Dancers Alliance
To take effect Jan 1st, 2024
*Agency fees apply on top of these minimum rates.
Rehearsal:
- $450 / (Anything over 8 hours = time and a half)
Show / Shoot Day:
- $925 minimum per show/shoot day
Rate for additional same day show is negotiable.
Performer shall be paid all applicable rates, for any services required, in one working day (i.e. travel + rehearsal, travel + show, rehearsal + show, travel + rehearsal + show).
A dancers working week cannot exceed five consecutive work days. If a performer works through their off day, it is double pay until the next off day.
Weekly Tour Rate:
- $2,650 minimum
Returning tour rates are negotiable.
**Weekly tour rate minimums apply only to official tours, running no less than 3 weeks per leg (not including rehearsal). Spot dates and festival runs, both domestic and international, are exempt and should use show, rehearsal, travel and per diem minimum day rates only, unless otherwise negotiated by agents and dancers.
Travel / Retainer Days:
- $220 minimum per travel/retainer day
Per Diem:
- $90 / Domestic Per Diem
- $120 / International Per Diem
(Per Diem can be negotiable. The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) sets national, government regulated travel rates each fiscal year. Here are the current rates for the most commonly worked cities.)
Click here to search your city rates.
Depending on the company policy, it can be distributed on the first day of the job, or inside your check, untaxed.
Payment / Net 14:
Payment of the net amount, outstanding on the invoice, is due 14 calendar days after the completion of the job. For long term projects, payment schedule to be negotiated at time of booking.
A 2% late fee will be added to payments not received within 30 calendar days of initial date of the invoice.
Hazard Rates:
For non-union work, hazard rates are equal to 25% of the minimum daily rate (for example, on a 12-hour music video shoot, it is $231.25). For extra performers, there is no hazard pay.
Physical Therapy (Tour / Non Local Projects):
Performers shall be provided physical therapy sessions, no less than twice per week, during the length of the tour/project, including rehearsal periods and off days.
If unavailable, performer shall be reimbursed for any appointments, such as but not limited to: physical therapy, cryotherapy, acupuncture, massage, cupping, chiropractic etc...
Transportation:
Performer shall receive business class, economy plus/comfort plus, or economy extra leg room travel, on flights 6 hours in length or more. When applicable, proper sleeper buses will be provided.
Fittings:
- $60 / hour (Fittings outside of rehearsal day)
Fittings on rehearsal days apply as time worked.
Wardrobe:
Performers requested to supply their own costumes shall be compensated.
- $50 / outfit
- $40 / pair of shoes
If wardrobe asks performer to bring personal options but decides to use their clothing, you may wear your own clothing, but you will not be compensated.
Hair:
If a performer is required to do their own hair, change the style by cutting, dying, braiding, shaving, etc., talent will be fully reimbursed for the initial appointment and upkeep of the creative decision. Performer will also be reimbursed for changing their hair back to its original state.
Makeup:
Performer shall be provided with a monthly stipend of $250 to cover any makeup products needed for the duration of the tour.
Nails:
If a performer is required to get their nails done before the start of the tour and throughout, they will be fully reimbursed for the initial appointment and upkeep of the creative decision. Performer will also be reimbursed for changing their nails back to their original state.
Turnaround:
Should call occur in less than 12 hours from the previous wrap time, performer shall receive double time for each hour worked prior to the 12 hour period.
Self Tape Auditions:
The audition cannot exceed 4 eight counts. See below for more details.
The Producer, Creative Director, and/or Choreographer shall make choreography available to the performer's agent or other representative at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the deadline for submission of the self-tape, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. If the performer is a minor subject to educational requirements, the choreography shall be available to the performer's agent or other representative at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the deadline for submission of the self- tape, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. The foregoing deadlines do not apply when casting deadlines do not permit (e.g., casting a replacement or casting a role that was newly added to the script.
Performers shall not be asked to record the self-tape at a resolution higher than 720p, nor be required to use any uploading/ delivery site or talent listing service that is not free to the performer to upload or deliver the self-tape, nor be asked to use any editing software or any specific equipment, including:"(a) brands or models of cameras, smartphones, tablets or webcams;“(b) types of lights, including utility, ring or LED lights;“(c) brands, models or types of mics, including lavalier or shotgun; and"(d) types of backgrounds or backdrops, including walls, colors, pop-ups or seamless.
The Producer, Creative Director, and/or Choreographer may only request the following in a slate for a self-tape: "(a) the performer's name;“(b) the performer's height;"(c)the performer's city of residence;"(d) the performer's current location, if different from the city of residence;"(e) the performer's age and birthday, if the performer is a minor;"(f) information about the performer's special skills, which the Producer, Creative Director, and/or Choreographer determines is necessary for performance of the role (e.g., horseback riding, swimming, accents, ability to play a musical instrument or play a sport)
Performers shall not be requested to appear in a self-tape in the nude or while wearing attire more revealing than a bathing suit that could be worn at a public pool.
Performers shall not be requested to perform a stunt in a self-tape.
Self-tapes for dancers shall be subject to the following requirements:"(a) The Producer, Creative Director, and/or Choreographer shall supply any music or sound required for the self-tape."(b) The Producer, Creative Director, and/or Choreographer shall supply specific choreography and may not ask the dancer to choreograph. The specific choreography:"(i) may not exceed four eight-beat counts;"(ii) must be capable of being performed in an indoor space no larger than 8 feet x 8 feet x 8 feet; and"(iii) must be for a solo performance (i.e., no two-person or multi-person dances)
Self-tapes shall be stored in a secure facility or on a secure system which can only be accessed by individuals with a legitimate business purpose.
A Producer, Creative Director, and/or Choreographer may not make a self-tape available publicly without the prior written consent of the performer, which must be obtained at the time of use.
Additional Fees / Usage Fees:An additional fee will be negotiated if video (or portions of video) that embodies performer's likeness is used for commercial, television, film, dvd, concert tour usage, Netflix, Hulu, YouTube/YouTube Red, Vevo, social media or any other promotional media.
Usage fees are calculated based on the total budget of the video. Usage fees include all ancillary usage for music videos including documentary, "making of" specials, dvds, film trailers, social media/online footage, or concert tour usage. Usages excluded from this fee are product-related commercial usage, usage that falls under union jurisdiction (such as the use of music video within a feature film, non-promotional television program, etc.) print usage (including, but not limited to cover art) and "lifts" into other titled music videos. This also includes any medium now known or created in the future.
Usage fees may vary for non union work, upon negotiation.
With the increase in reality/documentary styled filming, please be aware:
*Behind the scenes footage, or any filming/taping must be cleared and negotiated in advance of cameras rolling tape or film.
*Always contact your agent before signing any release form.*A 3% rate increase will be added each year to the current rates until Jan 2027, during renegotiation.
Additional Fees / Usage Fees:
An additional fee will be negotiated if video (or portions of video) that embodies performer's likeness is used for commercial, television, film, dvd, concert tour usage, Netflix, Hulu, YouTube/YouTube Red, Vevo, social media or any other promotional media.
Usage fees are calculated based on the total budget of the video. Usage fees include all ancillary usage for music videos including documentary, "making of" specials, dvds, film trailers, social media/online footage, or concert tour usage. Usages excluded from this fee are product-related commercial usage, usage that falls under union jurisdiction (such as the use of music video within a feature film, non-promotional television program, etc.) print usage (including, but not limited to cover art) and "lifts" into other titled music videos. This also includes any medium now known or created in the future.
* Please be aware that usage fees do not happen all of the time, and when received, usage fees may vary for non union work.
With the increase in reality/documentary styled filming, please be aware:
* Behind the scenes footage, or any filming/taping must be cleared and negotiated in advance of cameras rolling tape or film.
* Always contact your agent before signing any release form.
A 3% rate increase will be added each year to the current rates until Jan 2027, during renegotiation.
To take effect Jan 1st, 2024
*Agency fees apply on top of these minimum rates.
Rehearsal:
- $450 / (Anything over 8 hours = time and a half)
Show / Shoot Day:
- $925 minimum per show/shoot day
Rate for additional same day show is negotiable.
Performer shall be paid all applicable rates, for any services required, in one working day (i.e. travel + rehearsal, travel + show, rehearsal + show, travel + rehearsal + show).
