During the last session, a question was asked about getting model releases. I answered that you should always get model releases. There was discussion about us being a church. As I said then and will continue to say, for your principle actors and supporting actors, have them sign a model release. Brandon will post a link to two generic model releases, on for adults and one for minors. If you are going to use actors under the age of 18, Please, have the parents sign a model release!
The reason behind use of model releases. This is a legal question and the courts have held that a person has a right to privacy and that there is an expectation that one's image won't be used without permission. There is a fair body of case law supporting "unauthorized" use of someone's image. Don't put yourself in a position of liability by having one or more of your actors changing their mind and claiming that use of their image is unauthorized.
Minor Release:
Adult Release:
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