On april 3, 2016 the sagaftra 2016 commercials contract and audio recorded commercials contract negotiations were concluded between sagaftra and the joint policy committee jpc. The nominations for the 2016 sag awards were announced on wednesday. The following is not a comprehensive list of all possible sag rates, but will help you budget for the current sag minimums. Ken howard, the president of sagaftra and a veteran character actor in tv and film, has died. Howard was an emmy and tony winner who was highly regarded by those in the entertainment. The screen actors guild american federation of television and radio artists is an american labor union. Weve condensed current sagaftra contract and market rates into easyto read guides. Travel, meals, and accomdations are provided, and actors are paid the standard sagaftra rates.
New yorkbased filmmaker rashaad ernesto green has made quite a name for himself as an emerging voice of independent film. If you are operating under a sag contract you are required to offer sag s standard per diem. Most theaters will not show a film shorter than about 7075 minutes as a feature film. New sagaftra low budget rates preparing for takeoff. The exhibit g form can be broken down into three major sections. The 2016 sag awards will move back a day and air on saturday, january 30, 2016, organizers said today. Screen actors guild american federation of television and radio artists. To view the clip rate card, please click the pdf link directly below. Spanish wild spot use payments under the 2016 sagaftra commercials contract are based on these marketcity values. The lowbudget performer rates effective as of july 1, 2016 are as follows. Write a feature film screenplay, write a one hour tv script, write a 30 minute tv script, rewrite a feature film script, rewrite a tv script, polish a feature film script, polish a tv script, write a treatment, script consultation, script notes. The organization was formed on march 30, 2012, following the merger of the screen actors guild. If it is used in an audition notice, it is letting you know the type of film and the type of contractproduction company that you are auditioning for. Sag aftra low budget agreements were created with input from filmmakers and actors to make it even easier for you to hire professional performers.
A background actor or extra is a performer in a film, television show, stage, musical, opera or ballet production, who appears in a nonspeaking or nonsinging silent capacity, usually in the background for example, in an audience or busy street scene. This free searchable database gives you 247 access to. War films and epic films often employ background actors in large numbers. Become a sagaftra signatory producer for your next lowbudget film. So that sag aftra performers can work on films with low production budgets, sag aftra makes five alternative signatory arrangements available to independent film producers. Get all the latest updates on your favorite movies from new releases to timeless classics, get the scoop on moviefone.
As a registered user, you can take advantage of the services available on. Meaa 20152016 annual report by media, entertainment. At sag aftras first meeting of 2015, they unanimously voted to approve a 25% raise for productions that qualify under the ultra low budget, modified low budget, and low. Cable payments under the 2016 sag aftra commercials contract are based on these cable network unit values. Sagaftra 2016 commercials contracts are ratified extreme. Pension effective date annuity starting date maximum monthly pension. Sag and aftra are two of the major unions that you will eventually have to be a part of if you want to be a serious film tv actor. Television and audio commercials rate book extreme reach. Standard union benefits for health, welfare and pension per sagaftra, and wga agreements. Call, chat with a rep, get answers to faqs or send us an email.
Spanish wild spot use payments under the 2016 sag aftra commercials contract are based on these marketcity values. The screen actors guild american federation of television and radio artists sag aftra is an american labor union representing approximately 160,000 film and television actors, journalists, radio personalities, recording artists, singers, voice actors, and other media professionals worldwide. American federation of television and radio artists is a labor union that represents over 160,000 film and television performers, actors in radio, video. The list of rates per the 2019 sagaftra audio commercials contract. Synopsis rate sheet theatrical sag aftra document type. A retirement community where hollywood takes care of its. Jun 30, 2016 some facts about sag aftra lowbudget contracts sag aftra actors are supposed to work only for producers that are sag aftra signatories. Basic codified agreement sag agreement for a full budget feature film. The writers guild of america wga is a labor union representing the interests of professional writers of radio, film, television and new media. The header the top of the exhibit g form, where general production information goes title and contact information for example the list this is the who part of the form. We listed 3 sag agreement pay rates which vary based on the films total budget. Contracts and resources for independent filmmakers sagindie.
Become a sag aftra signatory producer for your next lowbudget film. These contracts are standard and are set by the productio. Sagaftra president ken howard, white shadow and 30. If youre working with some actors who arent in the. These minimum rates are current through july 2003 and should only be used as a guide. Wild spot use payments under the 2016 sagaftra commercials contract are based on. Meet the 2018 dga nominees for feature film duration.
Sag actor frank and lola feature film sagaftra rate. A complete stepbystep guide how to fill out the sag exhibit g. Kids now casting feature film garrow and other opportunities. Which is why weve compiled the sagaftra theatrical rates of 2019 in one handy place. Sagaftra sets a minimum day rate for each actor that participates on a production. Microbudget filmmakers frequently have questions about what they should offer for per diem.
Youll need to contact your local sag headquarters, and speak to them about your needs. If you are operating under a sag contract you are required to offer sags standard per diem. Understanding per diem rates for sag and iatse blogger. New 202016 compensation rate sheets, tables and other supplemental ratebased materials have been drafted, verified and agreed to by. Sag deals with film, most of the tv shows, and commercials. Nov 14, 2008 most residuals for sag motion pictures are calculated as a percentage of the distributors gross receipts, which basically is the money a film earns after allowing for certain deductions. Standin pay on commercials as of april 1, 2016 standin central. This is the rate sheet for programs under the cw supplement to the television agreement. Also, if you are using one of iatses low budget tiers, you will need to use iatses per diem rates.