A dancers working week cannot exceed five consecutive work days. If a performer works through their off day, it is double pay until the next off day.
Weekly Tour Rate:
- $2,650 minimum
Returning tour rates are negotiable.
**Weekly tour rate minimums apply only to official tours, running no less than 3 weeks per leg (not including rehearsal). Spot dates and festival runs, both domestic and international, are exempt and should use show, rehearsal, travel and per diem minimum day rates only, unless otherwise negotiated by agents and dancers.
Travel / Retainer Days:
- $220 minimum per travel/retainer day
Per Diem:
- $90 / Domestic Per Diem
- $120 / International Per Diem
(Per Diem can be negotiable. The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) sets national, government regulated travel rates each fiscal year. Here are the current rates for the most commonly worked cities.)
Click here to search your city rates.
Depending on the company policy, it can be distributed on the first day of the job, or inside your check, untaxed.
Payment / Net 14:
Payment of the net amount, outstanding on the invoice, is due 14 calendar days after the completion of the job. For long term projects, payment schedule to be negotiated at time of booking.
A 2% late fee will be added to payments not received within 30 calendar days of initial date of the invoice.
Hazard Rates:
For non-union work, hazard rates are equal to 25% of the minimum daily rate (for example, on a 12-hour music video shoot, it is $231.25). For extra performers, there is no hazard pay.
Physical Therapy (Tour / Non Local Projects):
Performers shall be provided physical therapy sessions, no less than twice per week, during the length of the tour/project, including rehearsal periods and off days.
If unavailable, performer shall be reimbursed for any appointments, such as but not limited to: physical therapy, cryotherapy, acupuncture, massage, cupping, chiropractic etc...
Transportation:
Performer shall receive business class, economy plus/comfort plus, or economy extra leg room travel, on flights 6 hours in length or more. When applicable, proper sleeper buses will be provided.
Fittings:
- $60 / hour (Fittings outside of rehearsal day)
Fittings on rehearsal days apply as time worked.
Wardrobe:
Performers requested to supply their own costumes shall be compensated.
- $50 / outfit
- $40 / pair of shoes
If wardrobe asks performer to bring personal options but decides to use their clothing, you may wear your own clothing, but you will not be compensated.
Hair:
If a performer is required to do their own hair, change the style by cutting, dying, braiding, shaving, etc., talent will be fully reimbursed for the initial appointment and upkeep of the creative decision. Performer will also be reimbursed for changing their hair back to its original state.
Makeup:
Performer shall be provided with a monthly stipend of $250 to cover any makeup products needed for the duration of the tour.
Nails:
If a performer is required to get their nails done before the start of the tour and throughout, they will be fully reimbursed for the initial appointment and upkeep of the creative decision. Performer will also be reimbursed for changing their nails back to their original state.
Turnaround:
Should call occur in less than 12 hours from the previous wrap time, performer shall receive double time for each hour worked prior to the 12 hour period.
Self Tape Auditions:
The audition cannot exceed 4 eight counts. See below for more details.
The Producer, Creative Director, and/or Choreographer shall make choreography available to the performer's agent or other representative at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the deadline for submission of the self-tape, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. If the performer is a minor subject to educational requirements, the choreography shall be available to the performer's agent or other representative at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the deadline for submission of the self- tape, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. The foregoing deadlines do not apply when casting deadlines do not permit (e.g., casting a replacement or casting a role that was newly added to the script.
Performers shall not be asked to record the self-tape at a resolution higher than 720p, nor be required to use any uploading/ delivery site or talent listing service that is not free to the performer to upload or deliver the self-tape, nor be asked to use any editing software or any specific equipment, including:"(a) brands or models of cameras, smartphones, tablets or webcams;“(b) types of lights, including utility, ring or LED lights;“(c) brands, models or types of mics, including lavalier or shotgun; and"(d) types of backgrounds or backdrops, including walls, colors, pop-ups or seamless.
The Producer, Creative Director, and/or Choreographer may only request the following in a slate for a self-tape: "(a) the performer's name;“(b) the performer's height;"(c)the performer's city of residence;"(d) the performer's current location, if different from the city of residence;"(e) the performer's age and birthday, if the performer is a minor;"(f) information about the performer's special skills, which the Producer, Creative Director, and/or Choreographer determines is necessary for performance of the role (e.g., horseback riding, swimming, accents, ability to play a musical instrument or play a sport)
Performers shall not be requested to appear in a self-tape in the nude or while wearing attire more revealing than a bathing suit that could be worn at a public pool.
Performers shall not be requested to perform a stunt in a self-tape.
Self-tapes for dancers shall be subject to the following requirements:"(a) The Producer, Creative Director, and/or Choreographer shall supply any music or sound required for the self-tape."(b) The Producer, Creative Director, and/or Choreographer shall supply specific choreography and may not ask the dancer to choreograph. The specific choreography:"(i) may not exceed four eight-beat counts;"(ii) must be capable of being performed in an indoor space no larger than 8 feet x 8 feet x 8 feet; and"(iii) must be for a solo performance (i.e., no two-person or multi-person dances)
Self-tapes shall be stored in a secure facility or on a secure system which can only be accessed by individuals with a legitimate business purpose.
A Producer, Creative Director, and/or Choreographer may not make a self-tape available publicly without the prior written consent of the performer, which must be obtained at the time of use.
Additional Fees / Usage Fees:An additional fee will be negotiated if video (or portions of video) that embodies performer's likeness is used for commercial, television, film, dvd, concert tour usage, Netflix, Hulu, YouTube/YouTube Red, Vevo, social media or any other promotional media.
Usage fees are calculated based on the total budget of the video. Usage fees include all ancillary usage for music videos including documentary, "making of" specials, dvds, film trailers, social media/online footage, or concert tour usage. Usages excluded from this fee are product-related commercial usage, usage that falls under union jurisdiction (such as the use of music video within a feature film, non-promotional television program, etc.) print usage (including, but not limited to cover art) and "lifts" into other titled music videos. This also includes any medium now known or created in the future.
Usage fees may vary for non union work, upon negotiation.
With the increase in reality/documentary styled filming, please be aware:
*Behind the scenes footage, or any filming/taping must be cleared and negotiated in advance of cameras rolling tape or film.
*Always contact your agent before signing any release form.*A 3% rate increase will be added each year to the current rates until Jan 2027, during renegotiation.
Additional Fees / Usage Fees:
An additional fee will be negotiated if video (or portions of video) that embodies performer's likeness is used for commercial, television, film, dvd, concert tour usage, Netflix, Hulu, YouTube/YouTube Red, Vevo, social media or any other promotional media.
Usage fees are calculated based on the total budget of the video. Usage fees include all ancillary usage for music videos including documentary, "making of" specials, dvds, film trailers, social media/online footage, or concert tour usage. Usages excluded from this fee are product-related commercial usage, usage that falls under union jurisdiction (such as the use of music video within a feature film, non-promotional television program, etc.) print usage (including, but not limited to cover art) and "lifts" into other titled music videos. This also includes any medium now known or created in the future.
* Please be aware that usage fees do not happen all of the time, and when received, usage fees may vary for non union work.
With the increase in reality/documentary styled filming, please be aware:
* Behind the scenes footage, or any filming/taping must be cleared and negotiated in advance of cameras rolling tape or film.
* Always contact your agent before signing any release form.
A 3% rate increase will be added each year to the current rates until Jan 2027, during renegotiation.
Auditions:
Standard floors- must be resilient, flexible and level. Surfaces must be clean and free of solution. Concrete, sand, stone, rock, carpet, marley and visqueen are not appropriate surfaces.
Warm-Up Space:
Adequate space shall be provided to permit dancers to warm-up 30 minutes prior to dancing on a job, if not provided, such time shall be provided at the time of space availability.
Fittings:
Fittings outside of rehearsal day.
- $50/hour
Fittings on rehearsal days apply as time worked.
Shoot:
In the event that a rehearsal is scheduled on a shoot day, with no prior rehearsal, the payment for that shoot day shall be 150% of contracted shoot day fee. Overtime rate applies.
Meals:
If a meal is catered on set, dancers shall be provided with meals equal to principal performers and/or crew. Meal breaks to be given after each six (6) hours of work.
