The Short Project Agreement is designed for projects with a maximum budget of $50,000 and a maximum total run time of 40 minutes. We recommend you submit your project at least 4 -6 weeks before the start of principal photography, rehearsals or traveling performers.
Yes, it's just a matter of who gets covered by a SAG-AFTRA contract. Under the Student Film and Ultra Low Budget Agreements, only the professional performers in the cast are covered (that includes SAG-AFTRA members, but also professional actors who have not yet joined the union).
An actor contract is more than just an agreement; it's a legally binding document that protects all parties involved and outlines the expectations, responsibilities, and rights.
Contracts in film production secure the rights and obligations of all parties involved, from actors and directors to producers and screenwriters. They cover aspects like compensation, working conditions, and intellectual property rights.
A licensing agreement allows one party (the licensee) to use and/or earn revenue from the property of the owner (the licensor). Licensing agreements generate revenues, called royalties, earned by a company for allowing its copyrighted or patented material to be used by another company.
The Short Project Agreement (SPA) is designed for single entertainment projects with a budget of $50,000 or less with a 40 minutes maximum length.
Sample Movie Production Agreement Description of Project. . Production Specifications. The Project will be produced in color on , using both studio and location recording techniques. Budget. Script. Date of Delivery. Ownership of Rights in Project. Credits. Right to Enter Project in Competitions.
If a non-union actor does a SAG-AFTRA low budget film, are they eligible to join the union? It depends on the contract. The Micro-Budget Project Agreement will not count toward a non-union actor's eligibility.
The Short Project Agreement is designed for projects with a maximum budget of $50,000 and a maximum total run time of 40 minutes. We recommend you submit your project at least 4 -6 weeks before the start of principal photography, rehearsals or traveling performers.