Casting and Auditions Clause Samples
Casting and Auditions. Casting should be conducted virtually via self-tape, online video conference, or other applicable technology whenever possible. • If that is not feasible, or for any additional calls or live sessions necessary, there must be a sufficient space large enough to accommodate 6 feet physical distancing in all directions. • If performers will not be wearing PPE during an audition, a plexiglass partition or similar barrier between the performers and those observing the audition shall be provided by the employer and used and cleaned between performances along with any furniture, props etc. • If no barrier is present, increase the physical space between those observing to those auditioning beyond the 6 feet physical distancing standard. • No more than one individual auditioning at a time except for legitimate pairs (e.g., household members, domestic partners, roommates, living together for a minimum of 14 days or more prior to the audition). As minors may have difficulty adhering to physical distancing, wearing PPE, and practicing hand hygiene, when not working, they should be relocated to a secure off-set location to the extent possible. • Extra personnel on set with a minor are strongly discouraged and should be limited to a studio teacher and one guardian only. • Visitors should be limited unless their presence is absolutely necessary.3 If visitors must come, they will be subject to the same guidance as cast and crew, including, but not limited to symptom screening and/or temperature screening, and PPE requirements. • Physical distancing and face coverings should be used at all times on set, including in school areas. • As studio teachers will need to interact with minors within 6 feet of distance, teachers should wear face coverings, practice frequent hand hygiene, and receive training on COVID-19 prevention. Whenever possible, remote schooling should be made available. • PPE requirements and options may be modified for minors, especially those of tender years. Face coverings are not expected for minors under two years of age. There is presently no data to suggest that companion animals/pets such as dogs and cats serve as vector for transmission of SARS-CoV-2 to humans. • Animal handlers/trainers should receive training on COVID-19 prevention and should follow all rules regarding physical distancing and PPE. • Animals should not be handled by others except those necessary for shooting a scene (i.e., no petting, cuddling, feeding). All those involved in touching...
Casting and Auditions. When casting sessions are conducted live, it is preferable that everyone present be vaccinated. • To the extent that it is not possible for everyone present at a live casting session to be vaccinated or the vaccination status of everyone present is not known, there must be a sufficient space large enough to accommodate 6 feet physical distancing in all directions. As minors may have difficulty adhering to physical distancing, wearing PPE, and practicing hand hygiene, when not working, they should be relocated to a secure off-set location to the extent possible. • Unvaccinated personnel on set with a minor are strongly discouraged. • Unvaccinated visitors should be limited unless their presence is absolutely necessary.3 If unvaccinated visitors must come, they will be subject to the same guidance as unvaccinated cast and crew, including, but not limited to symptom screening and/or temperature screening, and PPE requirements. • Physical distancing and face coverings must be used by unvaccinated individuals at all times on set, including in school areas. • As studio teachers will need to interact with minors within 6 feet of distance, unvaccinated teachers should wear face coverings, practice frequent hand hygiene, and receive training on COVID-19 prevention. Whenever possible, remote schooling Deadline should be made available. There is presently no data to suggest that companion animals/pets such as dogs and cats serve as vector for transmission of SARS-CoV-2 to humans. • Animal handlers/trainers should receive training on COVID-19 prevention and should follow all applicable safety protocols. • Animals should not be handled by others except those necessary for shooting a scene (i.e., no petting, cuddling, feeding). All those involved in touching animals should perform hand hygiene before and after. • Other animals not involved in production such as personal pets should be kept off sets.
Casting and Auditions. (Article 2.
Section 1) Producer shall provide the specific time of audition, the nature of the roles available (Day Performer, Three- Day, Weekly, etc.), any unusual working conditions, a script ("sides") and/or story boards for the role. If Performer is required to remain for more than one (1) hour, he/she shall be compensated in ½ hour units. For the third + auditions, the Performer shall be paid for one (1) hour. After 1 hour, the Performer shall be paid in ½ hour units. If the Performer is required to learn lines outside the studio for an audition, he/she shall be compensated at for one (1) hour or actual time required. All payments are based on the Day Performer rate. Mass auditions are prohibited. If an audition is recorded, audition material shall be used only to determine the suitability of a Performer for a specific project.
Casting and Auditions. A. If Performers are requested to audition prior to an engagement, Employer shall provide the Performer (or his/her representatives) comprehensive information regarding the audition such as a specific time therefor, the nature of the role(s) available (whether Day Player, Three-Day Performer, etc.), the nature of the performance desired and any unusual working conditions (work involving animals, stunts, hazards, improvisations or nudity). An ample supply of segments of the script (“sides”) and/or storyboards for the particular role(s) which are the subject of the audition shall be available at the location of the audition at the time of the Performers’ sign-in. Cue cards may be used by Employer instead of sides or storyboards if Employer determines that script Material must be kept confidential.
B. If, at either a first or second audition, the Performer is required to remain for more than one (1) hour from the time of call or arrival, whichever is later, he/she shall be compensated for all time on said call in excess of one (1) hour, at straight time, in one- half (l/2) hour units, at the rate of 1/16 of the Day Player rate. For the third and each subsequent audition, the Performer shall be paid a minimum of 1/8 of the Day Player rate. For all time in excess of one (1) hour, the Performer shall be paid at straight time in one-half (l) hour units, at a rate of 1/16 of the Day Player rate per unit. Health and Retirement contributions shall be paid on all compensation payable to the Performer hereunder for the third and all subsequent audition calls. If the Performer is required to memorize lines for an audition which he/she has been given to learn outside the studio, he/she shall be compensated at one (1) hour of straight time or actual time required for such audition, whichever is greater. If there has been no agreed salary before the auditions, and if the Performer and Employer cannot agree, the salary rate at which he/she shall be compensated for such excess time shall be 1/16 of the Day Player rate.
C. Auditions shall be conducted before Employer and authorized representatives thereof and not in public; mass auditions shall be prohibited. If an audition is recorded, it is agreed that such audition Material shall be used only to determine the suitability of a Performer for a specific project.
D. Adequate seating shall be provided at all auditions.
Casting and Auditions