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SAG-signatory producers have access to the world’s most talented and professional performers for their projects, but becoming signatory does require completing some paperwork. Click on your PRODUCTION TYPE below for the documents that make up the signatory package. Should you have any questions, click here for contact information.
New Media Production
10.33 MB
SAG-signatory producers have access to the world’s most talented and professional performers for their projects, but becoming signatory does require completing some paperwork. Click on your PRODUCTION TYPE below for the documents that make up the signatory package. Should you have any questions, click here for contact information.
Short Film Signatory Package
4.1 MB
SAG-signatory producers have access to the world’s most talented and professional performers for their projects, but becoming signatory does require completing some paperwork. Click on your PRODUCTION TYPE below for the documents that make up the signatory package. Should you have any questions, click here for contact information.
Student Film Signatory Package
4.47 MB
SAG-signatory producers have access to the world’s most talented and professional performers for their projects, but becoming signatory does require completing some paperwork. Click on your PRODUCTION TYPE below for the documents that make up the signatory package. Should you have any questions, click here for contact information.
Ultra Low Budget Theatrical Signatory Package
15.44 MB
SAG-signatory producers have access to the world’s most talented and professional performers for their projects, but becoming signatory does require completing some paperwork. Click on your PRODUCTION TYPE below for the documents that make up the signatory package. Should you have any questions, click here for contact information.
Interactive
7.56 MB
SAG-signatory producers have access to the world’s most talented and professional performers for their projects, but becoming signatory does require completing some paperwork. Click on your PRODUCTION TYPE below for the documents that make up the signatory package. Should you have any questions, click here for contact information.
Commercials
12.1 MB
SAG-signatory producers have access to the world’s most talented and professional performers for their projects, but becoming signatory does require completing some paperwork. Click on your PRODUCTION TYPE below for the documents that make up the signatory package. Should you have any questions, click here for contact information.
Industrial
9.73 MB
SAG-signatory producers have access to the world’s most talented and professional performers for their projects, but becoming signatory does require completing some paperwork. Click on your PRODUCTION TYPE below for the documents that make up the signatory package. Should you have any questions, click here for contact information.
Modified Low Budget Theatrical Signatory Package
25.64 MB
SAG-signatory producers have access to the world’s most talented and professional performers for their projects, but becoming signatory does require completing some paperwork. Click on your PRODUCTION TYPE below for the documents that make up the signatory package. Should you have any questions, click here for contact information.
Low Budget Theatrical Signatory Package
26.77 MB
SAG-signatory producers have access to the world’s most talented and professional performers for their projects, but becoming signatory does require completing some paperwork. Click on your PRODUCTION TYPE below for the documents that make up the signatory package. Should you have any questions, click here for contact information.
Theatrical Signatory Package
25.32 MB
SAG-signatory producers have access to the world’s most talented and professional performers for their projects, but becoming signatory does require completing some paperwork. Click on your PRODUCTION TYPE below for the documents that make up the signatory package. Should you have any questions, click here for contact information.
Television Signatory Package
24.22 MB
SAG-signatory producers have access to the world’s most talented and professional performers for their projects, but becoming signatory does require completing some paperwork. Click on your PRODUCTION TYPE below for the documents that make up the signatory package. Should you have any questions, click here for contact information.
Basic Cable Live Action Signatory Package
23.21 MB
SAG-signatory producers have access to the world’s most talented and professional performers for their projects, but becoming signatory does require completing some paperwork. Click on your PRODUCTION TYPE below for the documents that make up the signatory package. Should you have any questions, click here for contact information.
Basic Cable Animation Signatory Package
12.08 MB
SAG-signatory producers have access to the world’s most talented and professional performers for their projects, but becoming signatory does require completing some paperwork. Click on your PRODUCTION TYPE below for the documents that make up the signatory package. Should you have any questions, click here for contact information.
Television Animation Signatory Package
11.15 MB
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2005 SAG Basic AgreementThis is the master agreement for theatrical motion pictures, and spells out the responsibilities of producers working in that medium.
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2005 SAG TV AgreementThis is the master agreement for television productions, and spells out the responsibilities of producers working in that medium.
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Adherence Letter Television 2011This is the television agreement for independent producers.
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Adherence Letter Theatrical 2011This is the motion picture agreement for independent producers.
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Basic Cable Animation AgreementThis is the agreement for animated productions for basic cable.
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Basic Cable Live Action AgreementThis is the agreement for live action productions for basic cable.
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Commercials Arizona Regional AgreementModified version of the Commercials Contract applicable only to Arizona.
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Commercials Asian Language AgreementThis agreement is a modified version of the Commercials Contract and details the responsibilities of producers of Asian Language commercials.
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Commercials Colorado Regional AgreementModified version of the Commercials Contract applicable only to Colorado.
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Commercials Contract 2003This is the master agreement for commercials.
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Commercials Extension Agreement 2006This memorandum covers updated terms for the 2003 Commercials Contract.
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Commercials Florida Regional AgreementModified version of the Commercials Contract applicable only to Florida.
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Commercials Georgia Regional AgreementModified version of the Commercials Contract applicable only to Georgia.
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Commercials Hawaii Regional AgreementModified version of the Commercials Contract applicable only to Hawaii.
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Commercials Nevada Regional AgreementModified version of the Commercials Contract applicable only to Nevada.
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Commercials Northwest Regional AgreementModified version of the Commercials Contract applicable only to the Northwest.
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Commercials San Diego Regional AgreementModified version of the Commercials Contract applicable only to San Diego.
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Commercials Tennessee Regional AgreementModified version of the Commercials Contract applicable only to Tennessee.
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Commercials Utah Regional AgreementModified version of the Commercials Contract applicable only to Utah.
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Commericals Texas Regional AgreementModified version of the Commercials Contract applicable only to Texas.
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Industrial and Educational Agreement 2002
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Industrial-Educational Extension Agreement 2008-2009This agreement extends the 2005 Producers-Screen Actors Guild Industrial-Educational Agreement.
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Infomercial Agreement 2009This agreement spells out the responsibilities of producers of infomercials who enter into contract with Screen Actors Guild.
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Interactive Extension Agreement 2009This agreement extends and modifies the SAG 2005-08 Interactive Media Agreement.
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Interactive Media Agreement 2005-2008This is the agreement for video game production.
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Low Budget Agreement
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Memorandum of Agreement - Corporate Educational and Non-Broadcast 2011
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Memorandum of Agreement Commercials 2009This memorandum details modifications to the existing Commercials Contract.
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Memorandum Of Agreement Industrial-Educational 2005The provisions of this memorandum represent modifications to the Industrial-Educational Agreement.
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Memorandum of Agreement Theatrical-Television 2009
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Memorandum of Agreement Theatrical-Television 2011This memorandum details modifications to the existing Basic Agreement and Television Agreement.
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Modified Low Budget AgreementThis is the agreement for independent producers making films under $625,000.
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Music Video Independent Agreement
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New Media Agreement OPO 2011
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New Media Agreement Term 2011This is the agreement for entertainment content originally produced for new media.
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Producer’s Guide to Working with SAG on a Student FilmStep-by-step signatory instructions for student film productions.
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Public Television Programs AgreementThis is the agreement for productions for Public Television.
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Short Film AgreementThis is the agreement for films under 35 minutes and under $50,000 in budget.
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Singer Demo Agreement OPO
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Spanish Language Modification Dubbing Agreement 2000This is the agreement for dubbing foreign language television and motion pictures originating in Spanish.
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Student Film Agreement
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Television Animation AgreementThis is the agreement for animated television productions.
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Theatrical Modification Dubbing AgreementThis is the agreement for dubbing foreign language television and motion pictures, other than those originating in Spanish.
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Ultra Low Budget AgreementThis is the agreement for independent producers making films under $200,000.
Pre Production Docs
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Adherence Letter - Commercials Arizona Regional Agreement
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Adherence Letter - Commercials Arizona Regional Agreement OPO
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Adherence Letter - Commercials Colorado Regional Agreement
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Adherence Letter - Commercials Colorado Regional Agreement OPO
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Adherence Letter - Commercials Florida Regional Agreement
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Adherence Letter - Commercials Florida Regional Agreement OPO
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Adherence Letter - Commercials Georgia Regional Agreement
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Adherence Letter - Commercials Georgia Regional Agreement OPO
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Adherence Letter - Commercials Hawaii Regional Agreement
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Adherence Letter - Commercials Hawaii Regional Agreement OPO
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Adherence Letter - Commercials Nevada Regional Agreement
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Adherence Letter - Commercials Nevada Regional Agreement OPO
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Adherence Letter - Commercials Northwest Regional Agreement
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Adherence Letter - Commercials Northwest Regional Agreement OPO
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Adherence Letter - Commercials San Diego Regional Agreement
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Adherence Letter - Commercials San Diego Regional Agreement OPO
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Adherence Letter - Commercials Tennessee Regional Agreement
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Adherence Letter - Commercials Tennessee Regional Agreement OPO
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Adherence Letter - Commercials Texas Regional Agreement
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Adherence Letter - Commercials Texas Regional Agreement OPO
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Adherence Letter - Commercials Utah Regional Agreement
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Adherence Letter - Commercials Utah Regional Agreement OPO
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Adherence Letter - Television 2009
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Adherence Letter - Theatrical 2009
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Adherence Letter Commercials
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Adherence Letter Commercials OPO
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Adherence Letter Corporate Educational Agreement
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Adherence Letter Corporate Educational Agreement OPO
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Adherence Letter Interactive Media
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Adherence Letter Interactive Media OPO
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Adherence Letter Pension & Health PlansThis is a form to be signed by the authorized person on behalf of the company. It binds the company to the SAG-Producers Pension and Health Plans.
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American Humane Association Mailer
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Approval Letter - Student Film
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Audition Sign In Sheet Exhibit E CommercialsProducers are required to provide the Exhibit E – Audition Report form to performers to record time spent auditioning for a commercial.
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Audition Sign-In Sheet - Theatrical and Television
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Audition Sign-In Sheet Exhibit III Corporate Educational
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Background Performer Incentive Information
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Buyers Assumption Agreement - Television
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Buyers Assumption Agreement - Theatrical
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Corporate Information Authorization
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Corporate ResolutionFor a corporation to designate who the authorized officer, manager etc. is whose signature will bind the company to the SAG Agreement.
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Corporate Resolution CommercialsFor a corporation to designate who the authorized officer, manager etc. is whose signature will bind the company to the SAG Agreement.
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Corporate Resolution Corporate EducationalFor a corporation to designate who the authorized officer, manager etc. is whose signature will bind the company to the SAG Agreement.
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Credit Check Letter
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Day Out of Days FormThis is the shooting schedule, including locations, for a production.
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Distribution Checklist TheatricalThis form asks for information on potential distribution of the film as well as financial assurance issues.
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Distributors Assumption Agreement - New MediaA third party distributor should complete this form when the producer has an agreement to distribute the SAG-signatory new media production.
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Distributors Assumption Agreement - Television
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Distributors Assumption Agreement - Theatrical
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Diversity-in-Casting Incentive InformationSAG offers a Diversity-in-Casting Incentive to Low Budget filmmakers that may increase the total production cost maximum.
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Information Sheet - Commercials, Infomercials and Corporate Educational
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Information Sheet - Commercials, Infomercials and Corporate Educational
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Information Sheet - Non Theatrical
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Information Sheet Credit Check - New Media and Interactive
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Information Sheet TelevisionThis form continues the SAG-signatory process for television producers.
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Information Sheet TheatricalThis form continues the SAG-signatory process for independent film producers.
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Information Sheet/Credit Check - New Media and Interactive
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Joint Several Agreement - New Media
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Limited Liability Company Authorization
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Limited Liability Company ResolutionFor the LLC to designate who the authorized officer, manager etc. is whose signature will bind the LLC to the SAG Agreement.
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Limited Liability Company Resolution - Commercials
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Limited Liability Company Resolution - Corporate Educational
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Limited Partnership Agreement AcknowledgementForm designating who the authorized officer, manager etc. is whose signature will bind the limited partnership to the SAG Agreement.
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Limited Partnership Agreement Acknowledgement - Commercials
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Limited Partnership Agreement Acknowledgement - Corporate Educational
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Low Budget AgreementThis is the agreement for independent producers making films under $2.5 million.
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New Media Company Information Authorization FormThe appropriate company representative completes this form when a business entity is producing the SAG-signatory new media production.
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Pension & Health Memorandum Contributions For Owners
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Pension & Health Memorandum Contributions For Owners - Corporate/Educational
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Pension & Health Memorandum Contributions For Owners - New MediaCompleted by a producer seeking P&H eligibility who is cast in the production and owns a 25% or greater interest in the company.
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Pre-Production Cast ListThis is a list of performers that the producer intends to cast in the production.
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Pre-Production Cast List DiversityThis is a list of performers intended to be cast in a low budget or modified low budget production eligible for the Diversity in Casting Incentive.
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Preliminary Information Sheet Commercials
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Preliminary Information Sheet Corporate Educational Non-Broadcast
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Preliminary Information Sheet New MediaTo begin the SAG New Media signatory process, a producer or their representative should complete this form and submit it along with the New Media Pre-Production Cast List form.
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Preliminary Information Sheet Student and Short FilmThis form starts the SAG-signatory process for student/short film producers.
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Preliminary Information Sheet TelevisionThis form starts the SAG-signatory process for television producers.
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Preliminary Information Sheet TheatricalThis form starts the SAG-signatory process for independent film producers.
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Preliminary Information Sheet Ultra Low, Modified Low and Low BudgetThis form starts the SAG-signatory process for ultra low, modified low and low budget film producers.
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Producers’ Guide to Working with SAG on a TV Animation Production
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Producer’s Guide to Working with SAG on a Basic Cable (Live Action) ProductionStep-by-step instructions for becoming a Basic Cable Live Action signatory.
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Producer’s Guide to Working with SAG on a Commercial Production
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Producer’s Guide to Working with SAG on a Corporate/Educational & Non-Broadcast Production
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Producer’s Guide to Working with SAG on a Low Budget Theatrical Motion PictureStep-by-step signatory instructions for low budget film productions.
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Producer’s Guide to Working with SAG on a Modified Low Budget Theatrical Motion PictureStep-by-step signatory instructions for modified low budget film productions.
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Producer’s Guide to Working with SAG on a New Media Production
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Producer’s Guide to Working with SAG on a Short FilmStep-by-step signatory instructions for short film productions.
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Producer’s Guide to Working with SAG on a Television ProductionStep-by-step signatory instructions for television productions.
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Producer’s Guide to Working with SAG on a Theatrical Motion PictureStep-by-step signatory instructions for theatrical productions.
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Producer’s Guide to Working with SAG on an Animated Basic Cable ProductionStep-by-step instructions for becoming a Basic Cable Animation signatory.
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Producer’s Guide to Working with SAG on an Interactive Video Game Production
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Producer’s Guide to Working with SAG on an Ultra Low Budget Theatrical Motion PictureStep-by-step signatory instructions for ultra low budget film productions.
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Production Checklist Theatrical TelevisionThis is a checklist of certain procedures and provisions that the company needs to follow. It requires the signature of the company and return to the Guild.
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Safety Bulletins AMPTP - Part 1
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Safety Bulletins AMPTP - Part 2
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Safety Bulletins AMPTP - Part 3
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Security Agreement Owner Debtor - Television
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Security Agreement Owner Debtor - Theatrical
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Security Agreement Standard - Television
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Security Agreement Standard - Theatrical
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Security Deposit LetterCompleted by the signatory company and details the purpose of the security deposit and how it will be used.
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Station 12 Information Form
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Student Film AgreementThis is the agreement for students producers affiliated with a college or university.
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Studio Zone Map Los Angeles
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Transfer of Rights New MediaAt the direction of a SAG representative, the producer and a third party transferee should complete this form when the producer transfers any part of the SAG-signatory new media production.
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W-9 Form Request for Taxpayer ID Number and CertificationIRS form that is needed when SAG takes a security deposit from the producer and the producer requests that the deposit be placed in an interest bearing account.
Production Docs
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Accident ReportLetter explaining need for Accident Report Form. This must be filled out whenever a performer is injured on set.
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ADR Member Report - Theatrical and Television
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Background Actor Contract Exhibit A2 CommercialsThis is the employment and IRS tax reporting form that extra performers must sign when working on a SAG-signatory commercial.
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Background Actor Contract New MediaThis agreement covers the employment of a background actor by a producer in a made for new media program.
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Claim Form for Loss or Damage to Wardrobe or Property - Background Actors
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Cover Letter - Loan Out Corporations
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Day Performer Contract - TheatricalThis is the employment contract that the producer and each day player must sign for SAG-signatory theatrical productions.
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Day Performer Contract Low BudgetThis is the employment contract that the producer and each day player must sign for SAG-signatory low budget theatrical productions.
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Day Performer Contract Modified Low BudgetThis is the employment contract that the producer and each day player must sign for SAG-signatory modified low budget theatrical productions.
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Day Performer Contract TelevisionThis is the employment contract that the producer and each day player must sign for SAG-signatory television productions.
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Day Stunt Performer Contract - TheatricalThis is the employment contract that the producer and each stunt day player must sign for SAG-signatory theatrical productions.
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Day Stunt Performer Contract TelevisionThis is the employment contract that the producer and each day stunt performer must sign for SAG-signatory television productions.
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Final Cast List Information SheetThis form is filled out by the producer as final confirmation of all performers engaged on the production.
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Information Sheet - Loan Out Corporations
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Pension & Health Eligibility for Choreographers FormCompleted by the producer and submitted to SAG- Producers Pension & Health.
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Pension & Health Report Of Contributions - Coportate/Educational
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Pension & Health Report of Contributions InteractiveCompleted by the producer and submitted with performer and background actor contributions to SAG- Producers Pension & Health.
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Performer Confirmation of Receipt of Contracts - Student Short FilmActors confirmation of receipt of contracts.
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Performer Contract - Corporate EducationalThis is the employment contract that the producer and each performer must sign for SAG-signatory industrial/educational productions.
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Performer Contract Interactive
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Performer Contract Short FilmThis is the employment contract that the producer and each day player must sign for SAG-signatory short theatrical productions.
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Performer Contract Student Film
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Performer Contract Ultra Low BudgetThis is the employment contract that the producer and each day player must sign for SAG-signatory ultra low budget theatrical productions.
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Principal Performer Contract Exhibit A1 CommercialsThis is the employment and IRS tax reporting form that principal performers must sign when working on a SAG-signatory commercial.
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Principal Performer Contract New MediaThis is the employment contract that the producer and each performer must sign for SAG-signatory new media productions.
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Production Checklist Commercials
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Production Checklist Corporate Educational
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Production Notices & Resources
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Production Time Report - Exhibit GThis time report must be filled out by the producer and signed by the performers on each day of production.
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Singer Member Contractor Standard Report
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Singer Member Contractor Standard Report Demo
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Taft-Hartley Report - BackgroundThis form is used by producers when additional background actors are engaged that are not SAG members.
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Taft-Hartley Report - Commercials, Infomercials and Corporate EducationalThis form is used by producers when performers are engaged that are not SAG members.
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Taft-Hartley Report - PrincipalsThis form is used by producers when additional principal actors are engaged that are not SAG members
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Taft-Hartley Report Background New MediaThe producer completes this form for each additional covered background actor engaged that is not a SAG member
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Taft-Hartley Report Principals New MediaThe producer completes this form for each additional principal actor engaged that is not a SAG member.
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Three-Day Performer Contract TelevisionThis is the employment contract that the producer and each 3-day performer must sign for SAG-signatory television productions.
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Three-Day Stunt Performer Contract TelevisionThis is the employment contract that the producer and each 3-day stunt performer must sign for SAG-signatory television productions.
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Weekly Performer Contract - Low BudgetThis is the employment contract that the producer and each weekly player must sign for SAG-signatory modified low budget productions.
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Weekly Performer Contract - TheatricalThis is the employment contract that the producer and each weekly player must sign for SAG-signatory theatrical productions.
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Weekly Performer Contract Modified Low BudgetThis is the employment contract that the producer and each weekly player must sign for SAG-signatory modified low budget productions.
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Weekly Performer Contract TelevisionThis is the employment contract that the producer and each weekly performer must sign for SAG-signatory television productions.
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Weekly Stunt Performer Contract - TheatricalThis is the employment contract that the producer and each weekly stunt performer must sign for SAG-signatory theatrical productions.
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Weekly Stunt Performer Contract TelevisionThis is the employment contract that the producer and each weekly stunt performer must sign for SAG-signatory television productions.
Post Production Docs
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Casting Data Report FormThis form must be completed for each motion picture and each episode of each series produced.
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Casting Data Report Form for Stunt Performers and CoordinatorsMust be completed for each film and each series episode when Stunt Performers and/or Coordinators are used.
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Casting Data Report Form InstructionsThese instructions will help you complete the Casting Data Report Form.
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Casting Data Report Low Budget Affirmative ActionUsed only by Low Budget or Modified Low Budget producers utilizing the Diversity in Casting Incentive.
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Final Cast List Information SheetThis form is filled out by the producer as final confirmation of all performers engaged on the production.
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Pension & Health Eligibility for Choreographers FormCompleted by the producer and submitted to SAG- Producers Pension & Health.
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Pension & Health Report of Contributions Exhibit B CommercialsCompleted by the producer and submitted with performer and background actor contributions to SAG- Producers Pension & Health.
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Pension & Health Report of Contributions New MediaCompleted by the producer and submitted with performer and background actor contributions to SAG-Producers Pension & Health.
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Pension & Health Report of Contributions TelevisionCompleted by the producer and submitted with performer and background actor contributions to SAG- Producers Pension & Health.
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Pension & Health Report of Contributions TheatricalCompleted by the producer and submitted with performer and background actor contributions to SAG- Producers Pension & Health.
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Dancers DigestA compilation of various agreements governed by SAG that are pertinent to dancers.
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Digest Theatrical and TelevisionThis is a compilation of the basic terms and working conditions for principal performers.
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Digest: Background Actors LA ZonesThis is a digest of rates and working conditions applicable to Background Actors in the West Coast Background Actor Zones (Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, Hawaii and Las Vegas) in theatrical motion pictures and television. The rates are effective as of June 10, 2009.
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Digest: Background Actors NY ZonesThis is a digest of rates and working conditions applicable to Background Actors in the New York Background Actor Zones (New York City and surrounding area) in theatrical motion pictures and television. The rates are effective as of June 10, 2009.
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Digest: Stunt & Safety Theatrical and TelevisionThis is a compilation of the basic terms and working conditions for stunt performers and/or performers performing stunt work.
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Industrial Educational DigestThis is a compilation of the basic rates and terms of the Industrial-Educational Agreement.
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Interactive Extension Rate SheetRates for the 2009 extension to the 2005-2008 Interactive Agreement.
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Rate Sheet - CommercialsThis document compiles rates and compensation for performers working the Commercials Contract.
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Rate Sheet Theatrical and TelevisionA list of minimum rates for all performers, including singers, dancers and stunt performers/coordinators.
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Rate Sheet: Corporate EducationalThe rates below are for the 2011 SAG Corporate/Educational and Non-Broadcast Contract.
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Rate Sheet: Low Budget Theatrical
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Rate Sheet: Modified Low Budget Theatrical
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Singers DigestThe Singers Digest is a compilation of the basic terms and working conditions for singers.
