What makes SAG eligible?

A performer becomes eligible for membership under one of the following conditions: proof of SAG-AFTRA, SAG or AFTRA covered employment as a principal performer or recording artist; proof of three days of SAG-AFTRA, SAG or AFTRA employment as a background actor; or employment under an affiliated performers’ union.

Can non-union actors submit for SAG roles?

SAG contracts above the level of the SAG Experimental Agreement allow for producers to Taft-Hartley nonunion actors into SAG, either by paying a fine or submitting a letter to SAG that explains well the reason the production had to bring a non-union performer into the union, rather than using one of the many current …

Can non-union apply for SAG-aftra?

Non-union actors can become eligible under the Moderate Low Budget Project and Low Budget Theatrical Agreements, though the production must file Taft-Hartley reports for any non-union actors hired. I’m a member of SAG-AFTRA but I’ve been cast in a non-union film. How do I get a waiver? You can’t.

What is a non-union voucher?

If the box marked Non-Union is checked you are a non-union hire and the voucher is simply a receipt for the job. It is proof of work on a SAG film and if you get 3 of these vouchers you will be allowed to join SAG. If the SAG box is checked you are already SAG (or the production thinks you are).

Do SAG waivers expire?

Any expiration date to waivers? A. There is no expiration for Taft-Hartley waivers, but remember – it is the work and not the waiver that counts towards eligibility, so be sure to retain a copy of your paystub along with your waiver (voucher).

How long can you remain SAG eligible?

Landing this job has made you SAG-AFTRA-Eligible, meaning that, at any time, you can pay the initiation fee (currently $3,000) and become a member of SAG-AFTRA. You also have the option to simply remain SAG-AFTRA-Eligible indefinitely.