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Appendix E

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Appendix F

N i o l l i n sCCNIC COLLINS

Director/Writer/Editor/Actorniccollins.director@gmail.com

www.niccollins.com(309) 472-2214

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Appendix G

Directing Employment Agreement Introduction. This Director Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is between Nic Collins (“Director”) and ComPsych Corporation (“Client”). Director agrees to make three 3-5 minute instructional videos for client by the date of April 1st, 2012. Services. Director will perform the following services for Client:

• Filming of the project. • Any required pre-production and post-production activities. • Hiring of any additional staff or crew to assist with project.

Client will provide necessary scripts and content requirements. Client has the option of using Director for any assistance with writing of scripts and content. Client agrees to provide actors as needed. Client will retain final cut authority. The Term. The term of this Agreement will end on April 1, 2012 or when project is finished if project is finished before April 1, 2012. Compensation. This project will be considered a work for hire. For performing the Services listed within this Agreement, Client is required to pay Director a fee of $XXXXXX. This fee will cover any and all expenses Director incurs while performing the Services listed within this Agreement. 50% of payment will be due when contract is signed and the remaining 50% will be paid in full by April 1st, 2012 or by completion of project if project is completed before April 1st, 2012. Name and Likeness. Director agrees to allow Client the right to use and display his likeness in connection with the project. Mediation; Arbitration. If a dispute arises under this Agreement, the parties agree to first try to resolve the dispute with the help of a mutually agreed-on mediator in Illinois. Any costs and fees other than attorney fees will be shared equally by the parties. If it is impossible to arrive at a mutually satisfactory solution within a reasonable time, the parties agree to submit the dispute to binding arbitration in the same city or region, conducted on a confidential basis pursuant to the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. Any decision or award as a result of any arbitration proceeding will include the assessment of costs, expenses, and reasonable attorney’s fees and a written determination by the arbitrators. Absent an agreement to the contrary, any such arbitration will be conducted by and arbitrator experienced in film industry law. An award of arbitration is final and binding on the Director and may be confirmed in a court of competent jurisdiction. The prevailing party has the right to collect from the other party its reasonable costs and attorney fees incurred in enforcing this agreement.

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General. Because this Agreement is a work for hire, Client may use finished products as they wish once it is finished. Director has the right to reference work done with Client when approaching future prospective projects, as long as there is no conflict with this Agreement. If these terms and conditions are agreeable, please sign and execute this Agreement. Signatures. MY SIGNATURE BELOW INDICATES THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS AGREEMENT AND HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF MY RIGHT TO SEEK INDEPENDENT LEGAL REPRESENTATION REGARDING THIS AGREEMENT. Name of Client or Representative of Client (Printed) Client’s Signature Date Name of Director (Printed) Director’s Signature Date

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Appendix H November 22, 2011 Mr. Talent Agency Film makers Agency 5555 Money Street Hollywood, Ca Dear Mr. Agency: My Name is Tim Harnew and I am representing filmmaker Nic Collins. Nic is a new director in the Hollywood area after moving from Chicago. Nic is interested in directing commercials, films, and music video productions. He graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a degree in film making in 2012. Nic has directed numerous videos/films including a music video for the band “Kids These Days” that has been played in Journey’s stores in Canada and the United States. Some of his more recent work includes his latest film “Nightmare” that is scheduled to be released in December. Nic’s other works include PSA’s, interviews, promos, and other short films. Thank you for taking the time to read this cover letter, we look forward to hearing from you. Regards, Tim Harnew 13727, 80th ave. Orland Park IL, 60613 708-277-5542 Tharnew@comcast.net *A reel of Nic’s work would also be sent with the cover letter

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26-Sep $500.00 Budget

27-Sep $500.00 Weekly (Food, fun, etc.) $100

28-Sep $500.00 Monthly (bills) $500 29-Sep $500.00 30-Sep $420.00

1-Oct $420.00 2-Oct $420.00 3-Oct $420.00 4-Oct $420.00 5-Oct $420.00 6-Oct $420.00 7-Oct $420.00 8-Oct $420.00 9-Oct $420.00

10-Oct $420.00 11-Oct $420.00 12-Oct $420.00 13-Oct $420.00 14-Oct $890.00 15-Oct $890.00 16-Oct $890.00 17-Oct $890.00 18-Oct $890.00 19-Oct $890.00 20-Oct $890.00 21-Oct $890.00 22-Oct $890.00 23-Oct $890.00 24-Oct $890.00 25-Oct $890.00 26-Oct $890.00 27-Oct $890.00 28-Oct $1,360.00 29-Oct $1,360.00 30-Oct $1,360.00 31-Oct $810.00 1-Nov $810.00 2-Nov $810.00 3-Nov $810.00 4-Nov $810.00 5-Nov $810.00 6-Nov $810.00 7-Nov $810.00 8-Nov $810.00 9-Nov $810.00

10-Nov $810.00 11-Nov $1,280.00 12-Nov $1,280.00

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13-Nov $1,280.00 14-Nov $1,280.00 15-Nov $1,280.00 16-Nov $1,280.00 17-Nov $1,280.00 18-Nov $1,280.00 19-Nov $1,280.00 20-Nov $1,280.00 21-Nov $1,280.00 22-Nov $1,280.00 23-Nov $1,280.00 24-Nov $1,280.00 25-Nov $1,750.00 26-Nov $1,750.00 27-Nov $1,750.00 28-Nov $1,750.00 29-Nov $1,750.00 30-Nov $1,250.00 1-Dec $1,250.00 2-Dec $1,250.00 3-Dec $1,250.00 4-Dec $1,250.00 5-Dec $1,250.00 6-Dec $1,250.00 7-Dec $1,250.00 8-Dec $1,250.00 9-Dec $1,720.00

10-Dec $1,720.00 11-Dec $1,720.00 12-Dec $1,720.00 13-Dec $1,720.00 14-Dec $1,720.00 15-Dec $1,720.00 16-Dec $1,720.00 17-Dec $1,720.00 18-Dec $1,720.00 19-Dec $1,720.00 20-Dec $1,720.00 21-Dec $1,720.00 22-Dec $1,720.00 23-Dec $2,190.00 24-Dec $2,190.00 25-Dec $2,190.00 26-Dec $2,190.00 27-Dec $2,190.00 28-Dec $2,190.00 29-Dec $2,190.00 30-Dec $2,190.00 31-Dec $1,640.00

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1-Jan $1,640.00 2-Jan $1,640.00 3-Jan $1,640.00 4-Jan $1,640.00 5-Jan $1,640.00 6-Jan $2,110.00 7-Jan $2,110.00 8-Jan $2,110.00 9-Jan $2,110.00

10-Jan $2,110.00 11-Jan $2,110.00 12-Jan $2,110.00 13-Jan $2,110.00 14-Jan $2,110.00 15-Jan $2,110.00 16-Jan $2,110.00 17-Jan $2,110.00 18-Jan $2,110.00 19-Jan $2,110.00 20-Jan $2,580.00

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