Drafts plain-language talent or location release forms for documentary, journalism, and video production, covering key legal provisions while remaining readable by signers.
How this skill is triggered — by the user, by Claude, or both
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Drafts a plain-language talent or location release form for use in documentary, journalism, or video production — covering the key legal provisions a producer needs while remaining readable by the person signing it.
Drafts a plain-language talent or location release form for use in documentary, journalism, or video production — covering the key legal provisions a producer needs while remaining readable by the person signing it.
Required: The type of release needed (talent/contributor release, or location release), the project title and format, the production company name, the intended use and distribution of the content.
Optional: Territory of distribution, whether the release needs to be in perpetuity or for a fixed term, any specific provisions required by a broadcaster or distributor, whether the subject requires any editorial consultation rights or notification rights.
A complete release form: Title, Parties section, Recitals (brief plain-language description of what this form does), Clauses covering: grant of rights, scope of use, territory, duration, compensation, representation and warranty, and signature block. Total length 400–600 words. Written in plain English — no Latin, no impenetrable legal boilerplate. Includes a producer guidance note at the end explaining which provisions may need customisation before use. Output ends with a "Next Step" note: which field to complete first, whether to use a broadcaster's required form instead, and whether to run rights-clearance-checklist.
Type: Talent/contributor release Project: Threshold — a feature documentary Production company: Ironwood Films Ltd Subject: A contributor who appears in filmed interviews and may be filmed in their daily life over several months Distribution: Theatrical + streaming (global), broadcast (European) Term: In perpetuity Compensation: None (subject is unpaid) Broadcaster requirements: None specified
Project: THRESHOLD (Feature Documentary) Production company: Ironwood Films Ltd Date: [Date]
This form gives Ironwood Films Ltd permission to film you for the documentary THRESHOLD and to use that footage in the finished film and any related materials. By signing this form, you are agreeing to the terms set out below. Please read it carefully. If you have any questions, please ask the producer before signing.
The Production Company: Ironwood Films Ltd, [registered address]
The Contributor: [Full name], [address]
You give Ironwood Films Ltd and its assigns permission to:
This permission is granted for the purpose of producing and distributing THRESHOLD, a feature documentary produced by Ironwood Films Ltd. Your footage may be used in the documentary itself and in promotional, press, and educational materials related to the film.
You are contributing to this film without payment. You acknowledge that your contribution is voluntary and that you have not been offered or promised any financial compensation in exchange for your participation or for signing this form.
By signing this form, you confirm that:
You understand that Ironwood Films Ltd retains full editorial control over THRESHOLD and that you have no right of approval over how your contribution is used, edited, or presented in the finished film, except as expressly agreed in writing separately from this form.
This agreement is governed by the laws of [jurisdiction — to be completed by producer].
Contributor:
Name: ___________________________
Signature: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________
On behalf of Ironwood Films Ltd:
Name: ___________________________
Position: ___________________________
Signature: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________
Customise before use:
npx claudepluginhub ur-grue/autopunk-media-skills --plugin autopunk-media-skillsGenerates a formal letter requesting permission to use third-party content (footage, photos, music, etc.) for a production. Useful for rights clearance and licensing.
Drafts and fills employment contract templates (offer letter, PIIA, confidentiality acknowledgement) producing signable DOCX files for US at-will hiring.
Generates custom NDAs with plain English annotations for business, hiring, vendor, or partnership use. Supports mutual, one-way, employee, and vendor variants.