Talent Release : Personal Release (FEE)

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TALENT RELEASE / PERSONAL RELEASE

For good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, I grant to
__________________________ (“PROJECT”) and/or __________________________ or its
authorized representative, assigns or licensee(s) (collectively “PRODUCER”), the unrestricted right
and license to record, film, photograph, tape and otherwise capture and reproduce in any manner, my
image, name, stage name, voice, likeness and information about me (collectively referred to as my
“Performance”) in all forms and media including composite or modified representations for all
purposes, including advertising, trade, or any commercial purpose throughout the world and in
perpetuity. Furthermore, Producer shall have the right and license to use any biographical material
that I might furnish to it. All images and sound captured on tape or otherwise shall be referred to in
this Personal Release as the “RECORDINGS".

I further agree that Producer shall (i) own all rights in the Recordings, (ii) have the right to use the
Recordings, in whole or in part, in any manner or media (whether now existing or created in the
future), and (iii) be entitled to use the Recordings as Producer deems appropriate, including, without
limitation, for promotion and publicity purposes, in perpetuity, and in all languages, throughout the
universe. "Media" for purposes of this Personal Release shall include, but not be limited to, television
broadcasts and rebroadcasts, newspapers, magazines, outdoor advertising, and Internet and other
electronic distribution. My Performance in connection with the Project shall be deemed a work-made-
for-hire specifically ordered or commissioned by Producer under all applicable copyright laws.
Producer shall exclusively own all now known and/or hereafter existing rights of every kind throughout
the universe, in perpetuity and in all languages, pertaining to such results and proceeds in and to my
Performance and the Project, and all elements therein, for all now known and/or hereafter existing
uses, media, and forms, including, without limitation, all copyrights.

Producer is under no obligation to use or exhibit the Recordings granted in this Agreement in any
manner. I waive (i) the right to inspect or approve of any use of the Recordings, (ii) any rights to
injunctive relief I may have in connection with this Personal Release, (iii) the right to revoke this
Personal Release at any time in the future, and (iv) any moral rights I may have in the Recordings.

I further release and agree to hold harmless and indemnify Producer from any and all claims,
demands, causes of action, damages, liabilities of any kind, and reasonable attorneys fees which
may arise out of, or in connection with, the use by Producer of the Recordings.

I agree that a sum of ________________________ shall be due to me on (DATE) for execution of


this Personal Release and Producer shall not be obligated to pay me or any third party any sum
whatsoever beyond this initial compensation. I agree to furnish all necessary paperwork required by
Producer to be paid this sum.

This Personal Release shall be governed by the laws of the State of_______, regardless of the place
of its physical execution and shall be binding on my legal representatives, heirs, and assigns. I
represent and warrant that I have the right, power, and authority to grant the rights set forth in this
Personal Release and that it is not necessary for Production Company to pay any fees to any
collective bargaining organization in connection with my services hereunder. This Personal Release
represents the entire understanding in effect between the parties.

INITIALS,_______,_______ 1
Agreed to and Accepted:

Print Name: ______________________________________

Signature ________________________________________

Date: ___________________________________________

Mailing Address:

________________________________________________

________________________________________________

Email address: ____________________________________

Telephone #: ______________________________________

CONSENT OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF GRANTOR UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE

I represent and warrant that I am a parent or legal guardian of the minor Grantor named above and I
hereby agree that the Personal Appearance Release Agreement set forth on the previous pages
binds the Grantor and his/her parents and/or legal guardians to all of the terms thereof.

Minor's Printed Name: _________________________________________________________

Print Name:__________________________________________________________________

Signature of Parent or Guardian (on behalf of minor):


___________________________________________________________________________

Print Name:__________________________________________________________________

Date: _______________________________________

Relationship to Minor____________________________

INITIALS,_______,_______ 2

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