Booking Procedures
HOURLY BOOKINGS: One hour minimum at model’s assigned hourly rate; some models are paid higher fees due to higher levels of experience. Number of hours must be specified at the time of confirming the booking. Model must be paid for all time booked.
OVERTIME: Anything before 8:00am and after 6:00pm or after (8) eight consecutive hours, time and 1/2 will be paid from the base hourly rate, unless other arrangements have been negotiated and confirmed by agency.
FULL DAY BOOKINGS: All full-day bookings are computed and paid on an 8-consecutive hour basis. Day rates must be specified at time of confirming the booking and cannot be changed after the model has arrived at the job location. The full day must be paid even if the entire time is not used. Half-day rates will be based on model being booked on 4 hours.
WEATHER PERMIT: Half booked time/rate to be paid to the agency for all cancellations, with a two-hour minimum if approved by agency.
CANCELLATIONS: 48 hours prior to booking– 100% (full fee) to be paid to agency. Any notice of cancellation, more than 48 hours, regardless of time to booking date– 50% (half fee) to be paid to agency. If travel expenses have already been incurred by the model, talent, or agency, full compensation is required for said costs, upon cancellation regardless of time to booking date. If booking is postponed, negotiations will be discussed and qualified by agency.
ON HOLD, STANDBY, CONTINGENCY OR (ON ICE) BOOKINGS: First right of refusal on model’s time. On hold must be released or confirmed within 24 hours prior to booking, otherwise other definite or confirmed bookings will take precedence. In some situation, clients might be required by the agency to release or confirm tentatives or contingencies with more than a 24-hour notice.
WARDROBE FEES: Half of the model’s assigned hourly rate.
FITTINGS: Half of the model’s assigned hourly rate.
DIGITALS: There are no charges for current Digitals/Polaroids on any model.
PRODUCT BOOKING: Check with the agency for conflicts and rates on Billboards, National and International Ads, Packaging, Product Endorsement(s), Point-Of-Purchase displays or use of model’s name, likeness, or going-concern values. All products are subject to negotiation, especially when sensitive issues such as virility and females hygiene elements apply, which must be discussed and approved by the agency, in advance of any use.
USAGE RIGHTS: All Usage Rights are limited to the specific rights granted by agency (geographic, terms, saturation, media, perpetuity, etc.) and may not be extended without notice and approval by agency.
TEST BOOKINGS: Must be cleared with the agency, and will be billed at one-half (50%) of the model’s assigned hourly rate. No release will be signed by the models, only the agency can endorse the release and rights thereto.
CLIENT RESPONSIBILITY:
A). Notify if double, triple or group bookings.
B). Disclosure of extraordinary conditions or requirements.
C). When booking weather permit, specify weather requirements prior to the booking.
D). Provide adequate materials to include dressing and performance facilities on all bookings.
AGENCY FEE: There will be a 20% agency fee applied to all bookings and bonuses, based on the gross billing (in aggregate and total), but not assessed on any of the indexed expenses (unless unilaterally waived by Agency).