Jay roachs trumbo, about blacklisted screenwriter dalton trumbo, scored a leading three nominations in the film categories. It lists the names of performers and what they are doing on set that day. Jun 30, 2015 new sagaftra low budget rates posted on june 30, 2015 by admin no comments v following the merger of the two film and tv actors unions into sagaftra, the leaders and members of the organization set about the arduous task of figuring out the next edition of their standard film, television, new media, and nonbroadcast. The list of rates per the 2016 sagaftra audio commercials contract. The minimum day rate for each role on the production varies by the contract that a production is under. For the latest information on standin pay in television and film, click here. Sagaftra actors are supposed to work only for producers that are. The screen actors guild american federation of television and radio artists sagaftra is an american labor union representing approximately 160,000 film and television actors, journalists, radio personalities, recording artists, singers, voice actors, and other media professionals worldwide.
Most residuals for sag motion pictures are calculated as a percentage of the distributors gross receipts, which basically is the money a film earns after allowing for certain deductions. At sagaftras first meeting of 2015, they unanimously voted to approve a 25% raise for productions that qualify under the ultra low budget, modified low budget, and low. Chris freihofer is the 2016 recipient of the oklahoma film icon award, a proud sagaftra member, and oklahomas only member of the prestigious casting society of america. Welcome to the extreme reach guide to the sagaftra 2016 tv and audio.
A retirement community where hollywood takes care of its own. Marcus on 4 june 20 posted in unions new 20 2016 compensation rate sheets, tables and other supplemental ratebased materials have been drafted, verified and agreed to by the industry and the union. Synopsis rate sheet theatrical sagaftra document type. Each movie is whatever length it ends up being after the editor finishes editing it. If youre in a film school it helps, but either way you can get a student film agreement or low budget film agreement. Sagaftra president ken howard, white shadow and 30 rock. Free, searchable live database of rates for iatse, sagaftra, dga, wga and more. Cable payments under the 2016 sagaftra commercials contract are based on these.
Every broadcast permutation must essentially be accounted for in a sag contract to ensure the fair and proper payment for a featured performer. While each of the lowbudget agreements is about six to twelve pages, the basic codified agreement is over 700 pages. The first half of the presentation is based on the life of a commercial from the perspective of a principal performer from audition to residuals. The low budget performer rates effective as of july 1, 2016 are as. Except where noted, all rates are per performer, per commercial. He first gained attention with a series of short films, 2008s premature which won an hbo short film award, followed by the sundanceselected. Need rates for a local 80 crab dolly grip and dont want to throw out your back lifting a giant, treekilling book. Production specific offshore feature film agreement. Screenwriting services and prices rate card hire a. Sag and aftra are two of the major unions that you will eventually have to be a part of if you want to be a serious filmtv actor. Run by casting director chris freihofer, this office is committed to bringing together the best talent oklahoma has to offer. Feb 11, 2016 travel, meals, and accomdations are provided, and actors are paid the standard sagaftra rates.
Fill out your request for rates below, and a representative will get back to you within one business day. Mar 08, 2016 a retirement community where hollywood takes care of its own the motion picture and television fund is home to 200plus residents who once worked on screen, behind cameras and in production rooms. The new rates have now been approved, verified and ratified by both parties. Marcus on 4 june 20 posted in unions new 202016 compensation rate sheets, tables and other supplemental ratebased materials have been drafted, verified and. The showbiz labor guide from media services payroll is here to help. New 202016 compensation rate sheets, tables and other supplemental rate based materials have been drafted, verified and agreed to by. New sagaftra low budget rates posted on june 30, 2015 by admin no comments v following the merger of the two film and tv actors unions into sagaftra, the leaders and members of the organization set about the arduous task of figuring out the next edition of their standard film, television, new media, and nonbroadcast. We listed 3 sag agreement pay rates which vary based on the film s total budget. Join the sagaftra commercials department for an educational seminar for members on the basic terms and conditions of the 2016 commercials contract and the 2016 audio commercials contract. Your sagaftra business representative will send you your actual contract when its time to sign. Jun 04, 20 20 2016 rate charts for the sag aftra commercials contracts by stacy k. The sagaftra website includes a rate sheet that shows the rates.
Dec 09, 2015 the nominations for the 2016 sag awards were announced on wednesday. The essential guide to sagaftra rates 2020 wrapbook. To learn about sag salary rates see previous posts. Sagaftra rates global voice acting academy voice over. A retirement community where hollywood takes care of its own the motion picture and television fund is home to 200plus residents who once worked on screen, behind cameras and in production rooms. The screenwriter dudes rate card lists all the prices and services available to hire a professional screenwriter to work on your project, including. We are currently working to improve the online cast clearance process and will roll this out soon. Aug 30, 2016 this feature is not available right now. Jan 17, 2008 it means that the film is a feature as opposed to a short, documentary, etc and that it is nonunion sag is the screen actors guild.
Sagaftra low budget agreements were created with input from filmmakers and actors to make it even easier for you to hire professional performers. Aftra deals with tv shows, namely sitcoms and soaps, game shows, and radio. Your sag aftra business representative will send you your actual contract when its time to sign. The date had been announced previously as sunday, january 31. Netflix was a big winner at the sag awards marketwatch. Want to see a sample of what the agreements look like. For reruns of a program during the prime time tv hours of 8 p. Scale is the term used for the minimum dollar amount that a wga signatory a company that agrees to abide by the guilds rules must pay a screenwriter.