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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 and/or download.

The Student Film Agreement applies to all student films.

The SAG-AFTRA Sound Recordings Code covers sound recordings on digital, CDs, vinyl, etc., and includes all music formats as well as audiobooks, cast albums, and any other sound recording utilizing vocal performance. The Code not only covers singers, but announcers, actors, comedians, narrators, and sound effects artists as well.

Producers who sign with SAG-AFTRA have access to the world's most talented and professional performers for their projects, but becoming signatory does require completing some paperwork.

Learn more about the process with a step-by-step guide. Chose your project:

Producers who sign with SAG-AFTRA have access to the world's most talented and professional performers for their projects, but becoming signatory does require completing some paperwork.

Learn more about the process with a step-by-step guide. Chose your project:

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The Commercials Contracts cover advertising programs generally under three minutes in length and intended for use on television, foreign, theatrical, radio and new media.

The Short Film Agreement applies to those films with a total budget of less than $50,000 and a total run time of under 35 minutes.

The following are the steps you must take prior to your first day of travel, rehearsal or principal photography, whichever comes first (we recommend giving yourself at least three weeks).

• All performers engaged in a music video are covered by the agreement, including actors, announcers, dancers, models, narrators, singers and stunt performers.

• Choreographers and assistant choreographers are covered for purposes of health and retirement contributions only.

• Up to ten (10) Background Actors are covered for budgets over $50,000

• This agreement does not include instrumental musicians.

The following are the steps you must take prior to your first day of travel, rehearsal or principal photography, whichever comes first (we recommend giving yourself at least three weeks).

The following are the steps you must take prior to your first day of travel, rehearsal or principal photography, whichever comes first (we recommend giving yourself at least three weeks).

Start by completing the Preliminary Information Sheet.

The Low Budget Agreement applies to those films with a total budget of less than $2,500,000.

Click the NEXT button for a signatory tutorial.

Casting Incentives

SAG-AFTRA offers two casting incentives to Modified Low Budget filmmakers that may increase the total production cost maximum.

• Diversity-in-Casting Incentive
• Background Performer Incentive

The Ultra Low Budget Agreement applies to those films with a total budget of less than $250,000.

Click the NEXT button for a signatory tutorial.

The New Media Agreement covers original and derivative entertainment productions made for initial release on new media platforms.

Becoming a SAG-AFTRA Producer grants you access to the world’s most talented professional actors—and we’ve streamlined the New Media Agreement signatory process.

The Modified Low Budget Agreement applies to those films with a total budget of less than $700,000.

The Code applies to artists who work at scale and overscale, and who appear as both royalty and non-royalty artists. In addition, some artists may be royalty artists for their own recordings, but qualify as non-royalty artists when they appear on other artists’ recordings.

Prior to auditions, prior to casting, prior to production, to use a SAG-AFTRA member in a commercial, there must be a SAG-AFTRA signatory attached to the project. The signatory could be an advertising agency or an advertiser. If a signatory is not already attached and you would like your company to become a signatory, complete a Preliminary Information Sheet.

Required Documents

A SAG-AFTRA Business Representative will contact you and provide you with a packet of forms. Complete and return the following five documents from your packet:

1) Signatory Information Sheet
2) Corporate Resolution/Limited Liability Corporation/Limited Partnership Authorization
3) Credit Check

Start by completing the Preliminary Information Sheet.

Email the completed form to signTVProjects@sagaftra.org.

A SAG-AFTRA Business Representative will contact you within a few days and send you a packet of information and documents.

Prior to auditions, prior to casting, prior to production, to use a SAG-AFTRA member in a music video, a SAG-AFTRA signatory must be attached to the project. The signatory is generally the owner of the material being produced and will remain financially responsible for any future obligations under the Music Video Agreement. 

Start by completing the Preliminary Information Sheet.

Email the completed form to signTVProjects@sagaftra.org.

A SAG-AFTRA Business Representative will contact you within a few days and send you a packet of information and documents.

Email the completed form to signTVProjects@sagaftra.org.

A SAG-AFTRA Business Representative will contact you within a few days and send you a packet of information and documents.

The following are the steps you must take prior to your first day of travel, rehearsal or principal photography, whichever comes first (we recommend giving yourself at least three weeks).

