Video Release for Interviewee or Film Extra
This Video Release ensures that an interviewee or film extra gives the video producer the rights to make and distribute a video that features them.
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Last updated December 18, 2024
Under 10 minutes
Suitable for Australia
Written by
Edwin Montoya Zorrilla
Reviewed by
Damin Murdock
Document Overview
A Video Release for Interviewee or Film Extra is an important document that can help to ensure that the necessary permissions are obtained for the use of an interviewee's or extra's likeness in a video production. Whether you are a producer or filmmaker seeking to obtain these permissions, or an interviewee or extra seeking to protect your rights, a well-drafted Video Release can provide the necessary legal protections and assurances to ensure a successful production.
This Release can be adapted to be a release for a person being interviewed for a documentary film.
The Release achieves several purposes:
- It ensures that every person appearing in the film has signed a document which effects a release, to take account of the “performer's protection” provisions of Part XIA of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth). It deals with the performer's moral rights that were introduced by the US Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act 2004 (Cth) into Part IX of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth).
- It provides the production company with a waiver in respect of any subsequent litigation.
It is important to be aware of the relevant state or territory legislation relating the enforcement of contracts signed with children to ensure that any contract is enforceable. If unsure, seek legal advice. Where this release is being signed by a child, it should also have the child's parents or guardians as parties.
The Legal Risk Score of a Video Release for Interviewee or Film Extra Template
Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:
- The document grants extensive control to the recipient over the use and editing of the recordings, including the ability to change sequences and combine them with other materials, potentially altering the context or portrayal of the interviewee or extra.
- There is no obligation on the part of the recipient to actually use the recordings in the final film, which may result in the interviewee or extra's participation not being utilized or acknowledged.
- The release from liability clause protects the recipient from any claims by the interviewee or extra regarding the use of the recordings, even if such use might infringe on personal rights or lead to unanticipated consequences.
Video Release for Interviewee or Film Extra Checklist
Complete your free Video Release for Interviewee or Film Extra with our checklist
Verify Signatory Authority
Ensure that the person signing the document on behalf of each party has the full power and authority to do so, as claimed in the document.
Secure Copies of the Signed Document
Keep a signed copy of the document for your records and ensure that the other party also retains a copy to avoid any future disputes or misunderstandings.
Monitor Usage of the Recording
Stay informed about how the recordings are being used in the project, especially if the content or context of your portrayal is a concern.
Review Final Product
If possible, request to review the final version of the film to understand how your recordings have been utilized and ensure it aligns with the agreed terms.
Use the Video Release if:
You want to use of a video depicting an interviewee or extra.
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