RIDER

17-Point Side Agreement (Rider)

Here we will analyze the 17-pt side agreement against responsibilities and guidelines that an producer-actor must meet. Please read disclaimer below and as with the rest of the website, it’s all alleged according to our heart.

Things to keep in mind: The table is our analysis of how light-to-strong it aligns with the theory that the 17-point side agreement was a guise to add more oversight an creative control that will later qualify BL as meeting the requirements for the PGA Mark.

For our readers, below is a condensed/ simplified summary of the PGA Mark requirements, the full PDF can be found at the ProducersGuild .org website:

1. Must have performed, in a decision-making capacity, a major portion of the producing functions on the Motion Picture.
2. Clarifying Criteria for pga mark with a Non-Producing Role (such as the individual is an ACTOR as well) can qualify for the PGA mark only if it is demonstrated that, without taking into account decisions they made in their non-producing role, they performed a major portion of the producing functions in a decision-making capacity on the film in their role as a producer, as evidenced by: (i) having substantial responsibility for the overall production and delivery of the film; and (ii) making regular, continuous and substantial decisions regarding production, budgetary, and legal concerns in a constructive and responsible manner.
3. If they are an actor they must meet the items in Category A & personally perform at least two of the functions in Category B, that would be strong evidence that actor has met the pga mark standard:
   • Category A: Actor demonstrated that they personally made regular, continuous, and substantial decisions regarding production, budgetary and legal concerns in a constructive and responsible manner.
   • Category B:
     • 1. Actor personally:
       • 1a) was involved with the project prior to all other producers;
       • 1b) created, identified, or secured the intellectual property on which the project was based;
       • 1c) secured the director, writer, or financing before the film was greenlit or a majority of the financing was obtained (actor does not get credit for securing themselves as a critical element of the film);
       • 1d) resurrected an otherwise stagnant project, or significantly reimagined the script or production, before the film was greenlit or the financing was obtained.
     • 2. Actor personally rendered substantial creative contributions to pre-production and production that are beyond those typical of an actor.
     • 3. Actor personally rendered substantial creative contributions to post-production that are beyond those typical of an actor.

