These per diem rates specify the amount of monetary reimbursement to be provided to government employees and employees of private organizations which use gsa per diem rates who are travelling on business to various areas. Sag aftra members are the faces and voices that entertain and inform america and the world. Health and retirement contribution conditions for sagaftra. Stream tracks and playlists from marnye young sag aftra audiobook narrator on your desktop or mobile device. Sagaftra has reached an agreement with audiobook producer beeaudio, eights months after issuing a do not work notice against the company. Zero dawn and overwatch share their passion for indie video game work and fully unbox the new indie agreement, alongside friendly union staff eager to answer your questions and get your next performanceenhanced project registered for you.
Scale rates have varied over the years, and are different for each type of production. Recording artists will be getting a new piece of the revenue from the downloading and streaming of their songs under a new sagaftra recording deal. Sagaftra broadcast news spring 2014 published on mar 14, 2014 spring 2014 issue of the quarterly broadcast news the newsletter for sagaftra broadcasters. Everything from july 1 forward now will be sagaftra. Marnye young sagaftra audiobook narrator free listening. Getting into the screen actors guild used to involve working hard as an extra, and eventually acquiring 3 vouchers from stingy ads. As the voice over industry\s online news, training and resource center, voiceoverxtra is a must have resource for anyone involved with the voice over industry, and the best place for newcomers to begin researching and learning about a career in voice overs. Formerly recorded exclusively under the aftra sound recordings code, today there are more than 40 separate sagaftra agreements with audiobook publishers and producers. Mar 24, 2016 the presentation will include basic explanations about what residuals are, howwhen they are paid, whyhow they are processed by sag aftra, and what members need to know about communicating with. Union shares details of npr contract by mike janssen, digital editor july 20, 2015. Space is available on a firstcome, firstserved basis. Sag states there is no union agreement for audiobooks and rates are set on an individual basis per talent and publisher.
The minimum day rate for each role on the production varies by the contract that a production is under. For example, dove qualified to be covered under both sag and aftra for health insurance in the first year she was qualified for coverage at all. This is the classic way for someone to get admitted to a union, and would be unchanged under sag aftra. Tiffany talent agency represents highly skilled sag and aftra sagaftra union talent, as well as nonunion talent in the seattle, portland, vancouver, bc, and spokane markets. Rates are based upon the companys budget, length of job, who will hear it inhouse or general public, the purpose of the recording incompany training program or soundtrack for a major documentary, and your experience level. Usually, when doing a union job including audiobooks for major publishers the narrator gets their rate and then an. Sagaftra has reached an agreement with audiobook producer beeaudio, the union announced friday.
A onesheet summary of the upfront packages under the 2019 commercials contract. Jul 12, 20 sag aftra has reached an agreement with audiobook producer beeaudio, eights months after issuing a do not work notice against the company. The agreement brings the company up to industrystandard rates, according to the union. Sagaftra ratifies new deal for streaming music deadline. Voiceover rates union, nonunion industry, and body tone. Present your paidup, current sagaftra id or equity card. The list of rates per the 2019 sag aftra audio commercials contract. The screen actors guild american federation of television and radio artists sag aftra is an american labor union representing approximately 160,000 film and television actors, journalists, radio personalities, recording artists, singers, voice actors, and other media professionals worldwide.
Many panels are live streamed, so you can attend in person or watch live online. The organization was formed on march 30, 2012, following the merger of the screen. Whereas theatrical sag rates depend on budget, sag commercial rates depend on where and how many times youll be airing the commercial. Oct 18, 2014 in the sag sense, as of july 1 over this past summer, all contracts now that a new contract was ratified, all contracts for all intents and purposes will be referred to as sag aftra.
