Flash Film Agreement
I am executing this Cast and Crew Agreement and Release (this “Agreement”) in consideration of Dallas Filmmaker Alliance 501C3, (“Alliance”), selecting me as a filmmaker, crew member, screenwriter or performer in the filming of a motion picture, which I will select in the form below (the “Picture”).
- FILMING AND RECORDING. I grant to Alliance the right to photograph and film me and to record my voice, actions, and appearances, and to use my picture, photograph, silhouette and other reproductions of my physical likeness and recordings of my voice in connection with the exhibition, advertising, marketing or publicizing the Picture. All of the foregoing granted rights are referred to as the “Rights”.
2. VOLUNTEER; NO COMPENSATION. I have agreed to work as a volunteer for Alliance and do so of my own free will. As a volunteer, I am not an employee or agent of Alliance. I understand that this role does not include compensation or payment of any kind. I acknowledge that Alliance does not offer health insurance, worker’s compensation insurance or any other benefit, and I fully waive the right to assert any such claims or entitlement.
3. ASSUMPTION OF RISK. I understand that the nature of the services which are typically performed by a crew member involves physical activity, including lifting of cameras, equipment, props and other items and potential risk of injury. I willingly and freely agree to volunteer and assume any and all hazards and risks associated with my participation in the making of the Picture, including without limitation risk of accident, mental or personal stress, personal injury or death to my person or property which I may sustain in connection as a volunteer in the making of the Picture.
4. WAIVER AND RELEASE. I will not assert or maintain against the Alliance, my fellow volunteers, its successors, assigns and licensees, any claim, action, suit or demand of any kind or nature whatsoever, including but not limited to those grounded upon personal bodily or psychological injury, libel, slander, invasion of privacy, rights of publicity, or for any reason in connection with Alliance’s use of the Rights.
5. HOLD HARMLESS. I will defend, hold harmless and indemnify the Alliance, its agents, and my fellow volunteers from and against all claims, accusations, notices, judgments, rulings, liabilities, expenses, etc. that may exist as a result of my actions, inactions, errors, acts or omissions.
6. PERFORMANCE. All the participants, including the Alliance, will have the right to public performance including uploading to a public website, streaming service, and showing the film in venues.
CAPACITY. I certify that I am over 18 years of age and have read the foregoing and fully understand the meaning and effect of this Agreement.