Required Documents

Please complete and submit the following documents at least three weeks prior to your first day of shooting:
1)    Preliminary Information Sheet
2)    Pre-Production Cast List
3)    Script/Treatment
4)    Budget (top sheet summary will suffice)

Casting Incentives

SAG-AFTRA offers two casting incentives to Modified Low Budget filmmakers that may increase the total production cost maximum.

•    Diversity-in-Casting Incentive
•    Background Performer Incentive

These are the steps you must take prior to your first day of travel, rehearsal or principal photography, whichever comes first (we recommend giving yourself at least three weeks).

Start by completing the Preliminary Information Sheet.

Email the completed form to signyourfilm@sagaftra.org.

A SAG-AFTRA Business Representative will contact you within a few days and send you a packet of information and documents.

The following are the steps you must take prior to your first day of travel, rehearsal or principal photography, whichever comes first (we recommend giving yourself at least three weeks).

Start by completing the Preliminary Information Sheet for Ultra Low Budget Agreements.

 The Sound Recordings Code has been in existence since the early 1950s.Today, more than 600 companies are signed to it, including the three major labels: Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group and most of their subsidiary labels.

Email the completed form to the Commercials Department or fax to (212) 944-6774.

A SAG-AFTRA Business Representative will contact you within two business days to discuss your interest in becoming a signatory.

Required Documents

Complete and return the following five documents from your packet:
1)    Television Information Sheet
2)    Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Producers of Theatrical Motion Pictures
3)    Television Animation Agreement
4)    SAG-AFTRA-Producers Pension Plan Adherence Letters
5)    Television/Theatrical Production Checklist

If a record label is currently a signatory to the SAG-AFTRA Sound Recordings Code, they are also signed to the Music Video Agreement.

If the record label is not a signatory to the SAG-AFTRA Sound Recordings Code and you would like to apply to become a signatory on a One Production Only (OPO) basis, complete the Music Video Information Sheet.

Required Documents

Complete and return the following five documents from your packet:
1)    Television Information Sheet
2)    Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Producers of Theatrical Motion Pictures
3)    Television Live Action Agreement
4)    SAG-AFTRA-Producers Pension Plan Adherence Letters
5)    Television/Theatrical Production Checklist

Required Documents

Complete and return the following five documents from your packet:
1)    Basic Cable Information Sheet
2)    Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Producers of Theatrical Motion Pictures
3)    Basic Cable Animation Agreement
4)    SAG-AFTRA-Producers Pension Plan Adherence Letters
5)    Television/Theatrical Production Checklist

Prior to hiring SAG-AFTRA members, there must be a SAG-AFTRA signatory attached to the project. The signatory is generally the owner of the material being produced and will remain financially responsible for any future obligations under the Sound Recordings Code. 

If the company is currently signed to the Sound Recordings Code, please note that all vocal sessions are covered under this agreement. If you aren’t sure if the company is signatory, please call the Sound Recordings Department at (323) 634-8150 to verify.

If you would like to apply to become a signatory, complete the Sound Recordings Information Sheet.

The following are the steps you must take prior to your first day of travel, rehearsal or principal photography, whichever comes first (we recommend giving yourself at least three weeks).

Email the completed form to signyourpicture@sagaftra.org.

A SAG-AFTRA Business Representative will contact you within a few days and send you a packet of information and documents.

Also complete and submit documentation that indicates who is employing the performers:

5)  Employer Verification
Individual Provide a copy of your I.D., and your Fictitious Business Name Statement (if applicable)
Corporation  Provide your Articles of Incorporation
Limited Liability Corporations (LLC) Provide your Articles of Organization, LLC Operating Agreement
Partnership or Joint Venture Provide your Fictitious Business Name Statement (if applicable) and Partnership Agreement (if applicable).

Required Documents

Complete and return the following documents from your packet:
1)    Company Authorization Letter form
2)    Theatrical Information Sheet
3)    Theatrical Distribution Checklist
4)    SAG-AFTRA Agreement for Independent Producers of Theatrical Motion Pictures
5)    Low Budget Agreement
6)    SAG-AFTRA-Producers Pension and Health Adherence Letters
7)    Television/Theatrical Production Checklist

The following are the steps you must take prior to your first day of travel, rehearsal or principal photography, whichever comes first (we recommend giving yourself at least three weeks).

