Rush casting call the farmhand sagaftra short film. 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 short film letter 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. How to make a short film with sag actors and not kill yourself.
Producer makes the material representation that it is presently signatory to the sagaftra short film agreement for the 48 hour film project, negotiated with the union for the purpose of employing professional performers in the abovelisted photoplay. Sagaftra members ratify new filmtv contract variety. Sagaftra actors are supposed to work only for producers that are sagaftra signatories. Producer shall submit two 2 copies of the executed agreement to the union not later than one 1 week prior. Oct 19, 2017 sagaftra and the advertising industry have reached an agreement aimed at allowing union members to work on digital lowbudget commercial productions. In addition, producer must submit to the union a list of all professional performers to be employed in the short film. Sag aftra members have voted to approve the new threeyear contract with the alliance of motion picture and television producers.
Rush casting call the farmhand sag aftra short film agreement production, location. If youre making a short film, weve got some news for you. The sag aftra short film and new media signatory agreements allow you to defer payment to your performers, as long as they agree to the deferment terms. Sagaftra, amptp reach deal on new film, tv contract. Find out current sagaftra scale and pay rates for 2019 and when to expect. 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. Sagaftra has bundled the best components of the short film agreement and the low budget new media contract to expand the opportunities for filmmakers who meet the guidelines for use, said. Effective august 1, 2018, sagaftra implemented the new short project agreement. Screen actors guild 2020 easterseals disability film challenge. What you need to make a sagaftra film the back door to. Please note, student projects would sign to the student film agreement, and would begin by filling out the student film agreement preliminary information form.
Accidentally getting into sag through the short project. Sometimes we are only given a short time to spend with the ones we love and a thousand hours to spend just thinking about them. If you dont hear from them, place a call to sagaftras theatrical contracts department at 323. 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. The contract, retroactive to july 1, will last through 2020. If the short film was created when the filmmaker was a student at usc or afi then the submission does not need a production number. Producers guide to sagaftras short project agreement spa. 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. Sag aftra began talks with the amptp on may 5, 2014. 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. The essential guide to sagaftra rates 2020 wrapbook. New short project agreement effective 8118 by sagindie aug 2, 2018 education, featured, indie news, indieblog, sagaftra. Following all that amazing data is a breakdown of rules and penalties by agreement. Producers guide to working with sagaftra on a student film.
Sagaftra theatrical contracts division at 5757 wilshire blvd. You can also contact sagindie or look through our faq page and we will do our best to answer all of your burning questions about life and short films. The sagaftra foundations new york short film showcase is a cinematic celebration of new projects by union performers, designed to encourage performers to create their own short films and web series. Adapted loosely from chekhov, a short focused on missed opportunities between a father and his son. Under the short film and ultra low budget agreements, the straight time rate when calculating double overtime must at least equal the. They include actors, announcers, broadcast journalists, dancers, djs, news writers, news directors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording artists, singers, stunt performers, voiceover artists and other media. 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. Note that animation projects are not currently covered by sagaftras short project agreement. Find feature film sag aftra acting auditions and jobs. By clicking i agree, you are acknowledging acceptance of all explore contest guidelines and are over the age of 18. Stepbystep signatory instructions for the short project agreement. Sag aftra 48 hour film project short film agreement rev. This is an extension of our master sound recordings agreement.
The ultimate guide to sagaftra theatrical rates 2020 topsheet. Begin by filling out the short project agreement preliminary information form. The sag scale for performers depends on which of these agreements apply, but can also vary depending on agreement subtype, production category, and other factors. This is the form a producer signs to producer under the 2017 theatrical codified basic agreement. View file performer contract short film synopsis this is the employment contract that the producer and each day player must sign for sagaftrasignatory short. Make movies vlog day 87 dealing with sag in production sag series part2 duration. Sagaftra began talks with the amptp on may 5, 2014. This is a memorandum of agreement which details additions andor changes to our master sound recordings agreement. The ultimate guide to sagaftra theatrical rates 2020. This is the master agreement for theatrical motion pictures, and spells out the responsibilities of producers working in that medium. Sagaftra offers vital info to local actors, filmmakers. Short film agreement and the low budget new media agreement for. The agreement becomes effective retroactive to july 1, 2014 and will remain in force through june 30, 2017. Aug 20, 2018 no more tafthartleys for low budget new media projects.
After a marathon overnight bargaining session, sagaftra has reached a tentative deal on a new film and tv contract, thus a. Producers guide to sagaftras short project agreement. Aug 12, 2016 a casting call is out to union actors for a film shooting in l. Short film named on the information sheet and to employ professional performers in the short film under the agreement. Please make a note of the school affiliation with the submission. Sagaftra grants waiver on lowbudget digital commercials. Unlike other sag day rates, actor salaries are completely negotiable. Easterseals disability film challenge sagaftra screen. All other student films must have individual student film sagaftra agreements. Use of ets contest buzz chat rooms constitutes agreement with the following guidelines. 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. The sagaftra short film and new media signatory agreements allow you to defer payment to your performers, as long as they agree to the deferment terms. Aug 02, 2018 if youre making a short film, weve got some news for you.
