A nudity rider, or “nudity clause”, is a contract between an actor and production that defines what will happen on set while filming nude, intimate, simulated sex, or simulated sexual assault scenes. It might also be called a nudity waiver, simulated sex act rider, simulated sex waiver, intimate scene rider, or proposed written consent.
Any actor filming a nude, intimate, simulated sex, or simulated sexual assault scene, or appearing nude or simulating a sex act on set (even if it does not end up in the final cut) needs to negotiate terms for a nudity rider 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚 filming begins.
The CD will tell you if the role requires intimacy or nudity before you audition for the project.
For union productions, the nudity rider 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙩 include specific terms. For non-union productions, it is reasonable to request that these terms be included in your nudity rider:
🔺 The relevant script pages for all scenes that the actor is agreeing to perform
🔺 A list and description of the degree of nudity, contact, or simulated sex the actor consents to have on camera
Even if the scenes in the script are descriptive, the creative team should always discuss more detail with all parties involved; specifically: all of the action that’s going to occur, how it’s going to be shot, who’s going to be present (these details aren’t in the script).
There *is* a section in the SAG-AFTRA Basic Agreement (section 43) that outlines the clauses for nudity on set but this 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 serve as a sufficient contract between actor and producer.
⏩ Prior written consent of the actor is required in the form of a letter or rider that outlines the actions of the nudity or sex scene that will take place.
You will then discuss the nudity rider with your reps and agree upon all terms before you close the deal.
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