Turnaround:
There will be a twelve (12) hour turnaround from the time performer is released from the set. Should the call occur in less than twelve (12) hours from the previous wrap time, performer shall receive double time for each hour worked prior to the twelve (12) hour period.
Wrap Time:
If performer requires make-up or wardrobe removal beyond that of daily streetwear, performer shall be given fifteen (15) minutes before release time. This time shall not affect performer's turnaround time.
Dressing Rooms:
On all jobs, proper dressing rooms (climate controlled, separate sexes) must be provided.
Talent Releases:
All talent releases must be approved by agency prior to first day of employment. Performer must have ample time to peruse release form and sign prior to shooting. If needed, production must be willing to email over such release form to performer's agent prior to signing.
Live Shows and Industrials:
Travel
- First class hotel accommodations
- Ground transportation provided while out of town
- Round trip airfare ( if traveling by plane)
Auditions, rehearsals and hazard pay for live shows must adhere to the rules listed under music video standard working conditions
What Constitutes Hazard Pay:
The following shall be deemed hazardous.
- In all instances, dancing on concrete shall be deemed hazardous.
- Dancing on stairs, platforms, or elevated surfaces.
- Dancing on slippery surfaces, dancing in inclement weather, out-of-season clothing or in costuming which by virtue of its fit or nature may subject the dancer to physical injury or health hazard.
- If choreography includes lifts, throws, catches, falls, etc., dancers shall not be required to perform "full out" (performance level) in rehearsal more than three times per hour or more than five times in each two hour period.
- When a dancer is required to perform complex aerial acrobatics, wire flying, or knee work (dancing, sliding, or doing a routine on the knees) without pads; support more than one other person in any manner which affects safe performance of the dance routine; dance under conditions where safe performance of the routine is affected because sight or breathing is impaired (use of mask or presence of fog, smoke, or fire, etc).
- Aerial work, parkour, free running, tricking, head spins.
- Jumping or leaping from a trampoline or similar devise.
- Performing as an aerialist with harness.
- Questionable surfaces such as visqueen, sand, rock, carpet, and Marley.
- Wearing gear not designed specifically for pedestrian or dance use (scuba fins, skis/ski boots, water footwear, etc).
- Using or being in the close proximity to special effects including, but not limited to weapons, fire or pyrotechnic devices.
- When a dancer's support is dependent upon any mechanical devices, props or sets that are not secure.
Hazard Rates:
For non-union work, hazard rates are equal to 25% of the minimum daily rate (for example, on a 12-hour music video shoot, it is $137.50). For extra performers, there is no hazard pay.
Please remember what hazard pay is designed for.
Hazard pay is one of, if not, the most abused protections in both union and non-union contracts. If a producer engages a performer in legitimate hazardous activity, they pay that minimal fee in order to require the performer to perform such activity. Hazard pay in no way excuses a performer from such work. If you feel that the work you are being asked to do is a threat to your physical well-being or to the future of your physical well-being, pursue this fee or remember that you always have the right to refuse to engage in such action if you feel irreversible damage to the reputation of dancers on sets. Please know what you are asking for when you ask for hazard pay. Losing a job or future work is probably not worth the fee. Be legitimate in your claim. Realize, if the producer pays for you to do it, they expect to see it over and over again.
Don't Forget Stunt Work:
It is a good idea to know all aspects of a union contract, but one especially is the stunt work section. Some of the work that dancers pursue as hazard may, in fact, be stunt work. This work is principal and is usually above scale. Educate yourself on these guidelines. Visit the following link for more information:
Self Tape Auditions:
The audition cannot exceed 4 eight counts. See below for more details.
The Producer, Creative Director, and/or Choreographer shall make choreography available to the performer's agent or other representative at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the deadline for submission of the self-tape, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. If the performer is a minor subject to educational requirements, the choreography shall be available to the performer's agent or other representative at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the deadline for submission of the self- tape, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. The foregoing deadlines do not apply when casting deadlines do not permit (e.g., casting a replacement or casting a role that was newly added to the script.
Performers shall not be asked to record the self-tape at a resolution higher than 720p, nor be required to use any uploading/ delivery site or talent listing service that is not free to the performer to upload or deliver the self-tape, nor be asked to use any editing software or any specific equipment, including:"(a) brands or models of cameras, smartphones, tablets or webcams;“(b) types of lights, including utility, ring or LED lights;“(c) brands, models or types of mics, including lavalier or shotgun; and"(d) types of backgrounds or backdrops, including walls, colors, pop-ups or seamless.
The Producer, Creative Director, and/or Choreographer may only request the following in a slate for a self-tape: "(a) the performer's name;“(b) the performer's height;"(c)the performer's city of residence;"(d) the performer's current location, if different from the city of residence;"(e) the performer's age and birthday, if the performer is a minor;"(f) information about the performer's special skills, which the Producer, Creative Director, and/or Choreographer determines is necessary for performance of the role (e.g., horseback riding, swimming, accents, ability to play a musical instrument or play a sport)
Performers shall not be requested to appear in a self-tape in the nude or while wearing attire more revealing than a bathing suit that could be worn at a public pool.
Performers shall not be requested to perform a stunt in a self-tape.
Self-tapes for dancers shall be subject to the following requirements:"(a) The Producer, Creative Director, and/or Choreographer shall supply any music or sound required for the self-tape."(b) The Producer, Creative Director, and/or Choreographer shall supply specific choreography and may not ask the dancer to choreograph. The specific choreography:"(i) may not exceed four eight-beat counts;"(ii) must be capable of being performed in an indoor space no larger than 8 feet x 8 feet x 8 feet; and"(iii) must be for a solo performance (i.e., no two-person or multi-person dances)
Self-tapes shall be stored in a secure facility or on a secure system which can only be accessed by individuals with a legitimate business purpose.
A Producer, Creative Director, and/or Choreographer may not make a self-tape available publicly without the prior written consent of the performer, which must be obtained at the time of use.
Additional Fees / Usage Fees:An additional fee will be negotiated if video (or portions of video) that embodies performer's likeness is used for commercial, television, film, dvd, concert tour usage, Netflix, Hulu, YouTube/YouTube Red, Vevo, social media or any other promotional media.
Usage fees are calculated based on the total budget of the video. Usage fees include all ancillary usage for music videos including documentary, "making of" specials, dvds, film trailers, social media/online footage, or concert tour usage. Usages excluded from this fee are product-related commercial usage, usage that falls under union jurisdiction (such as the use of music video within a feature film, non-promotional television program, etc.) print usage (including, but not limited to cover art) and "lifts" into other titled music videos. This also includes any medium now known or created in the future.
Usage fees may vary for non union work, upon negotiation.
With the increase in reality/documentary styled filming, please be aware:
*Behind the scenes footage, or any filming/taping must be cleared and negotiated in advance of cameras rolling tape or film.
*Always contact your agent before signing any release form.*A 3% rate increase will be added each year to the current rates until Jan 2027, during renegotiation.
Auditions:
Standard floors- must be resilient, flexible and level. Surfaces must be clean and free of solution. Concrete, sand, stone, rock, carpet, marley and visqueen are not appropriate surfaces.
Warm-Up Space:
Adequate space shall be provided to permit dancers to warm-up 30 minutes prior to dancing on a job, if not provided, such time shall be provided at the time of space availability.
Fittings:
Fittings outside of rehearsal day.
- $50/hour
Fittings on rehearsal days apply as time worked.
Shoot:
In the event that a rehearsal is scheduled on a shoot day, with no prior rehearsal, the payment for that shoot day shall be 150% of contracted shoot day fee. Overtime rate applies.
Meals:
If a meal is catered on set, dancers shall be provided with meals equal to principal performers and/or crew. Meal breaks to be given after each six (6) hours of work.
Turnaround:
There will be a twelve (12) hour turnaround from the time performer is released from the set. Should the call occur in less than twelve (12) hours from the previous wrap time, performer shall receive double time for each hour worked prior to the twelve (12) hour period.
Wrap Time:
If performer requires make-up or wardrobe removal beyond that of daily streetwear, performer shall be given fifteen (15) minutes before release time. This time shall not affect performer's turnaround time.
Dressing Rooms:
On all jobs, proper dressing rooms (climate controlled, separate sexes) must be provided.
