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For making and registering audition appointments for casting calls.
When talent arrives at a casting call, they fill in this form, which is set-out in the reception area with pencils.
(obverse side or first page)
ENGAGEMENT CONTRACT
[DATE]
Between [ACTOR'S NAME], hereinafter called "performer," and [PRODUCTION ENTITY'S NAME] of [PRODUCER'S ADDRESS], hereinafter called "producer."
Performer shall render artistic services in connection with the rehearsal, recording and release of the program(s) designated below in connection with the part or parts to be played:
TITLE OF PROGRAM: _____________
DATE(S) AND TIME(S) OF REHEARSAL/PERFORMANCE:* See attached production schedule
LOCATION(S):* See attached production schedule
PART(S) TO BE PLAYED: ___________ and as cast
COMPENSATION: ______________________
Execution of this Engagement Contract signifies acceptance by producer and performer of all the above terms and conditions and those on the reverse hereof and attached hereto.
PERFORMER
______________________________
Signature________________________
Telephone Number_____________________
Social Security #PRODUCER
BY ______________________________
(reverse side or 2nd page)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Performer shall render performer's services in connection with this engagement in a cooperative and professional manner to the best of the performer's ability, and subject to producer's direction and control. Performer will abide by all reasonable rules and regulations of producer, and will refrain from any offensive or distasteful remarks or conduct in connection with this engagement. Performer shall, if and as required by this written contract, be available to participate in program inserts and leads into and out of such program.
2. (a) Performer shall indemnify producer, all non-broadcast entities and all stations and/or networks broadcasting or publishing the program against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising out of the use of any materials, ideas, creations, and properties (hereinafter called "materials") whether or not required of performer, furnished by performer in connection with this agreement, and any ad libs spoken or unauthorized acts done by performer in connection therewith. Producer shall similarly indemnify performer in respect to "materials" furnished by producer, and acts done or words spoken by performer at producer's request. Each party will give the other prompt notice of any such claims and/or legal proceedings and shall cooperate with the other on all matters covered by this paragraph.
(b) If this Engagement Contract requires, as an express additional provision, that performer furnish materials (hereinafter called "required materials") in connection with his/her performance hereunder, performer shall submit such required materials to producer at such time prior to performance thereof as may reasonably be designated by producer, and such required materials shall, as between producer and performer, unless otherwise expressly provided in this Engagement Contract under the heading "Additions," be and remain the property of the performer.
3. In full payment for performer's services and the rights and privileges granted to producer hereunder, producer shall pay performer the compensation hereinbefore specified not later than twelve (15) business days after the final day in which performer's services shall have been rendered, subject to the deduction of such taxes and withholdings as are authorized or required by law. There shall be no obligation on producer's part to produce or broadcast the program or use performer's services or materials, if any.
4. The program hereunder may be originally broadcast and/or published as a commercial recording either live or by recording over the facilities arranged by or for producer anywhere in the world. The term "recordings" as used herein shall mean and include any recording or recordings made whether before or during a broadcast transmission, by electrical transcription, tape recording, wire recording, film or any other similar or dissimilar method of recording radio programs, whether now known or hereafter developed. All recordings as between producer and performer shall be producer's sole property.
5. Producer is prohibited from requiring the performer to refrain from rendering his/her services in connection with any other television or radio services for any period other than the actual rehearsal and broadcast period involved in this engagement, provided, however, that this prohibition shall not apply if the performer compensation for this engagement shall be $500.00 or more.
6. This Engagement Contract, when executed by performer and producer, shall constitute the entire understanding between them, and shall be construed according to the laws of the State of [PRODUCER'S HOME STATE].
For distribution to cast and crew before production starts.
Use when paying talent and/or studio by the hour. Make sure the actor or engineer initial and sign the form after it is filled out. By doing so you avoid conflicts over money.
Particularly useful in the studio when taping episodic properties out-of-sequence. Use one track sheet per scene during recording sessions. When all voice recording is finished, re-arrange track sheets in sequence before beginning to edit the tracks. Then use as a guide for arranging preferred takes of scenes in sequential order.
Production Logs
For your permanent records. I keep my logs in a three-ring binder. A more enterprising producer would create logs in a relational database so that the information can be read out in various permutations for use in listings, CD inserts, news releases, etc. And, if that enterprising producer is smart, he will also read out his logs for placement in a three-ring binder.
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