17-POINT BULLET POINTS	REQUIREMENTS FOR p.g.a CREDIT
01 An intimacy coordinator must be present at all times when BL is on set.	✅ Partial Alignment: Establishing new on-set protocols (one that affect scheduling the IC full-time not just by typical SAG-AFTRA guidelines for actors with intimate scene) can cross into production oversight territory. ✅ Light alignment: It may also be used to demonstrate involvement in legal decisions.
02 With respect to Artist, any and all rehearsal, filming, reviewing video playback or dailies and/or any other interaction with any scene involving simulated sex or nudity and/or partial nudity shall be restricted to those persons with essential business reasons for being present (“Essential Personnel”) as approved by Artist and Todd Black as further described in the nudity rider attached as Schedule I hereto (“Nudity Rider”).	✅ Strong alignment: Key words here are “as approved by BL. While the nudity rider is not unusual, the degree of control and authority BL exercises over how it’s implemented is the distinction. Actors do not typically set access, yet with this, BL is deciding who is allowed on set, including approving the list of essential personnel, this elevates the action from an actor protection to how she personally influenced a production-side responsibility. ✅ Light alignment: This level of contractual negotiation and enforcement of set policy aligns with the PGA’s definition of “making regular, continuous and substantial decisions regarding legal concerns in a constructive and responsible manner”.
03   There is to be no spontaneous improvising of any scenes involving intimate/ sexual physical touching, simulated sex, or nudity with respect to Artist. Scenes involving Artist that involves kissing, depictions of sexual intercourse, or any other intimate/ sexual physical touching must be contained in the screenplay (i.e. the most up to date draft approve by Artist in writing), choreographed in advance in the presence of the intimacy coordinator, and may only proceed as choreographed with the consent of all participants in advance.	✅ Strong Alignment: BL exercises final authority over what appears in the script in what appears as creative control, a key PGA function. ✅ Strong Alignment: Seemingly, this demand supports the view that BL shaped the content, performance, and even the logistics of how scenes were executed, contributing to a “reimagining of the production”.
04 Physical touching and comments on Artist’s physical appearance must only be done/made in connection with the character and scene work, not as to Artist personally. Except as written into the screenplay or as strictly required in connection with make-up or costume preparation, there is to be no physical touching (including hugging) of Artist, her on-set personnel and/or her employees.	❌ No alignment (As a side note: Should JB just have asked “How much does Lily Bloom weigh?” – He has to pick up the character)
05 There are to be no discussions with Artist of personal experiences with sex or nudity, including as it relates to conduct with spouses or others.	❌ No alignment
06 No one will enter, attempt to enter, interrupt, pressure, or request entrance to Artist’s trailer while she is in a state of undress for any reason.	❌ No alignment
07 There shall be no rehearsal or filming of Artist (including Artist approved body double) of any nudity, partial nudity and/or simulated sex except as permitted in accordance with the Nudity Rider. Any such footage of Artist (or Artist’s body double) previously shot without the Nudity Rider in place, may not be used without Artist’s and her legal representatives’ prior, written consent.	❌ No alignment, as it already is a standard practice under union rules and SAG-Aftra.
08 Artist may have a representative of her choosing present with her on set for the remainder of the rehearsal and shooting days, including while on a closed set.	❌ No alignment. (Note: Not sure this was forbidden to her as she texted the mutual friend that she wanted to invite her on set, so seemingly she had no restrictions to impede her to do this. This aligns with what WP said, which is most of these were already given or being applied in reality.)
09 If Artist is exposed to COVID-19, she must be provided notice as soon as possible after Wayfarer or any other producer or production executive becomes aware of such exposure.	✅ Light alignment: For Producer-level contribution or decision-making, unless further evidence shows BL created, enforced, or managed COVID protocols for the cast and crew.
10 There shall be no retaliation of any kind against Artist for raising concerns about the conduct described in this letter or for these requirements. Any changes in attitude, sarcasm, marginalization or other negative behavior, either on set or otherwise, including during publicity and promotional work, as a result of these requests is retaliatory and unacceptable, and will be met with immediate action.	❌ No alignment. (Note: Artist seems to be the only one that switched up after editing demands, and during publicity and promotional work)
11 Except as otherwise agreed by Artist, while Artist is on set, Sony must have a mutually-approved representative (Ange Giannetti is hereby approved) on set for the remainder of the rehearsal and shooting days, including on a closed set, to actively supervise the production, including monitoring the safety of the cast and crew, ensuring compliance with the schedule and overseeing logistics, problem solving and creative issues.	✅ Moderate Alignment: since BL is requiring a mutually-approved individual for these functions indicates influence over core production operations, especially creative and logistical decisions. ✅ Strong Alignment: Under the PGA requirement in the Production phase, it says “Overseeing daily operations, consulting with and resolving issues raised by key physical production and creative staff, and liaising with financial, studio and/or distribution partners.” This demand seemingly shows BL requiring: a) active oversight, b) monitoring logistics, c)creative oversight, d) scheduling responsibilities. Seemingly a producer-level engagement with a distribution partner, Sony.
