Performing Arts Forum is committed to promoting good employment practices in the performing arts. For many years, members have been able to download and adapt sample contracts for their production, so our sample contracts have been widely shared and circulated.
Last year, we took the opportunity to work with solicitor Andrea Martin of MediaLawyer Solicitors to draft new sample contracts and take all the legislative, contractual, and employment changes in our sector into account.
This contract is for use where the services of a self-employed Sound Designer, recognised by Revenue to be a self-employed, Schedule D taxpayer, is being retained for a production. It’s also suitable, subject to amendments to the terminology as well as the contract’s Special and General Conditions, where the services of a Set Designer, Lighting Designer, or Costume Designer are being retained.
For productions where designers contract through a limited liability or loan-out company, this Designer Sample Contract requires amendment and legal advice.