Talent Actor Contract

TALENT ACTOR CONTRACT

This Talent Actor Contract (the "Agreement") is entered into as of by and between Company Name: , with principal place of business at (hereinafter "Producer"), and Actor Name: , residing at (hereinafter "Actor").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Producer is engaged in the production of a motion picture, television program, commercial, photograph or other audiovisual work titled: (the "Project"); and

WHEREAS, Producer desires to engage Actor to render acting and related services in connection with the Project and Actor is willing to render such services upon the terms and conditions set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, the parties intend by this Agreement to set forth their full contractual relationship with respect to the engagement of Actor on the Project.

NOW, THEREFORE

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Producer and Actor agree as follows:

1. ENGAGEMENT; SERVICES

1.1 Engagement. Producer hereby engages Actor, and Actor accepts engagement, to perform the role and services described in this Agreement on the Project as a/an (the "Services"). Actor shall render such Services at locations and on dates designated by Producer in Producer's sole discretion consistent with the schedule set forth in Section 2.

2. TERM AND SCHEDULE

2.1 Term. The term of Actor's engagement shall commence on and shall continue until , unless earlier terminated as provided herein.

2.2 Schedule. Producer will provide Actor with a specific production schedule and call times. Actor agrees to be available for rehearsal, wardrobe, promotional activities, ADR and retakes as reasonably requested by Producer and to comply with call times, wardrobe and direction.

3. COMPENSATION

3.1 Fee. In full consideration of the Services, Producer shall pay Actor a fee of $ (the "Fee"), payable as follows: .

3.2 Expenses. Producer shall reimburse Actor for pre-approved, reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in the performance of the Services upon submission of receipts, subject to Producer's expense policy. Unapproved expenses are the responsibility of Actor.

4. CREDIT; PROMOTION

4.1 Credit. Producer agrees to use reasonable efforts to accord Actor credit on-screen and in advertising and promotional materials in substantially the form: . Placement and size of credit shall be determined by Producer in good faith and consistent with industry standards.

4.2 Publicity. Actor consents to Producer's use of Actor's name, likeness, voice and biographical material in connection with advertising, publicity and exploitation of the Project, provided that such use shall not be false or misleading.

5. EXCLUSIVITY

Actor's engagement is: Exclusive for the Term (Actor shall not perform for other productions without Producer's prior written consent)    (check if exclusive). If this box is not checked, Actor will remain free to accept other work so long as it does not materially interfere with the Services hereunder.

6. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Actor represents and warrants that Actor: (a) has the full right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to grant the rights herein; (b) is not subject to any restriction or agreement inconsistent with this Agreement; and (c) will perform the Services in a professional manner consistent with industry standards.

7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY; WORK FOR HIRE

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Actor agrees that all performances, portrayals, recordings and other materials created by Actor in connection with the Project shall be considered a "work made for hire" and Producer shall own all right, title and interest therein. To the extent any such material is not a work made for hire, Actor hereby irrevocably assigns all right, title and interest to Producer.

8. CONFIDENTIALITY

Actor shall keep confidential all non-public information regarding the Project, including scripts, plot details and production methods, and shall not disclose such information without Producer's prior written consent, except as required by law. This obligation shall survive termination of this Agreement.

9. INDEMNIFICATION

Actor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Producer and its affiliates against any claim, loss, liability or expense arising out of Actor's breach of any representation, warranty or obligation under this Agreement, except to the extent such claim arises from Producer's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

10. INSURANCE; COMPLIANCE

Actor shall maintain any personal health and disability insurance required for Actor's protection. Producer may require proof of eligibility to work and compliance with applicable laws, safety protocols, vaccination policies and union rules where applicable.

11. TERMINATION

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other party if such breach remains uncured for ten (10) days following written notice. Producer may terminate immediately for cause, including Actor's failure to appear or materially perform. On termination, Producer shall pay Actor for Services performed and authorized expenses incurred through the effective date of termination.

12. NOTICES

All notices required under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth above by hand, nationally recognized overnight courier or certified mail, return receipt requested, and shall be deemed given upon receipt.

13. GOVERNING LAW; VENUE

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state or jurisdiction where Producer's principal place of business is located, without regard to conflict of laws principles. The parties agree that exclusive venue for any dispute shall be in the courts of that jurisdiction.

14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENTS; SEVERABILITY

This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether oral or written. No amendment or waiver shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

Failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

16. MISCELLANEOUS

Actor acknowledges that Producer may assign this Agreement or the Project to a successor and that Producer's obligations hereunder shall be enforceable by such assignee. Actor shall comply with all reasonable directions of Producer and its representatives in connection with the Services.

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