12 Wayfarer will engage an additional, experienced A-level producer, approved by Artist (Todd Black is hereby approved)(the “Approved Producer”), to actively supervise the production, including monitoring the safety of the cast and crew, ensuring compliance with the schedule and overseeing logistics, problem solving and creative issues provided that Company shall have the right to approve the agreement with the Approved Producer.	✅ Moderate alignment: BL is seemingly dictating hiring with this demand. ✅ Strong alignment: BL is influencing the operation hierarchy, decision making process, and resolution structure, which are core producer actions.
13 Wayfarer must empower any existing third-party producer with appropriate and customary authority to actively supervise the production, including monitoring the safety of the cast and crew, ensuring compliance with the schedule and overseeing logistics, problem solving and creative issues.	✅ Strong Alignment: For producer influence on production, safety, logistics, and problem-solving ✅ Moderate Alignment: As it affects budget execution and authority.
14 Wayfarer will engage an A-list stunt double, approved by Artist (Lauren Shaw approved as stunt double), to rehearse and perform any scenes involving the character “Lily” that depicts rape or any act of sexual violence. Artist will only perform close-up work or other pre-approved shots for such scenes. In addition, Wayfarer to engage Artist- approve body doubles for both characters (i.e. “Lily” and “Ryle”) for all simulated sex scenes (Cole Mason approved as body double for “Ryle”). Wayfarer will use reasonable good faith commercial efforts to engage the same Artist-approved individual as Artist’s body double and stunt double.	✅ Strong Alignment: This demand shapes the artistic execution, shot planning, and crew involvement. All of which fall under core producer functions in both pre-production and production phases. ✅ Moderate alignment: Due to influence in the creative decision-making, as BL has ultimate creative control over specific shots (“pre-approved”), which are a large part of the Film’s theme. ✅ Strong Alignment: Meets “creative contributions beyond actor role” as BL is restructuring the way these scenes are filmed. ✅ Moderate alignment: Potentially aligning in influencing hiring, budget and scheduling, since she demands approval rights for stunt double. ✅ Strong alignment: BL controls another character, “Ryle” and another artists contract (JB’s) and what they are comfortable shooting themselves without a stunt.
15 Any rehearsal or shooting involving Artist, or any other performer depicting the character of “Lily,” that involves nudity (including partial nudity) or simulated sex must be conducted strictly in accordance with the Nudity Rider and must adhere to the final, Artist-approved script. For avoidance of doubt, there will be no use of footage in the Picture that depicts any underage character, or underage actor engaged in sexual intercourse, or nay form of penetration.	✅ Strong alignment: BL is demanding creative control for younger Lily, meeting the point of “consulting on the overall story arc beyond that of the actor’s character” (BL’s character is older Lily but here is demanding creative control for younger Lily). ✅ Strong alignment: BL extends her influence and decision-making responsibilities to all portrayals of her character, showing continuity control even when not performing those things herself. ✅ Strong alignment: Ownership of the character’s portrayal arc, by limiting how “Lily” can be visually or physically represented, BL shapes the tone and visual execution of her character, which is a producer-level influence. ❌ Partial alignment: demand is it already is a standard practice under union rules and SAG-Aftra, referencing the required Nudity Rider. (Note: There was no underage actor engaged in sexual intercourse… what is BL talking about?)
16 Any and all day players that participate in anyway in scenes with Artist involving nudity, partial nudity, and/or simulated sex must be engaged through customary industry talent agencies and not through personal connections of the director and/or producer.	✅ Moderate alignment: Partially aligned, as it seemingly demands and establishes new on-set hiring protocols, production and creative decision making.
17 At Artist’s election, an all-hands, in-person meeting before production resumes which will include the director, the existing producers, the Sony representative, the Approved Producer, Artist and Artist’s designated representatives to confirm and approve a plan for implementation of the above that will be adhered to for the physical and emotional safety of Artist, her employees and all the cast and crew moving forward.	✅ Strong alignment: Seemingly this demand outlines a full-production operational meeting that includes: Coordinating all top-level stakeholders (studio, producers, talent, third-party producers). ✅ Strong alignment: As it also seems to place BL asapproving body before production can move forward a “stagnant production”. (Note: Why did BL not demand for HR to be present for an all-hands meeting if it was addressing HR complaints and she wanted this to be protected activity?)

