What legal document must performers sign to allow filmmakers to use their likeness in a movie?

The correct answer is the Release Form. This document is specifically designed to grant permission for filmmakers to use a performer's likeness, image, or voice in a production. By signing a Release Form, performers legally allow their representation to be included in the film, protecting the filmmakers against future claims regarding the use of that likeness.

This form also typically clarifies the scope of usage, duration, and any compensation involved, ensuring that both parties understand their rights and obligations. It is an essential element in the filmmaking process, particularly in ensuring that all legal permissions are secured before a project is publicly distributed or exhibited.

Other documents like a Contract Agreement or an Actor Consent Document could involve various terms and conditions related to the employment of the actor or general agreements, but they might not specifically focus on the legal clearance for the use of a performer’s likeness. A Performance License pertains more to the rights associated with the performance itself, rather than the rights to visually or audibly represent the performer in the final product.