John Cooke sits down with Jessica and Olga to demystify the SAG-AFTRA contracts that apply to independent films with budgets of $2 million and up. From common pitfalls to budgeting for residuals, they share the advice every indie creator needs before hiring union talent.
Key insights from this episode:
- When and how to engage with SAG-AFTRA (and why earlier is better)
- Which contracts apply to films over $2 million
- Why transparency with the union can save your production
Chapters:
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00:00) Meet Olga Rodriguez-Aguirre and Jessica Johnson
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00:37) Why hiring union talent gives films a competitive edge
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01:27) Common missteps filmmakers make with SAG-AFTRA
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03:48) Which contracts apply when your indie budget hits $2 million
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05:04) What to do when your film’s distribution plans change
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06:55) Updating contracts mid-production
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08:27) What SAG-AFTRA looks for in a producer
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13:52) How to find top-tier talent in smaller markets
Read our blog about this topic at https://www.mediaservices.com/blog/sag-aftra-explained-budgeting-for-union-talent/
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