Which document gives permission to use a performer's face and likeness in the finished film, typically required before release?

• A. Consent Form
• B. Release Form
• C. Model Release
• D. Talent Release

Answer: (B)

Establishing permission to use a performer’s image is handled through a model release. A model release is the document that specifically grants the filmmaker the rights to photograph or film a person and to reproduce, display, and distribute that person’s face and likeness in the finished film and in related materials. It’s usually signed before distribution to prevent later disputes and may include clauses about compensation, usage scope, and rights to edit. Other forms like a general consent or a generic release are broader or less focused on image rights, and while a talent release is similar in purpose, the precise term used in many AVTF contexts is model release. If the performer is a minor, a guardian’s signature is typically required as well.