TALENT RELEASE / PERSONAL RELEASE
For good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, I grant to
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(“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
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the entire understanding in effect between the parties.
Agreed to and Accepted:
Print Name: ______________________________________
Signature ________________________________________
Date: ___________________________________________
Mailing Address:
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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):
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Print Name:__________________________________________________________________
Date: _______________________________________
Relationship to Minor____________________________
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