Pre-production · document
Holding deal
An agreement paying a performer or creator to remain available or exclusive during a defined period.
In practice
Terms cover services, exclusivity, options, extensions, compensation, permitted work, release, and consequences of project changes.
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Sources
- E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills
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