Actor Release Forms

Before you can use an actor's image or likeness in your film and any related publicity, you should get them to sign an Actor's release form before you start filming. This means that, should you have a falling out, the actor cannot withdraw their permission to use their image. The release form should make mention of payment and other agreements if applicable. In our case, our actors are volunteers, so we've simply amended the simple release form to reflect that. Here's what ours looks like:

CONTRIBUTORS RELEASE FORM

TITLE OF FILM: ‘Badman’ (Working Title)

PRODUCTION COMPANY: RMW Films



NAME OF ARTISTE: ___________________________

ADDRESS: ___________________________

___________________________

___________________________

___________________________


DATE OF FILMING: ___________________________



I hereby agree that the copyright and all other rights in respect of my performance is hereby assigned to RMW Films. I agree that the film Badman that I have contributed to, may be exhibited in all media and formats. This may include public screenings and broadcast screenings..RMW Films may without further consent use my name, likeness, biography and photographs of me and recordings of interviews with me in advertising and in publicising the film Badman in all media and formats.

I hereby agree that my performance in title is not for any payment.


Signature (Artiste) ___________________________

Print Name ___________________________

Signature (Producer) ___________________________

Print Name ___________________________

Date ___________________________

Video Diary #3: This Is Sparring!

As we've mentioned before, one of the key scenes of the movie takes place in the boxing ring. We got together to try out some moves and camera angles. And, er... mostly to punch each other.



Stead is very keen for the boxing to look as authentic as it possibly can, so he's bravely volunteered to enter the ring with a professional boxer (more on him later) and actually get punched around a bit! Now that's dedication for you!

He's done a bit of bag and pad work in the past, but has never been in the ring, so between now and the shoot in September, he's got to get used to being hit!

Video Diary #2: Life Through A Lens

So the camera's arrived and it comes with a couple of exciting lens attachments! We have a wide angle and a telephoto one.

The wide angle lens increases the camera's field of vision by effectively using a mild fish-eye effect (you know, like the little peep hole in your front door). This makes filming landscapes a bit better as you can effectively fit more on the screen and should be handy when filming in relatively close proximity to the subject - particularly if you have a couple of people on screen.

The telephoto lens simply multiplies the zoom by 2.

You can see the difference these lenses actually make in the video below. Oh, and I've thrown a bit of Strauss in!


Hosting the file on Youtube doesn't really do the fantastic camera image any favours. You'll just have to take my word for the excellentness of it all!