This actor contract template can be used for any type of project or production, such as films, TV or web series, voice-overs, and theater. It supports union and non-union work as well as paid and unpaid work and covers payment, copyright and ownership, exclusivity, termination clauses and extra things such as reimbursement and insurance coverage. Simply remove and/or add terms to customize it to your project’s needs.
This contract is between [Actor.FirstName] [Actor.LastName] "the actor" and [Producer.Company] or [Producer.FirstName] [Producer.LastName] "the producer."
The contract start and end dates will vary according to the type of production. Things like an ongoing production or a series may not have an end date so clarify anything you know about filming/performance duration.
This contract will begin on (date).
This contract will be valid for: (choose one)
A one-time production – This contract shall only be in effect for the following production:
Name of production: (enter name) Date and time: (enter date and time) Place and address:(enter place and address)A long-term production or series – This contract shall end on (date). After this date, both parties will no longer have any liabilities or obligations to one another.
This contract shall be in effect on an ongoing basis so long as (title) remains in production. The last filming date/performance of the season will take place on (date), after which the producer will review all contract dates for the following season.
Depending on what type of production it is, some of these may not be relevant. Roles can be one-time or recurring, and in some cases, the actor may play different roles at different times. Simply delete anything that does not apply.
1. The producer invites the actor to play the role of (name of character or role) in the production of (title), a (say what type of project it is, i.e., short film, independent film, feature film, theatre production, commercial), herein referred to as "the production."
2. The actor will be part of the cast of (production name) for the (year) season.
The Actor will appear in (number of) productions in (chose one):
the role of (character name)
the roles of (character name) and (character name)
roles yet to be determined by the producer
understudy for the role of (character name)
the role of (character name) in some productions and as (role name/an extra/ chorus role) in some productions