A free inside look at sagaftra salary trends based on 124 salaries wages for 87 jobs at sagaftra. People use their vacation and personal days, the healthcare is top notch including dental and vision, they have a pension plan rare for companies to offer pension instead of just 401k these days. Sagaftra convinces audiobook producer to fully pay narrators. Jan 24, 2012 hired for a sag or, postmerger, sag aftra principal role. Spanish wild spot use payments under the 2019 sag aftra. Voiceoverxtra is the voice actor\s daily resource for building voice over success. Formerly recorded exclusively under the aftra sound recordings code, today there are more than 40 separate sag aftra agreements with audiobook publishers and producers. At sag aftra s first meeting of 2015, they unanimously voted to approve a 25% raise for productions that qualify under the ultra low budget, modified low budget, and low. The gsa general services administration sets perdiem rates for destinations within conus the continental united states. The benefits package and worklife balance at sagaftra is exceptional.
Sag actors will soon cost 25% more for ultra low, modified. When using the contibutions manager, please select sound recordings as the agreement and identify the appropriate agreement subtype when submitting earnings. In the sag sense, as of july 1 over this past summer, all contracts now that a new contract was ratified, all contracts for all intents and purposes will be referred to as sagaftra. There was a culture there that involved everyones input. The sag aftra commercial rates of 2020 youll need to know many cities your commercial will air in sag rates 2020.
Sagaftra, the labor union for actors, is threating to go. In addition to panels, the business offers small group sessions facilitated and focused discussions of approximately 20 sagaftra members to help actors map out the big picture of their careers while organizing all the little details. There are aftra legacy contracts that predated that time. On april 3, 2016 the sagaftra 2016 commercials contract and audio recorded commercials contract negotiations were concluded between sagaftra and the joint policy committee jpc. Salaries posted anonymously by sag aftra employees. Sag aftra represents approximately 160,000 actors, announcers, broadcast journalists, dancers, djs, news writers, news editors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording artists, singers, stunt performers, voiceover artists and other media professionals. Sagaftra actors with credits ranging from firewatch, gone home, and where the water tastes like wine to destiny 2, horizon. Jun 09, 2018 sag aftra, the four major television broadcast networks abc, cbs, nbc and fox and other producers have reached a tentative agreement on terms for the national code of fair practice, the union. The list of rates per the 2019 sag aftra commercials contract. These following rates are being provided at this time for informational purposes only and are pending approval by the sagaftra national board of directors.
This is the page for the new york local of sagaftra. At sagaftras first meeting of 2015, they unanimously voted to approve a 25% raise for productions that qualify under the ultra low budget, modified low budget, and low. Union rates for voiceovers there are two unions which govern voiceover work. I am a yale mfa grad sagaftra voice stage and screen actor who has spent her life in the south, midwest and north. In the event a finished audiobook that is estimated to be 10 hours or more is less than 10 hours when finished, the stipend or advance will be calculated at a rate.
The list of rates per the 2019 sagaftra audio commercials contract. There are sag legacy contracts that predated that time. Sag aftra session fees us rates voice over resource. Jul 12, 20 the agreement brings the company up to industrystandard rates, according to the union.
The new rates have now been approved, verified and ratified by both parties. Founded in 1933, the screen actors guild has promoted the interests of film performers since hollywoods golden age. Sag aftra is proud to offer voluntary group term life insurance coverage for you and your family. Mpr is the latest public radio newsroom to join sagaftra. In exchange, the union allows its members to work on the production. The screen actors guild american federation of television and radio artists sagaftra is an american labor union representing approximately 160,000 film and television actors, journalists, radio personalities, recording artists, singers, voice actors, and other media professionals worldwide. Any companyproducer that has an agreement with the union is a sag signatory. We offer a handful of casting access classes for actors under the age of 18. But because she qualified first with aftra, that was the insurance we had to go with.
Being a union member will help land an agent no, it will not. Spanish wild spot use payments under the 2019 sagaftra. Audiobooks are audio recordings of published texts performed by professional narrators. This is the classic way for someone to get admitted to a union, and would be unchanged under sagaftra. If your new card has not yet arrived, bring your sagaftra dues payment receipt. Four things you didnt know about sagaftra and audiobooks. I am a yale mfa grad sag aftra voice stage and screen actor who has spent her life in the south, midwest and north. New sagaftra low budget rates preparing for takeoff. A free inside look at sag aftra salary trends based on 124 salaries wages for 87 jobs at sag aftra. If you have performed on a covered sound recording or motion picturetelevision program in an applicable category, you are thereafter known as a participant. Sagaftra reaches tentative agreement with tv networks. Joint policy committee of the ana and 4as and sagaftra reach tentative agreement on successor contracts sagaftra news april 3, 2016. Public media employees have increasingly sought to organize unions during the past two years, spurred by expanding newsrooms, shifting management priorities and a desire for more influence in strategic planning.
