Filing a Claim Inquiry

Once a claim inquiry has been filed with SAG-AFTRA, it is investigated by members of the Contracts Team to determine if it is valid with respect to the apparent facts and relevant contract provisions. If the claim inquiry has been determined to have sufficient validity, it is filed by SAG-AFTRA with the employer as a formal claim. If it has not been determined to be valid, the inquiry is closed and the performer(s) who submitted the inquiry is advised of the union’s decision and the reasons for the determination.

Commercials Claim Form

Use the form below if you worked on a Commercial or Corporate/Educational & Non-Broadcast production.

Los Angeles

Theatrical-Television Principal Performers

Use the form below if you worked as a Principal Performer in a Theatrical, Television or New Media Production

Theatrical-Television Background Actors

Use the form Background Actors Claim Inquiry Form 2 for TV/Theatrical Productions below if you worked as a Background Actor under a Theatrical or Television Contract. DO NOT use this form for upgrade claim inquiries.

Use the form Background Actors Claim Inquiry Form for TV/Theatrical Productions – Upgrade Only below if you worked as a Background Actor under a Theatrical or Television Contract, and wish to file a claim inquiry for upgrade to Principal Performer.

New York

All Principal Performers

Use the form below if you worked as a Principal Performer in any type of production.

All Background Actors

Use the form below if you worked as a Background Actor in any type of production.