Required Documents

Complete and return the following five documents from your packet:
1)    Theatrical Information Sheet
2)    Theatrical Distribution Checklist
3)    SAG-AFTRA Agreement for Independent Producers of Theatrical motion Pictures
4)    SAG-AFTRA-Producers Pension Plan Adherence Letter
5)    Television/Theatrical Production Checklist

Email the completed form to signyourpicture@sagaftra.org.

A SAG-AFTRA Business Representative will contact you within a few days and send you a packet of information and documents.

Required Documents

Complete and return the following documents from your packet:
1)    Company Authorization Letter form
2)    Theatrical Information Sheet
3)    SAG-AFTRA Agreement for Independent Producers of Theatrical Motion Pictures
4)    Ultra Low Budget Agreement
5)    SAG-AFTRA-Producers Pension and Health Adherence Letters

Once your SAG-AFTRA Business Representative has reviewed your documents and you have signed the Letter of Adherence, you may begin the audition and hiring process. At auditions, an Exhibit E Sign-In Form must be made available and returned to the Commercials Department within 15 business days of the audition date.

Required Documents (cont.)

Also complete and submit documentation that indicates who is employing the performers:

Corporation – Provide your Articles of Incorporation
Limited Liability Corporations (LLC) – Provide your Articles of Organization, LLC Operating Agreement
Partnership or Joint Venture – Provide your Fictitious Business Name Statement (if applicable) and Partnership Agreement (if applicable).

NOTE: It’s very important that the information you provide in this step is consistent with the information previously submitted.

The Information Sheet will be reviewed and you will be contacted by a SAG-AFTRA business representative.. If approved, we will provide you with the Music Video Agreement to sign. Please note the Music Video Agreement is a one-production only agreement and must be signed per project. 

Required Documents (cont.)

Also complete and submit documentation that indicates who is employing the performers:

Corporation – Provide your Articles of Incorporation
Limited Liability Corporations (LLC) – Provide your Articles of Organization, LLC Operating Agreement
Partnership or Joint Venture – Provide your Fictitious Business Name Statement (if applicable) and Partnership Agreement (if applicable).

Required Documents (cont.)

Also complete and submit documentation that indicates who is employing the performers:

Corporation – Provide your Articles of Incorporation
Limited Liability Corporations (LLC) – Provide your Articles of Organization, LLC Operating Agreement
Partnership or Joint Venture – Provide your Fictitious Business Name Statement (if applicable) and Partnership Agreement (if applicable).

NOTE: It’s very important that the information you provide in this step is consistent with the information previously submitted.

The Information Sheet will be reviewed and you will be contacted by a SAG-AFTRA Business Representative. If approved, we will provide you with the Letter of Adherence (LOA) to sign.

Once you have downloaded, completed and compiled these five items, email all documents to:

SignNMProjects@sagaftra.org

Start by completing the Preliminary Information Sheet for Modified Low Budget Agreements.

Required Documents (cont.)

Also complete and submit documentation that indicates who is employing the performers:

Corporation – Provide your Articles of Incorporation and completed Corporation Resolution. Click to download.
Limited Liability Corporations (LLC) – Provide your Articles of Organization, LLC Operating Agreement and completed LLC Resolution. Click to download.
Partnership or Joint Venture – Provide your Fictitious Business Name Statement (if applicable) and Partnership Agreement (if applicable).

NOTE: It’s very important that the information you provide in this step is consistent with the information previously submitted.

Also complete and submit documentation that indicates who is employing the actors:

Corporation – Provide your Articles of Incorporation and completed Corporation Resolution. Click to download.
Limited Liability Corporations (LLC) – Provide your Articles of Organization, LLC Operating Agreement and completed LLC Resolution. Click to download.
Partnership or Joint Venture – Provide your Fictitious Business Name Statement (if applicable) and Partnership Agreement (if applicable).

Upon hiring your cast, you must clear your cast with SAG-AFTRA to verify that the performers you have hired are in good standing. This is referred to as the Cast Clearance (or Station 12) process.

Send your SAG-AFTRA Business Representative the following three required production documents:

1)    Complete Pre-Production Cast List
2)    A copy of the shooting script
3)    Day Out of Days

Be sure to collect each performer’s W-4 and complete the Production Report so payment can be made in a timely manner to avoid late fees. 

