This talent contract can be used by talent agencies to sign any type of talent — actors, models, voice-over artists, dancers and other types of performers. Use it to set rules when you agree to represent them or for one-time contracts. Feel free to modify and customize it to fit your needs.
This contract is between [Talent.FirstName] [Talent.LastName] ("Talent") and [Agent.FirstName] [Agent.LastName] from [Agent.Company] ("Agent").
[Agent.Company] is a talent agency representing (insert types of talent).
[Agent.StreetAddress] [Agent.City] [Agent.State] [Agent.PostalCode]
(If there are additional locations, insert them here).
[Agent.FirstName] [Agent.LastName] is an agent represented by (enter board or association name).
[Agent.FirstName] [Agent.LastName] of [Agent.Company] hereby agrees to represent [Talent.FirstName] [Talent.LastName] as of (insert date). This contract is valid for (insert amount of time) and will end on (insert end date if there is one).
Either Party may terminate this contract providing that written notice is given to the other Party (enter number) days in advance.
Outline all the agent’s and talent’s responsibilities that should be abided by during the term of this contract.
The Agent shall negotiate contracts on behalf of the Talent for (insert type of work, e.g., acting, modeling, dancing) work in (inset medium, e.g., film, theatre productions, commercials etc).
The Agent does not guarantee to find work contracts for the Talent.
The Agent will promote the Talent through the Agency's network and business contacts to help find employment opportunities for the Talent.
The Agent will act as a mentor, guide the Talent and provide any help to boost the Talent's career.
The Agent will act as the managing party between the Talent and any employer.
The Agent shall take care of all paperwork, payment, performance details, and all other administrative tasks. (Here, you can insert any tasks not mentioned).
The Agent will seek the Talent's approval before moving forward with any contract.
The Agent will ensure that the Talent will always be treated with respect on any shoot/production or at any event.
The Agent will always try to negotiate the best pay rates for the Talent.
[Agent.FirstName] [Agent.LastName] will always comply with the laws of (specify which laws, e.g., state, the union, etc.).
(insert any other responsibilities)
The Talent agrees to represent [Agent.Company] in a professional manner.
The Talent has the right to refuse any contracts offered by the Agent.
The Talent agrees that the Agent has the right to use the Talent's (list everything you may use, e.g., name, photo, likeness, videos, voiceovers, etc.) in any promotional campaigns about any projects or the Agency.
The Talent shall contact the Agent any time they need clarification on any client requirements; the Agent shall liaise and clarify.
The Talent shall not consume drugs or excessive alcohol while on a project negotiated by [Agent.FirstName] [Agent.LastName] .
The Talent is (free/not free) to work on other projects during the term of this contract.
The Talent is (free/not free) to sign with other talent agencies.
The Talent agrees to respect all laws set by the Agency and the Client.
The Talent agrees that if they will be late to a shoot, production or event, they will inform the Agent as soon as possible.
(insert any other responsibilities)
If you’re signing talent for a specific shoot, production or event, describe it here.
Title: (insert title)
Type of project:(List type, e.g., a shoot, film, show, event, etc.)