Thank you for visiting the facebook page of sagaftra. You must bring your paidup, valid sag aftra or aea id card or your receipt of current payment for admittance. An overview of the new upfront packages under the 2019 commercials contract. How much does it cost to hire a voice actor to narrate your material. Union rates for voiceovers there are two unions which govern voiceover work. This means you are screen actors guild eligible meaning you have received a tafthartley or worked on 3 or m. Sagaftra contracts provide voiceover performers the following benefits. The top 3 ways to get your sagaftra card indie freedom.
President gabrielle carteris gives an update on sagaftras covid19 dues program, which provides a dues payment extension and lets members request an installment plan during this global pandemic. Or required to join sagaftra in order to work must join, meaning theyve already filed tafthartley paperwork for a previous job and now are required to join the union in order to work this job. This program may include explicit, sexual, disturbing or. Voiceover rates union, nonunion industry, and body tone.
Aftra basically undercut sag and took most of the work because they were cheaper. Trained in international phonetic alphabet ipa and therefore able to work up any dialects needed for your project. Sagaftra reaches deal with audiobook producer beeaudio. You cannot book an appointment for another member or nonmember. Sagaftra ends 11month video game industry strike, making. 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. Sag aftra members have voted to approve the new threeyear contract with the alliance of motion picture and television producers. The sag aftra foundation reserves the right to refuse admission or service to anyone. Mar 14, 2014 broadcast news the newsletter for sag aftra broadcasters vol.
Sag aftra leaders said details of the new agreement will be presented at an informational meeting in miami, and later to the sag aftra national board for approval at its upcoming meeting on july 21. This is the rate sheet for programs under the television agreement, including basic cable. Or required to join sag aftra in order to work must join, meaning theyve already filed tafthartley paperwork for a previous job and now are required to join the union in order to work this job. The sagaftra chicago audiobooks committee is thrilled to welcome narrators andi arndt and jeffrey kafer to chicago to work with chicago members who. Sag aftra senior radio players chicago, chicago, illinois. The agreement brings the company up to industrystandard rates, according to the union.
A subcommittee of the senior committee of sagaftra, the senior radio players are committed to the old art of. Sound recording revenue includes private copy royalties generated from the u. While we do our very best to update current rates and other information as soon as they change, its best to confirm information with sag aftra by calling the singers department at 3235496864. If you would like further information about signing a sagaftra audiobook contract, please contact. Audiobook production types the following production types are classified as audiobook for purposes of reporting to the sag aftra health plan. Joint policy committee of the ana and 4as and sagaftra reach tentative agreement on successor contracts sagaftra news april 3, 2016 sagaftra and the jpc have reached a tentative agreement on terms for successor television and radio commercials contracts.
Wild spot use payments under the 2019 sag aftra commercials contract are based on these. The union touted the pact as enhancing its organizing. Attached is the new sagaftra student film agreement, which takes effect on july 1, 2015. Filing a claim inquiry global rule one o and p visas. The sag aftra foundation provides a stateoftheart professional and educational facility for sag aftra members in new york city. Below are links to contract information, rates, faqs and resources that help members and producers navigate the media and entertainment industries. Valid sag aftra or aea membership card and a photo id at checkin. Jan 27, 2014 can sagaftra union members take audiobook jobs on acx. Changes made to one automatically apply to the other. We are closely monitoring the coronavirus covid19 situation and will continue to keep you informed through our website and email as new. Find a doctor, hospital, pharmacy or dentist near you. Weve condensed current sagaftra contract and market rates into easyto read guides.
Sag aftra market rates based off of the sag aftra numbers site. Weve condensed current sag aftra contract and market rates into easytoread guides. And thats sagaftra talentforwardleaning professionals who consistently deliver at rates that work for their clients and for themselves. Eight members represented the miami local at the first sag. It is always better to have an actor you are comfortable with do the reading with you but otherwise our technician will assist you.
