Residues should only be used in new media if an original created for the final total cost of a new media program, as issued, is $25,000 or more per minute and is issued on a consumer payment platform beyond 26 weeks. You may distribute your new media production beyond the new media after the first media broadcast without the prior consent of your performers or an appreciation of payment; However, arrears are paid for the use of Made for New Media productions in traditional media on the basis of the corresponding existing SAG, AFTRA or SAG-AFTRA agreement formulas. SAG-AFTRA`s New Media Agreement, which covers dramatic (scripted) and non-dramatic (unscripted) entertainment productions, is intended for initial exposure via the Internet, mobile devices or any other new media platform (now known or designed below). The new media agreement is generally seen as SAG-AFTRA`s response to online content and generally covers small productions, including content such as webisodes, reality shows and films originally uploaded. It is committed to protecting the interests of its members and improving wages, working hours and working conditions. To this end, SAG-AFTRA has drafted a series of contractual arrangements that apply when one of its members is involved in a production. So, if you want to include a SAG-AFTRA member in your production, you must become a “signatory” of the corresponding SAG-AFTRA agreement and accept its terms. To be clear, SAG-AFTRA members cannot work for you unless you are a signatory to the relevant SAG-AFTRA agreement. Unfortunately, most new media producers don`t realize that SAG-AFTRA covers all forms of media, including low-budget online productions. This article provides a quick overview of the new media deal, including when you need it and what it requires of you as a producer.
Bob Zeglarski can be reached at 615-933-3545 or bobz@cutwaterlaw.com. Cutwater Law provides legal services to the creative industries. Clients include small and medium-sized businesses as well as entrepreneurs in the fields of technology, television, film, music, publishing and digital media. Unlike other signatory agreements, the New Media Agreement does not require minimum remuneration. Initial compensation is fully negotiable under the SAG-AFTRA New Media Agreement for productions that do not meet the high budget threshold. While there are no minimum requirements under the agreement, keep in mind that local, state, and federal minimum wage laws continue to apply. Payment is due to the performer no later than five working days after the date of work. SAG Pension and Health or AFTRA Health and Retirement contributions are due on the negotiated initial remuneration of 17%. Service/Mobile): Mobile: Home: Fax: News Service/Mobile: Email: Other: Other: Other: Other: 2. CONDITIONS OF OFFER: A.
Title of the new media programme: B. Role of the artist: C. URL(s) and services of the exhibition: D. Date(s) of services to performers: E. Remuneration: The producer will contribute to the Pension and Health Plans of the Screen Actors Guild at the current rates set out in the basic agreement for all remuneration paid to the artist. The producer and the performer can negotiate freely in relation to it. Subject to certain guidelines, you may engage both SAG-AFTRA and non-unionized actors. The guidelines are as follows: All the main actors and the first ten substantive actors per day must be covered by a SAG-AFTRA contract. If, within reasonable limits, you need to hire a non-unionized member for a covered role, you must submit a Taft-Hartley report within 15 days of the first day of work indicating the reason why you hired that performer to a unionized performer […].