CAST DEAL MEMO
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| This deal memo is a starting point, not legal advice. Have an entertainment attorney review it, and check the terms against the union agreement your production signed. |
Production
| Field | Value |
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| Production title | SALT FLATS |
| Production company | Dry Creek Pictures LLC |
| Union agreement | SAG-AFTRA Moderate Low Budget Project Agreement (signatory) |
| Casting director | (casting director name, phone) |
| Shoot dates | Mon 10/5 to Sat 10/17/2026, Bakersfield area |
Performer
| Field | Value |
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| Performer | Curtis Vail |
| Role | DEPUTY PACE (cast #5) |
| Category | Weekly performer, supporting |
| Union status | SAG-AFTRA member |
| Agent / manager | (agency name, agent, phone, email) |
| Payment to | Paid through payroll company. Agent commission per agency agreement. |
| Loan-out | No |
| Scenes | 17, 26, 31, 32, 33, 36 |
Dates (from day out of days, Blue 9/29/2026)
| Date | Shoot day | DOOD code | Scenes | Paid |
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| Fri 10/2 | Prep | Fitting | Per agreement | |
| Thu 10/8 | Day 4 | SW | 17 | Yes |
| Fri 10/9 | Day 5 | H | Yes | |
| Sat 10/10 | Day 6 | W | 26 | Yes |
| Mon 10/12 | Day 7 | H | Yes | |
| Tue 10/13 | Day 8 | H | Yes | |
| Wed 10/14 | Day 9 | W | 31, 32, 33 | Yes |
| Thu 10/15 | Day 10 | H | Yes | |
| Fri 10/16 | Day 11 | H | Yes | |
| Sat 10/17 | Day 12 | WF | 36 | Yes |
| TOTAL | 4 work, 5 hold | 9 paid days | ||
Compensation
| Item | Terms |
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| Rate | $1,560 per week, the SAG-AFTRA Moderate Low Budget weekly minimum from 7/1/2026. Additional days at one-fifth of the weekly rate, $312. |
| Guarantee | 1 week plus 4 days: $1,560 + 4 x $312 = $2,808 (9 paid days, start 10/8, finish 10/17, consecutive employment) |
| Overtime | Per the union agreement |
| Pension and health | 22%, paid by production on top of rate, per the union agreement |
| Wardrobe fitting | Fri 10/2, approx. 2 hours, Bakersfield office. Compensated per agreement. |
| Performer's own wardrobe | None. Uniform, duty belt, and badge supplied. |
| Travel | Local hire, self drive. No housing. |
| Per diem | None |
Terms (plain-language summary)
| Clause | Summary |
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| Services | Performer plays DEPUTY PACE on the dates above and any added dates agreed in writing. |
| Billing | End credits, in order of appearance. No paid ad billing. |
| Pay or play | No. Paid for days worked and guaranteed days if the engagement starts. |
| Likeness and publicity | Production may use performer's name, likeness, and performance in the film, trailers, and publicity for the film. Stills from set may be used for publicity. |
| Nudity, intimacy, stunts | None in these scenes. Any change needs advance notice and written consent. |
| Props and safety | Duty weapon is a rubber replica. No firearms on set. |
| Exclusivity | Performer is available on all work and hold days listed. |
| Dubbing and ADR | Performer is available for one ADR session within 6 months, paid per agreement. |
| Confidentiality | No sharing script, footage, or set photos until the production releases them. |
| Attorney review | This summary is not the contract language. Review the full deal memo with an entertainment attorney. |
Signatures
| Party | Name | Signature | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performer | Curtis Vail | ||
| Agent (acknowledged) | |||
| Production | Sam Whitford, producer, for Dry Creek Pictures LLC |
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