Forms

Forms must be completed by March 13, 2026.

Please electronically sign and/or upload all required forms to your school folder. If your school does not currently have a folder, please create one using your school’s name.

When uploading, organize forms by form type (Media Release, Location Contract, Voice/Image Release, etc.) or by film title to ensure proper processing.

All releases, contracts, and permissions to use copyrighted materials must be electronically signed and/or uploaded by March 13, 2026. Failure to include all necessary forms will result in disqualification of the film.

Media/Image-Voice/Video Releases

A Media/Image–Voice/Video Release Form must be signed by every student, regardless of whether they are part of the filmmaking team or appear as an actor in the film. If the student is under 18 years of age, the form must also be signed by a parent or legal guardian. This release grants the Tulare County Office of Education (TCOE) permission to screen the student’s video during the Slick Rock Student Film Festival and to feature it on the TCOE website. In certain film categories, student videos may also be used for advertising or promotional purposes outside of TCOE.

The Slick Rock Student Film Festival is typically attended by local print and television media representatives who report on the event. This release also authorizes any media personnel present to use a student’s image and/or spoken words in their publications or broadcasts, which may include online distribution.

Media/Image-Voice/Video Release Forms must be electronically signed and/or uploaded by March 13, 2026.

  • Media/Image-Voice/Video Release - FOR EVERY STUDENT (FILMMAKERS AND ACTORS)
    External Form (Non-TCOE students)                                     
    [Electronic Signature]  *PREFERRED* | [ PDF Version]  

    Internal Form (TCOE 
    students from UPHS and LSMA)     
    [Electronic Signature]  *PREFERRED* | [ PDF Version]
Image-Voice Release (Adults)

An Image–Voice Release Form is required for ADULTS appearing in a video whose faces are clearly recognizable or whose voices are prominently used.

Image-Voice/Video Release Forms must be electronically signed and/or uploaded by March 13, 2026.

  • Image-Voice Release - This form applies to Featured Adults Only
    [English] [Spanish]
Location Contracts

The Location Contract gives the video production team the right to photograph and record scenes on the property and use those photographs and recordings in a film. The production team agrees to be responsible to the property owner for damage to the property or injury to persons caused by the production team's use of the property. If any part of a video is filmed on private property of any kind, a Location Contract must be completed and signed BEFORE TAPING BEGINS. A Location Contract is NOT needed if the film is shot on campus.

Location Contracts
  • Location Contracts                                                                [Download Here]
Transportation

The Transportation Form gives parental/guardian consent/release for the student filmmaker to participate in the commercial transportation arrival the Visalia Fox Theatre for the "Red Carpet Arrival" on the night of the Slick Rock Student Film Festival Awards Ceremony. 

Transportation Forms must be uploaded by April 28, 2026.
  • Transportation Form                                                                [ Download Here]

 

Copyright Information
When student productions are to be displayed in public venues (Internet, TV, Slick Rock Student Film Festival), students must get permission to use copyrighted material in their video production. Copyrighted material includes copyrighted music, video clips, still pictures and text. Students are responsible for obtaining the necessary written permissions on all copyrighted work. All paperwork must be uploaded at the time of your video submission. The use of royalty-free music, film clips, pictures, etc. is highly recommended to ensure films are not disqualified due to copyright infringement, as many copyright holders are not willing to provide permission for use.

A sample Copyrighted Materials Permission Request letter is provided to help students with wording their letters to obtain permission from copyright holders.

Pictures and Film Clips
Public domain images and film clips may be used in the video if the source is cited in the film's credits. Written permission from the copyright holder is required to use any copyrighted material.

Music
Original music or music that is in the public domain may be used in the video if the source is cited in the film's credits. Written permission from the copyright holder is required to use any copyrighted material.

Contact information for several music copyright holders

Universal Music Group (i.e., MCA, Geffen, Mercury, Island)
Director of Licensing
Universal Music Enterprises
2220 Colorado Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 865-0770

Warner Music Group (i.e., Warner Bros., Atlantic, Elektra)
VP Business Affairs/New Technology
Warner Music Group
75 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10019
(212) 275-1348

SONY BMG Music Entertainment Inc.
Global Digital Business, Business Affairs
550 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10022

EMI-Capitol Music Group North America (i.e., Capitol, Virgin, Chrysalis)
VP Legal Affairs
1290 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10104
(212) 492-5056