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Crew deal memo
A short written record of the terms agreed with a crew member before the shoot.
Parties
| Production company (name, address, registration no.) | |
|---|---|
| Crew member (full name, address, ID/passport no.) | |
| Phone & email |
Engagement
| Project title | |
|---|---|
| Position / department | |
| Start date – end date | |
| Prep / shoot / wrap days | |
| Shoot location(s) |
Pay
| Rate (day / week / flat) and currency | |
|---|---|
| Standard working day (hours) | |
| Overtime rate | |
| Equipment / kit rental | |
| Per diem, travel and accommodation | |
| Payment schedule and method | |
| Taxes / invoicing |
Terms
- Cancellation: if the engagement is cancelled less than ___ days before the start date, the production pays ___.
- Credit: the crew member will be credited as “___” in the end credits, subject to the final edit.
- Work product: everything created for the project during the engagement belongs to the production, as allowed by local law.
- Confidentiality: the crew member will not share the script, footage or project information without written permission.
- Safety and insurance: the production provides a safe workplace and the insurance required for the shoot: ___.
- Governing law: this memo is governed by the law of ___.
Signatures
For the production
Name: ____________
Signature: ____________
Date: ____________
Crew member
Name: ____________
Signature: ____________
Date: ____________
Generic template provided for convenience. It is not legal advice and may not suit your project or country: have it reviewed by a qualified lawyer before use.
Rolling Now · rollingnow.com · Updated 17 October 2026