Acting : Sag_aftra by Catherine Cole

Very interesting, Catherine Cole. I've heard about several producers applying for this type of waiver from SAG-AFTRA. Here's a statement from the SAG-AFTRA website on it:

“The Strike Order extends to productions produced under the Codified Basic and Television Agreements as well as related contracts like the Low Budget Theatrical Agreement, Moderate Low Budget Project Agreement, Ultra Low Budget Project Agreement, and Special New Media Agreements. However, producers that otherwise fall within the scope of the strike order may apply for an interim agreement,” the guild wrote on its website. “Once such applications are vetted and, if approved by SAG-AFTRA, the union offers an Interim Agreement, and the producer accepts it by returning a signed copy. Once that process is complete, performers may render services on that specific production without being in violation of the strike order.”

Hi Sam, thanks for providing the SAG-AFTRA statement. The big picture goal is for everyone to leave the negotiation table satisfied. I sure hope that happens sooner than later!

To be clear, it's not a waiver. That would imply they are continuing on the old contract. Instead, projects are being vetted individually on whether they'll be approved for the Interim Agreement. That agreement is comprised of the last set of terms SAG-AFTRA offered up in negotiations with the AMPTP. Sounds like semantics on the surface, but has a very different implication.

Hi Matthew, definitely a different implication. Still, interesting to share.

Catherine Cole I don't see an issue with Interim Agreements since the SAG-AFTRA agreed to them and they're for indie films and shows ("truly independent producers" like it says in the article) and since they're not linked to AMPTP companies. Since the strikes started, a lot of people have been calling on more indie projects being made, so I think the Interim Agreements is a great way to accomplish that.

HI Maurice, I agree. Just be sure to cross all your t's and dot your i's (legally speaking).

Exactly, Catherine Cole. Did you see this article about Mark Ruffalo www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/mark-ruffalo-actors-indie-films-stri...