Employment Agreement
(Actor)
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the __________ day of
, (the “Effective Date”) by and between __________
(“Producer"), and _
_________ (“Actor").
RECITALS:
A. Producer intends to produce a theatrical motion picture (the "Film") based
upon a script entitled "__________" (the "Script") which Film is intended for initial
theatrical exhibition.
B. Producer wishes to utilize the services of Actor in connection with the Film
upon the terms and conditions herein contained;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, warranties and
representations contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. Role and Compensation. Producer hereby engages Actor to render services as
such in the role of __________, in the production of the Film, at a rate of _________$
per day. Actor accepts such engagement upon the terms herein specified.
Producer guarantees that it will furnish Actor not less than __________ days’
employment.
2. Term The term of employment shall commence on or about _______ (the
"Start Date") and continue until __________, or until the completion of the photography
and recordation of said role.
3. Wardrobe. Actor agrees to furnish all modern wardrobe and wearing apparel
reasonably necessary for the portrayal of the role, as currently described in the Script; it
being agreed, however, that should "character" or "period" costumes be required, the
Producer will supply them. When Actor furnishes any wardrobe, Actor shall receive a
reasonable cleaning allowance and reimbursement for any soiled or damaged clothes.
4. Name and Likeness: Producer shall have the exclusive right to use and to
license the use of Actor’s name, photograph, likeness, voice and/or caricature and shall
have the right to simulate Actor’s voice, signature and appearance by any means in and in
connection with the Film and the advertising, publicizing, exhibition, and/or other
exploitation thereof in any manner and by any means and in connection with commercial
advertising and publicity tie-ins.
5. Non-Union Status. Producer represents that it is not a signatory to the Screen
Actors Guild Collective Bargaining Agreement or any other union or guild agreement.
Actor warrants that Actor is not a member of any union or guild, memberships in which
would prevent Actor from fulfilling the terms of this Agreement.
6. Promotions. Producer shall have the exclusive right to make one or more
promotional films of twenty minutes or less, to utilizing the results and proceeds of
Actor’s services therein. Actor agrees to render such services for such promotional films
during the term of his employment. Actor further agrees to use by Producer of Film clips
and behind-the-scenes shots in which Actor appears in such promotional films.
7. Merchandising. Actor grants Producer the right and license, but