A talent contract defines, in detail, the working terms, conditions and agreements between “the talent” and the agency hired to represent the talent and vice versa. These working terms and conditions include, but are not limited to, rights of ownership, royalties, earnings, etc.  As an artist, by signing a talent contract, you ensure that the agency works diligently in your behalf and only takes the agreed upon share of earnings. As a talent agency, a talent contract details your expectations of the talent’s conduct and payment, so the working relationship runs smoothly.

The following folks generally need to be working under a Talent Contract:

Even for more experienced artists it’s important to have a lawyer review and negotiate a talent contract, but for new artists, it’s a must. Certain clauses such as “test option” provisions for unknown players need to be thoroughly negotiated and understood. As for the more experienced, Richard David Lom negotiates aggressively when it comes to fee services, performance rights, pilot options, serries options, credit placement, non-compete and escape clauses–just to name a few. Allow Richard David Lom to put his experience to work for you.