Unlike many other rights collectives, you do not join the fund in order to collect royalties. It includes a computer lab, the eif voiceover lab, the ny oncamera lab and the robin williams center for entertainment and media. Working with our landlords, we made alterations to allow for the buildout of our members resource center. This is the most popular and by far the most tedious way to get your sagaftra card. If you use both the sag aftra health plan and sag producers pension plan benefits managers, your username and password are the same.
I became a member back when it was a big deal to join and you had to work your buns off. Sagaftra has set scale minimums for voiceover work, though some talent, including me, may be over scale for certain types of projects. Sagaftra reaches deal to represent workers at telemundo. Sagaftra members ratify filmtv contract by huge margin. If you dont find what you need, please contact us through the help center at the bottom via chat, phone or email. After sorting out how to find the right voice with top notch audio quality and a quick turnaround time, the big question for producers hiring voiceover professional is rates. Sep 29, 2017 sagaftras strike against 11 major video game publishers has ended with agreement on a sellout contract, pending ratification. They fully admit this and are now getting backlash. These following rates are being provided at this time for informational purposes only. Jun 12, 2017 sag stands for sceen actors guild aftra stands american federation of television radio artists. Org or just sagaftra it is a joined group of sag and aftra. On each major point, the union capitulated to the demands of the. Please refer to the rate sheet for the current dividend rates and annual percentage yields in effect for money market savings accounts.
Sagaftra convinces audiobook producer to fully pay narrators. Sag aftra foundation conversations and the business programs are open to sag aftra and aea members only, unless otherwise specified. As a longtime producer of audiobooks, i owe my livelihood to bringing my clients the best talent available. The minimum day rate for each role on the production varies by the contract that a production is under. Formerly recorded exclusively under the aftra sound recordings code, today there are more than 40 separate sagaftra agreements with audiobook publishers and producers. Readers do not have to be sagaftra members, but under no circumstances can nonmembers appear in front of the camera. While we do our very best to update current rates and other information as soon as they change, its best to confirm information with sag aftra.
To make it quicker and easier to find the rate youre looking for, simply select the voiceover category that applies to your project. Sag aftra screen actors guild american federation of television and radio artists represents more than 150,000 actors, announcers, broadcasters journalists, dancers, djs, news writers, news editors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording artists, singers, stunt performers, voiceover artists and other media professionals. News in brief kpbs staffers join union fiftyfive public media professionals who produce, report. Sagaftra board approves commercials proposals, extends. Sagaftra sets a minimum day rate for each actor that participates on a production. Apr 07, 2015 then aftra started undercutting sag on television contracts andwell, its a long and boring story. Sag aftra negotiates contracts that cover the work of media professionals in front of a camera or behind a microphone. Emergency treatment within 72 hours after an accident or within 24 hours of a sudden and serious illness will be covered at the innetwork level of benefits. Sag aftra senior radio players chicago home facebook. In recent years, the amount of work for members has increased steadily with the advent of audiobook digital downloads. Sag aftra s broadcast members work as reporters, anchors, program hosts, djs, news writers, editors, producers, and the like. Suffice it to say, there were a lot of heated debates and everyone decided it would be best to merge the unions.
Click here and we will email your password to the address on file here and we will email your password to the address on file. The current rate sheets can be obtained by calling or visiting the credit union or by visiting the website at. Please note that the comment function may be disabled on this and any other official sagaftra page at any time and for any reason, including to comply with federally mandated election guidelines covering labor unions. If youre a member of sagaftra heretofore referred to as the union. These contracts are standard and are set by the productio. Sagaftra has negotiated fair contracts that cover all types of audiobook work. She also shares information on congress recently passed stimulus bill, the cares act, including which provisions apply to many sagaftra members. Sagaftra broadcast news spring 2014 by sagaftra issuu.
