August Newsletter
What's New With The AMA?
01. Our Top Resource: Photo Production Guidelines
Build a Strong Foundation With Photo Production Guidelines
The AMA has created national guidelines for photo production that are in alignment with the AICP's standard, but also outlining distinct differences between live action and photo production. Specifically, the AMA is advocating better business practices and industry standards regarding:
Advance Payment Terms
Usage Guidelines
Cancellation and Postponement terms
And much more!
Joint today to start using the guidelines in your own negotiations.
02. Have you Registered for Our Upcoming Webinar?
Don't Miss Out On Our Educational Resources. The AMA is excited to share educational resources with you. Our fall webinar calendar is filling up and we look forward to seeing you there.
Part 2: Copyright and Editorial Contracts Webinar Hosted By Bill Hannigan and Emilie Pitts
September 9th, 2021
Save the date! Industry Experts Bill Hannigan and Emilie Pitts join us to share their solutions to editorial contracts and copyright infringements. Part two of this webinar will focus on infringements of images and best practices to deal with violations.
Missed Part 1? Link here for the video recording.
Upcoming Fall Webinars:
October 6, 2021
Universal Bid Form - How a standardized bid form creates better business practices and industry standards
October 20, 2021
Working successfully with cost consultants
November 9, 2021
AMA National Photo Production Guidelines
November 17, 2021
Hosted by Taylor & Taylor Insurance - Are your business and productions covered appropriately?
December 1, 2021
AMA Usage Glossary - Deciphering common terminology used industry wide
Date To be Announced
Breaking down Purchase Order Terms & Conditions with AMA legal advisor Doug Roy
03. Shared Legal Resources
Shared Legal Resources Now Available Through the AMA
While we cannot give legal advice, the AMA is offering shared legal resources for your use. It's our hope that through the use of these shared documents, we will create a standard for all aspects of artist representation.
Resources available for use include:
-Confidentiality and IP Agreement (Crew)
-Loan Out Agreement (Talent)
-Location Release Form
-Model Release Form
Check back in September for the launch of additional resources.
JOIN TODAY FOR FULL ACCESS TO RESOURCES
04. Join The Committee to Help Finalize Our Universal Bid Form
Our Universal Bid Form is launching in October and we'd love your input on the final product. Join our committee today! Next committee meeting will be in early September in which we will be putting the final touches on our bid form, and we'd love your input.
Save the date for our webinar on October 6th, 2021 to learn how a standardized bid form creates better business practices and industry standards.
05. In The News
In Case You Missed It: Interview with Board Members On TheImpression.com
Board Members Stacy Fischer and Vanessa Stevens were interviewed by The Impression to talk all things AMA.
“We believe in strength in numbers and singularity of purpose. When we all speak the same language and share common goals, we become stronger as a community and aligned as an industry – a united front!”
UPDATE ON VACCINE LEGAL ISSUES
Hollywood’s unions, major studios and production companies have recently reached a deal that allows on a restricted basis Mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations on film and TV productions. IMG recently released a memo stating that only the fully vaccinated can attend NYFW. As vaccine mandates increase industry wide, many AMA members have received similar requests from contracting companies to have crew and talent show proof of vaccinations prior to coming on set.
In consultation with AMA Legal counsel, all the guidance suggests that vaccine mandates are allowed and that employers can require proof of vaccination before returning to the workplace. This includes production sets. Employees should make room for exemptions, if there are valid medical or religious reasons preventing vaccination. Reasonable accommodations need to be made for those and should be dealt with on a case-by-case basis with an attorney.
This information is designed as a service to the AMA community intended only to provide general information. We encourage you to speak to your legal representation and work with your clients to determine the best path forward for your productions.
SHOOT Online Shared The AMA's Press Release
Read the press release here
Read SHOOT's Announcement
06. Partner News
Blink Bid Discount to AMA Members
Did you know that BlinkBid offers a discount to AMA members? Now is a perfect time to sign up in anticipation of the AMA Universal Bid form. Discounts include: $50 off of the yearly plan or $4 off the monthly plan.
Join the AMA to unlock the discount
APA Has Announced Its 2021 APA Award Winners
American Photographic Artists announced the winners of the 2021 APA Awards. With entries from photographers located around the globe, forty-three photographs have been selected by fourteen ad agency art buyers/producers and editorial photo editors.
2021 Best of Show winning image - Todd Antony
07. Follow the AMA on Social Media
The AMA is now On Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Please follow us so we can follow you back and share any relevant industry news and happenings.
08. Get Involved!
Looking to get involved? Join a Committee!
We aim to create committees representing the full AMA membership. In particular, our Membership and Partnership Committees need more advocates. The more members and partners we have, the stronger our collective voice will be. Let us know which committees interest you; you can select more than one.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee
The Artist Management Association’s DEI Committee is actively committed to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion in the art and commerce industry. With that in mind, we are launching the 1st Rep and Review event in late 2021. The goal of the event is to connect diverse artists with experienced artist representatives in our industry. To help organize the event or participate in the reviews, join the committee today.
Membership Committee
Connects with other artist representatives on the advantages of being an AMA member.
Partnership Committee
Builds connections with non-rep industry vendors such as studios, payroll services, and producers.
