What are the payments for Cable use?

There are two types of
residual structures for cable:

  • 1.Broadcast
    commercial used on cable networks
    : Cable residuals are based on the total
    units (up to a maximum of 2000 units) for all cable networks on which the
    commercial airs during a 13-week cycle. A unit value is assigned to each
    network based on the number of subscribers. Depending on the number of units,
    the payment to an on-camera performer will range from a minimum amount of
    $567.10 (session fee) to a maximum amount of $2,738.00. (Group performers and
    voice-overs are paid under a similar formula with lower rates.) Session fees
    may be credited against local cable use only; holding fees may never be
    credited against cable use.
  • 2. Cable-only commercial : When a commercial is produced only for cable use, the formula described in
    Paragraph 1 above is used to calculate residuals. In cable-only commercials,
    no holding fees are paid and a performer therefore cannot be held exclusive to
    the product. A performer must be advised at the time of audition and/or
    booking that a commercial is for cable-only. The maximum period of use for a
    cable-only commercial is limited to one year. The producer must contact the
    performer and negotiate for any extended use periods.