Casting Services Agreement
(Motion Picture)


Summary

This template is an agreement between a casting director and a producer for casting services pursuant to an independent motion picture. The agreement sets forth the terms and conditions of the engagement, including the classification of the casting director as an independent contractor. This template includes practical guidance and drafting notes. The casting director is among key below-the-line personnel working on the production of the motion picture. This agreement assumes that the producer is not bound by any collective bargaining agreements that could affect the engagement and underscores that the producer is not responsible for any financial obligations associated with the casting director's union or guild membership. It is drafted for a direct hire, but may be adapted if the casting director is engaged through a loan-out company. This agreement is typical of those provided by a producer as opposed to a shorter agreement that may be drafted by a casting director's counsel. For a collection of content related to motion picture production, see Motion Picture Production Resource Kit. For additional information, see Loan-Out Companies in the Entertainment Industry, Film Financing Overview, Works Made for Hire, and Motion Picture Production Agreements and Documents.