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Deliverable (B14): Minors Documentation

A full list of all Legal/Documentation (Schedule B) deliverables can be found (here).


See also:  Cast & Crew Deals


All agreements for all minors appearing in the Picture shall be provided. The Work Permits (if applicable in the jurisdiction in which principal production took place), Guardian Release Forms (if applicable), Parental Consent/Inducement Agreements, Production Permits (e.g., Permit To Employ Minors as required in the jurisdictions in which principal production took place), the Trust Account documents (if applicable in the jurisdiction in which principal production took place (e.g., “Coogan Account” for U.S. Productions)), etc. shall accompany all agreements for all minors. All documents shall be fully executed.  All Talent Agreements for all minors (e.g., those minors with a principal role or a substantial/significant speaking role or those minors appearing in a questionable scene (e.g., a scene with excessive and/or graphic violence, profanity, obscene language, nudity, sexual activity, etc.) shall be confirmed by a California court and a court in the jurisdiction in which principal photography took place. In the event that court confirmation is not a requirement in the jurisdiction in which principal photography took place, a letter from an attorney stating that the agreements are valid, binding and enforceable under the laws of the jurisdiction shall be provided. In addition to the foregoing, the documentation evidencing compliance with the Adam Walsh Child Protection Act shall be provided on or before the Initial Delivery Date. Note: For purposes of clarification, the employment of a minor must adhere to state, local and federal guidelines and the documentation evidencing compliance with the laws in the respective jurisdiction shall be provided.

  • If Coogan Law or similar trust laws are applicable in the state, country, or territory in which the picture was shot/the cast member resides, Coogan/applicable account info must be provided. 
  • If there were no minors employed on the picture, a “No Minors Declaration” must be signed and provided. 
  • If there are no Coogan/trust laws applicable in the state, country, or territory in which the picture was shot, a “No Applicable Trust Laws Declaration” must be signed and provided. Fox Entertainment Studios can provide templates for either case. 

Templates:

Applicable Trust Laws_Template 

No Applicable Trust Laws_Template 

No Minors Declaration_Template 

File name: “Picture/Series Title” Minor List and (Coogan) Trust Information