Motion Picture Crew Deal Memo (Non-Union) | USA

Acquire the services of a make-up artist to do character and special effects make-up for a motion picture with this Make-Up and Special Effects Agreement.

• The make-up artist is retained as an independent contractor, not as an employee.
• The make-up artist is responsible for maintaining and storing the effects for a specified period of years after shooting wraps on the film.
• The make-up artist will consult with the producer at all stages of designing and completing the make-up effects.
• In addition to a fixed fee, the contractor will be paid a percentage of the merchandising net profits from exploitation of the effects.
• The producer agrees to pay SAG scale compensation for crew required for set operations, and SAG pension and health ⁄ welfare plan contributions.
• The make-up artist is responsible for paying all of its employees, and for supplying all materials and supplies used to create the make-up and special effects.
• All rights (including all proprietary rights) in and to the effects are the property of the producer, and the producer agrees not to disclose details of the design or manufacture of the effects, except as required for merchandising or for subsequent productions.

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• The employee is responsible for remitting his/her own income taxes and payroll remittances, but the production company will remit the employee's union dues.
• The employee must complete the required Form I-9 and comply with immigration verification employment eligibility provisions.
• The employee's services will be rendered exclusively to the production company during the period of employment.
• The production company is not responsible for damage or theft of personal items unless they are covered by insurance under a kit rental agreement.
• Screen credit is at the discretion of the producers.
• The parties agree to binding AFMA arbitration in the event of a dispute.

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Is there an actor you have in mind for a particular role in your next film project? Make an offer of employment to the actor through his/her agent with this downloadable offer letter template.

• The offer includes details about the project and the terms of employment, including:
  • the length of the shoot and the location(s) at which filming will take place,
  • the amount of the actor's salary for his/her work on the film,
  • amounts or percentages of deferred and contingent compensation,
  • credit provisions for both on-screen and advertising,
  • travel, accommodation, and per diem expenses.
• You can easily personalize each offer letter for every actor you're considering for roles. Download your copy of the Offer of Employment to Actor template and get the ball rolling.

Prepare a Nudity Rider for an actor contract with this ready-made template form.

• This rider should be attached to the actor's contract for any movie shoot that involves nudity and/or real or simulated sex acts.
• The actor acknowledges being aware of the nature of the scenes, and consents to appearing nude or semi-nude and to taking part in the sexual acts.
• The Nudity Rider to Actor Contract is an important contract template that should be part of your standard film project paperwork.
• Buy and download the MS Word file, customize it for your purposes. Re-use as often as necessary.

Write up the terms on which a performer will be hired for a motion picture with this USA Actor Deal Memo.

• The contract contains provisions for both SAG and non-union performers. Just choose the appropriate clauses for your project.
• The wardrobe clause states that the actor will provide all wardrobe items, other than period costumes or specialty items which will be provided by the producer. You can amend this provision to fit the circumstances.
• The producer has exclusive right to use the actor's name and likeness in connection with the picture. The producer will also have all merchandising rights, and will pay the actor a pro rata share of the gross revenues (less distribution fees) derived from the use of the actor's name or likeness in connection with merchandising.
• The contract contains two dispute resolution clauses, one for SAG actors and one for non-union actors.
• The contract also contains an employment eligibility requirement, in accordance with US immigration laws.
• The performer gives the producer the right to make deductions from the performer's pay and remit them to the Motion Picture and Television Relief Fund.
• Available in MS Word format, fully customizable and reusable.