Send your SAG-AFTRA Business Representative the following three required production documents:

1)    Complete Pre-Production Cast List
2)    A copy of the shooting script
3)    Day Out of Days

Send your SAG-AFTRA Business Representative the following three required production documents:

1)    Complete Pre-Production Cast List
2)    A copy of the shooting script
3)    Day Out of Days

Keep track of overdubs and hours, as performers are paid per side (overdub) or per hour, depending on whichever is greater. 

Be sure to collect each performer’s W-4 and I-9 forms and Session Report and provide those to your payroll company to ensure payment is made on time to avoid late fees being assessed.

A SAG-AFTRA Business Representative will contact you within 2-3 business days to let you know if your production qualifies for coverage under the New Media Agreement, and to explain the next steps to becoming a SAG-AFTRA Producer.

Required Documents (cont.)
Also complete and submit documentation that indicates who is employing the actors:

Corporation – Provide your Articles of Incorporation and completed Corporation Resolution.
Limited Liability Corporations (LLC) – Provide your Articles of Organization, LLC Operating Agreement and completed LLC Resolution.
Partnership or Joint Venture – Provide your Fictitious Business Name Statement (if applicable) and Partnership Agreement (if applicable).

Do you have questions regarding what type of programs qualify for the New Media Agreement? Curious about what type of content falls under New Media’s jurisdiction? Unsure of insurance requirements? Check out the New Media FAQs for answers to commonly asked questions. Have a question not addressed in the FAQs? Give us a call at (323) 549-6446.

If your production qualifies, your SAG-AFTRA Business Representative will provide you with all required signatory documents for you to sign and return. 

Email the completed form to signyourpicture@sagaftra.org.

A SAG-AFTRA Business Representative will contact you within a few days and send you a packet of information and documents.

Send your SAG-AFTRA Business Representative the following three required production documents:

1)    Complete Pre-Production Cast List
2)    A copy of the shooting script
3)    Day Out of Days

Send your SAG-AFTRA Business Representative the following four required production documents:

1)    Complete Pre-Production Cast List
2)    A copy of the shooting script
3)    Day Out of Days
4)    Line Item Budget

Working With Non-SAG-AFTRA Members

If any of the cast are not yet SAG-AFTRA members, you should submit the applicable Taft-Hartley Report, along with a head shot and resume, to the Commercials Department within 15 days after their work date.

On the actual shoot day(s), an on or off-camera principal performer is given an Exhibit A-1 Employment Contract and an extra is given an Exhibit A-2 Employment Contract. This contract contains information on hours of work, hours for fitting, pay rate, overtime, use type (seasonal, non-air demo, cable-only, etc.), and any special provisions that apply.

Payments must be made to performers within 30 calendar days. The pension and health payment, along with a copy of the Production Report, must be mailed to the L.A. Sound Recordings Dept. 

SAG-AFTRA offers a monthly New Media workshop in Los Angeles to give producers an in-depth look into the signatory process and answer all production questions you may have. Workshops are generally held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. For upcoming dates and to RSVP, please visit the Los Angeles Local events page

When all of the outlined requirements are fulfilled, your SAG-AFTRA Business Representative will give your production “clearance,” allowing you to verify with the Union that the Performers and Background Actors you’ve hired for your project are in good standing and can work.  This is referred to as the Station 12 clearance process.

When all of the outlined requirements are fulfilled, your SAG-AFTRA Business Representative will give your production “clearance,” allowing you to verify with the Union that the Performers and Background Actors you’ve hired for your project are in good standing and can work.  This is referred to as the Station 12 clearance process.

Payments must be made within 21 calendar days. Please send all talent checks (issued to each performer with proper tax deductions) as well as the health and retirement payment (issued to the AFTRA Retirement Fund) directly to the local office nearest where the work was performed.

