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Crew Deal Memo

The one-page summary of a crew member's engagement — position, rate, hours, and gear.

Who It's For

  • Line producers and UPMs locking crew terms.
  • Production coordinators papering the crew.
  • Anyone who needs a clean record of the hire.

What It's For

  • Summarizes a crew member's engagement on one page.
  • Captures rate, guaranteed hours, and kit rental.
  • Serves as the deal record before payroll setup.

Engagement

Compensation & Schedule

Credit & Additional

The jurisdiction whose laws govern this memo — usually where your company is formed. Not where you film.

CREW DEAL MEMO

[production name]

[production company]

Crew Member:
[crew member]
Department:
[department]
Position / Title:
[position / title]
Classification:
Employee (W-2)
Compensation:
[rate] per day
Guaranteed Hours:
[guaranteed hours]
Kit / Box Rental:
[kit / box rental]
Start Date:
[start date]
Work Dates:
[work dates]
Overtime / Turnaround:
[overtime and turnaround terms]
Screen Credit:
[screen credit]
Additional Provisions:
[additional provisions]

This deal memo is governed by the laws of the State of California.

Crew Member

Signature

Printed Name

Date

Producer / Production Company

Signature

Printed Name

Date

TEMPLATE ONLY — NOT LEGAL ADVICE. Consult a qualified entertainment attorney before executing this or any agreement.

Filmmaker Genius — Document Library. Template only; not legal advice.