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DEFINITION OF TALENT MANAGEMENT POLICIES< & TERMS OF SERVICE:

10.03.2011

1. Definition This notification which defines the policies for exclusive, non exclusive and agency associate clients of the talent management services of Carlson International Entertainment Communications group, LLC, 1133 Broadway, Suite 708, New York, NY 10010 which went into effect March 1. 2009.

1.1 This notification is sent via e-mail to every client without personalization, bias or prejudice and is not directed to any one party or group of persons or by area.

1.2 The date of this terms of service revision is is 9.23.2011. It is the client's responsibility to read it thoroughly and carefully, fully understand it; it is also your responsibility to respond that you do or do not accept this policy terms of service as defined. herein

2. Talent Management Selectivity. No legitimate management service or agency will accept every or most applicantsn for an advaced fee or not. Carlson International selects and approves clients soley upon talent, physical and personality/attitude evaluations by at least five trade professionals and all decisions are final. Selection is without regard to social status, creed or nationality. We do not represent talent under the age of 16.

2.1 For talent aged 16 to 18, a parent or legal guardian must contact Carlson International for initial application and be present for all interviews and auditions for the full duration. If the talent is selected as client, exclusively or non-exclusively, parent/guardian must act as signatory on all legal documents and be present for all casting calls, go-sees, interviews, auditions, photo shoots, screen tests, rehearsals, production, post production and any situation requiring presence of the minor client This is federal law and regulation required of all parties concerned including parents and legal guardians.

2.2 All payments for services, royalties and residuals will be made to the parent or legal guardian for a a client age 16 to 18.

2.3. Effective January 2, 2012, all personal management client contracts will be exclusive only with no exceptions. Promotionalbb materials provided and paid for by Carlson International, including, but not limited to photos, portfolios, headshots, compcards, website postings cannot under any circumstances be used for any purpose by any other party, including the client.

2.4. Any criminal activity, by the client, proven and convicted in a Court Of Law, including, but not limited to, misdemeanors or felonies that have been convicted in a court of law, such as selling or using illegal drugs, theft, assault, possession or use of firearms without a license, child abuse, rape, or homicide.constitutes behavioral breach of contract and personal management contract shall immediately become null and void upon judgement of guilty in any Court Of Law.

3. Personal Management Direction. Carlson International assumes clients come to or are referred to it's talent services because of it's forty plus years of professional experience and expertise.

3.1. Based on it's evaluation of a client and opinions from professional associates, Carlson International shall design a promotion press/pr packages, including a professionally, exclusively designed multiple sector video enabled website deemed most effective for the client.. A client may accept or reject the promotion. In rejecting the promotion, the clients makes her/his contract with Carlson International null and void and all representation and services end at that point, including forwarding of general casting notices from trade publication sources and paralegal counsel.

PRIOR TERMS OF SERVICE STILL IN EFFECT
Creative Talent Development, Management & Promotion

4.30.2011

Carlson International Artists Entertainment Communications Group, llc
Talent Management/Direction Services Div

hereby identified as "Carlson International," "we," "our," "us."

1. Selection of represented artists ("talent") is on a qualifying basis of talent quality and potential, commercial appeal, personality, physical and creative commodities, dedication and diligence, without regard to ethnicity.

2. Co-operation and amiable acceptance of direction, critique and recommendation is anticipated by the service provider. Clients have the right to question methodology and format of promotion.

3. For persons under the age of 18, Carlson International's policies, in keeping with federal and civil laws, that our services can be provided only with the expressed permission, supervision and control of an adult parent or legal guardian. Further, all directional services involving aural, visual, and/or textual ("live internet chat & instant messaging") communications must be through the parent/legal guardian who is present at all times. A parent/legal guardian must personally accompany and remain with a minor during all auditions, casting calls, interviews, meetings, photographic sessions, film/video productions ("shootings"), live appearances and performances.

4. The facilities provided under Carlson International's Personal Management Services are as follows: talent development, promotional image development, coaching for interviews, casting calls and go-sees via web video chat (WinLive or Skype), promotion, promotional campaigns, publicity, public relations, promotional websites, casting submission send-outs (digital, internet, hard copy), press send-outs (digital, internet, hard copy). These services are covered by the 22% commission fee (see paragraph 6) which are the only fees ever charged to the client.

5. An exclusive promotional use release is required for promotional and press/publicity use of casting photos ("headshots" and "composites/compcards"), modeling photos,, video and film demonstrations and performances ("reels"), and other audio/visual depictions of the artist ("talent") used by Carlson International in any aforestated directional and/or promotional service, including digital, print, and internet Client must have the right (own the images and video productions wholly) to grant such promotional release, which differs from a commercial release.

6. Our fee is a flat commission of 17% of salaries, monies, royalties and residuals earned by the client through our efforts, promotions, publicity, p.r. and internet (website) response. There is no other fees. Online video coaching, consultations, promotional websites, publicity sendouts, casting referrals, etc. have no fees or charges attached.

7. Carlson International Management/Direction representation may include, but is not essentially limited to, or obligated in all cases to, providing, counseling, direction legal guidance and protection, a fully functional, personalized, unique, custom xtml, html, script. css, rss meta coded designed ten page website exclusive (nor stock template) design with text, graphics and video streaming, photo retouching and enhancement, video enhancement and editing, electronic delivery of promotional and public relations content (e-mail press kit). Upon evaluation, commercial quality professional photography, videography, may be, but are not obligated to be provided.

8. Termination of service is executable by either party by a written instrument of notice, every two calendar years per terms of the written contract.


CONTACT INFORMATION

Carlson International Entertainment-Communications Group
1133 Broadway, Suite 708
New York, NY 10010
office meetings, interviews, auditions are strictly by appointment only
no walk-ins or drop offs
Talent Direction Line: ph. 862 224 6249 Mon-Sat 11AM-9PM










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