Film Contracts For Actors In California

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A movie producer works behind the scenes to get a movie made. He or she can may oversee nearly all stages of the creation of a film, from the writing of the script to the screening of the finished product. Movie producers are generally responsible for the financial and organizational aspects of making a movie, such as acquiring funding, selecting a cast and crew, managing the film budget and schedule, and marketing the movie.

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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).

SAG-AFTRA negotiates contracts that cover the work of media professionals in front of a camera or behind a microphone. Below are links to contract information, rates, FAQs and resources that help members and producers navigate the media and entertainment industries.

New Minimum Rates Effective November 9, 2023, there is a 7% general wage increase: Ultra Low Budget Daily Rate: $232. Moderate Low Budget Daily Rate: $405. Moderate Low Budget Weekly Rate: $1,407.

SAG Theatrical Performer Only Rate Table TierBudget RangeDaily Rate Basic Agreement >$2 MM $1,056 Low Budget (>80min) $700k - $2 MM $686 Modified Low Budget (>80min) $300k - $700k $370 Ultra Low <$250k (Including deferrals <$500K) $2112 more rows •

Most actor contracts are between two and three pages long. The typical term for an actor contract is a certain a number of months after the film or play premieres, although some go on indefinitely. Term lengths can vary greatly! The typical term for an agent or manager contract for actors is about 12 to 18 months.

A contract written or reviewed by an attorney will be complete. Having an attorney involved in drafting or reviewing your contract can help you avoid risks and expensive disputes. Lawyers are trained to write contracts that clearly explain what each party will do and to anticipate problems that might arise.

In legal opinions, a person who writes a contract is often called a drafter, or if the person who is bound by a contract writes it him or herself, a party to the contract. Both of those terms refer to a "role" that a person takes in connection with a contract.

The Basic Agreement (BA) covers projects shot on film made under an agreement with the Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). This contract applies to Directors, Assistant Directors and Unit Production Managers working in film and television.

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Film Contracts For Actors In California