Automate Film & TV Extras Release Forms Online via API (2026)

# BACKGROUND ACTOR & TALENT RELEASE AGREEMENT

**Production Company:** {{production_company_name}} ("Producer")  
**Production Title / Working Title:** "{{production_title}}" ("Picture")  
**Date of Performance:** {{performance_date}}  
**Location:** {{filming_location}}  

---

### TALENT INFORMATION
* **Full Legal Name:** {{talent_legal_name}}
* **Professional Name (if applicable):** {{talent_stage_name}}
* **Email Address:** {{talent_email}}
* **Phone Number:** {{talent_phone}}
* **Union Affiliation:** {{union_status}} (Member ID: {{union_member_id}})
* **Agreed Compensation / Day Rate:** ${{day_rate_amount}} USD per standard voucher terms

---

### 1. GRANT OF RIGHTS & LIKENESS ASSIGNMENT
For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Performer irrevocably grants to Producer, its successors, licensees, and assigns, the unrestricted, perpetual, worldwide right to:
1. Photograph, film, record, and digitize Performer's voice, name, appearance, performance, actions, poses, and likeness in connection with the Picture.
2. Edit, reproduce, distribute, broadcast, exhibit, stream, publish, advertise, and commercially exploit the Picture and any promotional materials in all media now known or hereafter devised, in perpetuity throughout the universe.
3. Utilize Performer's performance without any obligation of inspection, editorial approval, or additional residual compensation, except as explicitly mandated by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

### 2. CONFIDENTIALITY & NON-DISCLOSURE (NDA)
Performer acknowledges that the Picture, including its storyline, characters, script, cast, wardrobe, sets, props, visual effects, and production schedule, constitutes strictly confidential and proprietary trade secrets. Performer explicitly agrees:
* **No Photography / Recording:** Performer shall not take photographs, videos, audio recordings, or screenshots anywhere on the production premises, soundstages, or basecamp.
* **No Social Media Disclosures:** Performer shall not post, publish, tweet, stream, or disclose any information, images, rumors, or commentary regarding the Picture on any social media platform, blog, or public forum until official theatrical/broadcast release by Producer.
* **Liquidated Damages:** Any breach of confidentiality causes irreparable harm to Producer, entitling Producer to immediate injunctive relief and monetary damages.

### 3. LOCATION SAFETY & EQUIPMENT RESPONSIBILITY
Performer agrees to comply with all safety instructions, set rules, and directives issued by the Director, First/Second Assistant Directors, and Stunt Coordinators. Performer agrees to return all issued costumes, props, communication devices, and wardrobe items in good condition at wrap.

### 4. MINOR PERMISSION (IF APPLICABLE)
If Performer is under eighteen (18) years of age, the undersigned parent or legal guardian represents that they have the legal authority to execute this agreement on behalf of the minor.

---

### SIGNATURE & ACKNOWLEDGMENT
By signing below, Performer (or Parent/Legal Guardian) confirms that they have read, understood, and voluntarily accepted all terms, grants of rights, and confidentiality obligations set forth in this Agreement.

**Performer Legal Name:** {{talent_legal_name}}  
**Execution Timestamp:** Recorded automatically via Signbee SHA-256 Audit Trail  

import express, { Request, Response } from "express";
import fetch from "node-fetch";

const app = express();
app.use(express.json());

const SIGNBEE_API_KEY = process.env.SIGNBEE_API_KEY || "sb_live_secret_key";
const PRODUCTION_NAME = "Neon Horizons (Feature Film)";
const PRODUCER_COMPANY = "Vanguard Cinema LLC";

interface TalentCheckInBody {
  talent_name: string;
  talent_email: string;
  talent_phone: string;
  union_status: "SAG-AFTRA" | "Non-Union";
  union_id?: string;
  day_rate: number;
  location: string;
}

app.post("/api/extras/check-in", async (req: Request<{}, {}, TalentCheckInBody>, res: Response) => {
  const { talent_name, talent_email, talent_phone, union_status, union_id, day_rate, location } = req.body;

  if (!talent_name || !talent_email) {
    return res.status(400).json({ error: "Talent name and email are mandatory for legal clearing." });
  }

  const today = new Date().toISOString().split("T")[0];

  // Compile dynamic Markdown agreement
  const releaseMarkdown = `# BACKGROUND TALENT RELEASE & NDA

**Production:** ${PRODUCTION_NAME}
**Producer:** ${PRODUCER_COMPANY}
**Date:** ${today}
**Location:** ${location}

---

### Performer Information
* **Legal Name:** ${talent_name}
* **Email:** ${talent_email}
* **Phone:** ${talent_phone}
* **Union Status:** ${union_status} ${union_id ? `(Member #${union_id})` : ""}
* **Agreed Day Rate:** $${day_rate.toFixed(2)} USD

### Grant of Rights & Confidentiality
Performer grants Producer the irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide right to photograph, record, edit, and broadcast their likeness in all media now known or hereafter devised. 

