Trouble With Models Claiming Rights

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Originally Posted by HoneLynn

9times out of 10 the photographer is the one that owns the content.

9-out-of-ten - who among us can afford that one time??? This is an excerpt from our contracts - we also have contracts to establish a sub-contractor relationship, std testing, non-disclosure, etc... Shit it takes most models 2 hours to just read the damn contracts. Of course, we shoot most of our models more than once and try (very successfully) to get exclusive contracts for 3 to 6 months.


excerpt follows:
Contractor shall not post or permit the posting of Contractor’s Image on any web site, sell or distribute Contractor’s Images without GMP’s express written authorization.

I understand that Producer will be distributing the films in which I act through numerous channels of distribution and that the films will be viewed by persons not a party to this Model Acting Consent and may be viewed by persons known to me. Once distributed, the films cannot be recalled.

I understand that any film made shall be owned exclusively by Producer and that any profits earned by Producer or third parties due to the production, manufacturing, copying, publishing, dissemination, duplication, reproduction, or reissuance of the films are and shall remain the exclusive property of Producer or third parties and that I have been fully and completely compensated for my acting efforts and any consents, releases or contracts granted by me.

As used herein the term film or films means all records made of my acting efforts including those recorded on traditional film media by traditional methods as well as those recorded on electronic recording media and stored in digital format.

I have read and that I understand the terms of this Model Acting Consent, that I enter into this Model Acting Consent, and that this Model Acting Consent shall inure to the benefit of Producer, its successors and assigns.

Model’s Signature: Date:
Model’s Printed Legal Name:
Model’s Address:
Model’s Phone/email:

Witness’ Signature: Date:
Witness’ Printed Legal Name:
Witness’ Address:
Witness’ Phone/email: