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First Assistant Camera Agreement

For first assistant camera work on a production, with agreed responsibilities, dates, and pay.

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About this contract

For first assistant camera work on a production, with agreed responsibilities, dates, and pay. Not by default. The role covers camera preparation, focus, and readiness. Equipment rental is separate from labor unless expressly included.

Key points covered in this contract

  • Camera preparation: camera preparation, focus duties, and lens changes.
  • Equipment and prep dates: prep dates, camera-system requirements, and separately hired equipment.
  • Changes and approval: changes to first assistant camera duties, additional dates, and who can approve them.
  • Payment and cancellation: payment timing and cancellation terms for this engagement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does hiring a first assistant camera include camera equipment?
Not necessarily. A first assistant camera helps prepare the camera, maintain focus, and keep it ready during filming. Hiring that person is different from renting the camera package. Some crew supply equipment for a separate kit or rental fee.
What is a film crew kit fee?
A kit fee pays a crew member for bringing and using their own equipment, separately from their labor. It might cover a sound kit or specialist tools. Paying that fee does not mean the production owns the equipment, and insurance or damage responsibility is a separate issue.
Does a day rate include unlimited hours or extra shoot dates?
No. A day rate covers an agreed workday, not unlimited availability. Additional hours or dates may require extra pay, and mandatory overtime or rest rules can still apply. A flat fee does not automatically remove those protections.
Does a film crew contract replace required union paperwork?
No. Applicable law and binding collective bargaining terms still apply. A private contract cannot determine worker classification contrary to law or replace required union forms.

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