Performer agrees to strict non-disclosure obligations: zero set photography, zero audio recordings, and zero social media posts regarding the production.

By signing below, Performer certifies acceptance of all terms.`;

  const payload = {
    title: `Talent Release - ${talent_name} (${PRODUCTION_NAME})`,
    markdown: releaseMarkdown,
    recipient_name: talent_name,
    recipient_email: talent_email,
    metadata: {
      production_title: PRODUCTION_NAME,
      talent_email: talent_email,
      union_status: union_status,
      day_rate: day_rate.toString(),
      checkin_date: today,
      location: location,
    },
  };

  try {
    const response = await fetch("https://signb.ee/api/v1/send", {
      method: "POST",
      headers: {
        "Content-Type": "application/json",
        Authorization: `Bearer ${SIGNBEE_API_KEY}`,
      },
      body: JSON.stringify(payload),
    });

    if (!response.ok) {
      const errorText = await response.text();
      throw new Error(`Signbee API Error (${response.status}): ${errorText}`);
    }

    const data = await response.json();

    // Return the instant signing URL to redirect the talent's mobile browser
    return res.status(200).json({
      status: "success",
      document_id: data.id,
      signing_url: data.signing_url,
    });
  } catch (error: any) {
    console.error("Failed to generate digital release form:", error);
    return res.status(500).json({ error: "Failed to dispatch digital talent release." });
  }
});

app.listen(3000, () => console.log("Production check-in server running on port 3000"));

import hmac
import hashlib
import os
import httpx
from fastapi import FastAPI, Request, HTTPException, Header
from pydantic import BaseModel
from typing import Optional, Dict, Any

app = FastAPI(title="Production Legal Clearance Webhook Service")

SIGNBEE_WEBHOOK_SECRET = os.getenv("SIGNBEE_WEBHOOK_SECRET", "sb_whsec_production_key")
AWS_S3_CLEARANCES_BUCKET = "s3://film-production-clearances-2026/neon-horizons/"

def verify_signbee_signature(payload_body: bytes, received_signature: str) -> bool:
    """Validate webhook authenticity against Signbee HMAC signature."""
    expected_sig = hmac.new(
        SIGNBEE_WEBHOOK_SECRET.encode("utf-8"),
        payload_body,
        hashlib.sha256
    ).hexdigest()
    return hmac.compare_digest(expected_sig, received_signature)

@app.post("/webhooks/signbee/document-completed")
async def handle_document_completed(
    request: Request,
    x_signbee_signature: Optional[str] = Header(None)
):
    raw_body = await request.body()

    if not x_signbee_signature or not verify_signbee_signature(raw_body, x_signbee_signature):
        raise HTTPException(status_code=401, detail="Invalid HMAC webhook signature")

    event_data = await request.json()

    if event_data.get("event") != "document.completed":
        return {"status": "ignored", "message": "Event type not processed"}

    doc_data = event_data.get("data", {})
    document_id = doc_data.get("id")
    pdf_download_url = doc_data.get("pdf_url")
    sha256_checksum = doc_data.get("sha256_fingerprint")
    signed_at = doc_data.get("completed_at")
    metadata: Dict[str, Any] = doc_data.get("metadata", {})

    talent_email = metadata.get("talent_email")
    union_status = metadata.get("union_status")
    production = metadata.get("production_title")

    # 1. Download finalized PDF and SHA-256 certificate for legal audit vault
    async with httpx.AsyncClient() as client:
        pdf_response = await client.get(pdf_download_url)
        if pdf_response.status_code == 200:
            file_name = f"cleared_{document_id}_{talent_email}.pdf"
            # Save or stream to cloud storage archive
            print(f"[LEGAL VAULT] Archiving {file_name} to {AWS_S3_CLEARANCES_BUCKET}")
            print(f"[CRYPTO AUDIT] Verified SHA-256: {sha256_checksum}")

    # 2. Update production crew database / 2nd AD check-in board
    print(f"[CHECK-IN CLEARED] Performer {talent_email} ({union_status}) legally cleared at {signed_at}")
    
    # 3. Trigger payroll clearance flag
    return {
        "status": "cleared",
        "document_id": document_id,
        "sha256_verified": True,
        "production": production
    }