Sag short film agreement

Accidentally getting into sag through the short project agreement. The essential guide to sagaftra rates 2020 wrapbook. If you dont hear from them, place a call to sagaftras theatrical contracts department at 323. Under the short film and ultra low budget agreements, the straight time rate when calculating double overtime must at least equal the. Easterseals disability film challenge sagaftra screen. Sagindie independent film production information, resources. New yorkbased filmmaker rashaad ernesto green has made quite a name for himself as an emerging voice of independent film.

The lowbudget agreements vary some of the compensation and other terms offered in sagaftras basic codified agreement, the agreement applicable to a full budget feature film intended for theatrical release. The short project agreement replaces the short film agreement and the low budget new media agreement for nonepisodic, nonanimated projects. Student film agreement preliminary information form. I go into the nittygritty of sag schedules for day and weekly players, not to mention all things related to meal and rest penalties, over time, 6th day, 7th day, and holiday pay rules and more. Sag aftra negotiates contracts that cover the work of media professionals in front of a camera or behind a microphone. Well, i now have some experience with the short film agreement. Sagaftra members have voted to approve the new threeyear contract with the alliance of motion picture and television producers. Topsheet helps feature films, commercials, and soon television submit. Short film defined a primary purpose of the short film is a learning experience in which the producer has the opportunity to work with professional performers. How to make a short film with sag actors and not kill. If the union, in its sole discretion, approves the application submitted in connection with the short film, the producer will be notified and required to execute the.

Please note, student projects would sign to the student film agreement, and would begin by filling out the student film agreement preliminary information form. Below are links to contract information, rates, faqs and resources that help members and producers navigate the media and entertainment industries. These minimum rates are current through july 2003 and should only be used as a guide. Sagaftra, amptp reach deal on new film, tv contract. The contract, retroactive to july 1, will last through 2020. In addition, all submissions must be produced under a sagaftra short film or sagaftra new media contract, run no longer than 20 minutes including credits no exceptions, be a completed project, and include a contract production number. The thing with both the student film and short film agreement is that they are geared to festival runs and, as such, any payments you may owe the actors are deferred while exhibiting. Producers guide to sagaftras short project agreement spa. This is the employment contract that the producer and each day player must sign for sagaftrasignatory student theatrical productions.

As of august 1, 2018, the sag short film agreement and the low budget new media agreement have been deprecated. Following all that amazing data is a breakdown of rules and penalties by agreement. What every independent film producer should know about sag. Keep in mind, if youre making a web series, youll still sign the. If youre making a short film, weve got some news for you. Effective august 1, 2018, sagaftra implemented the new short project agreement. Youll need to contact your local sag headquarters, and speak to them about your needs. This agreement allows all salaries to be deferred this is the wellknown copy, credit, meals deal and also permits the producer to distribute the film at film festivals. Producer shall have the exclusive right to use and to license the use of actors name, photograph, likeness andor voice by any means in and in connection with the film and the advertising, publicizing, exhibition, andor other exploitation of the film. Negotiations for a new sagaftra film and tv contract begin wednesday, may 31 the last of the big three talent guild contract talks until 2020.

Does anyone know what makes a short film qualify under sag. We listed 3 sag agreement pay rates which vary based on the films total budget. He first gained attention with a series of short films, 2008s premature which won an hbo short film award, followed by the sundanceselected. Sagaftra, theatrical contracts, 5757 wilshire blvd.

Its been pretty interesting and it is not nearly as complicated as i thought it would be. This is the master agreement for theatrical motion pictures, and spells out the responsibilities of producers working in that medium. Shortly after the current contract expired, negotiators reached an agreement. If the union, in its sole discretion, approves the application submitted in connection with the short film, the producer will be notified and required to execute the sagaftra 48 hour film project agreement. Agreements need to be set in place with your production team, cast and crew even from before principal photography begins. Well, looking at the original question from this threads title, according to the sag aftra website, a film qualifies for the short film agreement if it shoots entirely in the us with a budget of. Sag experimental film agreement in plain english at. If you do get the short film agreement and then choose not to cast any sag actors, youre fine, because those actors arent governed under the short film agreement. Begin by filling out the short project agreement preliminary information form. What every independent film producer should know about sagaftra. Producer shall submit two 2 copies of the executed agreement to the union not later than one 1 week prior.