Sagaftra 2016 commercials contracts are ratified extreme. Marnye young sagaftra audiobook narrator free listening on. Landmark contracts with simple and flexible upfront use packages, plus a 6% raise, increased pension and health funding, workplace protections, coverage of stunt coordinators and more. The business is free for sag aftra and actors equity members and relies solely on gifts, grants, and sponsors. The presentation will include basic explanations about what residuals are, howwhen they are paid, whyhow they are processed by sagaftra, and what members need to know about communicating with. Everything from july 1 forward now will be sag aftra. If youre a member of sag aftra heretofore referred to as the union, then you might be a bit baffled at some of the loopy rules and general confusion surrounding audiobooks and your role as a union member. Weve condensed current sagaftra contract and market rates into easyto read guides. The benefits package and worklife balance at sag aftra is exceptional. American federation of television and radio artists wikipedia. Sagaftra broadcast news spring 2014 by sagaftra issuu.
So a job is either union meaning the contract is under the sagaftra requirements or its nonunion its not under sagaftra requirements. Audiobook creation costs simplified audiobook revolution. In recent years, the amount of work for members has increased steadily with the advent of. Hired for a sag or, postmerger, sagaftra principal role. The american federation of television and radio artists aftra was a performers union that represented a wide variety of talent, including actors in radio and television, radio and television announcers and newspersons, singers and recording artists both royalty artists and background singers, promo and voiceover announcers and other performers in commercials, stunt. Sagaftra reaches deal with audiobook producer beeaudio. These contracts are standard and are set by the productio. Present your paidup, current sag aftra id or equity card. It was during the merge with sag when things fell apart. Jul 12, 20 sag aftra convinces audiobook producer to fully pay narrators. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. As newsrooms expand, employees at several stations push to unionize by andrew lapin, freelance contributor july 21, 2014. Small group sessions include the branding workshop, representation, accountability, money management and actor record keeping.
We are fully involved in the casting of all the sagaftra films, television shows, and vo projects produced in the nw, including portlandia, tnts librarians, syfy. American federation of television and radio artists. The list of rates per the 2019 sagaftra commercials contract. The essential guide to sagaftra rates 2020 wrapbook. Sagaftra, the labor union for actors, is threating to go on strike this friday, oct 21st if major video game companies refuse to reach a fair deal. Stream tracks and playlists from marnye young sagaftra audiobook narrator on your desktop or mobile device. Sagaftra is proud to offer voluntary group term life insurance coverage for you and your family. Members under 18 years old are required to have their parent or guardian present during the recording session. The gains negotiated for the new sagaftra commercials contracts will modernize and reshape your future. Among the rights supported by sag is the idea of scale pay, which refers to a minimum rate for actors salaries. Once approved, the rates will be effective retroactive to december 1, 2019. The business programs are recorded and archived in our video gallery so that these tools and tips are always at your disposal.
The client must pay the talent scale and residuals and contribute to a pension and welfare fund on your behalf. For productions under the above contracts, please refer to the collective bargaining agreement that was in effect at the time of. Unlike many other rights collectives, you do not join the fund in order to collect royalties. In the coming weeks, well be updating our sample budgets with the latest sagaftra rates. Aftra american federation of tv and radio artists and sag the screen actors guild. An overview of the new upfront packages under the 2019 commercials contract. The union touted the pact as enhancing its organizing. The following production types are classified as audiobook for purposes of reporting to the sag aftra health plan.
How sag works for better or worse podcast ecg productions. If your new card has not yet arrived, bring your sag aftra dues payment receipt. Sagaftra merger means tougher admissions, potentially. Sagaftra and the jpc have reached a tentative agreement on terms for successor television and radio commercials contracts.
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