Send your SAG-AFTRA Business Representative the following four required production documents:

1)    Complete Pre-Production Cast List; if you intend to use the Diversity-in-Casting Incentive, use the Pre-Production Cast List Diversity form.
2)    A copy of the shooting script
3)    Day Out of Days
4)    Line Item Budget

Required Documents

Complete and return the following documents from your packet:
1)    Company Authorization Letter form
2)    Theatrical Information Sheet
3)    Theatrical Distribution Checklist
4)    SAG-AFTRA Agreement for Independent Producers of Theatrical Motion Pictures
5)    Modified Low Budget Agreement
6)    SAG-AFTRA-Producers Pension and Health Adherence Letters
7)    Television/Theatrical Production Checklist

We also need to review any agreements you have that affect the ownership of the film and its story.  These are called Chain of Title documents.  Chain of Title documents usually include, but are not limited to, the following:

•    A copy of Form PA or eCO (relating to the screenplay) and proof of its registration with the US Copyright Office (USCO)
•    All assignment agreements relating to the film and the underlying rights, including proof of filing each with USCO (For example, certificate(s) of authorship, “work made for hire” agreements, and copyright assignments); and
•    Copies of all distribution, license, and/or sales agency agreements pertaining to the right to distribute the Picture in all media and territories worldwide.

Required Documents (cont.)
Also complete and submit documentation that indicates who is employing the actors:

Corporation – Provide your Articles of Incorporation and completed Corporation Resolution. Click to download.
Limited Liability Corporations (LLC) – Provide your Articles of Organization, LLC Operating Agreement and completed LLC Resolution. Click to download.
Partnership or Joint Venture – Provide your Fictitious Business Name Statement (if applicable) and Partnership Agreement (if applicable).

Once we’ve received and reviewed all of the applicable documents, your SAG-AFTRA Business Representative will contact you and let you know what financial assurances are needed. Financial assurances usually include, but are not limited to, the following:

1)    Security Deposit (in the form of a cashier’s check or wire transfer) and related Security Deposit Letter and W-9 form.
2)    Security Agreement
3)    Assumption Agreement(s)
4)    Intercreditor Agreement(s), if applicable
5)    And all other financial assurances that may be required, including, but not limited to, a Collection Agreement, Guaranty Agreement, and/or a Residuals Reserve and corresponding Custody Agreement.

Once we’ve received and reviewed all of the applicable documents, your SAG-AFTRA Business Representative will contact you and let you know the amount of the security deposit, which you must deliver to the union as follows:
1)    Security Deposit (cashier’s check or wire transfer)
2)    Security Deposit letter
3)    W-9 form
Complete the fillable areas completely.

When all of these requirements are fulfilled, your Business Representative will give your production “clearance,” which will allow the performers you have cast to begin work.

When all of the outlined requirements are fulfilled, your SAG-AFTRA Business Representative will give your production “clearance,” allowing you to verify with the Union that the Performers and Background Actors you’ve hired for your project are in good standing and can work.  This is referred to as the Station 12 clearance process.

Payment must be made to the performer within 15 business days of the session. The Pension & Health payment is made directly to the SAG -Producers Pension Plan in Burbank, CA. Specific information regarding this payment can be found on the Pension & Health Reporting Form.

If you have questions throughout any of the signatory process, please contact your SAG-AFTRA Business Representative at (323) 634-8150.

Thank you for working with SAG-AFTRA.

During production, complete and submit to your SAG-AFTRA Business Representative Performer Contracts for Television Motion Pictures and, for each day of production, Production Time Report Forms (Exhibit G).

During production, complete and submit to your SAG-AFTRA Business Representative Performer Contracts for Television Motion Pictures and, for each day of production, Production Time Report Forms (Exhibit G).

If you have questions throughout any of the signatory process, please contact your SAG-AFTRA Business Representative at (323) 634-8150.

Thank you for working with SAG-AFTRA.

We also need to review any agreements you have that affect the ownership of the film and its story.  These are called Chain of Title documents.  Chain of Title documents usually include, but are not limited to, the following:
•    A copy of Form PA or ECO (relating to the screenplay) and proof of its registration with the US Copyright Office (USCO)
•    Agreements for all assignments relating to the film and the underlying rights, including proof of filing each with USCO (For example, certificate(s) of authorship, “work made for hire” agreements, and copyright assignments); and
•    Copies of all distribution, license, and/or sales agency agreements pertaining to the right to distribute the Picture in all media and territories worldwide.

Send your SAG-AFTRA Business Representative the following four required production documents:

1)    Complete Pre-Production Cast List; if you intend to use the Diversity-in-Casting Incentive, use the Pre-Production Cast List Diversity form.
2)    A copy of the shooting script
3)    Day Out of Days
4)    Line Item Budget

When all of these requirements are fulfilled, your SAG-AFTRA Business Representative will give your production “clearance,” allowing you to verify with the Union that the Performers and Background Actors you’ve hired for your project are in good standing and can work.  This is referred to as the Cast clearance process.

