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INDEXDoes anyone have any templates for paid cast & crew contracts?
6 years, 9 months ago - Emmeline Hartley
I'm currently producing a short film and it's the first time I've ever had the budget to pay people - yay! So now I want to ensure there's a proper contractual agreement for cast & crew in place rather than just a release form.
Need it to ideally state the agreed fee, the working days/hours, an overtime agreement (I don't have enough budget to accidentally go over, mind..), a release, and also any other agreements: for example, our production designer will be given all the costs up front to buy the set materials and props etc. but we can't risk her running off with the money so need to cover our backs somehow (not that she would, but just to be safe!).. and we need to work in how much prep time is paid too.. and deadlines for post-production etc.
If anyone has any contract templates or old contracts for specific roles where you can rub out or delete people's names and personal details, it'd be hugely appreciated even if it's just a starting point for us because at the moment I don't even have that!
Thanks so much in advance,
Em
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6 years, 9 months ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin
I recommend using plain English rather than recycling somebody else's templates - plain English agreements can be more effective in making sure everyone understands the terms of the deal, and the understanding of that agreement is what you'd rely on if you ever ended up in court. For instance...
"Your pay will be £220 per day, based on 11 hours of work plus 1 hour of lunch break each day. In the unlikely event we need to run over, we will pay £30 per hour"
Cash advances for buying props etc can be handled by issuing a float and expense sheet, the receiver has to return receipts and any leftover money to you, to add up to the same value as they were floated. It doesn't really need to be in their agreements.
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6 years, 9 months ago - Jordan Bunton-Williams
Hi Emmeline,
I have a whole load of useful templates that you can download and edit for free on my website (adult release form, child release form, co production agreement template, risk assessment template, etc). I’m sure they will come in handy as you approach production.
The link is: https://equifilmltd.com/resources
I hope this helps and all the best with your production :)
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