July Newsletter
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!”
SHOOT Online Shared The AMA's Press Release
Read the press release here
Read SHOOT's Announcement
02. Photo Production Guidelines
Build a Strong Foundation With Photo Production Guidelines
The AMA has created the National Guidelines - Photo production. Since the 1970’s, the AICP has been setting standards for the live action production industry. While many of us adhere to those, there are unique differences between live action and photo production. The AMA’s guidelines addresses those differences as well as areas of alignment with the AICP.
These guidelines were created to support, educate and advocate for the interests of our members in the photo production industry. Our goal is to create best business practices and standards through a collective voice that helps build a strong foundation for our future, while working to create a more sustainable, inclusive and diverse community.
We encourage you to review them today!
03. 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.
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.
04. Usage Glossary
The Usage Glossary is Now Live!
The AMA Usage Glossary is a collection of usage terms and their definitions. It serves as a resource for various industry requests and to help agents negotiate on behalf of their artists. It also outlines standard understanding within the industry but should be reviewed carefully with clients according to specific job circumstances and parameters.
05. Join the AMA!
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
Dates To Be Announced
Breaking down Purchase Order Terms & Conditions with AMA legal advisor Doug Roy
Universal Bid Form - How a standardized bid form creates for better business practices and industry standards
Usage Glossary - Deciphering common terminology used industry wide
Insurances - Are your business and productions covered appropriately?
Working Successfully with Cost Consultants
06. 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 be a united front in 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
JOIN TODAY FOR FULL ACCESS TO RESOURCES
07. Partner News
Wrapbook Templates and Resources Are Now Available
Wrapbook is excited to announce their resource center, full of free forms and templates that every producer needs. From crew deal memos, to licensing forms, to employment contracts, you're going to want to bookmark this page as they'll keep rolling out new forms monthly.
Taylor & Taylor Note On Civil Authority Coverage
Insurance carriers are again now offering reshoot coverage for Civil Authority on production policies. The policy does come with a communicable disease exclusion, but the coverage would kick in for all physical damage to locations or access to locations. Many brands/agencies/clients are now requiring this coverage so make sure to double-check new contract insurance requirements.
Civil Authority Coverage – This coverage would reimburse the production company for any extra expense incurred as a result of the prohibition of access by a civil authority to your office, shooting location, or a facility contracted by the production company.
08. Industry News
JAY-Z Sues Photographer Jonathan Mannion For Using His Name and Likeness
JAY-Z claims Mannion used the rappers name, image and likeness without permission, selling prints for thousands of dollars.
Mandatory Vaccinations On Productions An Option Under Return-To-Work Protocols
Mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations on film and TV productions now will be allowed, on a restricted basis, under a new agreement reached Monday between Hollywood’s unions and the major companies.
09. 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.
