Cast Release Form

This documentation is evidence of a cast release form which is an important part of the preproduction process. A cast release form is the legal agreement between a film producer and an actor. Without a signed cast release form, a film producer does not have the right to use an actors image, voice, or performance, and a producer cannot sell or distribute a film or any promotional material without those rights. Without a cast release form, a film maker does not own or control an important piece of their film. Anyone who appears in a film should fill out a cast release form. This includes the main cast, but also any background/ extras, voice actors, and even people who appear in photographs or any other form in your film. I have completed this cast release form as a Word document that can very easily be printed out multiple times for the cast and any actors to fill out. I have also included space for to actor to sign and fill out details for the film. This documentation impacts my final production because without it, I would not own a large part of my film and to show my film to others would be illegal because the cast members would not have officially and legally agreed to appearing in the film. Moreover, if I do not ask my actors to sign this form and continue with production, they could later decide that they do not want to be involved and ask that I remove them from any scenes that they are included within. Then I would have to delete those scenes and re-shoot them, delaying the post production process, all because no cast release forms were signed. My cast release form is very professional and largely compares to industry standard versions of cast release forms, resembling a format/ style of form that most film producers would use. My form is very detailed and thorough, including all aspects of an actor that would be involved in my film (such as face, voice, performance) and also I have created a space for a cast members signature.    

PRODUCTION TITLE: Misplaced
DIRECTOR: Millie Oates	PRODUCER: Millie Oates

I (the undersigned) hereby grant to _____________________ (“the Filmmaker”) the right to photograph me and to record my voice, performances, poses, actions, plays and appearances, and use my picture, photograph, silhouette and other reproductions of my physical likeness in connection with the student motion picture tentatively entitled________________ (the “Picture”). 

I hereby grant to the Filmmaker and his or her successors, assigns and licensees the perpetual right to use, as the Filmmaker may desire, all still and motion pictures and sound track recordings and records which the Filmmaker may make of me or of my voice, and the right to use my name or likeness in or in connection with the exhibition, advertising, exploiting and/or publicizing of the picture. I further grant the right to reproduce in any manner whatsoever any recordings including all instrumental, musical, or other sound effects produced by me, in connection with the production and/or postproduction of the Picture.  

I agree that I will not assert or maintain against the Filmmaker or his or her successors, assigns and licensees, any claim, action, suit or demand of any kind or nature whatsoever, including but not limited to those grounded upon invasion of privacy, rights of publicity or other civil rights, or for any reason in connection with the Filmmaker’s authorized use of my physical likeness and sound in the Picture as herein provided.  

By my signature here I understand that I will, to the best of my ability, adhere to the schedule agreed to prior to the beginning of my engagement. Additionally, I agree, to the best of my ability, to make myself available should it be necessary, to rerecord my voice and/or record voice-overs and otherwise perform any necessary sound work required after the end of filming. Should I not be able to perform such sound work, I understand that the Filmmaker may enter into agreement with another person to rerecord my dialogue and/or record voice-overs and use this sound work over my picture or however they deem appropriate. 

I hereby certify and represent that I am over 18 years of age and have read the foregoing and fully understand the meaning and effect thereof.  

Name: _____________________________________  

Signature: _____________________________________  

Date: _____________________________________  

Address: _____________________________________  

Telephone: _____________________________________  

Character Name: _____________________________________  

Producer Signature: _____________________________________   

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