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SAG-AFTRA Theatrical Production Types
The following production types are classified as theatrical for purposes of reporting to the SAG-AFTRA Health Plan:
- Theatrical
- Short Project
- Short Film
- Student Film
- Low Budget
- Modified Low Budget
- Ultra Low Budget
- Experimental
- Dubbing
- Spanish Dubbing
When using the Contributions Manager
Theatrical Contribution Rates
Theatrical Contribution RatesBy Role, on/after Date of Principal Photography |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date of Principal Photography on or after | Principal Performers | Background Actors | Residuals | Supplemental Home Video Residuals |
|
7/1/2022 |
21.00% |
20.50% |
20.50% |
13.50% |
|
7/1/2021 |
20.50% |
20.00% |
20.00% |
13.50% |
|
7/1/2020 |
20.00% |
19.50% |
19.50% |
13.50% |
|
7/1/2019 |
19.00% |
18.50% |
18.50% |
13.50% |
|
7/1/2018 |
18.50% |
18.00% |
18.00% |
13.50% |
|
7/1/2017 |
18.00% |
17.50% |
17.50% |
13.50% |
For productions prior to July 1, 2011, please refer to the collective bargaining agreement that was in effect at the time principal photography occurred for the individual production.
SAG-AFTRA Producers Industry Advancement and Cooperative Fund (IACF)
Effective July 1, 1992, employers are required to make contributions to the IACF on all theatrical session payments. Theatrical residual payments are not subject to IACF contributions.
Theatrical Reporting Ceilings
All compensation paid to the performer for covered services is subject to contributions, up to the applicable ceilings.
Theatrical Reporting Ceiling |
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|---|---|
| Date of Principal Photography | Ceiling Per Project, Per Performer |
| Current as of 7/1/2005 | $232,000 |
| 7/1/1983 through 6/30/2005 | $200,000 |
| 10/6/1980 through 6/30/1983 | $165,000 |
| 7/1/1977 through 10/5/1980 | $150,000 |
| Prior to 7/1/1977 | $100,000 |
Contributions Remittance on Behalf of Dance Choreographers
Employers are allowed to remit contributions on behalf of dance choreographers and assistant choreographers who have met the requirements as outlined in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Employers are required to submit the completed Dance Choreographer Form along with the earnings report and contributions to the SAG-AFTRA Health Plan.
Deceased Performer Reporting of Earnings
Under the theatrical contract, employers must continue to report earnings on behalf of deceased performers.