Below are answers to the FAQ's you may have:
Q: I am not a celebrity but you sent me an email asking for my permission to use some footage I'm in or a photo of me, is this legit?
A: Yes, it's for real! We work on behalf of advertising agencies and several corporate clients to secure permission from athletes NIL and people who are seen in photos or footage and yes, we will pay you! It is not a scam.
Q: How long does it take to get paid? I sent you my signed agreement and W9 and I'm still waiting?
A: Your agreement states when payments are mailed. As a general rule, for most projects we are at the mercy of not only the ad agency, but also since we work on behalf of the company paying you (e.g. Veritone) -- it typically takes at least 6 weeks before checks are mailed to you.
Q: I want to hire a celebrity for my corporate event, video or commercial, is this something you do?
A: Sure! We can negotiate fees and travel expenses on your behalf.
Q: Can you help me come up with some ideas of movie clips or actors that might fit my creative?
A: Absolutely, we are happy to provide suggestions, research and can offer solutions that may fit your budget as well!
Q: I want to use footage (or photo) of a celebrity who is no longer alive, can I just use it?
A: Generally speaking, no. Please contact us for a free assessment and we can provide you with more details regarding securing permission from an estate or offering alternative choices or solutions that may fit your budget as well!
Q: I have an idea for a TV show or Movie, can you help me?
A: Please do not send anything to us unless we ask you to do so. Although we have relationships with several production companies, we will require you sign our Submission Agreement BEFORE we review any material. All others will be immediately deleted without reading or responding.
Q: I want to get in touch with a famous person, will you do this for me?
A: No, we do not facilitate fan mail or get in touch with any celebrities other than for professional purposes.