Media Release Audio Video Release

MEDIA RELEASE — AUDIO / VIDEO RELEASE

This Media Release (the "Agreement") is entered into between Producer Name: and Participant Name: on Recording Date: .

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Producer Name identified above is engaged in the production, distribution and exploitation of audio, video and multimedia content (the "Production"); and

WHEREAS, Participant has agreed to render certain services and/or to appear, speak, perform or be recorded by Producer for the Production under the terms set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. Grant of Rights

Participant hereby irrevocably grants to Producer, its licensees, successors and assigns, a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, transferable and sublicensable license to record, reproduce, publish, distribute, exhibit, transmit, broadcast, adapt, edit and otherwise use Participant's name, voice, likeness, image, biographical material and performance captured in audio, video or other media (collectively, the "Materials") in whole or in part for any purpose related to the Production, including advertising, promotion and commercial exploitation.

2. Scope of Work

3. Compensation and Payment Terms

Any late payment shall bear interest at the lesser of 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law, calculated from the date due until paid in full. Late fees and collection costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, shall be payable by the defaulting party.

4. Term and Termination

Term Start Date: . Term End Date (if any): .

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other party if such breach is not cured within the notice period specified above. Termination shall not relieve Producer of the right to exploit Materials produced prior to termination in accordance with this Agreement.

5. Confidentiality

Except as required for the exercise of rights granted under this Agreement or as otherwise agreed in writing, each party shall keep confidential all non-public information disclosed by the other party and shall not disclose such information to third parties. This confidentiality obligation shall not apply to information that is or becomes publicly known through no wrongful act of the receiving party or that is independently developed by the receiving party without use of the disclosing party's confidential information.

6. Warranties, Representations & Releases

Participant warrants that Participant has full right and authority to grant the rights granted herein, that Participant's performance and the Materials shall not infringe or violate any intellectual property, privacy or publicity rights of any third party, and that Participant has not granted conflicting rights to any third party. Participant releases Producer and its licensees from any and all claims, demands, liabilities and causes of action arising out of Producer's lawful use of the Materials as authorized herein, including claims for defamation, invasion of privacy, or infringement of rights of publicity.

If Participant is under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must execute this Agreement below and warrants that he or she has the legal authority to bind the minor.

Yes — requires parent/guardian signature below

7. Indemnification

Participant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Producer and its affiliates, licensees, successors and assigns from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of any breach of Participant's representations and warranties, or any claim by a third party relating to the Materials or Participant's performance.

8. Credit

Producer shall have no obligation to provide credit to Participant in connection with use of the Materials unless otherwise agreed in writing. Any agreed credit terms shall be specified here:

9. Use Categories (check all that apply)

Broadcast (television)    Online / Streaming    Theatrical exhibition    Promotional print materials    Other (specify):

10. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Exclusive venue for any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be in the courts located within that State.

11. Entire Agreement

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

12. Miscellaneous

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The rights and obligations set forth herein shall bind and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

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