2442 Michelle Drive, Tustin. CA 92780
To: GENER8X10N ENTERTAINMENT,
INC.
C/O Matt
Crouch 2400 Kent, Los Angeles. Ca.90026
Section 6.05 Governing Law: All questions with
respect to the construction of this Agreement. and the rights and liabilities of the Parties hereto shall be governed by the
laws of the State of California. The Parties also agree that the venue for this Agreement shall be in the County of Orange. The Parties expressly waive any claim to jurisdiction
in any federal or other state forum or venue in any other county or place.
Section 6.06 Successors and Assigns: Subject to
the restrictions against assignment as herein contained, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit
of the Parties, their predecessors, assigns. successors in interest, personal representatives, their past and present attorneys,
principals, agents, independent contractors, officers, directors, shareholders, parents, issue, subsidiaries, agents, servants,
estates, heirs, administrators, executors, conservators, trustees, legatees, and other affiliated entities of each of the
Parties hereto.
Section 6.07 Attorney's Fees: Prior to commencing
any legal action in a court of law, the parties shall first submit any dispute or controversy to Arbitration, which shall
be conducted under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. In the event of any controversy, claim or dispute
between the Parties hereto, including, but not limited to, any action at law or equity, including any action for declaratory
or injunctive relief, arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach thereof, the prevailing party shall be entitled
to recover from the losing party all of his or her actual attorney's fees and costs in bringing, prosecuting or defending
said action.
Section 6.08 Modification: This Agreement may
not be altered. modifiedor changed in any manner except by a writing executed by the party against whom it is to be enforced.
Section 6.09 Waiver: No breach of any provision
of this Agreement can be waived unless in writing. Waiver of the breach of nay provisions of this Agreement shall not be deemed
a waiver of any breach of the same or any other provision of this Agreement.
Section 6. 10 Severability: If any term, provision
covenant or condition of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable,
the remainder of the provisions, covenants or conditions shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected,
impaired or invalidated.
Section 6.11 Further Assurances: The undersigned
represent and warrant that they shall do all acts and execute and deliver all documents necessary, convenient or desirable
to further the provisions and purposes of this Agreement.
Section 6. 12 No Presumptions: It shall be presumed
that each Party jointly drafted this Agreement, and no other presumption of any kind shall inure or apply with regard thereto
or concerning the interpretation or construction of this Agreement in the event of any ambiguities.
Section 6.13 Counterparts: This Agreement may
be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall be deemed
to be one and the same instrument. All counterparts so executed shall constitute one agreement binding upon all parties, notwithstanding
that all parties are signatory to the original or the same counterpart.
Section 6. 14 Titles. Headings and Captions: All titles, headings and captions used in this Agreement have been included for administrative convenience
only and do not constitute matters to be construed in interpreting this Agreement.
Section 6.15 Gender: The use of the masculine
gender herein is to be construed to include the feminine and the neuter where applicable. The use of the singular is to be
construed to include the plural where applicable.
Section 6.16 Non-Recital: The terms of this Agreement
are contractual and are not mere recital.
Section 6.17 Effective Date: This Agreement shall
be effective as of the date of its execution by the last executing same.
Section 6.18 Voluntary Agreement: The parties
hereto, and each of them, further represent and declare that they have carefully read this Agreement and understand the contents
thereof. The parties further represent that they each sign this Agreement freely, voluntarily and without duress.
Section 6.19 Corporate Action Etc.: Each corporate
party hereto represents and warrants that it is duly organized under the laws of the state or country of its incorporation;
that it has taken all necessary action to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement; and that the execution and
performance of this Agreement do not, and will not, violate any provisions of its Articles or Certificate of Incorporation,
its By-Laws, or any contract or other agreement to which it is a party.
Section 6.20: Legal Capacity: The undersigned
each represent and warrant that they have the right, power, legal capacity and authority to enter into and perform
the obligations under this Agreement, on their own behalf and on the behalf of anyone
they represent and that no further approval or consent any person or entity is necessary for them to enter and perform the
obligations contained in this Agreement.
IN WITNESS HEREOF the parties have caused these
presents to be signed by their duly authorized officers on the dates set forth herein below:
TBN PRGDUCTIONS, INC.
BY:
Terry Hickey, Secretary of.
TBN PRODUCTIONS,