Find feature film sag aftra acting auditions and jobs. Short film named on the information sheet and to employ professional performers in the short film under the agreement. Like the sag short project agreement, there isnt a. Sag aftra members have voted to approve the new threeyear contract with the alliance of motion picture and television producers. The sagaftra foundations new york short film showcase is a cinematic celebration of new projects by union members, designed to encourage performers to create their own short films and web series. Producers guide to sagaftras short project agreement. The short film contract is like the student film agreement, so you really arent missing out if you arent a film student. Within 23 business days, you will be assigned a signatory business representative. If youre in a film school it helps, but either way you can get a student film agreement or low budget film agreement. The lowbudget agreements vary some of the compensation and other terms offered in sagaftras basic codified agreement, the agreement applicable to a. If the union, in its sole discretion, approves the application submitted in connection with the short film, the producer will be notified and required to execute the sag aftra short film letter agreement. This agreement is not intended to cover and specifically excludes any type of production or medium covered by another sag aftra agreement e. Screen actors guild 2020 easterseals disability film challenge. Sagaftra low budget agreements were created with input from filmmakers and actors to make it even easier for you to hire professional performers.

Well, looking at the original question from this threads title, according to the sagaftra website, a film qualifies for the short film agreement if it shoots entirely in the us with a budget of. Sag experimental film agreement in plain english page 2 at. Basic codified agreement sag agreement for a full budget feature film. This agreement allows for both film festival screenings and freetoconsumer new media platforms. If producer intends to employ one or more professional performers in a short film within the meaning of the sag american federation of television and radio artistsshort film letter agreement hereinafter referred to as the agreement and qualifies to do so. Contracts and resources for independent filmmakers sagindie. If you have specific questions about the short project agreement, call sag aftra at 323.

Film contracts and agreements protect the rights of your film and are necessary to avoid miscommunication and risk at every stage from preproduction to distribution. This agreement doesnt accept tafthartleys, so i assumed i couldnt join through it. Sample sagaftra signatory contracts, plus additional production. Performer confirmation of receipt of contracts student short film. Sagaftra has a number of special contracts for special film productions that cant afford regular rates. This agreement is not intended to cover and specifically excludes any type of production or medium covered by another sagaftra agreement e. Is the short project agreement like the short film. If you have specific questions about the short project agreement, call sagaftra at.

In addition, producer must submit to the union a list of all professional performers to be employed in the short film. Become a sag aftra signatory producer for your next lowbudget film. Actor employment agreement low budget and student film. The experimental agreement has been replaced by the short film and ultra low budget agreement. Nov 11, 2014 lowbudget contracts like the short film agreement allow actors to produce their own independent projects, and new media contracts encourage experimentation with increasingly vital web content. Like the sag short project agreement, there isnt a set sag weekly scale or even a set day rate its negotiable. This is the form a producer signs to producer under the 2017 theatrical codified basic agreement. The short project agreement brings together some of the best aspects of the short film agreement and the low budget new media agreement. If the union, in its sole discretion, approves the application submitted in connection with the short film, the producer will be notified and required to execute the sag aftra 48 hour film project agreement. The sag short film agreement is now the short project.

Use of ets contest buzz chat rooms constitutes agreement with the following guidelines. Sep 28, 2016 if you do get the short film agreement and then choose not to cast any sag actors, youre fine, because those actors arent governed under the short film agreement. We listed 3 sag agreement pay rates which vary based on the film s total budget. Aug 20, 2018 producers guide to sagaftras short project agreement spa. Screen actors guild 2020 easterseals disability film. Once you are granted signatory status, the local will send you another packet with documents that have to be filled out. Sagaftra short film contest agreement rev 41514 2 of 12 1. Sag doesnt make it transparent online that, since this contract covers all performers, nonunion actors who worked a principal role have proof of employment for working a sag job. Insuring a short film under sag short project agreement hey all. Sag aftra short film contest agreement rev 41514 2 of 12 1. There is currently not an agreement that would allow deferred pay for feature length projects without obtaining a waiver directly from sag. Producers guide to working with sagaftra on a short film.

If producer intends to employ one or more professional performers in a short film within the meaning of the sagamerican federation of television and radio artistsshort film letter agreement hereinafter referred to as the agreement and qualifies to do so. Contracts in the film and television industry, 3rd edition. Become a sagaftra signatory producer for your next lowbudget film. In addition, all submissions must be produced under a sag aftra short film or sag aftra new media contract, run no longer than 20 minutes including credits no exceptions, be a completed project, and include a contract production number. Insuring a short film under sag short project agreement. Your sagaftra business representative will send you your actual contract when its time to sign. Lowbudget contracts like the short film agreement allow actors to produce their own independent projects, and new media contracts encourage. The zip file that the sagaftra business representative will electronically forward to you includes acopy of the short film agreement 1. Want to see a sample of what the agreements look like. Aug 02, 2018 if youre making a short film, weve got some news for you. And dont worry, you can keep in touch with sagindie too at 323. Sagaftra and the amptp representing studios and producers reached an. Easterseals disability film challenge sagaftra screen actors. I am looking into the ultra low budget since thats basically the best deal you can get from sag on a feature, and i see it as a plus that it.