A release form is a legally binding document between a participant in a project and the Producer. In the release form, the participant agrees to participate in the relevant project and gives the Producer certain rights to use their image, appearance and words in the project. The purpose of a release form is to ensure that the Producer has the necessary rights to include key participants in the project in question. The Producer's right to use audio visual reproductions in which the participant features, typically in all media (including digital) and in perpetuity, will be clearly stated.
Release forms must conform to current legal requirements and must be executed by the participant and the Producer. There may be special legal requirements if the participant is a minor.