Talent Releases:
All talent releases must be approved by agency prior to first day of employment. Performer must have ample time to peruse release form and sign prior to shooting. If needed, production must be willing to email over such release form to performer's agent prior to signing.
Live Shows and Industrials:
Travel
- First class hotel accommodations
- Ground transportation provided while out of town
- Round trip airfare ( if traveling by plane)
Auditions, rehearsals and hazard pay for live shows must adhere to the rules listed under music video standard working conditions
What Constitutes Hazard Pay:
The following shall be deemed hazardous.
- In all instances, dancing on concrete shall be deemed hazardous.
- Dancing on stairs, platforms, or elevated surfaces.
- Dancing on slippery surfaces, dancing in inclement weather, out-of-season clothing or in costuming which by virtue of its fit or nature may subject the dancer to physical injury or health hazard.
- If choreography includes lifts, throws, catches, falls, etc., dancers shall not be required to perform "full out" (performance level) in rehearsal more than three times per hour or more than five times in each two hour period.
- When a dancer is required to perform complex aerial acrobatics, wire flying, or knee work (dancing, sliding, or doing a routine on the knees) without pads; support more than one other person in any manner which affects safe performance of the dance routine; dance under conditions where safe performance of the routine is affected because sight or breathing is impaired (use of mask or presence of fog, smoke, or fire, etc).
- Aerial work, parkour, free running, tricking, head spins.
- Jumping or leaping from a trampoline or similar devise.
- Performing as an aerialist with harness.
- Questionable surfaces such as visqueen, sand, rock, carpet, and Marley.
- Wearing gear not designed specifically for pedestrian or dance use (scuba fins, skis/ski boots, water footwear, etc).
- Using or being in the close proximity to special effects including, but not limited to weapons, fire or pyrotechnic devices.
- When a dancer's support is dependent upon any mechanical devices, props or sets that are not secure.
Hazard Rates:
For non-union work, hazard rates are equal to 25% of the minimum daily rate (for example, on a 12-hour music video shoot, it is $137.50). For extra performers, there is no hazard pay.
Please remember what hazard pay is designed for.
Hazard pay is one of, if not, the most abused protections in both union and non-union contracts. If a producer engages a performer in legitimate hazardous activity, they pay that minimal fee in order to require the performer to perform such activity. Hazard pay in no way excuses a performer from such work. If you feel that the work you are being asked to do is a threat to your physical well-being or to the future of your physical well-being, pursue this fee or remember that you always have the right to refuse to engage in such action if you feel irreversible damage to the reputation of dancers on sets. Please know what you are asking for when you ask for hazard pay. Losing a job or future work is probably not worth the fee. Be legitimate in your claim. Realize, if the producer pays for you to do it, they expect to see it over and over again.
Don't Forget Stunt Work:
It is a good idea to know all aspects of a union contract, but one especially is the stunt work section. Some of the work that dancers pursue as hazard may, in fact, be stunt work. This work is principal and is usually above scale. Educate yourself on these guidelines. Visit the following link for more information:
Self Tape Auditions:
The audition cannot exceed 4 eight counts. See below for more details.
The Producer, Creative Director, and/or Choreographer shall make choreography available to the performer's agent or other representative at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the deadline for submission of the self-tape, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. If the performer is a minor subject to educational requirements, the choreography shall be available to the performer's agent or other representative at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the deadline for submission of the self- tape, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. The foregoing deadlines do not apply when casting deadlines do not permit (e.g., casting a replacement or casting a role that was newly added to the script.
Performers shall not be asked to record the self-tape at a resolution higher than 720p, nor be required to use any uploading/ delivery site or talent listing service that is not free to the performer to upload or deliver the self-tape, nor be asked to use any editing software or any specific equipment, including:"(a) brands or models of cameras, smartphones, tablets or webcams;“(b) types of lights, including utility, ring or LED lights;“(c) brands, models or types of mics, including lavalier or shotgun; and"(d) types of backgrounds or backdrops, including walls, colors, pop-ups or seamless.
The Producer, Creative Director, and/or Choreographer may only request the following in a slate for a self-tape: "(a) the performer's name;“(b) the performer's height;"(c)the performer's city of residence;"(d) the performer's current location, if different from the city of residence;"(e) the performer's age and birthday, if the performer is a minor;"(f) information about the performer's special skills, which the Producer, Creative Director, and/or Choreographer determines is necessary for performance of the role (e.g., horseback riding, swimming, accents, ability to play a musical instrument or play a sport)
Performers shall not be requested to appear in a self-tape in the nude or while wearing attire more revealing than a bathing suit that could be worn at a public pool.
Performers shall not be requested to perform a stunt in a self-tape.
Self-tapes for dancers shall be subject to the following requirements:"(a) The Producer, Creative Director, and/or Choreographer shall supply any music or sound required for the self-tape."(b) The Producer, Creative Director, and/or Choreographer shall supply specific choreography and may not ask the dancer to choreograph. The specific choreography:"(i) may not exceed four eight-beat counts;"(ii) must be capable of being performed in an indoor space no larger than 8 feet x 8 feet x 8 feet; and"(iii) must be for a solo performance (i.e., no two-person or multi-person dances)
Self-tapes shall be stored in a secure facility or on a secure system which can only be accessed by individuals with a legitimate business purpose.
A Producer, Creative Director, and/or Choreographer may not make a self-tape available publicly without the prior written consent of the performer, which must be obtained at the time of use.
Additional Fees / Usage Fees:An additional fee will be negotiated if video (or portions of video) that embodies performer's likeness is used for commercial, television, film, dvd, concert tour usage, Netflix, Hulu, YouTube/YouTube Red, Vevo, social media or any other promotional media.
Usage fees are calculated based on the total budget of the video. Usage fees include all ancillary usage for music videos including documentary, "making of" specials, dvds, film trailers, social media/online footage, or concert tour usage. Usages excluded from this fee are product-related commercial usage, usage that falls under union jurisdiction (such as the use of music video within a feature film, non-promotional television program, etc.) print usage (including, but not limited to cover art) and "lifts" into other titled music videos. This also includes any medium now known or created in the future.
Usage fees may vary for non union work, upon negotiation.
With the increase in reality/documentary styled filming, please be aware:
*Behind the scenes footage, or any filming/taping must be cleared and negotiated in advance of cameras rolling tape or film.
*Always contact your agent before signing any release form.*A 3% rate increase will be added each year to the current rates until Jan 2027, during renegotiation.
SAG-AFTRA Union Dancers Contracts
Contract expires April 30, 2022
*SAG-AFTRA Union (Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists)
Contract expires April 30, 2022
*SAG-AFTRA Union (Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists)
*Programs in excess can pay at the one-day rate which covers the 8 hrs. plus 2 hrs. at the overtime rate. If the day exceeds 10 hrs. the two-day rate automatically applies.
*Specialty Acts is an act that is currently touring and act is self contained (does not need rehearsal). Add the total number of performers and divide by the total number of performers for rate
Travel Provisions:
- Single Rooms. If single rooms not available at same hotel, production can lodge at an adjacent hotel
- Travel days payable regardless of broadcast center.
Rehearsals:
- Producer shall notify SAG-AFTRA and dancers of the dates, locations of all authorized rehearsals, taping and time of first rehearsal for dancers one (1) week prior to the first rehearsal, provided the information is known at that time.
Time Of Payment:
- When there are more than two (2) weeks of rehearsal authorized by Producer on an award show or prime time entertainment special (including the Super Bowl half time show), dancers shall be paid for said rehearsal time within two (2) weeks of the close of the payroll period in which the rehearsal occurs.
- Producer shall use good faith efforts to pay dancers for rehearsals in this during the same bi-weekly payroll period in which the rehearsal occurs.
*Contract expires June 30, 2021 and has been extended due to current negotiations. Rates are subject to retroactivity upon ratification of negotiatons.
*SAG-AFTRA Union (Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists)
*Programs in excess can pay at the one-day rate which covers the 8 hrs. plus 2 hrs. at the overtime rate. If the day exceeds 10 hrs. the two-day rate automatically applies.
*Specialty Acts is an act that is currently touring and act is self contained (does not need rehearsal). Add the total number of performers and divide by the total number of performers for rate
Travel Provisions:
- Single Rooms. If single rooms not available at same hotel, production can lodge at an adjacent hotel
- Travel days payable regardless of broadcast center.
