General advice for individuals and organisations

01 Sep 2014

If you are approached by a television company to take part in filming, whether it is an independent company making a programme or series for a channel, or an inhouse production by a broadcaster such as the BBC, ITV or Channel 5, the production might be at various stages of the commissioning process. 

Depending on the stage of commissioning, you might be asked to sign a release form. These are standard industry contracts that television companies use to prove to broadcasters that they have your permission to be filmed and broadcast – and ensuring they have these, is a key part of their contract with the channel.