Is this a standard contract?

James and Scott I have a model release that I've had accepted at all the sites I contribute to for photos as well as video, no problems with it anywhere, if you'd like a copy, pm me your email address and I'll forward you a copy.

Scott,
I don't know about legaleze but this thing seems pretty complicated.
You have to have a one million dollar insurance policy and workmans comp to do business with them.
To be honest, unless they were paying a thousand dollars per session I wouldn't touch it.
You could take this to a lawyer to go over it.


I use a generic model release for everyone but I.S., they seem to want their own so I just get two signed by the models I use.

Jake

IStock accepts the one I use, no problem with them or anyone else.

Ok, I just remember them saying last year that they want theirs to be used. I just never questioned it.
I'll just use mine and make things less complicated.
I love less complicated things....

lol I remember working as an assistant on a fairly big production (it got cancelled BTW) and they made everyone sign contracts.

I actually read the whole contract and I swear one of the clauses said something to the effect of:
"I promise not to have sexual intercourse with the talent or anyone else during shoots or on set, or to buy and sell weapons or drugs on the premisis"
LOL... WTH

This isn't really related to model releases Kim. Not sure if that would help me out. I usually have really good luck with model releases being accepted. Just print up p5's and submit the same one to all the sites. No issues...yet :-).

They are only paying me a few hundred bucks a shoot. I was going to start with them to get my feet wet and get some experience. I will have to talk it over with the lady. How much does insurance cost? And is that something I'd be able to add on to my homeowners insurance, or is it way different? Thanks guys

After looking at that contract I would not do business with them, Unless it is an outrageous amount of money.

Forget talking it out with the lady, go have sex with her. That should clear this whole thing up. Glad I could help your welcome.

If you are going to work on a freelance basis, and want to build experience, then contracts is something you may have to get used to. A basic public liability policy wont cost you that much (afterall, you already have one with your car insurance).

Having your own cover is standard practice if you are going to take on paid work. In some instances, where a risk assessment highlighted potential dangers of filming (jib, lighting etc) I have had to take additional public liability of around $20 million USD. Also, you may want to insure your equipment for location - some home policies wont cover you outside the home.