Deal Memo Template 06

Caution: Draft release forms and production agreements are provided for
purposes of illustration only. Don’t assume these documents are correct or

appropriate for your production. Have an entertainment attorney review any
production agreements you plan to make.
ACTOR DEAL MEMO

FEE-BASED ON-CALL
EXEMPT INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
PRODUCER: <PRODUCER NAME>

<Producer Street Address>
<Producer City, State ZIP>
VIDEO PRODUCTION/MOTION PICTURE:
Currently titled <PRODUCTION TITLE>
START DATE: _________________________ CHARACTER (ROLE)____________________
CONTRACTOR NAME: __________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:____________________________________________________________________
PHONE: HOME ( )______-______________ WORK ( )______-____________________
SOCIAL SECURITY #: ____________________ FED I.D. #: ___________________________
DAILY RATE: __________________________
OTHER TERMS:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
1. Payment of Fees: Fees for services on the <video production/motion picture, “the
Production”> shall be paid to contractors no later than Friday following the week in
which services were performed.
2. Exempt Contractors: Exempt contractors shall not be entitled to additional overtime,
turnaround, or other hourly payments. There will be no increased or additional
compensation payable to contractors for the rendering of services at night or on weekends
or holidays, or after the expiration of any particular number of hours of service.
3. Meals: The Producer will provide meal breaks and/or food service at approximately 6-
hour intervals.
4. Mileage: Mileage is included in the day rate. There is no additional compensation.
5. Stunts: Contractor will perform his/her own stunts within the limits of safety. Contractor
will hold Producer harmless for performance of stunts.
6. Screen Credit: Screen credit shall read <Artists’ Name---Character. Example— John
Doe---Marshall>. Screen credit is at discretion of Producer subject to contractor
performing all services required through completion of term.
Caution: Draft release forms and production agreements are provided for
purposes of illustration only. Don’t assume these documents are correct or
appropriate for your production. Have an entertainment attorney review any
production agreements you plan to make.
7. Contractors who are Minors: Acting services provided by minors are with the consent
of their legal guardian or parent, who will sign this agreement, oversee the welfare of the
contractor, and serve as the contractor’s representative on the set.
8. Term of Contract: This is not a “run-of-show” agreement or any guaranteed period of
time. Contract may be suspended immediately or terminated at Producer’s discretion in
the event of any incapacity or default on the part of the contractor.
9. Complete Agreement: The terms and conditions of this deal memo are binding on both
Producer and Contractor and shall not be waived or altered in any method. This deal
memo and the supporting SAG paperwork constitute the entire agreement and there are
no verbal agreements.
10. Time Cards: Producer will keep time cards for SAG records. Contractor will review and
sign off time cards by end of each calendar week.
11. Results of services rendered: Producer shall be the owner of all the results of services
rendered by contractor. Producer has the right to use the contractor’s name, voice,
picture, and likeness in connection with the Production, its advertising and publicity, and
any promotional films or clips without additional compensation.
12. Tape: Contractor will receive one VHS tape of the Production within 90 days of
completion of postproduction.
13. Assignment of contract: This agreement may be assigned to or assumed by successor
business entities created by Producer for the production of this Production.
14. Arbitration: Any controversy or claim arising from this agreement shall be settled by
arbitration in accordance with the Rules of the American Arbitration Association. The
prevailing party shall be entitled to reimbursement for costs and reasonable attorney’s
fees.
CONTRACTOR AGREES TO AND ACCEPTS ALL CONDITIONS AS DESCRIBED

ABOVE.
CONTRACTOR SIGNATURE: __________________________________ DATE:___________
PRODUCER SIGNATURE: _____________________________________ DATE:___________
SIGNED IN THE CITY OF _________________________ COUNTY OF ___________________,

STATE OF ______________________.

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Caution: Draft release forms and production agreements are provided for

purposes of illustration only. Don’t assume these documents are correct or

ACTOR DEAL MEMO

PRODUCER: <PRODUCER NAME>

START DATE: _____ CHARACTER (ROLE)

CONTRACTOR NAME: __________________________________________________________

PHONE: HOME ( )- WORK ( )-______________

SOCIAL SECURITY #: FED I.D. #: _______

DAILY RATE: __________________________

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

CONTRACTOR AGREES TO AND ACCEPTS ALL CONDITIONS AS DESCRIBED

CONTRACTOR SIGNATURE: ________________________ DATE:_

PRODUCER SIGNATURE: ___________________________ DATE:_

SIGNED IN THE CITY OF _______ COUNTY OF _,

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