As an Independent Filmmaker, (a.k.a. the Producer of a/your Project), you will be auditioning independent Stunt Performers for your Project. As an Independent the Stunt Performer is not an employee, nor partner, nor agent of the Producer and/or of the Production Company.
Signing this contract the independent Stunt Performer is assigning any and all Rights to their performance over to the Producer.
This Agreement between the independent Stunt Performer and the Producer is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.
Boiler–plate clauses, amongst others in the Agreement, include: confidentiality of Project, waiver of Stunt Performer’s right to inspect or approve the final cut, dismissal for drug/alcohol/illegal photographs/nuisance etc., engagement dates, termination notice. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances.
There are two forms of this Agreement. The first contract the Stunt Performer purchases any and all Insurance necessary to cover the stunts to be performed. This includes liability for other personnel on the set, the Set, equipment etc. The Project may be a film, music video, stage play, documentary, animation/cartoon voice-over etc.
The second form of the Agreement the Producer purchases the necessary Insurance.
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Stunt Performer Name: __________________________________________
(Print Names)
Producer(s) Name: ______________________________________________
Producer Company: _____________________________________________
Project Name: __________________________________________________
Project Genre: _________________________________________________
(film, music video, stage production, game show, etc)
Herein this Agreement the Independent Filmmaker is the “Producer”.
This agreement (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”) is entered into by and between the above named Production Company and Producer (hereafter called the “Producer”), and the above named Stunt Performer (hereafter called the “Stunt Performer”).
1. The Producer hereby engages the Stunt Performer to render services in conjunction with the above named Project (hereafter called the “Project”), to perform such activities as required by the Producer and further described in the shooting script for the Project and detailed in Appendix “A. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Producer hereby engages the Stunt Performer as an “Independent Stunt Performer” to perform the services set forth herein, and the Stunt Performer hereby accepts such engagement.
2. As an independent Stunt Performer, the Stunt Performer shall carry any and all Injury and Liability Insurance for herself/himself including any and all insurance coverage that may be required to cover any and all Personnel on the Set and/or Location. The Producer shall have the right to inspect the Stunt Performer’s insurance coverage before any and all stunts . . . (continued)
