[APML] OT: Buyout Rights of Images

["Steve Lindsey" <stevelindsey@earthlink.net>]

Hi guys.  Just been lurking for a long time and enjoying your wonderful 
images as I'm rebuilding my house and AP is low on my list for a few more 
months.

Got contacted recently by a European film company about paying a small fee 
to use a picture of mine in a low budget film.  I don't think of my pics as 
much in quality and don't generally mind sharing them but the language on a 
document they sent me bothers me.  Is this typical or should I steer clear 
of any such arrangement?  I guess my main concern is my own ability to use 
and share the image myself as I like without needing their permission!  I 
deleted their name to keep them and their project anonymous.

"XXX(me) hereby grants to YYYY the non-exclusive right to use the photograph 
specified in Exhibit A, attached hereto, for inclusion in the motion picture 
"ZZZZ" (herein after "production") and for the exploitation of the 
production in all and any media (cinema, tv, video, dvd, internet, etc.) and 
any ancillary use or derivative works and for any profit or non-profit 
purposes. XXX(me) acknowledges that the photo may be duplicated and 
distributed in any and all manner and media throughout the world in 
perpetuity. All rights, licenses and privileges herein granted to YYYY are 
irrevocable and not subject to rescission, restrain or injunction under any 
circumstances."

What do you folks think?

Steve 


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