I've had a producer that's asked to read one of my feature spec scripts - he wants the full script.  He sent me a form to fill out and send back to him.

I've check it out and he's legit, produced a few well know films I believe, and he feels that hollywood has closed the door on new talent and his office has responded after I sent them a logline.

But I'm slightly confused on what the form is asking for.

On the form it asks if I have all the necessary releases.  I believe he's talking about the script, but just wanted to make sure he's  not asking if I have releases for locations and all that.  But I want to verify this doesn't mean I'm submitting him the script and if he likes it he can use it without paying me... I don't think he would, and I don't see that in any of the fine print, but want to make sure me signing on the dotted line doesn't mean I'm giving him permission to use my work without some form of compensation and/or credit.

I'm contemplating emailing his office but thought I might get the answer here.  

He's also asked what are my roles in this project - He knows it's a spec film that has been green lit, produced or anything so is this where I indicate if I want to direct or just put "writer"?

I've never actually had a producer send this much in one form before.  

I think I'm second guessing myself too much here.  I'm pretty sure he's asking if I've got the rights to send the script (i.e. it's not optioned to anyone - and it's not, I have no deals with anyone)

Anyway thanks in advance for the info.

Mattman

I had the same thing too.  Got some advice from couple of trusting professionals.

Quoted Text On the form it asks if I have all the necessary releases

He's talking about if you own and have all the necessary rights for your script, if its solely yours or are others involved.  If your script is taken on, than it's up to him to deal with all the legal stuff.

I've heard about some writers getting their script sent over to producers, where the producers at the end finds the writers script not interesting. Couple of years later, the writer sees his idea incorporated in some major blockbuster movie.

If he likes your script, then he must come to an agreement/deal with you. Register and secure your script as best as you can.