Rehearsals:
- Producer shall notify SAG-AFTRA and dancers of the dates, locations of all authorized rehearsals, taping and time of first rehearsal for dancers one (1) week prior to the first rehearsal, provided the information is known at that time.
Time Of Payment:
- When there are more than two (2) weeks of rehearsal authorized by Producer on an award show or prime time entertainment special (including the Super Bowl half time show), dancers shall be paid for said rehearsal time within two (2) weeks of the close of the payroll period in which the rehearsal occurs.
- Producer shall use good faith efforts to pay dancers for rehearsals in this during the same bi-weekly payroll period in which the rehearsal occurs.
*Contract expires June 30, 2021 and has been extended due to current negotiations. Rates are subject to retroactivity upon ratification of negotiatons.
*SAG-AFTRA Union (Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists)
*Covers up to 8 hrs./day.
*Covers up to 10 hrs./day plus 4 hours for fitting.
*Contract Expires June 30, 2023.
*SAG-AFTRA Union (Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists)
*Covers up to 8 hrs./day.
*Covers up to 10 hrs./day plus 4 hours for fitting.
*Contract Expires June 30, 2023.
*SAG-AFTRA Union (Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists)
* Covers up to 8 hrs/day.
*Covers up to 10 hrs./day plus 4 hours for fitting.
*Contract Expires June 30, 2023.
*SAG-AFTRA Union (Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists)
* Covers up to 8 hrs/day.
*Covers up to 10 hrs./day plus 4 hours for fitting.
*Contract Expires June 30, 2023.
*SAG-AFTRA Union (Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists)
*Contract expires March 31, 2022.
*SAG-AFTRA Union (Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists)
*Contract expires March 31, 2022.
*SAG-AFTRA Union (Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists)
The union is continually developing innovative solutions to address challenges the advertising industry is facing. We now have a successor agreement that modernizes the Commercials Contracts and are pleased to introduce the Upfront Use Packages that specifically address these concerns.
Four available use packages:
Upfront Plus / Upfront Flex / Upfront Digital / Audio Flex
* EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2019
Upfront Plus:
A one-time payment to principal performers:
- On-Camera = $20,000.00
- Off-Camera = $15,000.00
Includes up to 10 Class A uses and unlimited use in all other media.
Beginning with the 11th Class A use, on-camera performers would receive $100.00 per use, and off-camera performers would receive $75.00 per use for the remainder of the maximum period of use (MPU).
New editing rules apply.
Exclusivity – added to the session and use payments:
- First non-competitive product requires an additional 25% of all compensation (scale + 25%)
- Second non-competitive product requires an additional 15% of all compensation (scale + 40%)
- Third non-competitive product requires an additional 10% of all compensation (scale + 50%)
- If there are over three non-competitive products then 200% of all compensation is due
One-year MPU
Upfront Flex:
For a one-year MPU, principal performers are paid an upfront guarantee:
- On-camera = $8,000.00
- Off-camera = $6,000.00
Each use type has a set rate for each 13-week use. The rates for an on-camera performer:
- All Cable and Local Cable: $3,400.00
- All Wild Spot and Local Cable: $2,000.00
- All Digital (includes Internet, New Media, OTT such as Hulu): $1,300.00
- All Spanish Language: $2,000.00
- All Other Domestic Use (includes Industrial, Dealer, Unwired, Diginets, Class B and Class C): $1,000.00
- Class A: $100.00 per use
- Foreign Use for English and Spanish regions is paid at 60% of the traditional contract rate
Use rates are deducted from the guarantee. Once the guarantee is exhausted, the performer shall be paid for all use from that point forward.
New editing rules apply.
Exclusivity – applies to the session and 13-week use payments, not the guarantee:
- First non-competitive product requires an additional 25% of all compensation (scale + 25%)
- Second non-competitive product requires an additional 15% of all compensation (scale + 40%)
- Third non-competitive product requires an additional 10% of all compensation (scale + 50%)
- If there are over three non-competitive products then 200% of all compensation is due
For example, a commercial holding one non-competitive product that is used in “All Cable,” the guarantee is still $8,000, but the 125% of $3,400 (or $4,250) shall be applied against the $8,000 guarantee.
Upfront Digital:
For a one-year MPU, principal performers shall receive payment for Internet, Over-the-Top (OTT) and New Media as follows:
- On-camera = $3,825.00
- Off-camera = $2,868.00
No automatic exclusivity unless bargained for at time of hire. Performer would be paid 4 session fees upfront.
Foreign use and Industrial use are paid at 60% of the traditional contract rates.
To move the commercial to television, producer must obtain prior consent from the principal performers and may use either the traditional contract rates or an Upfront Use Package.
A producer may either freely bargain for edits per the traditional contract or pay one additional session fee to use the new editing provisions.
Audio Flex:
Audio Flex is based on the “Three Ls”---Listening, Location and Length.
Session is $350.00 per 90-minute session, or part thereof, or per commercial recorded, whichever is greater.
For a one-year MPU, performers shall receive payments for unlimited use on each platform type at the rates for the periods identified in the Audio Flex Toolkit.
Tags: legal changes, geographic changes, product availability, contact information, different brand names, special offers
and promotions. Does NOT include legal language, car details, etc.
Payments for tags are as follows:
- Individual Tags = $100.00
- Bundle of 10 = $800.00
- Bundle of 20 = $1,300.00
- Bundle of 30 = $1,500.00
- Bundle of 40 = $1,600.00
- Bundle of 50 = $1,750.00
Mechanical edits (shorter versions) are $350.00 per edit and use counts as one with the original commercial.
Contact Commercials Department:
- Los Angeles (323) 549-6858
- New York (212) 827-1454
*SAG-AFTRA Union (Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists)
The union is continually developing innovative solutions to address challenges the advertising industry is facing. We now have a successor agreement that modernizes the Commercials Contracts and are pleased to introduce the Upfront Use Packages that specifically address these concerns.
Four available use packages:
Upfront Plus / Upfront Flex / Upfront Digital / Audio Flex
* EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2019
Upfront Plus:
A one-time payment to principal performers:
- On-Camera = $20,000.00
- Off-Camera = $15,000.00
Includes up to 10 Class A uses and unlimited use in all other media.
Beginning with the 11th Class A use, on-camera performers would receive $100.00 per use, and off-camera performers would receive $75.00 per use for the remainder of the maximum period of use (MPU).
New editing rules apply.
Exclusivity – added to the session and use payments:
- First non-competitive product requires an additional 25% of all compensation (scale + 25%)
- Second non-competitive product requires an additional 15% of all compensation (scale + 40%)
- Third non-competitive product requires an additional 10% of all compensation (scale + 50%)
- If there are over three non-competitive products then 200% of all compensation is due
One-year MPU
Upfront Flex:
For a one-year MPU, principal performers are paid an upfront guarantee:
- On-camera = $8,000.00
- Off-camera = $6,000.00
Each use type has a set rate for each 13-week use. The rates for an on-camera performer:
- All Cable and Local Cable: $3,400.00
- All Wild Spot and Local Cable: $2,000.00
- All Digital (includes Internet, New Media, OTT such as Hulu): $1,300.00
- All Spanish Language: $2,000.00
- All Other Domestic Use (includes Industrial, Dealer, Unwired, Diginets, Class B and Class C): $1,000.00
- Class A: $100.00 per use
- Foreign Use for English and Spanish regions is paid at 60% of the traditional contract rate
Use rates are deducted from the guarantee. Once the guarantee is exhausted, the performer shall be paid for all use from that point forward.
New editing rules apply.
Exclusivity – applies to the session and 13-week use payments, not the guarantee:
- First non-competitive product requires an additional 25% of all compensation (scale + 25%)
- Second non-competitive product requires an additional 15% of all compensation (scale + 40%)
- Third non-competitive product requires an additional 10% of all compensation (scale + 50%)
- If there are over three non-competitive products then 200% of all compensation is due
For example, a commercial holding one non-competitive product that is used in “All Cable,” the guarantee is still $8,000, but the 125% of $3,400 (or $4,250) shall be applied against the $8,000 guarantee.