Required Documents
During production, complete and submit the following to your SAG-AFTRA Business Representative:
1)    Delivery of each week’s payroll checks to the Union: Itemized checks made payable to each performer must be delivered to your Business Representative no later than the Thursday following each payroll week.
2)    Delivery of each week’s total Pension and Health contributions: In addition to the payroll checks, you must deliver a check made payable to the SAG-AFTRA-Producers Pension Plan in the amount of the total Pension and Health contributions for the previous week’s payroll, accompanied by a completed Pension and Health Plans Theatrical Weekly Report of Contributions. 

During production, complete and submit to your SAG-AFTRA Business Representative Performer Contracts for Television Motion Pictures and, for each day of production, Production Time Report Forms (Exhibit G).

At any point, please feel free to contact the Commercials Department with questions. We are here to assist you in ensuring that your experience with producing under the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract is a smooth and easy process.

Thank you for working with SAG-AFTRA.

Working With Non-Union Members

If you are hiring a principal performer or background actor who is not yet a SAG-AFTRA member, you should submit the applicable Taft-Hartley Report to your Business Representative, along with a head shot and resume.

Working With Non-Union Members

If you are hiring a principal performer or background actor who is not yet a SAG-AFTRA member, you should submit the applicable Taft-Hartley Report to your Business Representative, along with a head shot and resume.

Once we’ve received and reviewed all of the applicable documents, your SAG-AFTRA Business Representative will contact you and let you know what financial assurances are needed. Financial assurances usually include, but are not limited to, the following:
1)    Security Deposit (in the form of a cashier’s check or wire transfer) and related Security Deposit Letter and W-9 form.
2)    Security Agreement
3)    Assumption Agreement(s)
4)    Intercreditor Agreement(s), if applicable
5)    And all other financial assurances that may be required, including, but not limited to, a Collection Agreement, Guaranty Agreement, and/or a Residuals Reserve and corresponding Custody Agreement.

When all of these requirements are fulfilled, your
SAG-AFTRA Business Representative will give your production “clearance,” allowing you to verify with the Union that the Performers and Background Actors you’ve hired for your project are in good standing and can work.  This is referred to as the Cast clearance process.

We also need to review any agreements you have that affect the ownership of the film and its story.  These are called Chain of Title documents.  Chain of Title documents usually include, but are not limited to, the following:
•    A copy of Form PA or eCO (relating to the screenplay) and proof of its registration with the US Copyright Office (USCO)
•    All assignment agreements relating to the film and the underlying rights, including proof of filing each with USCO (For example, certificate(s) of authorship, “work made for hire” agreements, and copyright assignments); and
•    Copies of all distribution, license, and/or sales agency agreements pertaining to the right to distribute the Picture in all media and territories worldwide.

During production, you will need to complete and submit SAG-AFTRA Performer Contracts and Production Time Report Forms (Exhibit G) to your SAG-AFTRA Representative.

Required Documents (cont’d)
3)    SAG-AFTRA Performer Contracts for Ultra Low Budget Theatrical Motion Pictures
4)    Complete a Production Time Report Form (Exhibit G) for each day of production. 

Working With Non-Union Members

If you are hiring a principal performer or background actor who is not yet a SAG-AFTRA member, you should submit the applicable Taft-Hartley Report to your Business Representative, along with a head shot and resume.

After production, complete and submit the following to your SAG-AFTRA Business Representative:

1)    Final Cast List
2)    Casting Data Report Forms

After production, complete and submit the following to your SAG-AFTRA Business Representative:

1)    Final Cast List
2)    Casting Data Report Forms

Required Documents

During production, complete and submit the following to your SAG-AFTRA Business Representative:
1)    Delivery of each week’s payroll checks to the Union: Itemized checks made payable to each performer must be delivered to your Business Representative no later than the Thursday following each payroll week.
2)    Delivery of each week’s total Pension and Health contributions: In addition to the payroll checks, you must deliver a check made payable to the SAG-AFTRA-Producers Pension Plan in the amount of the total Pension and Health contributions for the previous week’s payroll, accompanied by a completed Pension and Health Plans Theatrical Weekly Report of Contributions. 

