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Covers role, compensation, schedule, and usage rights for each performer.

Simpler release for non-speaking background talent.

Parental/guardian consent plus compliance with child labor laws.

Required if using union actors (SAGindie offers low-budget templates).

Locks in a performer's involvement early, often used for financing/marketing purposes.

Individual agreement with crew members covering pay, hours, credit, and work-for-hire terms.

Detailed contract for the director's role, credit, and creative rights.

Confirms the production owns all IP created by cast/crew (essential for chain of title).

Defines roles/splits when there are multiple producers.

Permission to film at a private property, including dates, restrictions, and payment.

For anyone appearing on camera, including behind-the-scenes footage of crew.

Terms for renting gear, insurance requirements, damage liability.

Rights to use a specific sound recording (master) of a song in the production.

For an original score commissioned for the film — establishes work-for-hire ownership and rights.

License for third-party archival footage or photographs used in the production.

Standard talent agreement covering role, compensation, dates, and terms.

IRS Form W-4 — Employee Withholding Certificate for federal tax withholding.

USCIS Form I-9 — Employment Eligibility Verification for all U.S. employees.

Set up direct deposit for payroll with bank account details and voided check.

Non-disclosure agreement protecting confidential production information, scripts, and materials.

Synchronization License — rights to use a musical composition in sync with visual picture.