Upfront Digital:
For a one-year MPU, principal performers shall receive payment for Internet, Over-the-Top (OTT) and New Media as follows:
- On-camera = $3,825.00
- Off-camera = $2,868.00
No automatic exclusivity unless bargained for at time of hire. Performer would be paid 4 session fees upfront.
Foreign use and Industrial use are paid at 60% of the traditional contract rates.
To move the commercial to television, producer must obtain prior consent from the principal performers and may use either the traditional contract rates or an Upfront Use Package.
A producer may either freely bargain for edits per the traditional contract or pay one additional session fee to use the new editing provisions.
Audio Flex:
Audio Flex is based on the “Three Ls”---Listening, Location and Length.
Session is $350.00 per 90-minute session, or part thereof, or per commercial recorded, whichever is greater.
For a one-year MPU, performers shall receive payments for unlimited use on each platform type at the rates for the periods identified in the Audio Flex Toolkit.
Tags: legal changes, geographic changes, product availability, contact information, different brand names, special offers
and promotions. Does NOT include legal language, car details, etc.
Payments for tags are as follows:
- Individual Tags = $100.00
- Bundle of 10 = $800.00
- Bundle of 20 = $1,300.00
- Bundle of 30 = $1,500.00
- Bundle of 40 = $1,600.00
- Bundle of 50 = $1,750.00
Mechanical edits (shorter versions) are $350.00 per edit and use counts as one with the original commercial.
Contact Commercials Department:
- Los Angeles (323) 549-6858
- New York (212) 827-1454
*SAG-AFTRA Union (Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists)
This 2021 Influencer Waiver (the “Waiver”) is available to signatory and JPC authorizer advertising agencies and advertisers. This Waiver covers bona fide Influencer-Produced Sponsored Content as defined below.
This Waiver may not be used to circumvent the terms and conditions of any SAG-AFTRA collective bargaining agreement or membership rule. This Waiver may not be used when the Influencer’s contract with the advertiser also includes services covered under another SAG-AFTRA collective bargaining agreement (for example, television commercials or motion pictures). Other non-covered services, such as print and personal appearances, are permitted.
While the JPC and SAG-AFTRA each reserve all rights with respect to the definition of a “commercial”, and whether all or any Influencer-Produced Sponsored Content is a “commercial” as defined under Section 4 of the Commercials Contract, except as otherwise provided herein, the terms and conditions of the Commercials Contract shall apply. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Commercials Contract.
Definitions:
For purposes of this Waiver, capitalized terms shall have the definitions below:
“Influencer” has the meaning commonly understood in the advertising industry, and shall refer generally to an individual engaged to create Influencer-Produced Sponsored Content pursuant to the terms of this Waiver and who has amassed a substantial social media following and who creates and appears in Influencer-Produced Sponsored Content.
“Influencer Produced Sponsored Content” is audiovisual content self-produced by an Influencer to promote an advertiser’s product or service created only for digital distribution on the Influencer’s and/or agency’s and/or advertiser’s website, on social media and/or on YouTube. Content written, filmed or produced by any party engaged by the advertiser or agency (other than the Influencer) (i.e., production company, ad agency, PR firm, etc.) shall not be covered by this Waiver. For purposes of clarity, the advertiser or agency may provide the Influencer with notes, suggested messaging, or other guidance relating to the content as long as it is not scripting the content in its entirety.
“Covered Services” refers only to the Influencer’s on-camera and/or voiceover services for Influencer-Produced Sponsored Content.
Compensation:
Producer and Influencer may freely bargain Influencer’s Compensation for Covered Services.
Pension & Health Contributions - Standard Allocation:
Producers shall contribute to the SAG-AFTRA Health Plan and SAG-Producers Pension Plan (the “Plans”) an amount equal to 19% of all gross compensation for Covered Services, unless they are a JPC authorizer in which case the contribution rate shall be 18.5%.
For the purpose of calculating the pension and health contribution (the “Contribution”), the standard allocation of gross compensation for Covered Services is twenty percent (20%). Provided a Producer allocates in accordance with this Waiver, such allocation shall be rebuttably presumed to be proper. The parties may negotiate how the contribution will be deducted from or paid in addition to the gross compensation, provided that the compensation and contribution amounts are clearly and separately stated in the Influencer’s contract.
For purposes of example, only, if the Influencer’s total compensation is $10,000.00 dollars, a minimum of $2,000.00 dollars shall be deemed to be the minimum attributable Compensation for Covered Services. The contribution to the Plans shall be $380.00 for a signatory and $370.00 for a JPC authorizer.
Use in Other Media:
If Producer wants to use Influencer-Generated Sponsored Content produced under this Waiver in any other manner, or to distribute it on any other channel or platform or in any other medium (e.g. television or industrial use), Producer shall notify Influencer of its intended use. Any Influencer-Produced Sponsored Content produced under this Waiver subsequently used in whole or part in any other media covered by a SAG-AFTRA collective bargaining agreement requires payment of no less than the full use fees for that medium (e.g., television or industrial use). Consent of the Influencer is required prior to any television use.
Maximum Period of Use (“MPU”):
The MPU shall be 1 year from the date of first posting.
Producer must negotiate with Influencer for any use past the MPU, in accordance with Section 30.D. of the Commercials Contract. However, if the Influencer-Produced Sponsored Content appears on a website, social media platform, or on YouTube after the expiration of the MPU, but is not relevant to any current campaign and remains in the feed tied to its original posting date, no further payment shall be required provided that Producer complies with the Influencer’s request, if made, to remove it. For purposes of clarity, SAG-AFTRA may convey the request to the advertiser or agency on behalf of the Influencer.
Required Notice to Influencer:
Producer must notify Influencer or Influencer’s professional representative(s) at or before the time
of hire that Producer intends to utilize this Waiver.
Prohibitions – Stunts; Hazardous/Dangerous Conditions; Nudity:
Content produced pursuant to this Waiver may not contain stunts or hazardous/dangerous conditions. Content produced pursuant to this Waiver may not contain nudity or sexually explicit content, except to the extent such content is necessary to demonstrate the advertiser’s product or service.
No Waiver of Applicable Laws:
Nothing herein waives or limits any rights Influencer may have that are outside the scope of this Waiver or the Commercials Contract.
Term:
This waiver expires on March 31, 2022, unless otherwise agreed or extended by the bargaining parties.
Questions regarding this Waiver can be directed to:
SAG-AFTRA:
Los Angeles (323) 549-6858
New York (212) 827-1454
JPC:
Kim Stevens
kstevens@jointpolicycommittee.org
Beth Haynes
bhaynes@jointpolicycommittee.org
*SAG-AFTRA Union (Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists)
This 2021 Influencer Waiver (the “Waiver”) is available to signatory and JPC authorizer advertising agencies and advertisers. This Waiver covers bona fide Influencer-Produced Sponsored Content as defined below.
This Waiver may not be used to circumvent the terms and conditions of any SAG-AFTRA collective bargaining agreement or membership rule. This Waiver may not be used when the Influencer’s contract with the advertiser also includes services covered under another SAG-AFTRA collective bargaining agreement (for example, television commercials or motion pictures). Other non-covered services, such as print and personal appearances, are permitted.
While the JPC and SAG-AFTRA each reserve all rights with respect to the definition of a “commercial”, and whether all or any Influencer-Produced Sponsored Content is a “commercial” as defined under Section 4 of the Commercials Contract, except as otherwise provided herein, the terms and conditions of the Commercials Contract shall apply. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Commercials Contract.
Definitions:
For purposes of this Waiver, capitalized terms shall have the definitions below:
“Influencer” has the meaning commonly understood in the advertising industry, and shall refer generally to an individual engaged to create Influencer-Produced Sponsored Content pursuant to the terms of this Waiver and who has amassed a substantial social media following and who creates and appears in Influencer-Produced Sponsored Content.
“Influencer Produced Sponsored Content” is audiovisual content self-produced by an Influencer to promote an advertiser’s product or service created only for digital distribution on the Influencer’s and/or agency’s and/or advertiser’s website, on social media and/or on YouTube. Content written, filmed or produced by any party engaged by the advertiser or agency (other than the Influencer) (i.e., production company, ad agency, PR firm, etc.) shall not be covered by this Waiver. For purposes of clarity, the advertiser or agency may provide the Influencer with notes, suggested messaging, or other guidance relating to the content as long as it is not scripting the content in its entirety.
