Legal, Ethical and Copyright Issues and considerations

Clearances and consent

Sample Consent form (Research and find one that suits)

Name ……………………………………………… Tel …………………………….

Contact address ……………………………………………………….……………

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Email …………………………………………………………………………………

To properly utilise contributions in our audio-visual production, it is imperative that Production Company name secures the rights and permissions to any submitted images, video or audio works to be used in our productions. This Agreement expresses those terms and the transfer of ownership and rights to Production Company name.

For consideration which I acknowledge, I consent to the video and audio recording of my statements and grant to Production Company name and our assigns, licensees and successors the right to copy, reproduce, and use all or a portion of the statements, (“the Interview”) for incorporation in the following work ………..(“the Work”).  I permit the use of all or a portion of the Interview in the Work in all forms of media including advertising and related promotion throughout the world and in perpetuity.  I grant the right to use my image and name in connection with all uses of the Interview as incorporated in the work.

I release Production Company name and our assigns, licensees and successors from any claims that may arise regarding the use of the Interview including any claims for defamation, invasion of privacy or infringement of moral rights, rights of publicity or copyright. I acknowledge that I have no ownership rights in the Work.  Production Company name is not obligated to utilise the rights granted in this Agreement.  I have read and understood this agreement and I am over the age of 18.  This agreement expresses the complete understanding of the parties.

I am 18 or over.

Signed ……………………………………………………………… date ……………………………

If the model is under 18 year of age, a parent or legal guardian must also sign:

Parent/guardian……………………………………………….. date ………………………………