NOTICE: SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical Contract Updates (2026)
On June 4, 2026, SAG-AFTRA members approved the 2026 TV/Theatrical Agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). We’ve highlighted some
SAG-AFTRA Launches PRODUCER PORTAL
SAG-AFTRA has announced the launch of the Producer Portal, a new platform that enables signatory producers to streamline and organize their workflow and communications
NOTICE: Theatrical Contract Changes (2023)
Following the 118-day SAG-AFTRA strike and a ratification vote, the new 2023 Theatrical/TV Agreement is finally in effect and new rate sheets have been
Virtual Panel: WORKING THROUGH, PART 5 – A Conversation with Filmmakers Charles Burnett, Alex Cox, & Debra Granik
Panel Details Description: The fifth installment of SAGindie’s “Working Through” panel series features revered, beloved, and award-winning auteurs Charles Burnett (Killer of Sheep, To
Virtual Panel: WORKING THROUGH, PART 4 – Indie Film Financing, Sales, & Distribution
Panel Details Description: Productions have ramped back up, festivals are convening in-person once again, vaccines are rolling out, and life is seeming to go
NOTICE: Micro-Budget Project Agreement
[UPDATED 9/21/22 with video explainer] SAG-AFTRA has announced a brand-new contract intended to provide a streamlined signatory process for indie producers working with extremely
Virtual Panel: WORKING THROUGH, PART 3 – Indie Filmmaking in the Age of COVID-19
Panel Details Description: After months of delays, cancellations, and general uncertainty, film productions have begun ramping up again in the wake of the coronavirus
Virtual Panel: WORKING THROUGH, PART 2 – Indie Filmmaking in the Age of COVID-19
Panel Details Description: As production restrictions are being lifted and safety precaution plans are being formulated, there is still much uncertainty about how the
Virtual Panel: WORKING THROUGH – Indie Filmmaking in the Age of COVID-19
Panel Details Description: Indie film productions are facing unprecedented pressures between the coronavirus pandemic and collapsing economy, diminishing film festivals and distribution pipelines, plus
This Month’s Good Reads (February 2020)
Life is busy – you’re working, eating, making movies, watching movies, forgetting there’s an extra day on a month’s calendar. It can be tough
Free Production Legal Services for Indie Filmmakers
We at SAGindie are always on the lookout for resources that help low-budget filmmakers, and this is one we couldn’t wait to share. Professional-level
NOTICE: Short Project Agreement (SPA)
[UPDATED 3/30/23 with video explainer] If you’re making a short film, we’ve got some news for you. Effective August 1, 2018, SAG-AFTRA implemented the