Video journalism/Release

STANDARD PERSONAL RELEASE

GIVEN BY: …………………………............................[insert full name of interviewee "the Releasor"]

of .............................................................................................[Address of "the Releasor"]

GIVEN TO: ....................................................................................[insert full name of video journalist]

THE VIDEO: ...............................................................[working title or final title of the film/news story]

I grant to the Producer:

1. the right to record me (picture and/or voice) on film and/or video tape and in photographs ("the Recording") and to reproduce, transcribe and edit the Recording into the Film and the script for the Film and to reproduce, transcribe and edit the Film (which will in all likelihood include other recordings and material);
2. to exploit the Recording and the Film in all media now known or hereafter devised throughout the world in perpetuity including for the purposes of publicity, advertising, sales and promotion of the Film and related ancillary rights;
3. the right to use my name, likeness, voice, biography or other information concerning me;
4. the right to assign or license the rights and other benefits of this Release in whole or in part.

The consideration for all services provided by me pursuant to this Release and the grant of the Rights to the Producer, the Producer is constituted by the payment by the Producer to me of the sum of $1.00 (Or equivalent currency and receipt acknowledged in this document).

I agree that the Producer owns and shall own all right, title and interest (including present and future copyright) in the Recording and the Film. I assign all right, title and interest (including present and future copyright) in the results and proceeds of my services in connection with the Film in all media now known and hereafter devised throughout the world in perpetuity. I also acknowledge that the Producer is not obliged to use the Recording in the Film.

I release the Producer from any infringement or violation of personal and/or property rights of any sort arising from the use of the Recording or any other material appearing in the Film.

I warrant that I have full power to enter into this Release and that the terms of this Release do not in any way conflict with any existing commitment on my part. I agree that the rights granted by me in this Release may not be withdrawn or revoked.

Reference to "the Recording" in this Release includes any and all edited versions made by the Producer and includes any previously recorded material of me made by the Producer. Reference to “the Producer" in this Release includes its successors, assigns and licensees. References to the "Rights" in this Release includes the rights in respect of the Recording and other such rights and releases granted to the Producer pursuant to this Release. This Release supersedes all previous agreements and understandings between the parties in respect of the Rights.

Agreed by the Releasor / "the Releasor"

Sign here: ______________________
Print Name: ______________________ Date:

Authorised signatory for the Producer / video journalist.

Sign here: ______________________
Print Name: ______________________ Date: