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.