• ACT of the Mesilla Valley (a non-profit organization) is listed as a TALENT AGENT in the New Mexico Film Directory
• Actors, dancers, singers, musicians, models; all ages
• Submit at least ten copies of a black and white 8X10 HEADSHOT.  Be sure to obtain a copyright release for duplication purposes. Submit at least ten copies of  your RESUME listing any work that you have done and any special skills.  Attach them to the back of each headshot.
• Read and sign contract.

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I hereby agree:

1.            To employ ACT of the Mesilla Valley, Inc. as a non-exclusive agent
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2.            To pay the agency a commission of ten percent (10 percent) on gross earnings for any employment in commercials, print, television, motion picture, voice overs and any other employment in the entertainment field.  I agree to pay the Agency commissions on all residuals from employment that was secured by the Agency.  I also agree to pay the Agency commissions for all gross earnings, including residuals, now and in the future for employment I obtained as a result of an employer contacting me directly, or of employment that I secured on my own.  No agency commissions shall be payable on any of the following:  A. Separate amounts paid to Talent not as compensation but for travel or living expense incurred by Talent, and B. Separate amount paid to Talent not as compensation but a reimbursement for necessary expenditures actually incurred by Talent in Connection with Talent's employment, such as damage to or loss of wardrobe, special hairdress, etc.

3.           That the Agency may instruct the employer to send my earnings checks directly to the Agency, where it will be deposited in the Agency's Trust Account.  After the Agency receives the employer's check, I authorize the Agency to deduct Agency commission and send the balance of the earnings within thirty (30) working days, with accompanying documentation regarding disbursement, to the mailing address listed below.  If employment checks are forwarded to Talent directly by the employer, upon receipt I agree to reimburse the Agency its commission within fourteen (14) working days.  I also agree to notify the Agency if my address or telephone number(s) change.

4.          To pay any commissions due the Agency from employment secured during the terms of this Agreement.  If the Agency or I receive any employment checks after termination of this Agreement I agree to pay all the commissions due to the Agency.

5.          That any work performed by me will be as an independent contractor and not as an employee.

6.          To give the Agency the right and permission to use my name and photograph while securing employment.

7.          To release the Agency from any and all which may result directly or indirectly from this Agreement and agree to hold the Agency harmless from this time forward.

             Employment shall be considered accepted when I agree to accept a booking from the Agency.  I am not obligated to accept any employment to which I am referred.  This agreement is valid from the date of signature through December 31 of current year.  This agreement may be terminated by either party with a sixty (60) day written notice.
 

Dates this____________ day of_______________________________20___
 

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