When you join ActingSOS you become part of a team that has a great say in what we shoot, what characters you play, how often you are cast, how large your role is, and how much you will make when your film is distributed. Below you will find the single document you must sign once you are added to the team by the membership. You do not sign this now we just put this here so you know how we work and what is expected of you.
ActingSOS Membership Application – Actors
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Letter of Intent
This document is not a binding contract. It is simply a statement that you wish to join
ActingSOS as a member, and if cast, will participate in a manner consistent with the terms
laid out herein and comply with a contract you sign for a film. You are not required to
accept any casting on any film, nor to participate in training at ActingSOS.
I, ______________________, hereby acknowledge my desire to become a
member of the ActingSOS program. I understand that when I am ready to participate as an
actor in films produced by ActingSOS, the basic details outlined in this document will be
included in the contract for the specific film. I intend to abide by these terms once I am
cast.
TERMS
All actors are required to attend a session once a week, from Sunday to Friday, for one hour
to work on their craft and/or the role they are about to be cast in. This session is also
designed to give actors a voice in shaping the character they would like to portray, which
the writer will attempt to incorporate into their role. While actors may come in up to 6 times
a week, they must attend at least once each week. The more an actor comes in, the larger
their role is likely to be and the greater their share of any profits will be. See the attached
exhibit “A” for our current rehearsal/training slots.
FILM CONTENT
I understand that ActingSOS will produce films at its own expense, intended to receive a
PG-13 to R rating from the MPA. These films may include one or more of the elements
covered by these ratings. However, no actor will ever be required to participate in any
content they are uncomfortable with. By accepting a casting, an actor acknowledges that
they are comfortable with the content of their own scenes as well as those they may not
appear in. All contracts will clearly define the specific types of content involved. See the
attached exhibit “B” for the anticipated rating and content in our current film.
TRAINING
Training is the foundation that an actor must rely on throughout their entire career. The
belief that you can simply be discovered or that you are an actor just because others say so
is a myth. While you are not required to train with ActingSOS, we highly encourage you to
do so. All of our offerings are free, and you can attend our group class on Saturday
mornings from 10 AM to 12 PM, or schedule any private training session listed in “Exhibit A.”
The group class is a great place to test the current character you are cast in, learn the
“Surrender System, develop the ability to live in two worlds, and much more. All you need to do is schedule in your “Hub” for each class each week. The link to the “Hub” is provided when you join.
PARTICIPATION RULES
Punctuality is essential. We understand that rare circumstances may prevent you from
arriving on time, but such instances should be exceptional. The coach has the authority to
remove any actor from a film or class who is unable to arrive on time.
All actors must respond to all emails from ActingSOS within 24 hours, or sooner if
requested by ActingSOS. Since we are all practically attached to our phones, this should
not be difficult.
ACTORS MUST HELP ON SET
In order to keep the money in the hands of cast and crew, we require that actors help the
director on sets when they are not performing that day. If everyone helps, this should not
be a significant concern.
PAYMENT OF PROCEEDS EARNED
One hundred percent of all profits generated from the sale, rental, subscription, or
Advertising of a film in which an actor appears will be divided between the cast and crew.
This division will be based on the amount of time each member spends on set, in
rehearsal, and in training. The only deductions will be a maximum of 3% for credit card
processing fees and 3% for bandwidth costs. There are two payment scales. One is given
to the partner cast and crew on the film, and the other to the freelance cast and crew.
Partner cast and crew are the top 50% who earn points based on time on set,
training, and rehearsal. Freelance cast and crew are the bottom 50% who earn fewer points based on time
on set, training, and rehearsal.