How much does a SAG extra make?
Extras are paid a session fee of $388.40, according to SAG’s 2019 rate sheet. This is regardless of where the commercial will air. To figure out an extra’s hourly rate, divide the session rate of $388.40 by eight, the number of hours SAG considers the session rate to cover.
Can SAG actors work for free?
You can work for free…just do not work non-union, but movies made for fun on pennies can become signatory and use union talent! You can work on a non-union short being made for fun…but either you or the producer has to sign a SAG-AFTRA contract and abide by its rules.
What is sag overtime rates?
SAG overtime and double overtime The overtime rate for your SAG-AFTRA cast members will be 1.5 times their straight time rate, with straight time being calculated as the performer’s contracted rate divided by 8.
What are standard SAG rates?
SAG actors who appear in half or more of a season’s given episodes are paid weekly for their time, with $3,488 per week for appearing in every episode, $3,993 per week for appearing in more than half, and $4,656 per week for appearing in half. Note that these rates are for performers of cable and streaming shows.
What is SAG rate for photo double?
SAG Basic Agreement Theatrical Rates
| Position | Daily Rate | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane Pilot (flying/taxiing – daily adjustment) | $1,181 | n/a |
| Background Actors | $178 | n/a |
| Special Ability Background Actors | $188 | n/a |
| Stand-Ins / Photo Doubles | $209 | n/a |
What is SAG minimum?
The SAG Low Budget Agreement applies to films with budgets between $700,000 and $2,000,000, making this the SAG pay scale of most independent films. Under this contract, actors must make a SAG day rate of $670, or $2,324 per week. If you’re working with some actors who aren’t in the guild, don’t worry.
What are SAG rates?
The SAG MODERATE Low Budget Agreement applies to films with budgets between $300,000 to $700,000. The SAG day rate is $361, while the SAG weekly rate is $1,251. Non-union actors are allowed, while background actors are not covered.
