Employee Production Contracts

EMPLOYEE PRODUCTION CONTRACT

This Employee Production Contract (the "Agreement") is made and entered into on this by and between Employer Name: and Employee Name: .

Personal Information

Position & Production Information

Department:   Reporting Manager:

Anticipated Start Date:   Estimated End Date (if applicable):

Payment Terms:

Employment History

Dates Employed:

Dates Employed:

Education

References

Legal Disclosures & Authorizations

At-Will Employment: The parties acknowledge that, unless otherwise expressly provided in a signed written amendment to this Agreement, the employment relationship is at-will. Employer or Employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Employer is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be made without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Background and Reference Checks: By signing below, Employee authorizes Employer to contact former employers and listed references and to procure a background check to the extent permitted by law. Employee affirms that all information provided in this Agreement is true and complete, and understands that material misrepresentations or omissions may be grounds for denial of employment or immediate termination.

Production & Work Terms

Scope of Services: Employee shall perform the services and duties described in the attached production assignment schedule or, if none is attached, shall perform duties reasonably assigned by Employer consistent with the production role. Employee agrees to comply with production schedules and directions, to work the hours reasonably required for the production, and to follow all safety, confidentiality and production protocols established by Employer.

Work Schedule and Overtime: Time over the scheduled hours will be compensated in accordance with the applicable wage and hour laws and the compensation terms set forth in this Agreement. Employee shall record hours and submit timesheets or production reports as required by Employer.

Intellectual Property; Moral Rights

Work for Hire; Assignment: Employee acknowledges and agrees that all works of authorship, deliverables, footage, edits, scripts, photographs, designs, ideas, and other materials created, conceived, or developed by Employee, alone or with others, in the scope of Employee's duties under this Agreement shall be "works made for hire" for Employer, as defined under applicable copyright law; to the extent any such work is not deemed work made for hire, Employee assigns, transfers, and conveys to Employer all right, title and interest in and to such works, including copyrights and all renewals and extensions.

Moral Rights: Employee hereby irrevocably waives and agrees not to assert any moral rights or rights of attribution or integrity in any work created for Employer to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Confidentiality & Publicity

Confidential Information: Employee shall not disclose or use any confidential or proprietary information of Employer or the production, including but not limited to scripts, budgets, casting, production schedules, trade secrets and business strategies, except as necessary to perform duties hereunder. This obligation survives termination of employment.

Publicity and Credits: Any credit, billing or publicity for Employee on the production or in related materials shall be as agreed in writing. Employee grants Employer the right to use Employee's name, likeness, voice and biographical material in connection with the exploitation of the production, subject to any additional written agreement regarding credits.

Non-Solicitation & Non-Competition (Limited)

Non-Solicitation: During employment and for a period of six (6) months following termination, Employee shall not solicit or attempt to solicit for employment or engagement any person who was an employee, contractor or client of Employer, provided that nothing herein prohibits general solicitations not specifically targeted at Employer personnel or clients.

Non-Competition: To the extent permitted by applicable law, Employee agrees not to engage in services that directly compete with the specific production for the duration of active principal photography plus ninety (90) days following completion, in the geographic area in which the production is principally conducted.

Representations, Indemnity & Insurance

Representations: Employee represents that Employee has the full right, power and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement, and that no prior agreement or obligation prevents Employee from assigning rights or performing duties herein.

Indemnification: Employee shall indemnify and hold Employer harmless from any claims, damages, liabilities or expenses arising out of Employee's breach of this Agreement, willful misconduct, or infringement of third-party rights resulting from Employee's services, except to the extent caused by Employer's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Insurance: Employee shall maintain any insurance coverage required by law and any additional policies required by Employer for the role. Proof of insurance shall be provided upon request.

Termination

Termination for Cause: Employer may terminate Employee immediately for cause, including but not limited to material breach, dishonesty, willful misconduct, or violation of safety rules. Termination without Cause: Employer may terminate this Agreement without cause upon providing any notice required by law or upon providing any agreed separation pay stated elsewhere in this Agreement.

Return of Property: Upon termination, Employee shall promptly return all Employer property, equipment, designs, scripts, footage and confidential materials in Employee's possession.

Dispute Resolution; Governing Law

Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state specified below, without regard to conflict of law rules.

Governing State:

Dispute Resolution: The parties agree to attempt in good faith to resolve disputes through negotiation. If unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration under the rules of the selected arbitral forum, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to protect intellectual property or confidential information.

Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement; Amendment: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by both parties.

Severability: If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Applicant Certification

I certify that all information provided in this Agreement and accompanying documents is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false statements or omissions may be grounds for denial of employment or immediate termination. I authorize Employer to verify the accuracy of any information provided and to obtain references and background information as provided above.

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