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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

FieldValue
Production titleSALT FLATS
Production companyDry Creek Pictures LLC
Union agreementSAG-AFTRA Moderate Low Budget Project Agreement (signatory)
Casting director(casting director name, phone)
Shoot datesMon 10/5 to Sat 10/17/2026, Bakersfield area

Performer

FieldValue
PerformerCurtis Vail
RoleDEPUTY PACE (cast #5)
CategoryWeekly performer, supporting
Union statusSAG-AFTRA member
Agent / manager(agency name, agent, phone, email)
Payment toPaid through payroll company. Agent commission per agency agreement.
Loan-outNo
Scenes17, 26, 31, 32, 33, 36

Dates (from day out of days, Blue 9/29/2026)

DateShoot dayDOOD codeScenesPaid
Fri 10/2PrepFittingPer agreement
Thu 10/8Day 4SW17Yes
Fri 10/9Day 5HYes
Sat 10/10Day 6W26Yes
Mon 10/12Day 7HYes
Tue 10/13Day 8HYes
Wed 10/14Day 9W31, 32, 33Yes
Thu 10/15Day 10HYes
Fri 10/16Day 11HYes
Sat 10/17Day 12WF36Yes
TOTAL4 work, 5 hold9 paid days
     
     

Compensation

ItemTerms
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.
Guarantee1 week plus 4 days: $1,560 + 4 x $312 = $2,808 (9 paid days, start 10/8, finish 10/17, consecutive employment)
OvertimePer the union agreement
Pension and health22%, paid by production on top of rate, per the union agreement
Wardrobe fittingFri 10/2, approx. 2 hours, Bakersfield office. Compensated per agreement.
Performer's own wardrobeNone. Uniform, duty belt, and badge supplied.
TravelLocal hire, self drive. No housing.
Per diemNone
  

Terms (plain-language summary)

ClauseSummary
ServicesPerformer plays DEPUTY PACE on the dates above and any added dates agreed in writing.
BillingEnd credits, in order of appearance. No paid ad billing.
Pay or playNo. Paid for days worked and guaranteed days if the engagement starts.
Likeness and publicityProduction 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, stuntsNone in these scenes. Any change needs advance notice and written consent.
Props and safetyDuty weapon is a rubber replica. No firearms on set.
ExclusivityPerformer is available on all work and hold days listed.
Dubbing and ADRPerformer is available for one ADR session within 6 months, paid per agreement.
ConfidentialityNo sharing script, footage, or set photos until the production releases them.
Attorney reviewThis summary is not the contract language. Review the full deal memo with an entertainment attorney.
  
  

Signatures

PartyNameSignatureDate
PerformerCurtis Vail
Agent (acknowledged)
ProductionSam Whitford, producer, for Dry Creek Pictures LLC

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