Talent Attachment Agreements

Get Certified in Talent Attachment Agreements - Learn How They Are Used in Film And TV

Taught by Chad Russo, Entertainment Attorney

Talent attachment agreements are used to attach directing, writing or on-screen talent to a TV or film project. Producers then leverage the involvement of the talent to secure financing, distribution, and ultimately get the project sold.

In this certification module you’ll learn the basics of what a talent attachment agreement is and how it is used in the TV and film industry. The goal of this certification module is to help you become familiar with the structure, usage, and standard deal terms for this type of agreement. 

The course will cover:

• Overview of a Talent Attachment Agreement 
• What does it mean to “attach” talent?
• Definition of “shopping” and “options”
• Terms You Need to Know
• How talent attachment agreements are used to secure deals
• Length of agreements
• Standard deal structure of an attachment agreement
• SAG/WGA and other union regulations covering agreements

What is Individual Certification?

Individual Certification is a single course centered around one subject. Upon the completion of this course you will be Stage 32 Certified in this area of production. (To be Master Certified in a particular area of expertise, please see the Master Certification section of the platform.)

After viewing the course you will be given a test of your knowledge and understanding of the subject matter. You have the ability to pause your course and go back to review sections as you are learning. You will be given three attempts to take the test. If you do not pass the test after the third time you will need to re-enroll in the course.

Once you pass the test you will be issued a Stage 32 Certificate recognizing your efforts in passing the course. You will also be listed in our master database accessible by film commissions, productions and any executives that are looking for talent. You will also receive a Stage 32 Certification badge that will be added to your Stage 32 profile, so people who are hiring on Stage 32 will know that you have completed a Stage 32 Certification course.

In addition to Stage 32, we highly recommend you post your Stage 32 Certificate on your LinkedIn and other social media profiles.

About the Instructor

Over 90 minutes of instruction, you will learn directly from California attorney Chad Russo, a partner of entertainment law firm, Ramo Law. The Ramo Law firm has produced and financed hundreds of TV and film projects. Chad has worked on films that have screened at SXSW, Tribeca, and Sundance and with talent including Regina Hall, Sterling K. Brown, and Winona Ryder, including many others. 

(Payment plans available at checkout)

THIS COURSE IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE, NOR IS STAGE 32 OFFERING A LEGAL OPINION. THIS PRESENTATION HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. ONLY YOUR ATTORNEY CAN ADVISE YOU WHICH LAWS ARE APPLICABLE TO YOUR SPECIFIC CASE AND SITUATION. WHILE THE PRESENTER HAS USED REASONABLE EFFORTS TO INCLUDE ACCURATE AND UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION, THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS AS TO THE ACCURACY OF THE CONTENT AND ASSUMES NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ERROR OR OMISSION IN THE CONTENT. THIS COURSE IS PRESENTED ON AN “AS IS” BASIS.”