Can a non SAG Actor work in a SAG film?

Can non-union actors and SAG-AFTRA members work in a production together? 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.

How do you become a SAG background actor?

SAG-AFTRA membership is available to those who work in a position covered by a SAG-AFTRA (or AFTRA or SAG) collective bargaining agreement, provided that any person qualifying through work as a background actor must have completed three (3) days of work as a background actor under a SAG-AFTRA (or AFTRA or SAG) …

Do you have to be SAG to audition for SAG?

The short answer to your question is this: You do not have to be in SAG in order to submit on a SAG project. Of course, it is an uphill climb to get cast in a SAG project even for existing SAG members, so that short answer doesn’t necessarily get you any closer to a booking — much less a SAG card.

Who are non-union actors?

If a project is a non-union production, producers do not have to pay, feed, house, or give actors breaks. You are essentially a freelance, and there is no authority to contact if something goes wrong. That said, your agent, manager, can negotiate a contract to make sure those benefits are tied to your job.

How much do they pay you to be a background actor?

How much do background actors get paid? The national average salary for a background actor is $40,698 per year, and a common rate for a day of work is between $100 and $200.

How much do SAG actors get paid per movie?

SAG LOW BUDGET AGREEMENT The SAG Low Budget Agreement applies to films with budgets between $700,000 and $2,000,000, making this the SAG pay scale of most independent films. Under this contract, actors must make a SAG day rate of $670, or $2,324 per week. If you’re working with some actors who aren’t in the guild, don’t worry.

How much DO sag short film agreements cost?

While there is no weekly SAG scale for “ultra low budget” projects, the SAG day rate is $206. If you’re looking for a SAG short film agreement, this is likely the right place to start. Short Project Agreements cover films that have total budgets less than $50,000 and a maximum running time of 40 minutes.

Where can I find information about SAG-AFTRA casting professionals?

Welcome to SAG-AFTRA’s Casting Professionals page. This is your one-stop resource for information across all contracts, including rate sheets, CBAs, forms, bulletins, talent clearance and department contacts. Not finding something you’re looking for?

Can you work with actors who are not in the Guild?

If you’re working with some actors who aren’t in the guild, don’t worry. Under this agreement, those actors are allowed to work with a Taft-Hartley agreement, as with most SAG agreements. The SAG MODERATE Low Budget Agreement applies to films with budgets between $300,000 to $700,000.