Final 17-Point Side Agreement compared to 30-Point List

FINAL 17-POINT SIDE AGREEMENT	30-POINT LIST
01 An intimacy coordinator must be present at all times when BL is on set.	01 An intimacy coordinator must be present at all times when BL is on set in scenes with Mr Baldoni.
02 With respect to Artist, any and all rehearsal, filming, reviewing video playback or dailies and/or any other interaction with any scene involving simulated sex or nudity and/or partial nudity shall be restricted to those persons with essential business reasons for being present (“Essential Personnel”) as approved by Artist and Todd Black as further described in the nudity rider attached as Schedule I hereto (“Nudity Rider”).	02 No monitors to be viewed or accessible on set, or remotely, during closed set scenes to except by BL-approved essential crew and personnel.
03   There is to be no spontaneous improvising of any scenes involving intimate/ sexual physical touching, simulated sex, or nudity with respect to Artist. Scenes involving Artist that involves kissing, depictions of sexual intercourse, or any other intimate/ sexual physical touching must be contained in the screenplay (i.e. the most up to date draft approve by Artist in writing), choreographed in advance in the presence of the intimacy coordinator, and may only proceed as choreographed with the consent of all participants in advance.	03 No more improvising of kissing. All intimate touch must be  choreographed in advance with BL and an intimacy coordinator. No biting or sucking of lip without BL consent. And all intimate on camera touch and conversations must be “in character”, not spoken from Mr Baldoni to BL personally.
04 Physical touching and comments on Artist’s physical appearance must only be done/made in connection with the character and scene work, not as to Artist personally. Except as written into the screenplay or as strictly required in connection with make-up or costume preparation, there is to be no physical touching (including hugging) of Artist, her on-set personnel and/or her employees.	04 No more personal, Physical touching of, or sexual comments by Mr Baldoni or Mr Heath to be tolerated by BL and/or any of her employees, as well as any female cast or crew without their express consent.
05 There are to be no discussions with Artist of personal experiences with sex or nudity, including as it relates to conduct with spouses or others.	05 No more discussions to BL and/or her employees about personal experiences with sex, including as it relates to spouses or others.
06 No one will enter, attempt to enter, interrupt, pressure, or request entrance to Artist’s trailer while she is in a state of undress for any reason.	06 No more entering, attempting to enter, interrupting, pressuring or asking BL to enter her trailer or the makeup trailer by Mr Heath or Mr Baldoni, while she is nude for any reason.
07 There shall be no rehearsal or filming of Artist (including Artist approved body double) of any nudity, partial nudity and/or simulated sex except as permitted in accordance with the Nudity Rider. Any such footage of Artist (or Artist’s body double) previously shot without the Nudity Rider in place, may not be used without Artist’s and her legal representatives’ prior, written consent.	07 No more filming of BL nudity without a fully-executed, SAG-compliant Nudity Rider in place. Any such footage already shot without this Rider in place and in direct violation of SAG requirements may not be used without BL’s and her legal representatives’ prior, written consent.
08 Artist may have a representative of her choosing present with her on set for the remainder of the rehearsal and shooting days, including while on a closed set.	08 BL to have a representative on set at all times and with a monitor during scenes involving nudity sexual activity, or violence with Mr Baldoni.
09 If Artist is exposed to COVID-19, she must be provided notice as soon as possible after Wayfarer or any other producer or production executive becomes aware of such exposure.	09 If BL and/or her infant is exposed to Covid again, BL must be provided with immediate notice as soon as Wayfarer or any other producers become aware of such exposure, without her needing to uncover days later herself.
10 There shall be no retaliation of any kind against Artist for raising concerns about the conduct described in this letter or for these requirements. Any changes in attitude, sarcasm, marginalization or other negative behavior, either on set or otherwise, including during publicity and promotional work, as a result of these requests is retaliatory and unacceptable, and will be met with immediate action.	10 No more retaliatory or abusive behavior to BL for raising concerns or requesting safeguards.
11 Except as otherwise agreed by Artist, while Artist is on set, Sony must have a mutually-approved representative (Ange Giannetti is hereby approved) on set for the remainder of the rehearsal and shooting days, including on a closed set, to actively supervise the production, including monitoring the safety of the cast and crew, ensuring compliance with the schedule and overseeing logistics, problem solving and creative issues.	11 Sony must have an active, daily role in overseeing physical production for the remainder of the film to monitor safety for cast and crew schedule, logistics, problem solving and creative.
12 Wayfarer will engage an additional, experienced A-level producer, approved by Artist (Todd Black is hereby approved)(the “Approved Producer”), to actively supervise the production, including monitoring the safety of the cast and crew, ensuring compliance with the schedule and overseeing logistics, problem solving and creative issues provided that Company shall have the right to approve the agreement with the Approved Producer.	12 Engagement of an experienced producer to supervise the safety of the cast and crew, schedule, logistics, problem solving and creative for the remainder of the shoot. (examples: Todd Lieberman, Elizabeth Cantillon, Miri Yoon, Lynette Howell).
13 Wayfarer must empower any existing third-party producer with appropriate and customary authority to actively supervise the production, including monitoring the safety of the cast and crew, ensuring compliance with the schedule and overseeing logistics, problem solving and creative issues.	13 Producer Alex Saks to be given standard rights, inclusion, and authority per her job description and as represented to BL when signing on.
14 Wayfarer will engage an A-list stunt double, approved by Artist (Lauren Shaw approved as stunt double), to rehearse and perform any scenes involving the character “Lily” that depicts rape or any act of sexual violence. Artist will only perform close-up work or other pre-approved shots for such scenes. In addition, Wayfarer to engage Artist- approve body doubles for both characters (i.e. “Lily” and “Ryle”) for all simulated sex scenes (Cole Mason approved as body double for “Ryle”). Wayfarer will use reasonable good faith commercial efforts to engage the same Artist-approved individual as Artist’s body double and stunt double.	14 Engagement of BL-approved, A-List stunt double, to perform Lily in scenes with Mr Baldoni involving rape and/or violence. BL to perform only close-up work or work from a BL pre-approved shot list in scenes with Mr Baldoni involving sexual violence.
15 Any rehearsal or shooting involving Artist, or any other performer depicting the character of “Lily,” that involves nudity (including partial nudity) or simulated sex must be conducted strictly in accordance with the Nudity Rider and must adhere to the final, Artist-approved script. For avoidance of doubt, there will be no use of footage in the Picture that depicts any underage character, or underage actor engaged in sexual intercourse, or nay form of penetration.	15 Any scene by BL, or another performer depicting the character of “Lily”, that involves nudity or simulated sex must be conducted strictly in accordance with the above-referenced Nudity Rider and must adhere to the BL- approved script.
16 Any and all day players that participate in anyway in scenes with Artist involving nudity, partial nudity, and/or simulated sex must be engaged through customary industry talent agencies and not through personal connections of the director and/or producer.	16 All actors participating with BL in intimate scenes involving her being in any state of nudity must be classified as active, working actors, not “friends” of the director or producers, and must be pre-approved by BL.
17 At Artist’s election, an all-hands, in-person meeting before production resumes which will include the director, the existing producers, the Sony representative, the Approved Producer, Artist and Artist’s designated representatives to confirm and approve a plan for implementation of the above that will be adhered to for the physical and emotional safety of Artist, her employees and all the cast and crew moving forward.	17 An in-person meeting before production resumes with Mr Baldoni, Mr Heath, Ms Saks, the Sony representative, the new Producer, BL and BL’s spouse Ryan Reynolds to confirm and approve a plan for implementation of the above that will be adhered to for the physical and emotional safety of BL, her employees and all the cast and crew moving forward.