Casting Call Step

CASTING CALL STEP AGREEMENT

This Casting Call Step Agreement (the Agreement) is made as of between Production Company: and Casting Agency: .

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Production Company requires professional casting services for a specified casting call step in connection with the production identified below; and

WHEREAS, Casting Agency represents that it has the personnel, facilities and expertise necessary to conduct the casting activities described in the Scope of Work and to deliver qualified talent for audition and selection; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the terms and conditions under which the Casting Agency will perform the specified casting call step for the Project.

PROJECT AND CALL DETAILS

Location:   Date(s):

SCOPE OF WORK

Casting Agency shall perform the following services for the Casting Call Step. Services shall include all activities reasonably necessary to present qualified talent in accordance with Production Company's role descriptions and scheduling requirements.

DELIVERABLES AND SCHEDULE

Casting Agency will deliver the following items upon completion of this Casting Call Step: audition lists, recorded auditions (if applicable), headshots/resumes, and any booking recommendations. Delivery format and deadlines shall be as set forth below.

PAYMENT TERMS

In consideration for the services rendered under this Agreement, Production Company shall pay Casting Agency as follows.

Invoices shall be rendered by Casting Agency and are due within days of receipt. Late payments shall incur interest calculated at on the outstanding balance, or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is lower.

All amounts are payable in U.S. dollars. Production Company shall reimburse pre-approved out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Casting Agency directly related to the casting call, provided that receipts or documentation are submitted with the invoice.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement commences on the Start Date and continues until the End Date unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Section.

Start Date:   End Date:

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon prior written notice to the other party delivered at least days prior to the effective termination date. Either party may terminate immediately for material breach if the breach remains uncured for a period of ten (10) days following written notice.

CONFIDENTIALITY

For purposes of this Agreement, Confidential Information means non-public information disclosed by one party to the other related to casting, creative content, audition materials, talent identities, compensation terms, business plans and other proprietary matters. The receiving party shall (a) use Confidential Information solely to perform its obligations under this Agreement, (b) restrict disclosure to employees, contractors or agents with a need to know and who are bound to maintain confidentiality, and (c) implement reasonable safeguards to prevent unauthorized disclosure.

Confidential Information does not include information that is (i) publicly available through no breach by the receiving party, (ii) already known to the receiving party prior to disclosure as demonstrated by written records, or (iii) rightfully received from a third party without restriction. The confidentiality obligations set forth herein shall survive termination of this Agreement for a period of three (3) years, except that trade secrets shall remain protected for as long as they qualify as trade secrets under applicable law.

INDEMNIFICATION AND LIABILITY

Each party shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other party from and against any claims, liabilities, losses or expenses arising from the indemnifying party's breach of this Agreement, willful misconduct or negligence in performance. Except for liability arising from willful misconduct or a material breach of confidentiality, neither party shall be liable for consequential, incidental, special or punitive damages.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to conflict of law principles. The parties agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located within that state.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including any exhibits or attachments signed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings and communications, whether written or oral. Any amendment or modification must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

MISCELLANEOUS

The relationship of Casting Agency to Production Company is that of an independent contractor. Neither party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, except that either party may assign to an affiliated entity or to a successor by merger or acquisition. Notices required under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses provided by the parties.

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