Agency Agreement:
Between Halo Talent Group, LLC and You
Appointment:
I, ____________________________, hereby agree and understand that Halo Models & Talent Group, LLC (hereinafter
referred to as “Manager” and “Agency”) represents me exclusively as my local agent in the entire state of Georgia (USA)
market. I understand that I am not allowed to work with any other agencies located within the state of Georgia.
Terms:
A.) Duration. The initial term of the Agreement shall be for a period of two (2) years (“Term”)
commencing on the execution of this Agreement (“Commencement Date”). At the time of signing, Talent
shall be ready and available to accept bookings and appointments. This Agreement will automatically be
renewed for successive Terms of the same duration commencing immediately following the prior term
hereof unless either Talent or Manager shall have given written notice via Certified Mail, Return Receipt
requested, at least 90 days prior to the end of the then expiring Term. During any such notice period,
Talent agrees to continue with Manager as Talent’s exclusive Manager and representative, and to stay in
regular contact with Manager with respect to all bookings and other modeling assignments, and not
have dealings of any nature whatsoever with any other manager, agency or representative. If I am
approached by another agency or manager, I must refer all inquiries to Halo. If this Agreement shall
expire, or be about to expire, Manager shall nevertheless have the authority to continue any active
negotiations Manager has commenced on Talent’s behalf prior to said expiration.
B.) Termination. Manager shall have the right to terminate this Agreement without notice if Talent
breaches any of the Agency Etiquette listed in Agency Packet any of the conditions listed below.
C.) By signing this contract you agree not to pursue any agencies inside or outside of the state of Georgia
without having had a prior discussion with Halo to express your interest in representation in other
markets.
MOTHER AGENT: Initial on one line below.
______Halo Talent Group, LLC shall act as my Mother Agent, which means that Halo has the right to place any other model
management company, talent agent or talent manager with whom Model or Talent will work during the Term. As Model’s
Mother Agent, Halo Agency may receive from such company or agency, a percentage of the commissions or fees earned in
connection with Model’s work. Model represents that Model is not a party to any other agreement regarding Model’s
professional representation or management. Model’s mother agency is MP Atlanta shall be responsible for mother agency
commissions payable to the mother agency.
______ I already have a Mother Agency. Please list Mother Agency here: ___________________
Compensation:
I understand that there is no fee required by Halo Models & Talent Group, LLC to represent me; however, agency
commissions from my work will be taken out of my paycheck to compensate Halo for services rendered in finding me
employment. Halo will take no more than 20% of my paycheck for non-union jobs and 10% for union jobs. I understand
that Halo is responsible for invoicing clients on my behalf. I understand that Halo also charges the client a 20% service fee,
referred to as “Client Fee” but this service fee does not come out of my payment. I understand and agree to Halo invoicing
the client fee of 20% and the talent commission of 20%. I understand that this means Halo will make 40% and I will make
80% of the 120% of fees invoiced. I understand that if my behavior on set or my failure to execute the job for which I am
hired, for reasons including but not limited to 1) being late 2) forgetting or not bringing requested items or wardrobe 3) nails
or hair unkept, Halo reserves the right to waive this “Client Fee” and take it out of my paycheck. I understand that Halo can
not pay me until the agency receives payment from the client. I understand that payment takes 60-120 days. Halo reserves
the right to stop payment on checks that are not deposited or cashed within 7-10 days of post mark date.
POWER OF ATTORNEY:
I hereby authorize and appoint Halo to be Model’s agent and attorney in fact for the purpose of (a) negotiating,
renegotiating, contracting and executing for me and in my name and on my behalf any and all agreements, documents and
instruments providing for my services to clients pursuant hereto; (b) approving and permitting the use of my name, image,
voice, caricatures and the like for the purposes of advertising and publicity; (c) invoicing, collecting and receiving sums
payable to me, endorsing my name upon and depositing in Halo account all checks payable to me, and retaining therefrom
all sums owing to Halo; and (d) demanding, using for and collecting, all claims, money, interest and other items that may be
due to me or belong to me.
Acknowledgement of Internet and Web Portfolio: I understand that Halo will market me directly to producers, advertising
agencies, and photographers with the intent to secure jobs for me and that it is my responsibility to pay the website fee for
my images to be placed on my personal page of the Halo website. I may not be submitted to clients if I have not created my
own portfolio page on the Halo website. It is Halo’s responsibility to send the link to me so that I can create the page. I
agree that Halo is authorized to use my name, portrait, picture, likeness, voice or caricature to advertise and publicize me in
connection with its representation of me pursuant to this Agreement. I agree and understand the terms and conditions to
join the Halo website and authorize Halo to post and display my portfolio. I understand that my personal stats like size,
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height, hair color, eye color and all tear sheets and images may be shared and exchanged with clients who are seeking to
hire models or actors. l understands and agree there is a current charge of $150 per year that is automatically renewed
every 12 months. I understand that the renewal rate may change of 5% or less at the discretion of Halo.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: I agree that the relationship between myself and Halo is that of an independent contractor
and not an employment relationship. Accordingly, I shall be responsible for (a) my own expenses, unless paid by client or
Halo on bookings, such as travel, lodging, entertaining, wardrobe or make-up, it being understood that Halo shall not be
required to be responsible for any such expenses, (b) preparing and filing my personal tax returns and paying all taxes
required to be paid (c) Halo will not provide Model with coverage for Worker’s Compensation, State Disability or State
Unemployment. I am responsible for all such coverage and such responsibility commenced when Halo first started
representing me. I am not eligible to participate in any medical, insurance, retirement or other benefit plans maintained by
Halo for its employees as I acknowledge that I am an independent contractor. I am not entitled to enter into any agreements
or incur any obligations on behalf of Halo and is not authorized to bind Halo in any manner whatsoever. No form of joint
venture, partnership or similar relationship between the parties is intended or hereby created. All of my activities will be at
my own risk and I hereby give notice of my responsibility for arrangements to guard against physical, financial and other
risks, as appropriate. If I am injured on set, I hold harmless my agent, Halo, and will pursue compensation for any medical
bills from the client and not from Halo.
Conditions & Model/Talent Responsibilities & Behavior Clause:
 I understand that it is my responsibility to provide Halo with current pictures and marketing materials as
requested.
 I understand that I will not be expected to pay any fees to Halo Talent Group for representation; however, I do
understand that I may need to print composite cards and/or head shots or pay photographers’ fees for photos to
use in my portfolio and that I am responsible for paying all fees related to portfolio pictures.
 I will continue to provide Halo with updated pictures once my pictures are outdated. I understand that I must
continue education by taking classes or hiring a coach so that I stay competitive with other models/actors.
 I will not change my appearance (including getting tattoos, haircuts, hair color changes, etc.) without discussing
such changes with agency.
 I allow Halo to post my successes on the agency’s social media sites and website in perpetuity regardless if I am
still on contract.
 I understand that all jobs that I book through Halo will continue to be listed on the agency website and/or social
media in perpetuity, even if I am no longer on contract with Halo.
 I understand that to continue my working relationship with Halo, I am expected to be polite and courteous to my
agent, my fellow models and actors and to clients. If my behavior on a job, casting or fitting renders otherwise,
this contract may be terminated.
 I understand that if my behavior in public or on social media is deemed distasteful or foul, I may be dismissed from
the agency. Anything that I publish on public/social media about my agency, fellow models/talent or clients that is
found distasteful or foul may also be considered for dismissal from the agency.
 I understand that if I am terminated from Halo or if I terminate my contract with Halo that I am not allowed to
disclose any information or details, in public or on social media platforms, about the nature of my termination.
 I understand that I represent Halo and I promise to be professional in all work relationships and work
environments as well as on social media.
 I elect Halo as my only model and talent agent for the state of Georgia for two years beginning on the signed date
below. Halo acknowledges that I am free to work with other agencies outside of the state of Georgia if I discuss it
with Halo prior to meeting with any agency, talent manager, photographer or casting director.
By placing my signature below, I understand, agree and accept all terms listed above.
Date: _________________________________________________________
Halo Models & Talent Owner: Stephanie Duke
Print Talent/Model Name: _______________________________________________
Talent Signature: _______________________________________________________
Parent or Guardian: _____________________________________________
(If talent is under 18 years of age)
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