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Selling yourself to new media
This is a topic upon which I welcome any input.
I was contacted recently by a relatively large media production company with whom I have done some work in the past. Previously I've modelled/performed for internet advertisements for them.
They also work quite extensively with mobile phone service providers. This week they contacted me to talk about developing a series of physical comedy vignettes for video cell phones. While I find the concept inviting I am concerned about legal matters. Has anyone had experience in similar situations. I am especially curious about how one set their rate and whether or not residuals were involved.
Due to this being for a relatively new media market there aren't many conventions established like there are in the television/film/other markets. I want to ensure that I am adequately reimbursed for my performances, and that my face/routines don't start apearing on phones in Japan without me receiving payment. Does anyone have any input about how to construct a contract such as this?
The whole project is still in development, and may not go forward, but I'd like to have as full a conceptualization of the business relationship as possible so that I can steer the company towards a fair deal for both of us.
I was contacted recently by a relatively large media production company with whom I have done some work in the past. Previously I've modelled/performed for internet advertisements for them.
They also work quite extensively with mobile phone service providers. This week they contacted me to talk about developing a series of physical comedy vignettes for video cell phones. While I find the concept inviting I am concerned about legal matters. Has anyone had experience in similar situations. I am especially curious about how one set their rate and whether or not residuals were involved.
Due to this being for a relatively new media market there aren't many conventions established like there are in the television/film/other markets. I want to ensure that I am adequately reimbursed for my performances, and that my face/routines don't start apearing on phones in Japan without me receiving payment. Does anyone have any input about how to construct a contract such as this?
The whole project is still in development, and may not go forward, but I'd like to have as full a conceptualization of the business relationship as possible so that I can steer the company towards a fair deal for both of us.
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