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mkx · 12-29-2007, 12:02 AM

Ok so I want to make some independent short flick but had a question about paying and getting releases for all the extras. If the scene is shot in a public place, is it still necessary to get a release for anyone appearing in the background? Also, does anyone know where I can find a release template for people to sign?

tony286 · 12-29-2007, 12:04 AM

if you google that question, there are a ton of nonadult film forums with that info.

sortie · 12-29-2007, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mkx

Ok so I want to make some independent short flick but had a question about paying and getting releases for all the extras. If the scene is shot in a public place, is it still necessary to get a release for anyone appearing in the background? Also, does anyone know where I can find a release template for people to sign?

No one in your background should be recognizable; it should be somewhat blurry.

pornlaw · 12-29-2007, 12:31 AM

You will need to post signs indicating that filming is taking place. Take pictures of the signs and the locations of the signs. Anyone entering the frame must walk past your sign and by doing so agree to be a part of your film.

Dont forget to get permits as well.

And you might need a location release.

Try not to focus the shot on the extras as well.

L-Pink · 12-29-2007, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by pornlaw

You will need to post signs indicating that filming is taking place. Take pictures of the signs and the locations of the signs. Anyone entering the frame must walk past your sign and by doing so agree to be a part of your film.

How's that work if the public want's to get from A to B or back?

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pornlaw · 12-29-2007, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by L-Pink

How's that work if the public want's to get from A to B or back?

With a permit you will be restricted as to what kind of impact you may have in regards to the flow of traffic and usually you will have to pay for off-duty cops to patrol the area for just that reason.

If you need to stop all traffic, its going to cost you big $$$ and it will be done at a time when public use is at a minimum.

12-29-2007, 12:02 AM	#1
mkx Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,001	Legal question for making a amateur movie (non adult) Ok so I want to make some independent short flick but had a question about paying and getting releases for all the extras. If the scene is shot in a public place, is it still necessary to get a release for anyone appearing in the background? Also, does anyone know where I can find a release template for people to sign?

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pornlaw Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,888	You will need to post signs indicating that filming is taking place. Take pictures of the signs and the locations of the signs. Anyone entering the frame must walk past your sign and by doing so agree to be a part of your film. Dont forget to get permits as well. And you might need a location release. Try not to focus the shot on the extras as well. __________________ Michael www.AdultBizLaw.com Last edited by pornlaw; 12-29-2007 at 12:32 AM..

12-29-2007, 12:04 AM	#2
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	if you google that question, there are a ton of nonadult film forums with that info.