Once we’ve received and reviewed all of the applicable documents, your SAG-AFTRA Business Representative will contact you and let you know what financial assurances are needed. Financial assurances usually include, but are not limited to, the following:

1)    Security Deposit (in the form of a cashier’s check or wire transfer) and related Security Deposit Letter and W-9 form.
2)    Security Agreement
3)    Assumption Agreement(s)

Working With Non-Union Members

If you are hiring a principal performer or background actor who is not yet a SAG-AFTRA member, you should submit the applicable Taft-Hartley Report to your Business Representative, along with a head shot and resume.

After production, complete and submit the following to your SAG-AFTRA Business Representative:

1)    Final Cast List
2)    Detailed Final Cost Report

After production, complete and submit the following to your SAG-AFTRA Business Representative:

1)    Final Cast List
2)    Casting Data Report Forms

If you have any questions throughout any of the signatory process, please contact a SAG-AFTRA Business Representative at the number listed below.

Thank you for working with SAG-AFTRA!

If you have any questions throughout any of the signatory process, please contact a SAG-AFTRA Business Representative at the number listed below.

Thank you for working with SAG-AFTRA!

Required Documents (cont’d)

3)    SAG-AFTRA Performer Contracts for Low Budget Theatrical Motion Pictures
4)    Complete a Production Time Report Form (Exhibit G) for each day of production. 

4)    Intercreditor Agreement(s), if applicable
5)    And all other financial assurances that may be required, including, but not limited to, a Collection Agreement, Guaranty Agreement, and/or a Residuals Reserve and corresponding Custody Agreement.

Complete the fillable areas completely (it is important that you do not leave any areas blank).

After production, complete and submit the following to your SAG-AFTRA Business Representative:
1)     Final Cast List
2)    Casting Data Report Forms

And that’s it!

If you have any questions throughout the process, please contact your SAG-AFTRA Business Representative.

Thank you for working with SAG-AFTRA.

If you have any questions throughout any of the signatory process, please contact a SAG-AFTRA Business Representative at the number listed below.

Thank you for working with SAG-AFTRA!

If you are hiring a principal performer or background actor who is not yet a SAG-AFTRA member, you should submit the applicable Taft-Hartley Report to your Business Representative, along with a head shot and resume.

When all of these requirements are fulfilled, your SAG-AFTRA Business Representative will give your production “clearance,” allowing you to verify with the Union that the Performers and Background Actors you’ve hired for your project are in good standing and can work.  This is referred to as the Cast clearance process.

If you have any questions throughout any of the signatory process, please contact a SAG-AFTRA Business Representative at the number listed below.

Thank you for working with SAG-AFTRA!

After production, complete and submit the following to your SAG-AFTRA Business Representative:

1)    Final Cast List
2)    Casting Data Report Forms
3)    Detailed Final Cost Report

Required Documents
During production, complete and submit the following to your SAG-AFTRA Business Representative:
1)    Delivery of each week’s payroll checks to the Union: Itemized checks made payable to each performer must be delivered to your Business Representative no later than the Thursday following each payroll week.
2)    Delivery of each week’s total Pension and Health contributions: In addition to the payroll checks, you must deliver a check made payable to the SAG-AFTRA-Producers Pension Plan in the amount of the total Pension and Health contributions for the previous week’s payroll, accompanied by a completed Pension and Health Plans Theatrical Weekly Report of Contributions. 

If you have any questions throughout the process, please contact your SAG-AFTRA Business Representative.

Thank you for working with SAG-AFTRA.

Required Documents (cont’d)

3)    SAG-AFTRA Performer Contracts for Modified Low Budget Theatrical Motion Pictures
4)    Complete a Production Time Report Form (Exhibit G) for each day of production. 

Working With Non-SAG-AFTRA Members

If you are hiring a principal performer or background actor who is not yet a SAG-AFTRA member, you should submit the applicable Taft-Hartley Report to your Business Representative, along with a head shot and resume.

After production, complete and submit the following to your SAG-AFTRA Business Representative:

1)    Final Cast List
2)    Casting Data Report Forms
3)    Detailed Final Cost Report

If you have any questions throughout the process, please contact your SAG-AFTRA Business Representative.

Thank you for working with SAG-AFTRA.