We have been approached in person and emailed by Parents/Guardians of Minor Actors questioning why they thought their child actor was going to receive this income for services rendered, but in the end got a lot less money.
Why they ask?
The first query asked to the parent/guardian is: “Did you read the contract before signing?’”
Second query: “If there was no contract from the Producer/Promoter to sign, did you as the Parent/Guardian have your own comprehensive, amended as necessary, pre-purchased contract ready?”
It’s a great responsibility if you are directing or administering your Minor child’s career. You must be prepared legally. It is called show business and the business world runs on contracts. You will notice on the left hand column of every page on this site, Minor agreements and contracts are labeled for Minors from those who have passed the age of majority in your jurisdiction.
Our contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.
Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.
