EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (ACTORS)

MEKWAY PRODUCTIONS, referred to as the EMPLOYER, and ____________________, referred to as the ACTOR, agree:
ACTOR is engaged to perform the part of ___________________________ in a play entitled "Attack of the Short Man" herein referred to as the “film”. ACTOR warrants that he/she has had full opportunity to review the script and directions of the play.
ACTOR shall attend all rehearsals, as they are scheduled by the EMPLOYER, and shall participate in the same in good faith and shall fully and professionally cooperate with the directors and producers and other support staff selected by the EMPLOYER. In addition, ACTOR shall participate in such promotional events as may be requested by the EMPLOYER.

The term of employment under this agreement shall be for the run of shooting of the film beginning on ________________________ and concluding on _________________________, unless earlier terminated as provided herein, or, unless the production is closed earlier, in which case the agreement shall terminate at the close of the production.

ACTOR grants to EMPLOYER the right to use ACTOR’s name and image in connection with advertising of the film, including the right to use of video and audio clips not exceeding 30 seconds within promotional material. ACTOR explicitly gives up any rights to residuals or other payments related to this production being taped, filmed, videoed, or otherwise duplicated and used in the future for any purpose whatsoever.

In consideration of the artist’s services the Manager shall pay to the artist one dollar ($1.00).

Prior to the scheduled termination herein, the EMPLOYER in its sole discretion may terminate this contract and pay herein shall end with the performance immediately prior to the termination for: artistic reasons, with the judgment of the EMPLOYER being final; acts, including acts during the personal time of the ACTOR which adversely affect the reputation of the production, with the judgment of the EMPLOYER being final, or, failure of the ACTOR to appear for rehearsal or shooting of the film.

Dated: ________________


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For _______________________ By Actor


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For ____________________ By Employer