The music video agreement defines a music video as an audiovisual product that contains as its underlying audio track a sound recording produced under the sag aftra sound recordings code, and a visual element of the type traditionally produced for exhibition on cable television or made available for digital distribution via internet streaming andor download. Dollars and sense sagaftra short film project indiegogo. With the introduction of the short project agreement, the short film agreement has. The short project agreement replaces the short film agreement and the low budget new media agreement for nonepisodic, nonanimated projects. If you have questions about the short project agreement, sagaftra has even set up a phone line specifically for those inquiries, 323.
Newberry, sc deputy theodore ted wallace, 2428, caucasian. Sagaftra low budget agreements were created with input from filmmakers and actors to make it even easier for you to hire professional performers. Your sagaftra business representative will send you your actual contract when its time to sign. Easterseals disability film challenge sagaftra screen actors. 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. The following is not a comprehensive list of all possible sag rates, but will help you budget for the current sag minimums. And dont worry, you can keep in touch with sagindie too at 323. Producer makes the material representation that it is presently signatory to the sagaftra short film agreement for the 48 hour film project or the special genre competition, negotiated with the union for the purpose of employing professional. Is the short project agreement like the short film agreement. Screen actors guild 2020 easterseals disability film. 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. Want to see a sample of what the agreements look like. This agreement doesnt accept tafthartleys, so i assumed i couldnt join through it.
Jul 04, 2014 shortly after the current contract expired, negotiators reached an agreement. Aug 20, 2018 make movies vlog day 87 dealing with sag in production sag series part2 duration. That is basically how brandi had spent the past 22 years. The tentative agreement was reached with the amptp on july 4 and overwhelmingly recommended by the sagaftra national board in. Sagaftra has a number of special contracts for special film productions that cant afford regular rates. Jun 30, 2015 attached is the new sagaftra student film agreement, which takes effect on july 1, 2015. So that sagaftra performers can work on films with low production budgets, sagaftra makes five alternative signatory arrangements available to independent film producers. Sagaftra members have voted to approve the new threeyear contract with the alliance of motion picture and television producers. Sagaftra codified basic agreement for independent producers except as expressly modified herein. Like the sag short project agreement, there isnt a set sag weekly scale or even a set day rate its negotiable. Allows for screening at film festivals, freetoconsumer new media platforms, screenings for academy awards consideration, private screenings, and public access tv.
Check out dollars and sense sagaftra short film project on indiegogo. Latest sagaftra rates started july 1st, 2019 and remain in effect until june 30th, 2020. Sagaftra ratifies 2014 tvtheatrical contracts hollywood. The short film contract is like the student film agreement, so you really arent missing out if you arent a film student. Screen what every independent film producer should know. This means the performers do not get paid until the terms of deferral are met, which most commonly would be when the project is. The sag scale for performers depends on which of these agreements apply, but. Producers guide to working with sagaftra on a short film. The short project agreement replaces the old short film agreement. Sag aftra and the amptp representing studios and producers reached an agreement on a new threeyear theatrical and.
And unlike other sag aftra theatrical agreements, you dont need to ensure a theatrical screening under this agreement. A primary purpose of the short film is a learning experience in which the producer has the opportunity to work with professional performers. Student film agreement preliminary information form. Sagaftra 48 hour film project short film agreement rev. This agreement covers the employment of performer by producer in a short film produced in connection with the 2017 easterseals disability film challenge. This means the performers do not get paid until the terms of deferral are met, which most commonly would be when the project is sold or picked up for distribution. Sag aftra members have ratified the successor deal for a new threeyear master contract for primetime tv and feature films the pact generated opposition from about one in every four members who. If producer intends to employ one or more professional performers in a short film within the meaning of this sagaftra 48 hour film project agreement hereinafter referred to as the agreement and qualifies to do so according to screen actors guildamerican.
Sagaftra theatrical separated into basic theatrical, low budget, moderate low budget project, ultra low budget project, short project, student short film. Within 23 business days, you will be assigned a signatory business representative. Sagaftra is the screen actors guild and the american federation of television and radio artists, which is a combined union dedicated to protecting media artists. Contracts and resources for independent filmmakers sagindie.
In addition, all submissions must be produced under a sagaftra short film or sagaftra new media contract, run no longer than 20 minutes including. Thinking everyday about the baby boy she gave up for adoption. Sagaftra members have ratified the successor deal for a new threeyear master contract for primetime tv and feature films the pact generated opposition from about one in every four members who. It is not intended to modify any sagaftra agreement. Sample sagaftra signatory contracts, plus additional production.
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