Actress Cindy Lee Garcia sues over Innocence of Muslims

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15. It will be the first and probably the last. If you are the parent of children who act, then you...

have undoubtedly signed release forms. I have included copies of the standard general and talent/model release forms below.

I worked in film for many many years and had to hire actors countless times and each and every time, I hire them I require them to read the release forms and I can't even begin to tell you the amount of times I have had actors tell me "they know what's in it and don't need to read it". I always make sure that I have a witness when they refuse to read the release form.

If this actor is allowed to sue and the case goes forward, (if she did in fact sign a release form), this will have major repercussions for the entertainment industry. It will basically allow any actor, from the star to a part time extra not appearing anywhere in the final product from exerting some sort of control or influence upon the final product. Granted major stars already have influence upon the final product of many films but that is written into their contracts.

If she did sign a release form, she won't have a leg to stand on.