“Covered Services” refers only to the Influencer’s on-camera and/or voiceover services for Influencer-Produced Sponsored Content.
Compensation:
Producer and Influencer may freely bargain Influencer’s Compensation for Covered Services.
Pension & Health Contributions - Standard Allocation:
Producers shall contribute to the SAG-AFTRA Health Plan and SAG-Producers Pension Plan (the “Plans”) an amount equal to 19% of all gross compensation for Covered Services, unless they are a JPC authorizer in which case the contribution rate shall be 18.5%.
For the purpose of calculating the pension and health contribution (the “Contribution”), the standard allocation of gross compensation for Covered Services is twenty percent (20%). Provided a Producer allocates in accordance with this Waiver, such allocation shall be rebuttably presumed to be proper. The parties may negotiate how the contribution will be deducted from or paid in addition to the gross compensation, provided that the compensation and contribution amounts are clearly and separately stated in the Influencer’s contract.
For purposes of example, only, if the Influencer’s total compensation is $10,000.00 dollars, a minimum of $2,000.00 dollars shall be deemed to be the minimum attributable Compensation for Covered Services. The contribution to the Plans shall be $380.00 for a signatory and $370.00 for a JPC authorizer.
Use in Other Media:
If Producer wants to use Influencer-Generated Sponsored Content produced under this Waiver in any other manner, or to distribute it on any other channel or platform or in any other medium (e.g. television or industrial use), Producer shall notify Influencer of its intended use. Any Influencer-Produced Sponsored Content produced under this Waiver subsequently used in whole or part in any other media covered by a SAG-AFTRA collective bargaining agreement requires payment of no less than the full use fees for that medium (e.g., television or industrial use). Consent of the Influencer is required prior to any television use.
Maximum Period of Use (“MPU”):
The MPU shall be 1 year from the date of first posting.
Producer must negotiate with Influencer for any use past the MPU, in accordance with Section 30.D. of the Commercials Contract. However, if the Influencer-Produced Sponsored Content appears on a website, social media platform, or on YouTube after the expiration of the MPU, but is not relevant to any current campaign and remains in the feed tied to its original posting date, no further payment shall be required provided that Producer complies with the Influencer’s request, if made, to remove it. For purposes of clarity, SAG-AFTRA may convey the request to the advertiser or agency on behalf of the Influencer.
Required Notice to Influencer:
Producer must notify Influencer or Influencer’s professional representative(s) at or before the time
of hire that Producer intends to utilize this Waiver.
Prohibitions – Stunts; Hazardous/Dangerous Conditions; Nudity:
Content produced pursuant to this Waiver may not contain stunts or hazardous/dangerous conditions. Content produced pursuant to this Waiver may not contain nudity or sexually explicit content, except to the extent such content is necessary to demonstrate the advertiser’s product or service.
No Waiver of Applicable Laws:
Nothing herein waives or limits any rights Influencer may have that are outside the scope of this Waiver or the Commercials Contract.
Term:
This waiver expires on March 31, 2022, unless otherwise agreed or extended by the bargaining parties.
Questions regarding this Waiver can be directed to:
SAG-AFTRA:
Los Angeles (323) 549-6858
New York (212) 827-1454
JPC:
Kim Stevens
kstevens@jointpolicycommittee.org
Beth Haynes
bhaynes@jointpolicycommittee.org
*SAG-AFTRA Union (Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists)
*Contract expires August 2022.
*SAG-AFTRA Union (Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists)
*Contract expires August 2022.
*SAG-AFTRA Union (Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists)
What Is A Music Video:
Under the agreement, a music video is defined as an audiovisual product that contains as its underlying audio track, a sound recording produced under the AFTRA Sound Recordings Code and a visual element of the type of genre traditionally produced for exhibition on cable television or made available for digital distribution via Internet streaming and/or download.
Who’s Covered:
All performers engaged in a music video are covered by the agreement, including actors, announcers, dancers, models, up to ten (10) background, narrators, singers, skaters, performance capture work, puppeteers, voice-over performers, swimmers and stunt performers. Choreographers, assistant choreographers, and stunt coordinators are covered for purposes of health and retirement contributions only. This agreement does not include instrumental musicians.
Union Security / Membership:
All performers employed under the agreement must be members of SAG-AFTRA in good standing. A 30-day “Taft-Hartley” period allows nonmembers to be employed under the agreement.
Preference of Employment:
If a performer is asked to sign any release forms, they must be provided advance notice (upon notification of audition, or engagement if no audition), and the release shall not modify or be inconsistent with anything contained in the SAG-AFTRA Music Video Agreement. If a performer has not been previously notified by their agent, contact them immediately before signing. Do not sign a release form before speaking with your agent.
Auditions:
Companies need to notify performers of specific audition times. The maximum time for the initial audition is four (4) hours, starting at individual’s call time. Suitable shelter must be provided to protect from rain, hot sun, cold, etc... If the audition is captured on video and used in the music video, the performer must be paid scale payment.
Scope:
If a record company is a signatory to the AFTRA National Code of Fair Practice for Sound Recordings (Sound Recordings Code), then all music videos produced by or on behalf of the label within the United States are covered by this agreement. If a company is not a signatory to the Sound Recordings Code, the company must be a signatory to the SAG-AFTRA Music Video Agreement to engage SAG-AFTRA members on a music video.
Click here for signatory sheet.
Working Conditions:
The following must be provided:
- An adequate supply of bottled or other drinking water.
- An adequate number of suitable chairs.
- The opportunity for men and women to change separately.
- Space to store personal belongings.
- Shelter to protect against weather.
Meal Periods:
- Meal periods are not counted as work time.
- Breaks must be no less than 30 minutes in length.
- Meals provided must be the same type of meal as that received by other members of the cast and crew.
- The first meal period must occur within six hours of start, and subsequent meal periods within six hours of the preceding meal period.
- Fees of $10 for first half hour and $7.50 for each additional half hour will be levied for meal period violations.
Production Budget:
- The budget includes all costs of making the music video.
- The company must notify the performer and/or agent prior to production of the expected budget.
- SAG-AFTRA has right to audit the reported production budget to verify compliance and accuracy.
Travel:
- $150 up to four (4) hours.
- $285 beyond four (4) hours.
- Lodging provided when performer unable to return home after travel or work day.
Per Diem:
- $70 per travel and/or rehearsal day.
- $45 per shoot day.
SAG-AFTRA Health and Retirement Contributions:
- H&R contribution rate shall be the same as provided for under the SAG-AFTRA Code of Fair Practice for Sound Recordings ("Sound Recordings Code").
- The revised CBA shall reflect the merger of the SAG and AFTRA Health plans and split H&R Contributions between the AFTRA Retirement Plan and SAG-AFTRA Health Plan.
- A contribution of twelve and three quarters (12.75) percent of each performer’s gross compensation is payable.
Wardrobe:
- Performers are to be paid a single maintenance fee of $40.00 if they are asked to bring any specific personal items as wardrobe.
Extraordinary Risk Circumstances:
In agreement, extraordinary risk circumstances are considered ones that involve complex aerial acrobatics, wire-flying, elevated platforms, staircases, support of more than one other person, sight or breathing impairment (such as using masks, fog, smoke or fire) or “continuous acrobatic movements that incorporate weight-bearing pressures on the hands and arms”.
Stunt Coordinator is required when performers engage in aerial acrobatics. When extraordinary risk circumstances are present, performers will be paid the following:
- Budget.
- 100k and below $50 extraordinary risk fee.
- Above 100k $100 extraordinary risk fee.
If significant “knee work” or work on concrete surfaces is required, dancers or their agents must be notified so that they may negotiate additional payment prior to engagement. Dancers may wear knee pads for knee work in rehearsals, and during a shoot if it does not interfere with the look or aesthetic of the project.
Turnaround Time:
- Performers are guaranteed a minimum 12-hour turnaround time.
- A $50 per hour fee will be due to each performer for each hour of violation.
Time Of Payment:
- Payment must be made within 30 calendar days of engagement.
- There will be an additional payment of $4 per day for each day payment is late, without limitation on the number of days.
Production Report:
The company is responsible for providing a completed production report to SAG-AFTRA containing full and specific production and performer information.
