Actor Agreement (Short Form)

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Actor Deal Memo; Short form Actor Agreement for Indie Productions

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Producer Information

Producer Name / Entity

Project Title

Performer Information

Performer Name

Role/Character Name

Compensation

Is the Actor:

Paid

Unpaid

If actor is only receiving deferred compensation, select "unpaid".

Total Fixed Payment Amount

This is the total amount to be paid to the performer.

Payment Timing

Select weekly (during production) only if the total amount provided in the previous question will be divided up and paid in weekly installments. If your payment schedule is different than outlined here, please select "on custom schedule" to describe your payment schedule details.

Payment Schedule Details

Will the actor receive any deferred compensation?

How much deferred compensation will actor receive?

Performer Payment Method

Deal Terms

Start Date of Performer Services

End Date of Performer Services

Will producer reimburse actor's pre-approved expenses?

Governing Law (state only)

Effective Date of the Agreement

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