This is a Participant Release Agreement dated_________________, between CORKSCREW COMEDY PRODUCTIONS LLC (PRODUCTION COMPANY) and______________________________________(PARTICIPANT).

PRODUCTION COMPANY AND PARTICIPANT AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

1. PARTICIPANT assigns to PRODUCTION COMPANY the right to record PARTICIPANT’S voice and likeness for use in a media production (“Production”) that is tentatively titled CORKSCREW COMEDY FESTIVAL to be recorded (date) June 18-20, 2026.

2.​PARTICIPANT grants Corkscrew Comedy Productions LLC the right to record PARTICIPANT’S name, image, voice, and performance during the Corkscrew Comedy Festival and to use such recordings in connection with the promotion, documentation, and distribution of the festival and related media projects in any media now known or later developed.  Recordings made by Production Company shall remain the property of Production Company.

3. Nothing in this agreement transfers ownership of PARTICIPANT’S underlying comedic material.

4. PARTICIPANT further acknowledges that PRODUCTION COMPANY has the right to use PARTICIPANT’S name, portrait, voice, or biographical information to promote or publicize the Production, and to authorize others to do the same. ​PARTICIPANT agrees that no photographs, footage, or other material need be submitted to them for approval prior to usage. ​

5. PARTICIPANT agrees that this release is not and in no way represents a promise or guarantee of consequent employment or remuneration. PARTICIPANT also agrees that nothing requires PRODUCTION COMPANY to use PARTICIPANT’S name, voice, or likeness in any of the manners described or to exercise any of the rights in this Agreement.

6. PARTICIPANT warrants that PARTICIPANT is free to enter into this Agreement, and that this Agreement does not conflict with any existing contracts or agreements to which PARTICIPANT is a party. PARTICIPANT agrees to hold PRODUCTION COMPANY and any third parties harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, or damages that may arise from the use of PARTICIPANT’S voice or image in the Production.

7.​ PARTICIPANT acknowledges that this Agreement is not valid or binding upon PRODUCTION COMPANY until signed by a representative of the PRODUCTION COMPANY.

If the releaser is not yet 18 years old, the following must be completed and signed: I, the undersigned, hereby warrant that I am the parent / guardian [circle whichever applies] of ____________N/A_____________ [print name], a minor, and have full authority to authorize the above Agreement for him/her, which I have read and approved.