Admission To Premises:
SAG-AFTRA representatives will have access to auditions, rehearsals and production of all music videos.
Use of Material:
Performers additionally receive applicable SAG-AFTRA Commercial rates if any portion of the music video is licensed for use in a broadcast or cable television commercial.
Background Actors:
- Budget of above 50k will cover the first ten (10) background actors.
- Background actors coverage is limited to safety provisions and H&R.
- All other provisions are negotiable.
Streaming:
Streaming includes all the Labels total music video revenue X0.25%. That 0.25% goes into a union residual pool and is divvied according to the success of the music video. The music videos residuals will then be equally divided amongst its' principal performers.
*SAG-AFTRA Union (Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists)
What Is A Music Video:
Under the agreement, a music video is defined as an audiovisual product that contains as its underlying audio track, a sound recording produced under the AFTRA Sound Recordings Code and a visual element of the type of genre traditionally produced for exhibition on cable television or made available for digital distribution via Internet streaming and/or download.
Who’s Covered:
All performers engaged in a music video are covered by the agreement, including actors, announcers, dancers, models, up to ten (10) background, narrators, singers, skaters, performance capture work, puppeteers, voice-over performers, swimmers and stunt performers. Choreographers, assistant choreographers, and stunt coordinators are covered for purposes of health and retirement contributions only. This agreement does not include instrumental musicians.
Union Security / Membership:
All performers employed under the agreement must be members of SAG-AFTRA in good standing. A 30-day “Taft-Hartley” period allows nonmembers to be employed under the agreement.
Preference of Employment:
If a performer is asked to sign any release forms, they must be provided advance notice (upon notification of audition, or engagement if no audition), and the release shall not modify or be inconsistent with anything contained in the SAG-AFTRA Music Video Agreement. If a performer has not been previously notified by their agent, contact them immediately before signing. Do not sign a release form before speaking with your agent.
Auditions:
Companies need to notify performers of specific audition times. The maximum time for the initial audition is four (4) hours, starting at individual’s call time. Suitable shelter must be provided to protect from rain, hot sun, cold, etc... If the audition is captured on video and used in the music video, the performer must be paid scale payment.
Scope:
If a record company is a signatory to the AFTRA National Code of Fair Practice for Sound Recordings (Sound Recordings Code), then all music videos produced by or on behalf of the label within the United States are covered by this agreement. If a company is not a signatory to the Sound Recordings Code, the company must be a signatory to the SAG-AFTRA Music Video Agreement to engage SAG-AFTRA members on a music video.
Click here for signatory sheet.
Working Conditions:
The following must be provided:
- An adequate supply of bottled or other drinking water.
- An adequate number of suitable chairs.
- The opportunity for men and women to change separately.
- Space to store personal belongings.
- Shelter to protect against weather.
Meal Periods:
- Meal periods are not counted as work time.
- Breaks must be no less than 30 minutes in length.
- Meals provided must be the same type of meal as that received by other members of the cast and crew.
- The first meal period must occur within six hours of start, and subsequent meal periods within six hours of the preceding meal period.
- Fees of $10 for first half hour and $7.50 for each additional half hour will be levied for meal period violations.
Production Budget:
- The budget includes all costs of making the music video.
- The company must notify the performer and/or agent prior to production of the expected budget.
- SAG-AFTRA has right to audit the reported production budget to verify compliance and accuracy.
Travel:
- $150 up to four (4) hours.
- $285 beyond four (4) hours.
- Lodging provided when performer unable to return home after travel or work day.
Per Diem:
- $70 per travel and/or rehearsal day.
- $45 per shoot day.
SAG-AFTRA Health and Retirement Contributions:
- H&R contribution rate shall be the same as provided for under the SAG-AFTRA Code of Fair Practice for Sound Recordings ("Sound Recordings Code").
- The revised CBA shall reflect the merger of the SAG and AFTRA Health plans and split H&R Contributions between the AFTRA Retirement Plan and SAG-AFTRA Health Plan.
- A contribution of twelve and three quarters (12.75) percent of each performer’s gross compensation is payable.
Wardrobe:
- Performers are to be paid a single maintenance fee of $40.00 if they are asked to bring any specific personal items as wardrobe.
Extraordinary Risk Circumstances:
In agreement, extraordinary risk circumstances are considered ones that involve complex aerial acrobatics, wire-flying, elevated platforms, staircases, support of more than one other person, sight or breathing impairment (such as using masks, fog, smoke or fire) or “continuous acrobatic movements that incorporate weight-bearing pressures on the hands and arms”.
Stunt Coordinator is required when performers engage in aerial acrobatics. When extraordinary risk circumstances are present, performers will be paid the following:
- Budget.
- 100k and below $50 extraordinary risk fee.
- Above 100k $100 extraordinary risk fee.
If significant “knee work” or work on concrete surfaces is required, dancers or their agents must be notified so that they may negotiate additional payment prior to engagement. Dancers may wear knee pads for knee work in rehearsals, and during a shoot if it does not interfere with the look or aesthetic of the project.
Turnaround Time:
- Performers are guaranteed a minimum 12-hour turnaround time.
- A $50 per hour fee will be due to each performer for each hour of violation.
Time Of Payment:
- Payment must be made within 30 calendar days of engagement.
- There will be an additional payment of $4 per day for each day payment is late, without limitation on the number of days.
Production Report:
The company is responsible for providing a completed production report to SAG-AFTRA containing full and specific production and performer information.
Admission To Premises:
SAG-AFTRA representatives will have access to auditions, rehearsals and production of all music videos.
Use of Material:
Performers additionally receive applicable SAG-AFTRA Commercial rates if any portion of the music video is licensed for use in a broadcast or cable television commercial.
Background Actors:
- Budget of above 50k will cover the first ten (10) background actors.
- Background actors coverage is limited to safety provisions and H&R.
- All other provisions are negotiable.
Streaming:
Streaming includes all the Labels total music video revenue X0.25%. That 0.25% goes into a union residual pool and is divvied according to the success of the music video. The music videos residuals will then be equally divided amongst its' principal performers.
*SAG-AFTRA Union (Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists)
Music Video Contract:
Extraordinary risk circumstances shall mean when a dancer is required to do any of the following:
Complex aerial acrobatics, wire flying, elevated platforms or staircases, support more than one other person in any manner which affects safe performance of the dance routine, dance under conditions where safe performance of the dance routine is affected because sight or breathing is impaired (e.g., by use of a mask or presence of fog, smoke or fire), or perform continuous acrobatic movements that incorporate weight-bearing pressure on the hands and arms.
TV / Theatrical Contract:
Wire flying shall in all instances be considered hazardous. In addition… the following work could meet the definition of hazardous activity:
- Knee work, including rolling, spinning, falling, balancing, hinging, walking, turning and/or performing a choreographed routine on the knees.
- Performing complex aerial acrobatics.
- Dancing on slippery surfaces (other than ordinary dance floors).
- When the dancer is required to support more than one other person in any manner which affects safe performance of the dance routine.
- Dancing under conditions where safe performance of the dance routine is affected because sight or breathing is impaired (e.g., by use of a mask or presence of fog, smoke or fire.
*SAG-AFTRA Union (Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists)
Music Video Contract:
Extraordinary risk circumstances shall mean when a dancer is required to do any of the following:
Complex aerial acrobatics, wire flying, elevated platforms or staircases, support more than one other person in any manner which affects safe performance of the dance routine, dance under conditions where safe performance of the dance routine is affected because sight or breathing is impaired (e.g., by use of a mask or presence of fog, smoke or fire), or perform continuous acrobatic movements that incorporate weight-bearing pressure on the hands and arms.
TV / Theatrical Contract:
Wire flying shall in all instances be considered hazardous. In addition… the following work could meet the definition of hazardous activity:
- Knee work, including rolling, spinning, falling, balancing, hinging, walking, turning and/or performing a choreographed routine on the knees.
- Performing complex aerial acrobatics.
- Dancing on slippery surfaces (other than ordinary dance floors).
- When the dancer is required to support more than one other person in any manner which affects safe performance of the dance routine.
- Dancing under conditions where safe performance of the dance routine is affected because sight or breathing is impaired (e.g., by use of a mask or presence of fog, smoke or fire.
*SAG-AFTRA Union (Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists)