Quick Thoughts: Inside the Workings of the SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreement Process.
Pulling the current back on some quick lessons learned.
I plan to keep this one short.
So with the WGA’s potential strike ending (once ratified, yay!).
There’s still that other strike, the SAG-AFTRA, aka the Actor’s Strike that needs to be resolved. Since one of my independent productions is going through the SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreement process I wanted to share some thoughts.
First, here’s SAG’s rationale for the Interim Agreement
This Interim Agreement was created for several reasons, all of which are aimed at protecting the interests of our members, helping them successfully navigate the strike and demonstrating to the AMPTP that other producers are eager to work with our members under these terms.
The Interim Agreement ensures that our members are able to work for these non-struck companies.
Working with these independent producers proves that the wage increases and other terms, which the AMPTP has so far rejected, are in fact reasonable and appropriate.
If and when an Interim Agreement project is distributed during the strike, the members will receive the full benefit of the improved terms of our agreement.
I mean it makes sense. If, I, an indie producer can meet their terms the big studios should too.
Second, here are my quick takeaways:
If you are thinking about doing it, start now.
Don’t just hope their strike will get resolved in a timely fashion.
It’s like going to the DMV. Have patience.
Be prepared for a ton of instances of hurry up and wait.
It’s going to take time. It’s a process.
Remember, you are working on their schedule, not yours.
You better be organized. Have everything ready for faster service.
Be prepared, they ask for everything you could possibly imagine. Budgets, Scripts, Chain of Title Documents, and more.
They are very helpful.
If you don’t understand something they are requesting, simply ask.
Lastly, where is my production in the process of being approved?
We should be hearing good news soon!
They’re evaluating all our documents and recently approved our Chain of Title package. The same Chain of Title letters and contracts that I’m linking below for you all for free.
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