This California Depiction Release/Life Story with Reversion Rights is between an individual and a producer who is interested in producing a motion picture based on the subject’s life. This release sets out the terms of the agreement including the amount paid for the rights and the right to use a pseudonym rather than individual’s real name. This release also contains a provision stating that unless production of motion picture starts by a certain date, all rights under the agreement revert back to the individual. A written Depiction Release will be invaluable in the event of disagreements or misunderstandings between the parties.

This California Depiction Release/Life Story with Reversion Rights includes the following provisions:

• Parties: The names of the producer and the subject;
• Compensation/Grant of Rights: Sets out compensation paid for use of the life story and the rights granted by the individual;
• Payment of Consideration/Reversion of Rights: Payments will be made only if production begins on the motion picture. If production does not begin within a specified time, all rights revert back to the individual;
• Name/Pseudonym: Producer may use a pseudonym instead of subject’s real name;
• Signatures: The individual must sign and producer must sign and agree to this depiction release.

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2. California Depiction Release/Life Story with Reversion Rights

State Law Compliance: This form complies with the laws of California