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Shahid 'Shez' Hussain

11 years, 9 months ago - Shahid 'Shez' Hussain

Hello guys

I am shooting a webseries pilot in November. I have sent my actor a contract, I downloaded the agreement from this very site.

The actor has asked clarification on the last line -10.4

10. The Producer shall be entitled by written notice to the Artist given at any time to suspend the engagement of the Artist if: -
10.1. the film is prevented suspended interrupted or postponed by reasons not within the control of the Producer
10.2. the voice of the Artist shall become unsatisfactory
10.3. the Artist shall by reason of any illness or physical or mental incapacity or disability be unable to perform his duties
10.4. the Artist’s full services shall fail material obligations under this Agreement.

I have an idea but first I want to be sure then I will write to him(actor).

Does anyone know what it actually means (section 10.4)?


Please help.

Much obliged

shahid

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Shahid 'Shez' Hussain

11 years, 9 months ago - Shahid 'Shez' Hussain

:)
Great answer.

Thanks Yen.

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Shahid 'Shez' Hussain

11 years, 9 months ago - Shahid 'Shez' Hussain

Hi Paddy

Yeah I figured the same.

I have already emailed the actor.

Thanks

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Paddy Robinson-Griffin

11 years, 9 months ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin

I read it as a bit of a catchall clause - if they start being late, unable to perform, forget every other line, but would wait for other opinions before responding.

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Yen Rickeard

11 years, 9 months ago - Yen Rickeard

As Paddy says - also covers 'said she could easily carry the gorilla, but in fact can't' , 'has pissed off the DoP, the sound guy and the runner and havoc follows in his footsteps' and 'no-one could have guessed quite how offensive those tattoos under his shirt would turn out to be'.

Seriously - you contract the actor to make the film. Under normal circumstances that's what you both want, and you manage to work together to do it. Only if things seriously don't work out or become impossible (lost voice, broken leg, seriously psychotic) would you invoke the clause, but it can be a film saver..
Good luck with it,
Yen Rickeard

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