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Model Release Form

Jennifer O'Rourke
September 2005

This is a sample release form that you can use to protect yourself legally from requests from your talent for additional compensation. You can photocopy this release form for your personal use. Videomaker also offers a complete Book of Forms for videographers, which you can order at www.videomaker.com, or by calling our Customer Service department at (800) 284-3226.

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