Health benefits manager access your benefits manager. Audiobooks when using the contibutions manager, please select sound recordings as the agreement and identify the appropriate agreement subtype when submitting earnings. This is the rate sheet for programs under the cw supplement to the television agreement. From left, patrick mickle, dave corey, nancy duerr, lauren marie pena, rod ball, barry brandt and john mckarthy. Wild spot use payments under the 2019 sagaftra commercials contract are based on these. 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.
She is a proud member of the following professional acting unions. The information on this website is being offered for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal advice. If you have performed on a covered sound recording or motion picturetelevision program in an applicable category, you are thereafter known as a participant. If you dont know your rate, audible uses 155 words per minute, or 9300 words per hour, to create estimates of finished time. Sag aftra s national board of directors has approved the unions proposals for a new commercials contract, the negotiations for which are set to begin february 20. The list of rates per the 2019 sagaftra audio commercials contract. Sag aftra has reached an agreement with audiobook producer beeaudio, the union announced friday. Weve condensed current sagaftra contract and market rates into easytoread guides. Four things you didnt know about sagaftra and audiobooks. Sagaftra rates global voice acting academy voice over. The 2hour volo covers lab policies, aspects of sound, file formats, sample rates bit depths, audio interfaces, microphones, functions of recording of a typical voiceover, including editing. Some of the rate sheets are below, but please check with staff for details about your upcoming job.
The list of rates per the 2019 sag aftra audio commercials contract. 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. Sag aftra members work across the country, in markets large and small, at radio and television stations at the local, regional and national level as well as on the internet, mobile and outofhome platforms. Gvaa rate guide global voice acting academy voice over. Sagaftra union if you decide to go union learn how to take your project union then your journey to get quality voiceover talent becomes so much more enjoyable. These following rates are being provided at this time for informational purposes only and are pending approval by the sagaftra national board of directors. Japan, the netherlands, hungary, spain, portugal, greece, germany, latvia, and estonia, just to name a few. Are actors eligible to collect unemployment in between. Below are links to contract information, rates, faqs and resources that help members and producers. 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. President gabrielle carteris discusses dues relief and how cares act helps members president gabrielle carteris gives an update on sag aftra s covid19 dues program, which provides a dues payment extension and lets members request an installment plan during this global pandemic. Sagaftra responds to foreign royalties lawsuit hollywood. And thats sag aftra talentforwardleaning professionals who consistently deliver at rates that work for their clients and for themselves.
These rates are tailored to the particular type of work. Heather graham, 50, shows off her agedefying looks in a floral dress and a camel coat as she steps out to celebrate her new film the rest of us. Union, nonunion industry, and body tone multimedias rates for voiceovers. Aftra american federation of tv and radio artists and sag the screen actors guild. Jul 12, 20 the agreement brings the company up to industrystandard rates, according to the union. Call up the main union helpline and ask if you can do a nonunion audiobook. Audiobook production types the following production types are classified as audiobook for purposes of reporting to the sagaftra health. Jun 30, 2015 attached is the new sagaftra student film agreement, which takes effect on july 1, 2015. The contract, retroactive to july 1, will last through 2020. The sag aftra health plan and the sag producers pension plan provide health and retirement benefits to eligible participants and their dependents. Heather graham, 50, celebrates her new film the rest of us. Sag aftra members are the faces and voices that entertain and inform. Jul 12, 20 eight months after sag aftra issued a do not work notice against audiobook producer beeaudio, the union has reached an agreement with the oregonbased company to pay narrators industry standard. Union first lets sneak a peek at the union vs nonunion rates.
Creating a strong online profile audio samples, bio and background info, etcstrategically selecting auditions rate vs. Four things you didnt know about sag aftra and audiobooks. Members of sagaftra have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new film and tv contract. Assistance and educational programming for the professionals of sag aftra. This page gives you common best practices, terminology definitions, market size examples, as well as additional rates resources for sag aftra and uk rates. Sagaftra is an american labor union and as such are strongly prounion, proworker and prolabor movement.
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