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1998 THEATRICAL MOTION PICTURES AND TELEVISION CONTRACT SUMMARY Note: On July 1, 1998, the members of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists voted to give their approval to the new SAG Television and Theatrical and AFTRA Primetime Television Contract recently negotiated between the two unions and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and networks. 1998 Television & Theatrical Contract Summary
SUMMARY OF THE THEATRICAL FILM & TELEVISION AGREEMENTSA description of the agreement for the new SAG Theatrical and Television Agreements and for Exhibit A (the network primetime supplement) to the AFTRA Network Television Code is outlined below. A brief description of the current contract provision has been included for the purpose of comparison. Where a provision is noted as "SAG only," it concerns a subject in the AFTRA Network Code which is not separately treated in Exhibit A. For example, the new provision covering dancers is noted as "SAG only," as dancers were previously treated as Principals under a Code provision not under discussion in this negotiation. Minimum Wages for Principal Performers
Allowances for Principal Performers Per diem allowances:
7/1/99 Breakfast $ 12.00 Lunch $ 18.00 Dinner $ 30.00 Principal Performer Schedule Breaks
Stunt Coordinator "Flat Deal" Minimums:
Money Breaks
As part of the rates above, the Unions agreed to increase the money break dealing with the right to double and dub a performer. A weekly performer may not be doubled or dubbed without their consent (subject to legal and similar limitations) and a daily performer making over a certain amount is protected as well. In the new contract the amount a day performer must make in order to be protected from doubling and dubbing without consent is raised to $1,000 per day from the current $750.
FOX Residuals (SAG only)
Residuals Study
|
7/1/98 |
7/1/99 |
7/1/00 |
7/1/01 |
7/1/02 |
7/1/03 |
|
General Extra Perfomer |
$90.00 |
$95.00 |
$100.00 |
$105.00 |
$110.00 |
$115.00 |
Special Ability Performer |
$100.00 |
$105.00 |
$110.00 |
$115.00 |
$120.00 |
$125.00 |
Stand-in |
$115.00 |
$115.00 |
$115.00 |
$125.00 |
$125.00 |
$130.00 |
In the New York extra performer zone, which includes Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. and Boston (Schedule X&endash;II)
7/1/98 |
7/1/99 |
7/1/00 |
7/1/01 |
7/1/02 |
7/1/03 |
|
General Extra Perfomer |
$102.00 |
$105.00 |
$108.00 |
$111.00 |
$115.00 |
$115.00 |
Special Ability Performer |
$112.00 |
$115.00 |
$118.00 |
$121.00 |
$125.00 |
$125.00 |
Stand-in |
$115.00 |
$115.00 |
$118.00 |
$125.00 |
$130.00 |
$130.00 |
Over six years the wages of all SAG&endash;covered extra performers will be equalized and New York extra performers will receive a wage increase. In addition, the stand-in rate has been separated from the Special Ability Performer rate and will increase to a higher rate over the course of the six years.
Under Schedule X-I and Schedule X-II, the Basic Agreement Schedules governing the employment of extra performers, the current contract provides that producers may hire non-covered performers after they hire a certain number of covered extra performers. The contractually required numbers of covered extra performers will change as follows:
Theatrical Motion Pictures |
7/1/1998 |
7/1/2001 |
West Coast Zones |
40 |
45 |
New York Zone |
85 |
85 |
Television Motion Pictures |
7/1/1998 |
7/1/2001 |
West Coast Zones (All programs) |
15 |
15 |
New York Zone (Short Form) |
25 |
25 |
New York Zone (Long Form) |
25 |
25 |
In the West Coast Zones, three stand-ins will continue to be excluded from the numbers of covered extra performers for long form television. In feature motion pictures, three stand-ins will continue to be excluded from the count of covered extra performers for the three years of the contract. As of July 1, 2001, stand-ins will be included in the count of covered extra performers for feature motion pictures.
In the New York Zone, stand-ins continue to be excluded from the count of covered extra performers except on current television series on which we have agreed to include stand-ins in the count of covered extra performers.
The provision in Schedule X-Part II (the contract section governing employment in the New York Extra Zone) which requires an additional day's pay for work by a covered extra performer in more than one episode or motion picture on the same day will be deleted from the new contract. The provisions governing work on multiple episodes and motion pictures in the New York and West Coast Zones will now be identical.
Allowances/Adjustments for Extra
Performers Working Under Screen Actors Guild:
In 1998, all SAG extra performers will receive an increase in the
allowance paid when providing a car at the producer's request from
$30.00 to $35.00.
In 1998, the $14.00 smoke pay adjustment will now be paid in all cases when SAG&endash;covered extra performers are required to work in smoke. The current contract provides that smoke pay is not due when a "crowd work waiver" (i.e., when the producer has hired the maximum covered extra performers on a given day and is then able to hire non-covered extra performers).
Minimum Wages for Extra Performers Working Under AFTRA Exhibit A:
7/1/1998 |
1/1/2000 |
|
General Extra Performers |
$80.00 |
$85.00 |
Special Ability Extra Performers |
$95.00 |
$95.00 |
AFTRA was again successful in fighting off the producer proposal to impose caps on the number of covered extra performers.
Dancers (SAG only):
Professional dancers are be employed on television programs as
principal performers. Dancers will receive residuals and all the other
protections of the principal contract. The current SAG contract
provides that professional dancers may be employed as extra performers
in television which would no longer be permitted.
In addition, the producers will provide a ten (10) hour rest period for special ability extra performers who are required to dance and, when practical in scheduling, to use their best efforts to provide a twelve (12) hour rest period.
Major Role Performers:
There is a provision in the current Television Agreement requiring a
certain level of minimum payment for Major Role performers (guest
stars, "Top of the Show"). The minimums guarantee five days of pay for
a half hour show at not less than $2880, as of 7/1/1998 ($2980 as of
7/1/1999, $3035 as of 7/1/2000) and eight days of pay for a one-hour
show at not less than $4608 as of 7/1/1998 ($4768 as of 7/1/1999, $4856
as of 7/1/2000). Screen Actors Guild had received complaints that
companies have been booking guest star performers on day performer
contracts in order to avoid the above described guarantees. The
producers have agreed to issue a letter clarifying that the exception
for guest star day performers under the "Major Role Performers"
provision was intended to be applicable only to employment for one or
two days in a cameo role.
The producers proposed, and did not achieve, a rollback in the payment of major role performers working in one-hour shows, to a seven-day guarantee, when the episode only shoots for seven days.
Scope (SAG only):
AMPTP companies are generally employing U.S. performers on SAG
contracts on episodic series and they have agreed to make best efforts
to continue their current practices.
SAG and the AMPTP will work together to obtain contract language in the ACTRA and UBCP collective bargaining agreements to provide that whenever a U.S. performer is employed, contributions will be made on his or her behalf to the SAG Pension and Health Plans. ACTRA (and UBCP which is a branch of ACTRA) is the performer's union which currently represents performers in Canada. It is hoped that this will assist performers who have found themselves without health coverage or pension credit because their work was in Canada.
The Basic Agreement will also be amended to include language from the Directors Guild Basic Agreement clarifying when a performer while temporarily residing abroad would be covered under a SAG contract if hired by an American production company shooting outside the country.
Minors:
Children who work as extra performers will gain working hours and
safety protections under the new contract. Under the current contract,
minors working as extra performers have no special contractual
protections, although in California minors working as extra performers
receive legislative protection. (SAG only)
In order to emphasize the protection due minors, the contract will be amended to affirm the obligation to abide by the laws concerning emancipation and emancipation agreements. (AFTRA & SAG)
Arbitration (SAG only):
The Union's ability to arbitrate performers' claims is limited by
dollar caps. These dollar caps have been increased substantially, in
most cases doubled. This is intended to expand the opportunities for
the Union to bring actions on behalf of performers.
The cap on the total dollar amount involved in any claim under the contract has been set at $250,000 and is applied per performer, per project and per dispute. Residual claims will continue to be subject to arbitration with no ceiling limit.
Any performer whose dispute involves an amount which exceeds the arbitration limitations has the right to waive those amounts exceeding the limitations in order to make the balance of the claim subject to arbitration. If the performer does waive the excess amount, arbitration will be the exclusive remedy for the claim.
Enforcement Issues:
In order to encourage the prompt payment of residuals, late-payment
damages under the new contract will begin to accrue as soon as
residuals are late. This new rule does not apply to distributors with a
proven history of prompt and proper payment of residuals or in
connection with the purchase of film libraries. The current contract
requires that the Union notify the distributor before late-payment
damages begin to accrue in connection with certain types of residuals.
(SAG only) In order to encourage the employment of professional performers, the current Agreement provides for damages when producers hire a member of the production company staff or (for SAG only) a "non-professional." The damages will increase from $400 to $500 for day performers; from $500 to $600 for three-day performers; and from $700 to $800 for weekly performers.
Producers have agreed to provide certain information prior to production on feature films and television motion pictures which will allow the Unions to better monitor production.
(SAG only) In order to ensure producer compliance with the obligation to hire professional extra performers, casting agencies will file reports, with Screen Actors Guild, for each production indicating the individuals hired as covered extra performers.
Reuse of Stunt Photography:
When stunt footage is reused, producers must issue payment to the stunt
performer within 60 business days from the exhibition of the reuse. In
the event the Producer fails to issue payment to the stunt performer
within that period, the Producer shall pay the stunt performer an
amount equal to twice the day performer minimum (as of 7/1/98 that
amount will be $1,152). Under the current contract, stunt coordinators
are entitled to receive payment within 30 days, however, the
late-payment damages are capped at $200.00.
Producers will have the right to use stunt footage in a generic television promo in return for payment of day performer minimum for every 13 weeks of use (as of 7/1/98 amount will be $576). Producers had proposed that they would be able to use stunt footage in generic television promos without compensation to the stunt performers.
Roles for Performers with Disabilities
(SAG only):
The AMPTP has agreed, on behalf of the Companies it represents, to
direct Breakdown Services to furnish to the Screen Actors Guild any
breakdown in which a role being cast depicts a person with a specific
disability.
Working with Explosives:
If a performer is rigged with any type of explosive charge (including
squibs), the performer must be permitted to consult with the stunt
coordinator and the qualified special effects person.
If an extra performer is rigged with explosives, that performer must be upgraded to principal performer. Note that the upgraded performer may be brought back on the same project in the same role on a subsequent day as an extra performer.
Pension and Health Plans (SAG only):
The Pension and Health Plans trustees will be asked to address the
problem of performers who are not getting coverage under the Health
Plan or pension credit, although receiving residuals, because the caps
on contribution were reached in a previous year.
The producers proposed, and did not achieve, additional caps on the payment of contributions to the Pension and Health Plans. These caps could have been damaging to the long range well being of your Health and Pension Plans and therefore the producers' proposal was not accepted.
Stunt Coordinators: Contracts,
Late-Payment Penalties & Rest Period Violations:
Stunt coordinators employed on a flat deal must be paid within the time
stated in their personal services contract or deal memorandum. If the
issue is not addressed in his or her contract or deal memorandum,
payment must be made by the Friday following the week of work. If the
coordinator is not paid in a timely manner, late-payment penalties of
$10.00 per day shall be paid for each day late up to a maximum of $200.
The current contract precludes the assessment of late-payment damages
on behalf of stunt coordinators on a flat deal.
All stunt coordinators shall be entitled to a rest period of not less than eight hours. If the coordinator is authorized by the Unit Production Manager to report without the required rest period (and is not acting as the second unit director), the coordinator shall receive a day's pay or $950, whichever is less, as damages. Under the current contract, producers are not required to give stunt coordinators employed on a flat deal any particular number of hours of rest.
Any better terms negotiated by a stunt coordinator must be reflected in his or her deal memorandum, personal services agreement and in his or her Schedule K employment contract.
New
Extra Zones (SAG only):
The Las Vegas Extra Zone will be expanded to include the Las Vegas
Airport and the University of Nevada at Las Vegas.
A new 25-mile extra zone shall be created in Sacramento, California.
The New York Extra Zone shall remain as it is, except that outside the 75-mile zone, the number of extra performers covered by Schedule X-II shall never exceed the number of available, qualified registered extra performers.
Extra Performers Performing Exterior Work
or Working in Severe Climatic Conditions (SAG only):
The producers have agreed to provide notice of exterior work, if known,
to extra performers. Further they have agreed to provide the West Coast
covered extra performers reasonable protection from severe climatic
conditions and when wearing out-of-season wardrobe that they currently
provide for the New York Zone covered extra performers.
Test Option Deals:
Producers have agreed that, in connection with television pilot or test
option deals, the phrase "subject to the license fee" means that the
option is not exercised unless and until the Producer has accepted, in
writing, the license fee proffered by the network or other entity.
Advance Payment of Residuals on Television
Programs:
As a general matter residuals may not be included in overscale
compensation and may not be prepaid. There is a limited exception in
the television agreement which permits advance payment provided minimum
salaries are paid and further that the employment contract details the
media and amounts being prepaid. The Unions have agreed to adjust the
amount of salary required before prepaid network primetime residuals
are permitted as follows:
Program Length |
Current Contract Salary Per Week or Per Episode |
New Contract Salary Per Week or Per Episode |
1/2 Hour |
$ 7,000 |
$ 7,000 |
1 hour |
$10,000 |
$10,000 |
over 1 hour |
$12,500 |
$10,000 |
over 1 hour |
$17,000 |
$10,000 |
Right to Negotiate:
In connection with auditions or interviews, Producers shall have the
right to state their intention
AMENDED
1993-1995
SCREEN ACTORS GUILD-PRODUCER
INTERACTIVE MEDIA AGREEMENT
This AGREEMENT is made by and between the SCREEN ACTORS GUILD, INC.
(hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "Guild" or "SAG"), and
Producer.
ARTICLE I - GENERAL
1. TITLE OF AGREEMENT
This agreement shall be referred to as the AMENDED 1993-1995 SCREEN
ACTORS GUILD, INC.- PRODUCER INTERACTIVE
MEDIA AGREEMENT ("Agreement"), and includes the Articles I, II and III
hereof.
2. RECOGNITION
A. The Guild is recognized as the exclusive bargaining agent for all Principal Performers (throughout the United States) and Extra Performers (only in the zones specified in Section 10 below) in the production of Material for Interactive Media. The term "Performer" as used herein means those persons covered by this Agreement as defined in Section 4.F.
B. The terms and conditions of this Agreement apply to those applicable Interactive Programs produced by Producer in the United States, its commonwealths and possessions, and to Interactive Programs for which Producer engages Performers within the United States, its commonwealths and possessions, wherever such Interactive Programs are produced.
3. APPLICATION
This Agreement shall not apply to the following:
A. Interactive Programs in which (1) part or all of the audio portion replicates a phonograph recording, tape, or disc or portion thereof, as those recordings are known under the AFTRA Phono Code and (2) the video portion consists of concert-type footage which may or may not include performers other than the recording artist(s), and/or other visual information (e.g., lyrics, text, still photos, or biographical information).
B. Interactive Programs consisting of still photographs with or without narration.
C. Any tape production more than half of which is made up of excerpts or whole programs that were produced under an AFTRA agreement.
D. Any tape production more than half of which is made up of news, game shows, quiz panel type shows, or talk shows.
4. DEFINITIONS
A. "Material": includes all products (audio or visual) derived from the recordation of the performances of Performers hereunder, whether or not such performances are incorporated into the final version of the fully-edited Interactive Program produced hereunder by Producer.
B. "Interactive": Interactive describes the attribute of products which enables the viewer to manipulate, affect or alter the presentation of the creative content of such product simultaneous with its use by the viewer.
C.
(i) "Interactive Media" means: any media on which Interactive product operates and through which the user may interact with such product including but not limited to personal computers, games, machines, arcade games, all CD-Interactive machines and any and all analogous, similar or dissimilar microprocessor-based units and the digitized, electronic or any other formats now known or hereinafter invented which may be utilized in connection therewith; and
(ii) "Remote Delivery" means any system by or through which Interactive product may be accessed for use from a location that is remote from the central processing unit on which the product is principally used or stored, such as an on-line service, a delivery service over cable television lines, telephone lines, microwave signals, radio waves, satellite, wireless cable or any other service or method now known or hereinafter invented for the delivery of transmission of such Interactive product.
"Interactive Media" and "Remote Delivery" specifically exclude the Linear transmission of Interactive Programs by: (I) traditional, public or commercially sponsored over-the-air network television (i.e., PBS, NBC, CBS, ABC or Fox), syndicated television broadcasts (UHF or VHF), and cable television transmission (i.e., HBO, TNT, Showtime); and (ii) radio broadcasts, which uses are not included within the subject matter of this Agreement; and any other systems now known or hereafter invented for the transmission of Linear Programs.
D. "Program": A Program refers to the final version of a fully-edited product for presentation to the viewer or user. An "Interactive Program" is the final version of a fully-edited product presented on or through Interactive Media, notwithstanding any variations which may occur between Platforms or Remote Delivery methods. "Program" does not refer to the computer software code utilized in the digitization process, any type of electronic technology, patents, trademarks or any of the intellectual property rights of Producer.
E. "Platform(s)": Platform refers to microprocessor-based hardware including but not limited to SEGA, Nintendo and 3DO machines that utilize the appropriate compatible formats such as cartridges and discs, or any other formats now known or hereinafter invented which memorialize Interactive Programs for viewer use.
F. "Performers": Persons whose performances are used as on or off-camera, including those who speak, act, sing, or in any other manner perform as talent in Material for Interactive Media.
G. "Principal Performer(s)": Principal Performers are: (I) Performers who are used on-camera who speak dialogue or portray a major part in the Interactive Program and are hired as Day Performers, Three-Day or Weekly Performers; (ii) Singers; (iii) Stunt Performers; (iv) puppeteers, and (v) Voice-Over Performers, and (vi) Choreographed Dancers, swimmers and skaters. Principal Performers specifically exclude Extra Performers.
H. "Loan-Out Company": A Loan-Out Company is a corporation which is controlled by a Performer and which furnishes the Performer's services to others.
I. "Qualified Professional Performer": A Qualified Professional Performer is a person who has had prior employment as a Performer at least once during the period of three (3) years preceding the date of proposed employment hereunder.
J. "Day Performer": A Day Performer is a Principal Performer employed by the day.
K. "Three-Day Performer": A Three-Day Performer is a Principal Performer employed for three (3) consecutive days, other than a Singer, Dancer, Stunt Performer or airplane pilot.
L. "Weekly Performer": A Weekly Performer is a Principal Performer employed on a weekly basis.
M. "Voice-Over Performer": A Voice-Over Performer is one who provides off-camera narration or other vocal services (except singing) for Interactive Programs.
N. "Looping": Looping services are those audio recording services provided by a Principal Performer in the sound studio to correct, enhance or augment the audio portion of a Performer's performance which was visually recorded during Principal Photography.
O. "Singer(s)": A Singer is a Principal Performer that musically vocalizes either alone, or with other Singer(s), and who may also speak written lines.
(i) A "Specialty Singer" is a professional Singer employed for a solo or employed as part of a "name" group;
(ii) A "Contractor" is a professional Singer who contributes services to Producer in addition to singing by assembling a group of three (3) or more Singers for the production and is entitled to the additional compensation for such services as specified in Sections 16. A. and B. A Singer shall not be deemed a Contractor by assembling a group which is an established group or act.
(iii) "Over-dubbing" or "Multiple Tracking" occurs when a Singer re-records over the Singer's original track containing the same Material as recorded on the original track.
(iv) "Sweetening": occurs when a Singer records a new track containing new or variant Material over the Singer's original track.
(v) "Stepping out" occurs when a Singer is asked by the Producer to sing a solo or duo during a recording session in addition to his/her performance within the group.
P. "Extra Performer": Extra Performers are non-Principal Performers who do not speak any words other than atmospheric words as part of a crowd, commonly known in the industry as "omnies".
(i) A "Qualified Professional Extra Performer" is an Extra Performer who has had prior employment as such at least once during the period of three (3) years preceding the date of proposed employment hereunder.
(ii) A "Special Ability Extra Performer" is an Extra Performer who is directed to and does satisfactorily perform in accordance with such Extra Performer's special talents or abilities.
Q. "Computer animation": Visual characters and graphics based on computer generated art to simulate life-like movement in the characters.
R. "Integration": Integration is the inclusion of any Material from a Principal Performer's performance rendered under the terms of this Agreement in one or more Programs for Interactive Media produced by Producer for which the Principal Performer is not employed to render services. "Integration" does not mean or include: (I) the repetition of segments of any single Interactive Program that may appear to be many different Programs due to the way viewers choose or recall various segments and manipulate the Program, (ii) the reconfiguration or re-formulation of the Material produced hereunder for a single Program for the computer software code to adapt the Interactive Program to different Platforms or Remote Delivery systems, (iii) the use of Material for Interactive Media in Linear Programs.
S. "Linear": Programs which do not possess Interactive qualities are "linear" in nature, and "Linear Program(s)" mean those Programs which are:
(i) produced and memorialized by means of videotape or film photography or any other processes now known or hereafter invented through which photographic images or other visual representations (whether live-action or animated) are used alone, or in conjunction with audio effects, and create life-like images of the characters therein, and are:
(ii) exhibited or transmitted to the viewer by:
(a) television (UHF or VHF over-the-air broadcast, cable, satellite, or any other means or methods which may now be known or hereafter invented for television reception); and/or
(b) video cassettes, video discs or any other devices used in conjunction with corresponding hardware to cause a presentation to be exhibited visually on the screen of a television receiver or any comparable device; and/or
(c) film projection in motion picture theaters.
For example "Linear Program(s)" include theatrically exhibited motion pictures, network and cable television pilots/series and made-for-television films, films on cassettes and discs, "live" television or other traditional, filmed or videotaped, non-Interactive entertainment programming. "Linear Program(s)" do not include any Programs produced hereunder for Interactive Media, notwithstanding any method of delivery to the viewer or venue for exhibition of Interactive Programs which may utilize television cable, wire (or any other means or methods) which heretofore have been utilized to transmit or exhibit Linear Program(s).
T. "Linear Television": The act of broadcasting or transmitting Linear Program(s) to the viewer.
U. "Motion Picture Exhibition": The act of exhibiting Linear Program(s) in motion picture theaters before audiences.
V. "Minimum Applicable Compensation": The Minimum Applicable Compensation is the base amount on which additional fees are calculated to determine payments due Principal Performers for Remote Delivery and/or Integration as specified in Section 15.
W. "Trailer": A short audio and/or visual presentation used to promote the Interactive Program which may include excerpts therefrom.
X. "Overtime" payments are sums paid to Performers in addition to their initial compensation for services as a result of time worked beyond the regular workday.
Y. "Liquidated Damages" are those sums paid to Performer in addition to his/her initial compensation for services as a result of Producer's violation of a working condition hereunder (e.g., meal period violation).
Z. "Reuse" means the incorporation of Material produced hereunder in any Program other than another Interactive Program produced by Producer hereunder.
A.A. "Scale": The minimum compensation payable to Performers for applicable services hereunder.
B.B. "Overscale" is any compensation paid to a Performer for services which is greater than Scale for the applicable services (excluding Overtime and Liquidated Damages).
C.C. "Stunt Coordinator" is a trained, Qualified Professional who plans and supervises the execution of stunts.
D.D. "Principal Photography" refers to the period of production when a Producer is recording Performers in a substantial portion of the creative Material for an Interactive Program. "Principal Photography" does not include tests, auditions, pre-recording of Material occurring before the actual production of an Interactive Program, and any services which are customarily considered ancillary to the primary taping, photography or visual recordation of Material such as Retakes, Added Scenes, Etc..
E.E. "Retakes, Added Scenes, Etc.": are on-camera or off-camera services which are required by Producer in addition to Principal Photography in connection with a Performer's performance such as retakes, added scenes, work for soundtracks including Looping and dubbing, process shots, transparencies, trick shots, trailers, including changes or additional shots of any of the foregoing to adapt an Interactive Program for Platforms or foreign versions.
F.F A "Promotional Program": is a specially-produced Program, the subject matter of which is "the making of" the applicable Interactive Program produced hereunder which may include interviews, behind-the-scenes information, segments of the applicable Interactive Program, etc..
G.G. "Choreographed Dancers": Dancers, swimmers and skaters who are professionally trained, doing choreographed routines requiring rehearsals such as ballet, chorus dancing, modern dance, tap dancing, jazz dancing, acrobatic dancing, exhibition-level dancing, or skating.
5. REASON FOR CODE
This Agreement represents the minimum wages and working conditions for
Performers in the production and use of Material for Interactive
Programs, thus ensuring more stable, harmonious and ethical conditions
in the industry for Performers and Producer.
6. TERM OF AGREEMENT
The term of this Agreement shall commence from the date first written
above and remain effective through June 30, 1996. In the event either
party has not served appropriate timely notice of termination for the
expiration date above, the Agreement shall be extended on a day-to-day
basis until sixty (60) days after either party serves written notice of
termination on the other
7. PRODUCER'S DUTIES
A. Producer will not enter into any agreement with or employ any Performer for the production of Material for Interactive Media upon terms and conditions less favorable to the Performer than those set forth in this Agreement.
B. No waiver by any Performer of any provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless the written consent of SAG to such waiver is first obtained.
C. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to prevent any Performer from negotiating for and/or obtaining from Producer better terms than the minimum terms provided for herein.
D. Nothing herein shall obligate any person, firm or corporation which may be affiliated with Producer (including but not limited to parent and affiliated corporations) to either comply with, negotiate with or become a signatory to this Guild Agreement or any other Guild agreement or other agreement of a controlled, allied or affiliated union.
8. ADMISSION TO PREMISES
Any authorized representative of the Guild shall be admitted to the
premises of the Producer or where the rehearsal or production of
Interactive Programs takes place, at any reasonable time to check the
performance by the Producer pursuant to this Agreement subject to
product security or clearance restrictions; such checking shall be done
so as not to interfere with the conduct of Producer's business.
9. UNION SECURITY
Producer agrees to report to the Guild in writing within fifteen (15)
days of the first employment of a non-member of the Guild, (or within
twenty-five (25) days of the first employment of a non-member of the
Guild on an overnight location), giving the non-member's name, address
and telephone number, Social Security number and his/her first date of
employment. Any inquiry by any Producer to the Guild as to the first
date on which a Performer has been employed in the industry shall be
answered by the Guild, and its answer shall bind the Guild, and the
Producer, if it acts in good faith, shall not be liable for acting on
such answer, but the Producer who fails to report shall be liable to
the Guild for such failure to report. The inquiry provided for in the
preceding sentence may be made before, on or one (1) business day after
the date of employment.
As used herein, the term "member of the Guild in good standing" means a
person who pays union initiation fees and dues in accordance with the
requirements of the National Labor Relations Act.
Until and unless the Union Security provisions of the Labor Management
Relations Act, 1947, as amended are repealed or amended so as to permit
a stricter Union Security clause, it is agreed that during the term of
this Agreement, Producer will employ and maintain in Producer's employ
only such Performers covered by this Agreement who are members of
Screen Actors Guild in good standing or those who shall make
application for membership on the thirtieth (30th) day following the
beginning of employment hereunder or the date of execution of this
Agreement, whichever is later, and thereafter maintain such membership
in good standing as a condition of employment.
In the event that said Act is repealed or amended so as to permit a
stricter Union Security clause, the above provision shall be amended
accordingly. The provisions of this Section are subject to such Act.
It is understood that it would be impossible to accurately fix the
actual damages suffered by SAG by reason of a breach by a Producer of
the provisions of this Section 9. It is therefore agreed that Producer
will pay to SAG, as Liquidated Damages, the sum of Five Hundred Dollars
($500.00) for each breach by Producer of the provisions of this Section
9. Any breach of the provisions hereof shall be deemed a single breach,
regardless of the number of days of employment involved in the hiring;
but each separate hiring of the same person in violation hereof shall
be deemed a separate breach.
10. PREFERENCE OF EMPLOYMENT
A. In recognition of the services performed by professional Performers, Producer agrees that in the hiring of Weekly Performers, Three-Day Performers, Day Performers, Singers, Dancers, Stunt Performers, Puppeteers, and Extra Performers employed for the day for work to be performed within the 300-mile, 75-mile or 50-mile zone as the case may be, referred to in Subsection C. of this Section 10 ("preference zone"), preference will be given to Qualified Professional Performers in each such preference zone who are reasonably and readily available in such zone.
B. The obligation of the Producer to give preference to Qualified Professional Performers shall require the employment of a Qualified Professional Performer in the hiring of a Performer employed as a Day Performer, Weekly and Three-Day Performers, unless no Qualified Professional Performer of the type required is reasonably and readily available to the Producer through the use of the present hiring practices generally and customarily followed by the Interactive Media industry. If a Qualified Professional Performer is reasonably and readily available to the Producer for employment in the locality where the Producer's production facility is based, he/she shall be deemed available regardless of the place within the 300-mile, 75-mile or 50-mile preference zone, as the case may be, at which the services are to be performed.
C. For the purpose of this Section 10, the preference zones are:
CITY ZONE
1. Atlanta 75
2. Boston 75
3. Chicago 300
4. Cincinnati 75
5. Cleveland 75
6. Columbus/Dayton 75
7. Dallas/Fort Worth 75
8. Denver 75
9. Detroit 300
10. Hawaii The state of Hawaii
11. Houston 75
12. Indianapolis 75
13. Kansas City/Omaha 75
14. Kissimmee 75
15. Las Vegas 75
16. Los Angeles 300
17. Louisville 75
18. Miami 75
19. Nashville 75
20. New Orleans 75
21. New York 300
22. Philadelphia 75
23. Phoenix/Tucson 75
24. Pittsburgh 75
25. Portland 75
26. Rochester 75
27. San Diego 75
28. San Francisco 75
29. Seattle 75
30. St. Louis 75
31. Twin Cities 75
32. Washington/Baltimore 300
33. 75 Miles from any new Local Office of SAG
34. 50 Miles from any production location site utilized
by Producer in the United States
For purposes of this Section 10, the above Los Angeles zone is the area within the radius of 300 miles from the intersection of Beverly Boulevard and La Cienega Boulevard in Los Angeles, California; the above New York 300-mile zone is the area within a radius of 300 miles from the center of Columbus Circle in New York; the above 75-mile zones are the areas within the radius of 75 miles from the center of the designated city or the location of the Guild's local office, whichever the case may be; and the 50-mile zone is the area within the radius of 50 miles from such applicable production location site.
D. There shall be automatically excluded from the provisions of this Section 10, the following:
1. Members of a group which is recognized in the trade or by a significant segment of the public as a "name" specialty group;
2. A person portraying himself/herself, or persons portraying themselves; the exception will apply in effect to important, famous, well-known or unique persons of special skills or ability who portray themselves;
3. Military or other governmental personnel, where restrictions prevent use of non-military or non-governmental personnel, as the case may be, in restricted areas or in the handling of governmental property or equipment; however, the use of military or other governmental pilots or aircraft shall not be the subject of an automatic waiver, but the facts shall be presented to the Guild and waivers will be granted in accordance with the previously established custom in the Interactive and entertainment industries;
4. Persons having special skills or abilities, or special or unusual physical appearances, where such Performers having such required skills or abilities or physical appearances are not reasonably or readily available to the Producer through the use of hiring practices generally and customarily followed by the industry in the employment of such Performers;
5. The first employment within the studio zone of a person with respect to whom the producer presents in writing to the Guild facts showing that the employee: (I) has had a sufficient training and/or experience so as to qualify for a career as a professional Performer, and (ii) that such employee intends to pursue the career of a Performer and intends to be currently available for employment in the industry;
6. Children under the age of eighteen (18); and
7. The owner of special or unique vehicles or equipment, or an operator appointed by the owner if such vehicle or equipment is not available to the Producer without the employment of the owner or such operator.
If a Performer is employed under one or more of the exceptions provided for in Subsection 10.D, above, the obligation of the Producer to give preference to Qualified Professional Performers in the cases provided in Subsection 10.A, above, shall nevertheless be applicable to any subsequent employment of such Performer by Producer. Producer agrees to promptly report to the Guild each hiring under the provision of this Subsection D together with the reasons why the person employed comes within such provision. A joint Producer-Guild Committee shall be appointed to resolve claims arising under this Section 10 between Producer and the Guild.
E. Nothing contained in this Section 10 shall alter or modify Producer's exclusive right to cast any and all Performers performing services for Producer.
F. It is understood that it would be impossible to accurately fix the actual damages suffered by the Guild by reason of a breach by Producer of the provisions of this Section 10. It is therefore agreed that the Producer will pay to the Guild, as Liquidated Damages, the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each breach by the Producer of the provisions of this Section 10. The hiring by Producer of a Performer in violation of the provisions hereof shall be deemed a single breach, regardless of the number of days of employment involved in the hiring; but each separate hiring of the same person in violation hereof shall be deemed a separate breach.
G. A breach of this Section 10 is subject to arbitration between the Guild and Producer.
11. PEOPLE COVERED
No services of any Performer are excluded from the scope of this
Agreement unless specifically waived by the Guild, however, excluded
from this provision are skilled technicians when the context of the
script requires special understanding and expertise which cannot be
realistically portrayed or narrated by the Performer. The Guild
reserves the right to review these exceptions in the event utilization
becomes excessive.
12. RIGHTS
A. In consideration of the initial compensation paid hereunder, Producer may exploit the results and proceeds of Principal Performers' services in the Interactive Programs for which the Performer was employed in all Interactive Media as defined in Subsection 4.C (I) including the right to adapt such Interactive Programs for any and all Platforms and, if Producer pays the additional compensation specified in Subsection 15.C, Producer's rights shall include Remote Delivery and/or Integration as defined in Subsection 4.C (ii) and 4.R, respectively, above. It is understood and agreed that Producer will have all of the foregoing rights, without payment of any additional compensation, with respect to the results and proceeds of the services of Performers who are not Principal Performers.
B. Producer also will have the right, without payment of any additional compensation except as provided in Section 14 below, to: (I) use Interactive Material for reference, file, private audition purposes, and for customary industry promotional purposes within the "trade" (i.e., at sales conventions and other events within the Interactive and entertainment industries); (ii) use and give publicity to the Performer's name and likeness, photographic or otherwise (including the use of stills and lifts in product packaging and in print) to advertise and promote the applicable Interactive Program including the use of excerpts of Interactive Programs at point-of-purchase to promote the sales of Interactive Programs.
13. REUSE OF MATERIAL
A. Producer shall not re-use any part of the photography or soundtrack of an Interactive Program produced hereunder containing the results and proceeds of a Principal Performer's performance ("Reuse") without separately bargaining with the individual Principal Performer appearing therein and reaching an agreement therefor. The foregoing requirements shall be applicable to a Principal Performer only if the Principal Performer is recognizable and to stunts only if the stunt is identifiable. The foregoing requirements shall not be applicable to Extra Performers and shall not limit Producer's right to acquire Integration rights from Performers or to utilize Interactive Material in any manner otherwise authorized under the terms of this Agreement.
B. The Day Performer rate for the field in which the Interactive Material is re-used (i.e., broadcast television, radio, etc.) shall be the minimum for purposes of the bargaining referred to above with respect to such Reuse of Interactive Material in accordance with the applicable Guild agreement unless compensation for such other use is provided for herein.
SAG may, at its discretion, grant waivers of the requirements of this Section 13 with respect to the Reuse of Interactive Material containing a Performer's performance in public service, educational and like Linear Programs, and will follow a liberal policy in granting such waivers.
C. If Producer fails to bargain separately with the Performer as provided herein, or if Producer and the Performer bargain but are unable to reach an agreement, consent for such Reuse shall not be deemed to have been given by the Performer. In the case of violation of the foregoing, the Performer shall be entitled to damages for such unauthorized Reuse of his/her performance equivalent to three (3) times the amount originally paid the Performer for the number of days of work covered by the Material actually re-used as well as the minimum fees, if any, applicable to the field in which the Material is exploited (i.e., broadcast television, radio, etc.). In lieu of accepting such damages, however, the Performer may elect to arbitrate the claim as provided hereunder.
D. If Producer is unable to find a Performer within a reasonable time for the purpose of the bargaining pursuant to this Section 13, Producer shall notify the Guild within a reasonable period of time to allow the Guild the opportunity to locate such Performer. If the Guild thereafter is unable to notify Producer of a telephone number or an address at which the Performer may be contacted within a reasonable time to allow the Producer to comply with deadlines, Producer may re-use the Material without penalty.
14. TRAILERS; PROMOTIONS
A. Producer shall have the right to make (or cause to be made) trailers and/or Promotional Programs for the purpose of advertising and promoting the Interactive Program. A Performer's services in any such Trailer (and/or Promotional Programs) shall not require the payment of additional compensation (other than compensation for services; Overtime or any compensation otherwise due hereunder) if the recordation of such Trailer (and/or Promotional Program) occurs during the Performer's term of employment in connection with the applicable Interactive Program hereunder. Otherwise, the applicable Scale set forth in this Agreement shall be the minimum compensation for services in connection with such Trailers. No additional compensation shall be payable for the use of any portion of an Interactive Program in a Trailer when such Trailer is utilized to promote such Interactive Program.
B. No use of a Performer's services in a Trailer as herein defined may be used as an endorsement of any service or product other than the Interactive Program(s) for which the Performer was employed to render services. References to the hardware, Platforms or Remote Delivery systems upon which the Interactive Program operates or references to other Interactive Programs shall not be deemed an endorsement of a service or product in violation of this Subsection 14.B if the Interactive Program is clearly identified by its title in such promotion to the consumer.
C. Performer may, at his/her sole discretion, also agree to provide additional services without additional compensation (other than the compensation for services, Overtime or any compensation otherwise due hereunder) during the production of an Interactive Program for such Promotional Program. If any Promotional Program is a Linear Program exhibited or transmitted to the viewer as specified in Section 4.S.(ii). (a) - (c), Producer shall pay all recognizable Principal Performers therein an additional payment equal to the Day Performer minimum hereunder for such use.
D. In the interest of promoting this young industry, the Guild agrees that Producer may utilize the results and proceeds of a Principal Performer's services hereunder in a Promotional Program (of up to thirty (30) minutes), as defined in Subsection 4.F.F., without additional compensation to such Performer. This provision will automatically terminate on July 1, 1996, unless the parties hereto specifically agreed otherwise.
15. COMPENSATION
MINIMUM SCALE FOR PRINCIPAL PERFORMERS:
07/01/94 to 07/01/95 --- 06/30/95 06/30/96
A. On-Camera Performers:
1. Day Performers $ 540.00
(including Solo/Duo Singers)
2. Three-Day Performers $1,367.00
(including Solo/Duo Singers)
3. Weekly Performers $1,876.00
(including Solo/Duo Singers)
6-day
Overnight Location $2,064.00
4. Group Singers
3-8 $ 469.00
9 or more $ 417.00
Contractor (3-8) +50%
Contractor (9 or more) +100%
(a) Over-Dubbing
Thirty-three and one third percent (33 1/3%) of above applicable rate
without limitation as to the number of tracks.
(b) Sweetening
One hundred percent (100%) of the applicable rate (with or without
over-dubbing), without limitation as to the number of tracks.
(c) Stepping-Out
(I) If a Singer is called upon to step-out of a group to sing up to
fifteen (15) cumulative bars during a session, the Singer shall be paid
an adjustment of fifty percent (50%) of the solo/duo rate in addition
to the appropriate group rate for that day.
(ii) If a Singer is called upon to step-out of a group to sing sixteen
(16) or more cumulative bars, or remain more than one (1) hour after
the group has been released, to perform a solo or duo of any length,
the Singer shall be paid the full solo/duo rate in addition to the
appropriate group rate for that day.
(iii) Any member of a group who steps-out to perform as part of a
smaller group to sing over four (4) consecutive bars shall be paid at
the smaller group fee for that day. Such re-classification shall not
operate to reduce the size of the overall group with respect to fees
payable to the remainder of the group.
5. Choreographed Dancers, Swimmers, Skaters, etc.
Rehearsal Days only $ 318.00
Work Days
Solo/Duo $ 540.00
3 - 8 $ 473.00
9 or more $ 414.00
Weekly Option
(includes rehearsals)
Solo/Duo $1,737.00
3 - 8 $1,593.00
9 or more $1,448.00
B. Off-Camera Performers:
6. Voice-Over Performer $ 540.00
(Up to 3 voices/4 hour day)
Additional Voices (each) $ 180.00
6+ Voices/8 hour day $1,080.00
Voice-Over Performer Retakes
(within 3 months)
3 voices/2 hour or less session $ 270.00
3 voices/more than 2 hour session $ 540.00
7. Singers
Solo/Duo $ 540.00
Hourly Rate* $ 268.00
3 - 8 $267.00 $ 286.00
9 or more $ 248.00
Contractor (3-8) +50% +50%
Contractor (9 or more) +100% +100%
Group Hourly Rate* $ 160.00
Over-Dubbing, Sweetening and Stepping-Out for off-camera Singers (same
as on-camera rates, see Subsections A.4.(a) - (c) above).
(*Once Producer engages Singers at hourly rate, no conversion to Day
Performer rates is permitted.)
C. Additional Compensation for Remote Delivery and
Integration
1. Producer shall pay Principal Performers the following for Remote
Delivery and Integration rights in an Interactive Program:
A. Remote Delivery:
If acquired not later than one (1) year after initial release of the
applicable Program in Interactive Media, one hundred percent (100%) of
the Minimum Applicable Compensation as specified below; otherwise, plus
ten percent (10%) thereof.
B. Integration:
If acquired not later than one (1) year after initial release of the
applicable Program in Interactive Media, one hundred percent (100%) of
the Minimum Applicable Compensation as specified below; otherwise, plus
ten percent (10%) thereof.
The "Minimum Applicable Compensation" shall be the Performer's actual
salary for the total number of days or weeks employed, up to one
hundred fifty percent (150%) of the minimum daily or weekly Scale, as
detailed in Subsection A. or B., above, for the total employment
period, excluding Overtime and Liquidated Damages, if any.
D. Half-Day Employment (Rehearsals)
Producer may engage a Performer (except Dancers, Extra Performers and
Stunt Performers) once per Program for up to four (4) consecutive hours
of rehearsal time at sixty-five percent (65%) of the Day Performer rate
pro-rata, or sixty-five percent (65%) of the Performer's pro-rata
single day rate, whichever is higher, as follows:
(1) Rehearsal time (no recordation of Performers) of four (4)
consecutive hours or less, provided a firm date for the subsequent
workday(s) is given at the time of booking.
(2) Call times, except for travel, are restricted to:
(a) Morning Call - no later than 8:00 a.m.
(b) Afternoon Call - no earlier than 1:00 p.m.
(c) Evening Call - any four (4) consecutive hours provided work ends by
12:00 a.m.
Any extension of the half-day rehearsal beyond four (4) hours is
subject to the Performer's consent at the time of extension and shall
require payment of an additional thirty-five percent (35%) of the daily
rate for such day, whether four (4) additional hours or less are
worked. Any Overtime beyond eight (8) hours of work will then be
computed at time and one-half or double time in hourly units, as
specified in Article II, Section 6. All required meal periods will be
observed.
For Three-Day Performers or Weekly Performers, Producer may use the
half-day rehearsal rate based only on the Day Performer minimum.
E. Extra Performer Rates:
General Extra Performers $107.00
Special Ability Extra Performers $131.00
A. The weekly salary for Extra Performers employed by the week shall be
five (5) times the minimum daily rates as specifically set forth above.
Extra Performers employed by the week are guaranteed a minimum
employment of five (5) consecutive days, provided that a Saturday work
day shall be included in such five (5) consecutive days.
B. Any Extra Performer who speaks atmospheric words, commonly known in
the industry as "omnies", is entitled to the basic wage for the
particular call.
C. Whenever Producer employs more than ten (10) registered Extra
Performers for general Extra Performer work in an Interactive Program
on any day, Producer may employ any number of non-registered persons to
perform crowd work.
16. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
A. The parties hereto reaffirm their commitment to a policy of
non-discrimination and fair employment in connection with the
engagement and treatment of Performers on the basis of sex, race,
color, creed, national origin, age, or disability, in accordance with
applicable state and federal law; no inquiry shall be made with respect
to a Performer's marital status, sexual preference or national origin,
creed, age or disability.
B. Producer shall cast Performers in accordance with the above policy
in all types of roles, having due regard for the requirements of and
the suitability for the role so that, for example, the American scene
may be portrayed realistically. To that end, due regard shall be given
to women, minorities, Performers with disabilities and seniors in all
aspects of society. The parties agree that the Producer shall retain
its exclusive creative prerogatives.
In furtherance of the foregoing, the Producer shall make good faith
efforts to seek out and provide audition opportunities for women,
minorities, Performers with disabilities and seniors in the casting of
each production thereby creating fair, equal and non-stereotyped
employment opportunities. Producer agrees to provide equal employment
opportunities (including auditions) for women and men for Voice-Over
roles having due regard for the requirements of and suitability for
such roles.
C. When applicable, and with due regard to the safety of cast, crew and
other persons, women and minorities shall be considered for stunt
doubling roles and for scripted and unscripted stunts on a functional
non-discriminatory basis.
Producer shall make every effort to cast Performers with physical
disabilities for scripted and unscripted stunts for which they are
qualified and with due regard to safety, in roles portraying their
particular disability such as wheelchair stunts or stunts involving the
use of other adaptive devices, e.g., crutches, prostheses, etc.. Where
the Stunt Performer doubles for a role which is identifiable as female
and/or Black, Latin-Hispanic, Asian-Pacific or Native American and the
race and/or sex of the double is also identifiable, Producer shall make
every effort to cast qualified persons of the same sex and/or race
involved. The Stunt Coordinator shall make every effort to identify and
recruit qualified minority and female Stunt Performers and Stunt
Performers with disabilities prior to the commencement of production.
D. Special Considerations: All facilities under
the control of or used on behalf of Producer in connection with the
casting or production of Material for Interactive Programs, including
but not limited to dressing rooms, lodging, studios, locations (where
feasible), sets, and transportation and access thereto, shall provide
reasonable accommodations for Performers with disabilities and shall be
suitable for the special needs and requirements of any Performers
whether by reason of age or disability. For any role in which a deaf
Performer is sought or cast, Producer shall provide, during the
audition or throughout the engagement, a certified or a qualified
interpreter(s) for the deaf (i.e., interpreter(s) qualified or
certified in sign language or oral interpretation). With regard to
Performers who are blind or visually impaired, Producer and such
Performers shall make mutually acceptable provisions to make the script
and/or sites available to the Performer in advance of auditions.
17. CONTRACTS WITH PERFORMERS
Every contract (whether written or oral) between Producer and any
Performer shall be deemed to contain the following clauses:
"Notwithstanding any provision in this contract to the contrary, it is
specifically understood and agreed by all parties hereto:
A. That they are bound by all the terms and provisions of the Amended
1993 - 1995 Screen Actors Guild, Inc.- Producer Interactive Media
Agreement.
B. That should there be any inconsistency between said contract and the
Agreement or the valid rules and regulations enacted by the Guild not
in derogation thereof, the Agreement and the rules and regulations of
the Guild shall prevail; but nothing in this provision shall affect
terms, compensation or conditions provided for in this contract which
are more favorable to members of the Guild than the terms, compensation
and conditions provided for in said Agreement.
C. If the term of this contract is of longer duration than the term of
the Agreement between the Guild and the Producer, this contract shall
be modified to conform to any agreements or modifications negotiated or
agreed to in said Agreement, and the existence of this contract shall
not prevent the Performer from engaging in any strike or obeying any of
the lawful rules and regulations of the Guild without penalty by way of
damage or otherwise, subject to mutual cancellation or termination of
this contract without penalty on either side.
D. Performer is a member of the Guild in good standing subject to and
in accordance with Section 9 of this Article I and is subject to the
rules and regulations of the Guild.
E. That the Performer is covered by the provisions governing the Screen
Actors Guild Pension and Health Plans.
F. All disputes and controversies of every kind and nature arising out
of or in connection with this contract shall be determined by
arbitration in accordance with the procedure and provisions of said
Agreement."
18. EXISTING CONTRACTS
The parties acknowledge that existing contracts between Performers and
Producer entered into prior to the date of execution of this Agreement
shall not be subject to the terms and conditions hereof.
19. INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTS
Except as otherwise herein expressly provided, the minimum terms and
conditions hereof shall be deemed incorporated into all individual
contracts of employment in effect on the effective date hereof or
thereafter executed, with respect to all services rendered on or after
such effective date.
20. MINIMUM SCALE/TERMS
Producer agrees that it will make no contract with any Performer at
terms less favorable to such Performer than those contained in this
Agreement, and no waiver of any of the terms hereof shall be effective
without the written consent of the Guild. All Performers, whether
employed at Scale or in excess of the minimum rates set forth herein,
shall have the protect[Bion and benefits of the provisions and
conditions set forth in this Agreement. Nothing herein shall prevent an
individual Performer from bargaining for more favorable terms and
conditions in his/her individual contract than those accorded
Performers hereunder.
21. PROHIBITION AGAINST CREDITING
No compensation paid to a Performer for his/her services in excess of
the minimum may be credited against Overtime, Liquidated Damages or any
other compensation otherwise due the Performer; however, nothing herein
shall prevent Producer from bargaining with the Principal Performer to
allocate compensation payable to a Principal Performer (other than
Overtime and Liquidated Damages) which is greater than two hundred
percent (200%) of Scale to sums which may be otherwise due the
Principal Performer hereunder.
22. SAG MEMBER REPORTS; PERFORMER CONTRACTS
Producer shall have the option of utilizing SAG Member Reports at the
time of hiring of Principal Performers and/or Extra Performers in
connection with Interactive Programs on a form similar to that
authorized by SAG, or to employ the same pursuant to individual
contracts in forms approved by the Guild. If Producer utilizes such
Member Reports, it will be the duty and responsibility of each
Performer to deliver a form initialed by the Producer to the local SAG
office.
If Producer does not utilize Member Reports, Producer shall employ
Scale Performers pursuant to individual contracts on a form approved by
the Guild which guarantees the Performers the minimum terms and
conditions of this Agreement. No changes, alterations or additions may
be made in such form except such changes as are more favorable to the
Performer and as to which changes both Performer and Producer have
given written approval on the contract. Copies of all such employment
contracts shall be filed with the appropriate Guild office.
23. EVASION OF RESPONSIBILITY
Producer agrees that Producer will not knowingly, for the purpose of
evading performance under this Agreement:
(1) sublet or transfer responsibility hereunder to any third person;
(2) transfer operations to any other place of origin or territory
solely for the purpose of defeating or evading this Agreement;
(3) use, lease or authorize others to use Material for Interactive
Media for any purpose or in any manner other than as permitted by this
Agreement.
24. WAIVERS
The Guild recognizes that the production, distribution and exhibition
of Programs in Interactive Media is in its formative stages, and there
may be uses of a nature not contemplated at the time the parties enter
into this Agreement. The Guild agrees to consider any special
circumstances which warrant modification of any of the terms of this
Agreement and to grant waivers to accommodate such productions, which
waivers shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any request by a producer
for consideration for changes or waiver by the Guild hereunder must be
made in writing by advance notice to the Guild to afford sufficient
time to give proper consideration to such request. The parties
acknowledge that fifteen (15) business days notice prior to the
scheduled production of any Interactive Program shall be deemed
sufficient time for purposes of evaluating such request.
25. WAIVER OF RIGHTS BY MEMBERS
The acceptance of consideration by a member of the Guild under this
Agreement shall not be deemed sufficient consideration to effect a
waiver, release or discharge by such Guild member of such Guild
member's contractual rights under this or any other Guild agreement.
Releases, discharges, notations on checks, cancellations, etc., and
similar devices which may operate as waivers or releases shall be null
and void to the extent provided for above without the Guild's prior
written approval.
26. PRODUCTION STAFF
A. Producer shall not utilize persons employed as members of Producer's
casting or production staff as Performers in any Interactive Program on
which they also render other services without the express consent of
the Guild, however, the Guild shall grant waivers on a reasonable basis
in good faith to accommodate the legitimate production necessities of
Producer.
B. The following are exceptions to the above: (1) Animal handlers
(appearing in a scene in which they handle animals); (2)
Actor/directors, actor/writers, or actor/producers engaged by written
contract prior to the commencement of Principal Photography of the
Program; (3) an "emergency" in the production which requires immediate
response. Emergency is defined as a situation on location in which a
member of the cast cannot perform or fails to report for work ready,
willing and able to perform the duties assigned to such Performer
hereunder.
C. Violations of the foregoing prohibition shall require payment of
Liquidated Damages, as follows:
Day Performer $300.00
Three Day Performer 400.00
Weekly Performer 600.00
27. PAYMENTS
A. Performers shall be paid not less than the minimum applicable fees
due hereunder, in the legal tender of the United States not later than
twelve (12) business days after the time specified for payment. All
fees shall be due as of the date of the last day of production in which
such Performer's services are utilized.
B. Liquidated Damages for Late Payment
The following cumulative payments shall be added to the compensation
due and payable to the Performer for each day, beginning with the day
following the day of default: Two Dollars and Fifty Cents ($2.50) for
each day's delinquency up to thirty (30) days (excluding Saturday,
Sunday, and holidays which the Producer observes). Thereafter, the
accrual of damages shall cease unless either the Guild or the member
gives written notice to the Producer of the non-payment. In the event
such notice is given and full payment including accrued Liquidated
Damages is not made within twelve (12) working days thereafter, the
Producer shall be liable for an immediate payment of Seventy-Five
Dollars ($75.00) plus further payments at the rate of Five Dollars
($5.00) per day from the date of receipt of notice of non-payment which
shall continue without limitation as to time until the delinquent
payment together with all Liquidated Damages are fully paid. Such
Liquidated Damages shall be in addition to any and all other remedies
which the Guild may have against Producer under this Agreement.
The above cumulative payments shall not apply in the following case:
(1) Where a bona fide dispute exists as to the amount due and payable
concerning which the Guild has been notified promptly;
(2) When force majeure intervenes;
(3) Where Performer's services are provided by a Loan-Out Company, and
he/she has failed to furnish to the Producer pertinent information
required and all W-4 forms (provided, however, that Producer has made
such forms available at the production site);
(4) Where there is no Loan-Out Company and a Performer has failed to
furnish the Producer his/her W-4 form (provided, however, that Producer
has made such forms available at the production site); and
(5) Where the Performer, having been furnished his/her contract on or
before the day of his/her performance, fails to return the signed
engagement contract promptly.
C. All Fees are Net
The minimum fees specified in this Agreement shall be net to the
Performer. No deductions whatsoever may be made by Producer from
Performer's compensation except for deductions and withholding that are
required by law, including but not limited to the Social Security and
withholding taxes as specified below.
28. SOCIAL SECURITY, WITHHOLDING, UNEMPLOYMENT AND DISABILITY INSURANCE
TAXES
All compensation paid to Performers covered by the Agreement for and in
connection with the making and use of Programs for Interactive Media
constitute wages and as such is subject to Social Security,
withholding, unemployment insurance taxes and disability insurance
taxes. Producer and any others who assume the obligation to make such
payments shall also make the required payments, reports and
withholdings with respect to such taxes.
Employers must honor a Performer's request that taxes be withheld over
a longer payroll period (i.e., by a more favorable tax withholding
schedule) to the extent Producer can do so without incurring liability
therefrom as determined by Producer in accordance with its standard
customary practices. Producer shall attach appropriate forms for this
purpose to Performer's contract.
A W-4 form or an alternative form with appropriate IRS tax information
for withholding purposes will be included in the standard union
employment contract form.
29. SAFEGUARDS AGAINST VIOLATION
Producer shall furnish the Guild written reports, under the same cover
as checks for Performers' services, specifying: the details relevant to
the Interactive Program produced; time of the production sessions; the
title of the Interactive Program; names of Performers; complete time in
rehearsal and shooting; gross fees payable to Performers.
30. SAG PENSION AND HEALTH PLANS
A. Producer shall become a party to the "Screen Actors Guild-Producers
Pension Plan for Motion Picture Actors" and "Screen Actors
Guild-Producer Health Plan for Motion Picture Actors" and shall
contribute to the Plans amounts equal to 12.65% of all gross
compensation as herein defined with respect to Interactive Programs
produced under this Agreement. Included in that amount, is a Producer
contribution of fifteen-hundredths of one percent (0.15%) of gross
compensation to fund the administration of special programs such as
seminars on casting and non-discrimination mandates in this Agreement,
training and retraining programs, Performer safety, etc. This Fund was
previously created by SAG and the Alliance of Motion Picture and
Television Producers. For convenience, Producer shall include the 0.15%
contribution with the 12.5% contribution for the Pension and Health
Plans.
The term "Gross Compensation" as used in this Section means all
salaries, fees, and other compensation or remuneration; excluding,
however, payments for meal period violations, rest period violations,
traveling, lodging or living expenses, Liquidated Damages for late
payments, flight insurance allowance, reimbursements for special hair
dress or for wardrobe maintenance or damage, but without any other
deductions whatsoever. Such terms also include amounts paid to any
employee with respect to services as a Performer (including
compensation paid as salary settlements) whether or not any services
were performed.
B. All contributions shall be allocated between the Pension and Health
Plans as determined by the Plan Trustees, and will be subject to
reallocation from time to time in accordance with the determination of
the Trustees based on actuarial studies.
C. It is understood that the Pension and Health contributions are
industry-wide and open to all Producers and advertising agencies
signatory to any of the Guild's collective bargaining agreements or
Letters of Adherence thereto which provide for payments to the Plans as
above set forth. By signing a Letter of Adherence to the Trust
Agreement hereinafter referred to and upon acceptance by the Trustees,
Producers and advertising agencies shall be deemed bound by the terms
and conditions of the Plans and to have appointed the Producers,
Trustees and alternative Trustees previously appointed.
D. The funds contributed to the Pension Plan and the Health Plan shall
be trust funds and shall be administered under the Screen Actors
Guild-Producers Pension Plan Trust Agreement and the Screen Actors
Guild-Producers Health Plan Trust Agreement, both dated February 1,
1960, which Agreements and Declarations of Trust shall become part of
the collective bargaining contract. The Trust Fund for the Pension Plan
shall be used solely for the purpose of providing pension benefits for
employees covered by the Guild's collective bargaining contracts in the
motion picture industry who are eligible for benefits under the Pension
Plan, and for expenses in connection with the establishment and
administration of such Pension Plan. The Trust Fund for the Health Plan
shall be used solely for the purposes of providing welfare benefits for
employees covered by the Guild's collective bargaining contracts in the
motion picture industry who are eligible for benefits under the Health
Plan and, in the discretion of the Trustees, for their families and for
expenses in connection with the establishment and administration of
such Health Plan.
The Trustees shall determine the form, nature and amount of pension and
health benefits, respectively, the rule of eligibility for such
benefits, and the effective dates of such benefits.
E. The Plan of pension benefits shall be subject to the approval of the
Internal Revenue Service as a qualified Plan. If any part of the Plan
is not approved, the Plan shall be modified by the Trustees to such
form as is approved by the Internal Revenue Service.
F. The Declarations of Trust shall provide that no portion of the
contributions thereof may be paid or revert to any Producer.
G. Producers and advertising agencies shall furnish the Trustees to
each Plan, upon request, with the required information pertaining to
the names, job classifications, Social Security numbers and wage
information for all persons covered by the agreement together with such
information as may be reasonably required for the proper and efficient
administration of the Pension Plan and the Health Plan, respectively.
Upon the written request of the Guild to the Producer, such information
shall also be made available to the Guild.
H. No part of the Producer's contributions to such Plans may be
credited against the Principal Performer's compensation over Scale or
against any other remuneration that the Performer may be entitled to no
matter what form such other remuneration may take nor shall such
contributions constitute or be deemed to be wages due to the individual
employees subject to this Agreement, nor in any manner to be liable for
or subject to the debts, contracts, liabilities, or torts of such
employees.
I. LOAN OUTS
Where the Producer borrows acting services from a signatory Loan-Out
Company, or enters into a contract with a Performer under which covered
services and non-covered services are to be provided, the following
shall apply:
1. There will be a separate provision in the Principal Performer's
agreement or loan-out agreement covering only acting services. Where
other services are involved, and there is a dispute over the portion of
the compensation allocated to acting services, the Principal
Performer's "customary salary" shall be given substantial consideration
in resolving such dispute.
2. Contributions shall be payable on the amount allocated to covered
services.
3. The Producer shall have the obligation to make the contributions
directly to the Plans whether the agreement is with the Performer or
with the Performer's Loan-Out Company.
4. If, prior to the date on which Producer assumed the obligation to
make the contributions directly to the Plans, a Loan-Out Company has
failed to make the applicable pension and health contributions on
behalf of the loan-out Performer pursuant to the provisions of the
applicable SAG Contract, Producer shall not be liable for such
contribution.
5. Claims against the Producer for pension and health contributions on
behalf of Performers borrowed from a Loan-Out Company, or claims
against the Producer on behalf of Performers employed directly by the
Producer must be brought within four (4) years from the date of filing
of the compensation remittance report covering such Performers.
6. Any claim for contribution not brought within the four (4) year
period referred to in Subsection I.(5) above shall be barred.
J. AUDITS
Claims against the Producer pursuant to Subsection I, above, for
pension and health contributions on behalf of Performers borrowed from
a Loan-Out Company, or claims against Producer pursuant to this Section
30 must be brought within four (4) years from the date of filing of the
compensation remittance covering such Performers.
K. ADHERENCE TO THE PLANS
By signing this Agreement, Producer thereby applies to become a party
to and agrees to be bound by the Screen Actors Guild-Producers Pension
Plan Trust Agreement and the Pension Plan adopted thereunder; and the
Screen Actors Guild-Producers Health Plan Trust Agreement and the
Health Plan adopted thereunder, if the Producer is not already a party
to said Agreements and Plans.
Producer further hereby accepts and agrees to be bound by all
amendments and supplements heretofore and hereafter made to the
foregoing Agreements and documents. Producer hereby accepts the
Producer Plan Trustees under said Trust Agreements and their successors
designated as provided herein.
31. RIGHT TO RESPECT PICKET LINES
The Producer will not discriminate against any individual Guild
Performer for refusal to cross a lawful picket line which is
established at the premises of Producer as the result of a lawful
strike, authorized by responsible Guild officers having the right to do
so (at the appropriate local or national level).
32. SEPARABILITY
If any clause, sentence, paragraph or part of this Agreement or the
application thereof to any person or circumstances, shall be adjudged
by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall
not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder of this Agreement or
the application thereof to any other person or circumstances, but shall
be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph or part
thereof directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment
shall have been rendered and to the person or circumstances involved.
It is hereby declared to be the intent that this Agreement would have
been accepted even if such invalid provision had not been included.
33. PRODUCTION PROSECUTED
In the event that the Material in which the Performer has performed
hereunder is the subject of any civil or criminal prosecution, Producer
agrees to defend the Performer and to pay all expenses, charges and
judgments so incurred. This Section does not apply to a case where the
prosecution results from Material furnished by the Performer or acts
done by the Performer without authorization of the Producer or beyond
the scope of his/her employment.
34. NO STRIKE - NO LOCKOUT
So long as the Producer performs this Agreement, the Guild will not
strike against the Producer, as to Performers covered by this Agreement
in the field covered by this Agreement. To the extent the Guild has
agreed not to strike, it will order its members to perform their
contracts with the Producer. This and the following paragraph shall
apply only to companies who sign this Agreement. Producer and the Guild
agree that there will be no stoppage of work pending any arbitration
and award, and the parties agree that all judgments rendered pursuant
to arbitration brought in accordance with the procedures specified
hereunder will be binding upon them.
35. TRANSFER OF RIGHTS - ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT
A. Upon the sale, transfer, assignment or other disposition by Producer
of any Interactive Program produced by it hereunder, the Producer shall
not be responsible to the Guild or to any Guild members for any
payments thereafter due with respect to the use of such Programs or for
a breach or violation of this Agreement by such transferees, if the
Guild approves the financial responsibility of such transferee in
writing (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), and if the
Producer in its agreement with such transferee has included a provision
substantially in the following form:
" " ("Transferee") hereby agrees with ("Producer")
that all Programs covered by this agreement are subject to the Amended
1993-1995 Screen Actors Guild Inc. - Producer Interactive Media
Agreement. Transferee hereby agrees expressly for the benefit of the
Guild and its members affected thereby to make all payments of fees as
provided in said Agreement and all Social Security, withholding,
unemployment insurance and disability insurance payments and all
appropriate contributions to the SAG Pension and Health Plans required
under the provisions of said Agreement with respect to any and all such
payments and to comply with the provision of said Agreement with
respect to the use of such Program and required records and reports. It
is expressly understood and agreed that the rights of Transferee to use
such Program shall be subject to and conditioned upon the prompt
payment to the Performers involved of all compensation as provided in
said Agreement, and the Guild, on behalf of the Performers involved,
shall be entitled to injunctive relief in the event such payments are
not made."
The Producer agrees to give written notice by mail to the Guild of each
sale, transfer, assignment or other disposition of any Program which is
subject to this Agreement within thirty (30) days after the
consummation of each sale, etc., and such notice shall specify the name
and address of the purchaser, transferee or assignee.
36. UNION STANDARDS
A. Producer will neither engage in the production of an Interactive
Program or any part thereof as to which one (1) or more Performers are
employed by a person not a signatory to this Agreement or a Letter of
Adherence herein (a "non-signatory"), nor acquire an Interactive
Program or any part thereof as to which one or more Performers were
employed by a non-signatory unless, in each case, the Producer
determines after reasonable investigation that such Performers have
been and will be either (1) afforded the wages, hours, working
conditions and other economic benefits provided in the Agreement; or
(2) afforded wages, hours, working conditions and other economic
benefits having substantially equivalent economic cost to such
non-signatory. The Producer shall upon written request from the Guild,
report to the Guild the name of such non-signatory, the number of
Interactive Programs to be recorded and other pertinent data to enable
the Guild to administer this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything in the
foregoing to the contrary, this Section 36 shall not apply to
Interactive Programs or parts thereof which exist prior to the
execution hereof.
B. If the Producer obtains an agreement substantially in the form below
from such non-signatory, Producer shall be deemed to have observed the
provisions of Subsection 36.A.:
"It is hereby agreed by [Name of Non-Signatory
Employer] that all Performers as defined in the Amended 1993-1995 SAG -
Producer Interactive Media Agreement be afforded either (1) the wages,
hours, working conditions and other economic benefits provided in said
Agreement; or (2) wages, hours, working conditions and other economic
benefits having a substantially equivalent economic cost to [Name
of Non Signatory Employer]."
C. In addition to any other remedies at law or under this Agreement,
the Guild reserves the right to terminate its agreement with any
Producer who fails to observe the provisions of Subsection 36.A, unless
such failure is isolated or inadvertent.
37. ARBITRATION
In the event of any controversy or dispute arising with respect to this
Agreement or the interpretation or breach thereof between the Guild and
the Producer or a Performer and the Producer, the Guild and the
Producer agree, in good faith, to promptly attempt to settle such
dispute amicably by conciliation. In the event that they are unable to
do so, any such controversy or dispute shall be settled in accordance
with the voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules then prevailing of the
American Arbitration Association located with the State of California
by a single Arbitrator chosen in accordance with such rules and as
specified below.
A. Conciliation Procedures:
1. Whenever any dispute arises which is arbitrable under this
Agreement, a representative of the Guild and a representative of
Producer shall meet within ten (10) business days after a written
request is made for conciliation by either party to the other. The
filing of a formal claim by the Guild or Producer for arbitration shall
be deemed an automatic request for prior conciliation. If the parties
are not able to reach agreement by conciliation after such good faith
attempts, a claim for arbitration may be filed. Claims for arbitration
hereunder shall be filed not later than the later of: (I) six (6)
months after the occurrence of the facts upon which the claim is based;
or (ii) within six (6) months after the employee or the Union, or the
Producer, as the case may be, has had a reasonable opportunity to
become aware of the occurrence. Otherwise, such claims shall be deemed
waived.
2. The time period for filing claims shall be tolled while conciliation
discussions are taking place between the Producer and the Guild, and/or
the Producer and a Performer's agent or representative, as the case may
be.
B. Arbitration:
1. If the parties fail to settle the dispute by conciliation or if one
party fails or refuses to meet after a request for conciliation, then
either the Guild or Producer shall deliver to the other a written
demand for arbitration setting forth the material facts concerning the
dispute. The demand for arbitration shall be served upon the other
party by first class mail addressed to the representative of the Guild
or the Producer designated to receive such service at such party's last
known address or by personal service within the state where the
proceeding is to take place. A request for arbitration shall be filed
with the American Arbitration Association office in a locale within the
preference zone in which the Producer has its primary place of business.
2. The arbitrator shall be selected within fifteen (15) days of the
date the arbitration demand is served in accordance with the procedures
of the American Arbitration Association in effect at such time. The
arbitration hearing will be commenced within sixty (60) days of the
date that the arbitrator is selected. The arbitration award will be
issued within thirty (30) days of the date of submission. All time
periods herein may be extended in any particular case upon the written
agreement of the parties.
3. All arbitrations hereunder which are not instituted by Producer,
shall be brought by and in the name of the Guild, whether such
arbitration is on its own behalf or on behalf of a Performer and, in
the latter case, the Guild may, but shall not be required to, represent
the Performer. The Guild may, however, in its discretion, permit a
Performer to bring an arbitration in the name of the Performer. It
shall, however, be solely within the discretion of the Guild whether a
claim of a Performer shall be brought to arbitration.
4. The cost and expenses of the arbitrator shall be shared equally by
the Guild and the Producer.
5. The award of the arbitrator shall be final and binding upon all
parties to the proceeding, and judgment upon such award may be entered
by any party in the highest court of the forum, state or federal, of
competent jurisdiction.
6. The Guild shall be an ex officio party for all arbitration
proceedings hereunder in which any Performer is involved, and the Guild
may do anything which any Performer named in such proceeding might do.
Copies of all notices, demands and other papers filed by any party in
arbitration proceedings, and copies of all motions, actions or
proceedings in court following the award shall be promptly filed with
the Guild. The Guild agrees to aid the enforcement of awards against
its members by appropriate disciplinary action.
7. The Guild agrees that there will be no stoppage of work during an
arbitration or prior to the rendition of the award.
8. Disputes involving or relating to injunctive relief are not
arbitrable hereunder.
38. SERVICES/RATE NOT SPECIFIED
The only services Performers contracted for are those specified in this
collective bargaining agreement. This paragraph is not intended to
prevent a Performer from contracting for services of a kind not covered
by this Agreement by individual contract at such rates of pay and under
such conditions as Producer and the Performer shall agree, subject only
to the requirement that it shall not be in conflict with this
collective bargaining agreement. Producer shall not require a Performer
to include such services as a part of his or her employment under this
Agreement but must bargain separately therefor.
If Producer wishes to employ a Performer to perform work for which
there is no specified compensation within this Agreement, the parties
agree that a Qualified Professional Performer's established rate (which
is the rate actually paid within the prior twelve (12) months by a
third party producer for similar services), shall be deemed a fair and
reasonable rate of compensation for which no waiver need be obtained
from the Guild. If Producer wishes to employ such a Performer on terms
other than his/her established rate, Producer shall seek a waiver
therefor from the Guild.
39. RIGHT TO TERMINATE; UNFAIR LIST
Nothing in this Agreement shall preclude the right of the Guild to
terminate this Agreement (on reasonable notice, taking into account in
particular any productions already underway or about to begin at such
time) and declare a Producer unfair when such Producer, knowingly and
intentionally, materially breaches its obligations under the Agreement
such as, by way of example and not by way of limitation, where a
Producer fails to pay compensation owing to Performers employed by
Producer where there is no bona fide controversy arising out of
employment under the Agreement. This provision only has effect when
Producer refuses to arbitrate or refuses to recognize arbitrator's
decision.
40. NOTICES TO PERFORMERS
All notices which the Producer desires or is required to send a
Performer shall be sent to not more than two (2) addresses which the
Performer may designate, one of which shall be the address which
Performer designates for the sending of payments on his or her standard
employment contract.
41. FORCE MAJEURE
If a production for which the Performer is engaged is necessarily
prevented, suspended or postponed during the course thereof, by reason
of fire, accident, strike, riot, act of God, or the public enemy, or by
any executive or judicial order or by reason of the illness of any
other member of the cast or of the director (herein an event of "Force
Majeure"), the following provisions shall apply:
A. Day Performers: Producer shall have the right to terminate the
services of Day Performers without further liability, except for
compensation for services previously rendered, provided however, that:
(I) if such termination occurs before the Performer is used or (ii) if
the Performer is subsequently replaced (other than because of his/her
unavailability), the Performer shall be entitled to one day's salary in
addition to compensation for services previously rendered. Producer
shall have the right to recall the Performer after such termination
without compensation for intervening time, when production is resumed
at the same rate as that previously applicable, subject to the
Performer's professional availability.
B. Three-Day and Weekly Performers: Producer has the right to suspend
Performers' services and place Performers on one-half (_) salary during
the period of Force Majeure, subject to the Producer's right to
terminate the Performers' employment at any time during the event of
Force Majeure. The Weekly Performer shall have the right to terminate
employment effective at the end of the third week of suspension at
one-half (_) salary or, in the case of a Three-Day Performer, effective
at the end of the second week of suspension at one-half (_) salary, or
at any time thereafter unless the Producer commences and continues
thereafter to pay Performer his/her full compensation upon receipt of
Performer's notice of termination.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time after the commencement of an
event of Force Majeure and prior to any resumption by the Performer of
his/her services, the Producer may terminate the services of the
Performer without further liability except for compensation for
services previously rendered. Producer shall have the right at any time
during the next three (3) weeks (or, in the case of a Three-Day
Performer, after two (2) weeks), to recall the Performer without
compensation for intervening time at the same rate as that specified in
the Performer's contract, subject only to the Performer's professional
availability.
C. Any guaranteed employment hereunder may be extended by the period of
any suspension for Force Majeure hereunder by giving written notice to
such effect not later than the date of resumption of production
following such suspension.
42. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement represents the entire understanding between the parties
and supersedes all previous agreements, written or oral, which may have
been entered into prior to the date of execution hereof. This Agreement
shall not be altered except by written agreement executed by both
parties hereto. This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the
State of California, as applied to agreements made and performed
entirely within California.
ARTICLE II
WORKING CONDITIONS
PRINCIPAL PERFORMERS
1. CASTING AND AUDITIONS
A. If Performers are requested to audition prior to an engagement,
Producer shall provide the Performers (or his/her representatives)
comprehensive information regarding the audition such as a specific
time therefore, the nature of the role(s) available (whether Day
Performer, Three-Day Performer, etc.), the nature of the performance
desired and any unusual working conditions (work involving animals,
stunts, hazards, improvisations, or nudity). An ample supply of
segments of the script ("sides") and/or story boards for the particular
role(s) which are the subject of the audition shall be available at the
location of the audition at the time of the Performers' sign-in. Cue
cards may be used by Producer instead of sides or story boards if
Producer determines that script Material must be kept confidential.
B. If, at either a first or second audition, the Performer is required
to remain for more than one (1) hour from the time of call or arrival,
whichever is later, he/she shall be compensated for all time on said
call in excess of one (1) hour, at straight time, in one-half (_) hour
units, at the rate of one-sixteenth (1/16) of the Day Performer rate.
For the third and each subsequent audition, the Performer shall be paid
a minimum of one-eighth (1/8) of the Day Performer rate. For all time
in excess of one (1) hour, the Performer shall be paid at straight time
in one-half (_) hour units, at a rate of one-sixteenth (1/16) of the
Day Performer rate per unit. Pension and Health contributions shall be
paid on all compensation payable to the Performer hereunder for the
third and all subsequent audition calls. If the Performer is required
to memorize lines for an audition which he/she has been given to learn
outside the studio, he/she shall be compensated at one (1) hour of
straight time or actual time required for such audition, whichever is
greater. If there has been no agreed salary before the auditions, and
if the Performer and Producer cannot agree, the salary rate at which
he/she shall be compensated for such excess time shall be one-sixteenth
(1/16) of the Day Performer rate.
C. Auditions shall be conducted before Producer and authorized
representatives thereof and not in public; mass auditions shall be
prohibited. If an audition is recorded, it is agreed that such audition
Material shall be used only to determine the suitability of a Performer
for a specific project.
D. Adequate seating shall be provided at all auditions.
2. CONSECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT
A. Employment of Three-Day or Weekly Performers shall be for
consecutive days from the beginning of the engagement. Such Three-Day
and Weekly Performers may agree that consecutive employment is not
applicable to a certain engagement provided that such agreement is in
writing and Producer provides the firm work dates in writing no later
than the first day of work. Additional days of work shall be subject to
the professional availability of such performer. Three-Day and Weekly
Performers must be engaged in units, throughout their engagement, of
not less than three days or weeks, respectively.
B. The requirement of paid consecutive employment is not applicable to:
Day Performers; Extra Performers (who are subject to the call back
provisions of Article III, Section 9); Singers; Dancers; Stunt
Performers; and Three-Day or Weekly Performers engaged at a rate
greater than $45,000 for the Interactive Program.
C. Any Principal Performer who has been recalled to render services
(other than Retakes, Added Scenes, Etc.) and completes such services,
and is then later required for additional Principal Photography
("spillover") by Producer, shall render such spillover services shall
be rendered to Producer on a first-call basis on the same terms and
conditions as the original employment (except for the term), subject to
the Performer's professional availability.
D. The Producer may not agree with any Singer that the Singer will hold
himself/herself available for any day after the termination of an
original period of employment (which may be as short as one (1) day)
unless the Producer agrees at the same time to employ the Singer for
such day. It is agreed, however, that the Singer may be recalled by the
Producer and will report, at any time prior to the completion of
production of the Interactive Program for which he/she was originally
employed on the same terms and conditions (except for the term),
provided that he/she is not then otherwise professionally employed.
E. Notwithstanding any of the above, all Performers shall be paid for
intervening days on an overnight location when required to remain at
such location by Producer.
3. RETAKES, ADDED SCENES, ETC.
Compensation for services in connection with retakes, added scenes,
soundtrack (including Looping), process shots, transparencies, trick
shots, trailers, changes in foreign versions, shall be paid only for
the days on which the Performer is actually so employed subject to the
individual Performer's availability.
If such services are commenced within three (3) months after the prior
termination of employment, compensation therefor shall be at the daily
rate or the prorated three day or weekly rate originally agreed upon.
In the case of conversion from a Day Performer to a Three Day or Weekly
Performer, the compensation shall be based on the prorated three day or
weekly rate. A Three Day or Weekly Performer recalled to loop after
completion of Principal Photography shall be paid one half (_) day's
pay (one sixth (1/6) or one tenth (1/10) of the Performer's three day
or weekly base rate, respectively) for a four (4) hour Looping session.
If the session exceeds four (4) hours, a full day's pay shall be
payable. A Voice Over Performer may be recalled for retakes for one
half of the performer's original four hour day rate for no more than a
two hour session. If the session exceeds two (2) hours, the performer's
full four hour day rate shall be payable.
An on-camera performer recalled to perform looping services may loop
his/her on-camera performance for the payment detailed above.
Performance of additional voices requires compensation at rates not
less than Article I, Section 15.B.
4. CONVERSION OF DAY PERFORMERS
Producer shall have the right to convert the engagement of a Day
Performer to a Three-Day or Weekly Performer at any time, but such
conversion shall commence not earlier than the date Producer gives such
Performer (or his/her representative) written notice of such conversion
in person or by telegraphing or mailing the same to the address
furnished the Producer by the Performer. If the notice is delivered
personally to the Performer by noon, or if a telegraphic or facsimile
notice is delivered to the office transmitting such messages to the
Guild by noon, then the conversion shall be effective commencing with
that day. If notice is delivered personally to the Performer or to the
telegraph office after noon, or if sent by mail, then in each of the
instances as mentioned the conversion shall be effective on the
Performer's next work day.
5. WORK TIME - DEFINITION AND EXCEPTIONS
A. For the purpose of ascertaining and computing hours of work, the
rest period and Overtime, the period from the time the Performer is
required to report to work by Producer ("call") and does actually
report ready, willing and able to work without interruption, until the
time such Performer is finally dismissed for the day, shall constitute
work time, except as follows:
1. Allowable meal periods, as provided by Section 13;
2. Casting or audition calls, as provided by Section 1;
3. Story, song and production conferences, as provided by Section 14;
4. Study of lines or scripts, as provided by Section 15;
5. Publicity interviews and stills, as provided by Section 16;
6. Fittings, Wardrobe Tests and Makeup Tests, as provided by Sections
10 and 11; or
7. Travel time, to the extent provided by Section 30.
B. After the starting date of employment, none of the events referenced
in Subsection 5.A., above, shall break the consecutive employment of
such Performer.
C. Any period during which the Performer fails, refuses, or is unable
because of disability to render services, and any period during which
the Performer at his/her own request is excused from rendering
services, shall not be work time for any purpose.
6. OVERTIME
A. For the purpose of computing Overtime, a Performer's day is computed
from the time of first call to dismissal, excluding meal periods.
1. Overtime payments for all on-camera Performers shall begin with the
ninth hour of any given day; the ninth and tenth hours shall be paid at
time and one-half; the eleventh hour and beyond shall be paid at
double-time. If the Performer is working at midnight of any day, then
his/her hours of work for such day shall be computed until the
Performer has been dismissed subsequent to midnight.
2. Overtime, payments for Voice-Over Performers are calculated as
follows:
The Overtime rates are based on the Voice-Over Performer's daily wage
divided by eight (8). All Voice-Over Performers are entitled to double
time in hourly units for work in the eleventh hour and thereafter.
A Performer engaged to perform three (3) or less voices shall be
entitled to Overtime after four (4) hours on each day of work. The
fifth through the tenth hours shall be paid at time and one half.
A Performer engaged to perform four (4) voices shall be entitled to
Overtime after five (5) hours on each day of work. The sixth through
the tenth hours shall be paid at time and one half.
A Performer engaged to perform five (5) voices shall be entitled to
Overtime after six (6) hours on each day of work. The seventh through
the tenth hours shall be paid at time and one half.
A Performer engaged to perform six (6) or more voices shall be entitled
to Overtime after eight (8) hours on each day of work. The ninth and
tenth hours shall be paid at time and one half.
B. Rate Maximums:
1. Day Performers compensated more than $1,149.00 per day are payable
for work beyond eight (8) hours based on the rate of $1,149.00.
2. Three-Day Performers compensated more than $2,531.00 are payable for
work beyond eight (8) hours based on the rate of $2,531.00.
3. Weekly Performers compensated more than $4,285.00 per week are
payable for work beyond eight (8) hours based on the rate of $4,285.00.
C. Payment of Overtime shall not be deemed to reduce a Performer's
guaranteed employment or compensation. Except as otherwise herein
provided in Sections 10 and 11, makeup, hair dress, wardrobe, or
fittings shall be considered work time for all purposes including
Overtime.
7. ENGAGEMENT; NON-USE OF SERVICES AFTER ENGAGEMENT
A. A Performer shall be considered definitely engaged by a Producer in
any of the following events:
1. When the Performer is given written notice of acceptance by the
Producer;
2. When a form contract signed by the Producer is delivered to a
Performer;
3. When a form contract unsigned by the Producer is delivered to a
Performer and is executed by a Performer and returned to Producer
within forty-eight (48) hours;
4. When the Performer is fitted; however, this shall not apply to
wardrobe tests;
5. When the Performer is given an oral call which the Performer
accepts; or
6. When a Day Performer is given oral notice by the Producer and agrees
to report on the commencement date for which the call is given;
however, until noon of the day preceding such commencement date, either
the Producer or the Performer may cancel such employment. If the
Producer is unable to reach the Performer personally, either by
telephone or otherwise, notice of such cancellation may be given to the
Performer by telegraph or fax, in which event the time when such
telegram is given by the Producer to the telegraph company, addressed
to the Performer at his/her address or sent via facsimile at the
appropriate fax number last known to the Producer, shall be the time of
such cancellation.
B. Neither auditions nor interviews shall constitute an engagement.
C. When a Performer is engaged and not used for any reasons other
his/her default, illness or other incapacity, he/she shall be entitled
to a day's pay or his/her guarantee, whichever is greater. If the
Performer who is selected is unavailable when called to render actual
services, he/she shall not be entitled to a day's pay.
D. A Performer who is replaced in a production after commencement of
his/her services pursuant to his/her engagement and before the
completion of the engagement, for reasons other than his/her default,
illness, or other incapacity, shall receive his/her guarantee, or a
day's pay in addition to payment for services rendered to that time,
whichever is greater.
E. A Performer shall be notified by Producer at the time of engagement
whether the engagement requires overnight location work and, if so, the
approximate time and duration of such location work to the extent such
information is then known.
8. PROMPTING DEVICES; DESCRIPTION OF ROLE; SCRIPTS
A. A full and forthright description of the role to be played must be
given at the time of audition or interview or, if none, at the time of
booking. Such description should include length of Performer's role,
use of unusual terminology, whether memorization is required, and
whether cue cards or other prompting devices will be used.
B. When an on-camera Performer is required to deliver unusual
terminology, Producer will make every effort to have a prompting device
or cue cards. If the script is not made available to the on-camera
Performer at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the shooting date,
Producer must have cue cards or a prompting device.
C. If the Performer's services will include development of a script
through so called "ad-lib" work or substantial embellishment of an
existing script through such work, Producer must so inform Performer or
Performer's representative at the time of audition or interview.
9. ADVANCE INFORMATION
Producer shall inform a Performer (or his/her representative) at the
time of audition or interview for a job, or at the time of hiring (if
there is no audition or interview), whether the employment is to be as
a Principal Performer, Extra Performer, or otherwise.
10. FITTINGS, WARDROBE TESTS, AND MAKEUP TESTS
A. Fittings: Time spent by a Performer in fittings shall be paid as
follows:
1. Fittings on the same day that the Performer works:
a. Time spent in such fittings shall be work time and part of the
Performer's continuous day.
b. If four (4) hours or more intervene between the end of the fitting
call and the beginning of the work call and the Performer is dismissed
in the interim, the fitting shall be paid for as though it were on a
prior day on which the Performer did not work.
2. Fittings on a day prior to work:
a. Day Performer: Where a Day Performer is fitted on a day prior to the
day on which he/she works, he/she shall be entitled to one (1) hour pay
for each call. Additional time shall be paid for in fifteen (15) minute
units. Day Performers receiving more than two (2) times Scale shall not
be entitled to any compensation for such fittings.
b. Three-Day Performers: Producer shall be entitled to two (2) hours
free fitting time. Additional fitting time shall be payable at the
compensation rate specified in the Performer's contract, in fifteen
(15) minute units, with a one (1) hour minimum call.
c. Weekly Performers: Producer shall be entitled to four (4) hours free
fitting time on no more than two (2) days for each week the Performer
works on the Program. Additional fitting time shall be payable at the
compensation rate specified in the Performer's contract, in fifteen
(15) minute units, with one (1) hour minimum call period.
3. A call to determine whether a Performer's own wardrobe is
appropriate shall be deemed a "fitting" covered by the provisions of
this Section 10.
B. Wardrobe and Makeup Tests
1. If a Performer is given a makeup or wardrobe test and not used in
the Program for which he/she was tested, he/she shall receive one half
(_) day's pay at Scale for each day on which he/she is given such tests.
2. If a Performer is given a makeup or wardrobe test and is used in the
Program for which he/she was tested, he/she shall be paid as follows:
a. Tests on the same day that the Performer works: Time spent in such
tests shall be work time and part of the Performer's continuous day.
b. Test on a day prior to work: Where a Day Performer is given a makeup
or wardrobe test on a day prior to the day on which he/she works,
he/she shall be entitled to (1) hour minimum pay for each call.
Additional time shall be paid for in fifteen (15) minute units. A Day
Performer receiving more than two (2) times Scale per day shall not be
entitled to any compensation for such tests.
3. Producer shall be entitled to one (1) day's free fitting time for a
test of each Three-Day or Weekly Performer on the Program. The
Performer shall be entitled to a half (_) day's pay, pro-rata for each
additional day tested in excess of such free time.
11. MAKEUP, HAIR DRESS, WARDROBE ALLOWANCE
A. Exception to Work Time: Producer may require a Performer to report
ready for work made-up with hair dress and/or in wardrobe without
assistance from the Producer. In such cases, any time spent by the
Performer therein prior to the Performer's first call shall not be work
time for any purpose, but the Producer may not have a Performer do any
such preparation at any place designated by the Producer. The mere fact
that a dressing room is available to Performers on the work site, to
which he/she is not directed to report, is not the designation of a
place for preparation by Producer. In the case of wardrobe, if the
Performer is allowed to take home wardrobe or is furnished a dressing
room with the wardrobe available in the dressing room, the time spent
by such Performer in wardrobe shall not be considered work time.
B. Except as specifically designated in the foregoing Subsection 11.A.,
any call by Producer for makeup, hair dress, or wardrobe is a call to
work. Any Performer to whom Producer supplies the services of a makeup
artist for makeup, or hairdresser for hairdressing, shall be considered
to have a call for makeup or hair dress. When the Performer has
reported pursuant to a call for makeup, hair dress, or wardrobe, the
time so spent shall be work time.
C. When makeup or hair dress other than ordinary street makeup or hair
dress is required by Producer, a professional hairdresser and makeup
artist shall be provided for the purpose of applying and maintaining
such makeup and hair dress. If a Producer requires a Performer to
furnish any special hair dress necessitating an expenditure, Producer
shall provide an advance covering the expenditure at facilities
designated by Producer.
D. Adequate facilities shall be provided for removing makeup and hair
dress which may be the same facilities used for applying makeup and
hair dress. Time spent in removal of complicated or Extra Performer
ordinary makeup or hair dress shall be work time, but not removal of
ordinary makeup and hair dress.
E. On-camera Performers who supply specified personal wardrobe worn
during rehearsals or production shall receive a maintenance fee for
each complete wardrobe change at the following rates:
1. Non-evening wear: $15.00 per costume change.
2. Evening wear: $25.00 per costume change for each two (2) days or
part thereof.
F. "Wardrobe Change": A single wardrobe change shall consist of at
least one (1) additional clothing item worn above the waist (such as a
blouse or shirt) and at least one (1) additional clothing item worn
below the waist (such as slacks or skirt) unless only one (1) such area
is visible to the camera. If so, one (1) additional item in the visible
area shall be considered a wardrobe change. Items such as dresses,
gown, overcoats, etc. shall be considered a change by themselves unless
always worn as part of a single outfit. Further, each item of clothing
shall be counted only once in determining the total number of changes
even though the item may be used in more than one (1) outfit. No
additional fees shall be charged for mixing and matching wardrobe
items. For example, if outfit #1 is a blue blazer and tan slacks and
outfit #2 is a gray suit, use of the blazer and suit pants to create a
third outfit shall not require an additional fee. Accessories such as
scarves, ties, and jewelry shall not be counted as items of clothing
for this purpose.
G. Wardrobe supplied by the on-camera Performer which is damaged or
lost in the course of employment shall be repaired or replaced at the
expense of Producer provided that notice of such damage or loss is
given Producer within a reasonable time after such damage.
H. Stunt doubles shall be provided with duplicated, properly fitting
wardrobe which shall be appropriately cleaned after prior use by
another Performer.
12. REST PERIOD; LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR VIOLATION
A. A Performer shall be entitled to a rest period of twelve (12)
consecutive hours from the time he/she is finally dismissed for the day
until his/her first call thereafter, whether for makeup, wardrobe, hair
dress or any other purpose.
B. The above provisions regarding the rest period shall be subject to
the following exceptions:
1. Where the Producer is shooting on a nearby location, only if
exterior photography is required on the day before and on the day after
such reduced rest period, the twelve (12) hour rest period may be
reduced to ten (10) hours, but such reduction may not again be allowed
unless three (3) days without such reduction intervenes. The reduction
to ten (10) hours in the circumstances described applies only if both
of the days between which the rest period intervenes are spent at a
nearby location.
2. Where a Performer arrives at his/her place of lodging on an
overnight location after 9:00 p.m. and does not work that night, the
rest period with respect to the first call following such arrival may
be ten (10) hours instead of twelve (12) hours, but the first call must
be at the place of lodging.
3. The Performer shall be entitled to a rest period of fifty-eight (58)
consecutive hours (thirty-six (36) consecutive hours if on overnight
location) once each week.
C. The Performer may waive the rest period without the Guild's consent,
but if he/she does so, he/she shall be entitled to Liquidated Damages
of a day's pay or nine hundred fifty dollars ($950.00), whichever is
the lesser sum. The Performer may be required to waive the rest period
if the violation is not over one and one half (1-1/2) hours. The above
Liquidated Damages of a day's pay or nine hundred fifty dollars
($950.00), whichever is the lesser sum, shall be automatically incurred
in any case in which the Performer waives the rest period. The
Liquidated Damages may not be waived without the consent of the Guild.
13. MEAL PERIODS; ALLOWANCES; LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
A. Allowable meal periods shall not be counted as work time for any
purpose. The Performer's first meal period shall commence within six
(6) hours following the time of his/her first call for the day.
Succeeding meal periods of the same Performer shall commence within six
(6) hours after the end of the preceding meal period. A meal period
shall not be less than one-half (_) hour nor more than one (1) hour in
length. If, upon the expiration of such six (6) hour period, the camera
is in the actual course of photography, it shall not be a violation to
complete such photography. If, on location or while traveling to or
from location, the delay is not due to any fault or negligence of the
Producer, its agents, or persons contracted by it to render the
catering service, or if delay is caused by common carriers such as
railroads, there shall be no damages due for violation of the above
provisions. If the caterer is chosen carefully and is delayed in
reaching the location beyond the required time for commencing a meal
period, there shall be no damages due for the violation; but if such
delay shall continue beyond one-half (_) hour, work shall cease and the
time intervening between such cessation of work and the meal period
shall be work time.
If by reason of a long makeup, wardrobe or hair dress period of a
Performer, application of the above stated rule would require calling a
meal period for such Performer at a time earlier than that required for
the rest of the set, Producer shall not be required to call such meal
period if food, such as coffee and sandwiches, is made available to
such Performer before the time for his/her established call, it being
understood that no deduction shall be made from work time for such
period. It is further understood however, that such Performer shall be
given a meal period within six (6) hours from the time such food is
made available to the Performer.
B. The Liquidated Damages for meal period violations shall be:
$25 to each Performer for the first one-half hour of violation or
fraction thereof;
$35 to each Performer for the 2nd one-half hour or fraction thereof;
$50 to each Performer for the 3rd and each additional one-half hour or
fraction thereof.
C. Meals must be provided on all locations. All Performers shall be
entitled to a basic $48.40 per diem meal allowance on overnight
locations. The Producer shall have the right to deduct from the per
diem meal allowance the following amounts for each meal furnished, as
follows: breakfast: $9.30; lunch: $14.00; dinner: $25.10.
D. Whenever Producer supplies meals or other food or beverages to the
cast or crew, or provides money in lieu thereof, the same shall be
furnished to all Performers. Regarding beverages, this provisions is
applicable only in those situations where the Producer supplies
beverages to the cast and crew and is not applicable where isolated
groups may supply their own beverages (e.g., prop truck with cooler for
beverages). When meals are served to Performers, tables and seats shall
be made available for them. No time shall be deducted from work time
for any meal supplied by the Producer until the Performers are given
the opportunity to get in line for the actual feeding of Performers.
"Meal" means an adequate, well-balanced serving of a variety of
wholesome, nutritious foods. The furnishing of snacks, such as hot dogs
or hamburgers, to Performers by Producer shall not constitute a meal
period. Meals supplied by the Producer shall not be deducted from the
Performer's wages but may be deducted from the per diem allowances
specified herein.
14. STORY, SONG, AND PRODUCTION CONFERENCES
Story, song, and production conferences on any day on which the
Performer is not otherwise working shall not be counted as work time
for any purpose. This provision shall not be construed to interrupt the
consecutive employment of a Performer.
15. STUDY OF LINES OR SCRIPTS
Study of lines or scripts shall not be counted as work time for any
purpose except during the period between reporting and dismissal.
16. PUBLICITY INTERVIEWS AND STILLS
A. Publicity Interviews: Time spent by the Performer in publicity
interviews whether on a day the Performer works or otherwise, shall not
be counted as work time for any purpose, but the Performer shall be
under no obligation to report for such interviews on days other than
work days.
B. Publicity Stills: If the Producer desires the services of the
Performer on a day when the Performer is not otherwise engaged
hereunder to make publicity stills, and if the Performer agrees to
render such services, Performer shall receive fifty percent (50%) of
the Day Performer rate for up to four (4) hours of services. Any time
in excess of four (4) hours for any day spent solely in taking
publicity stills shall require payment of the Day Performer minimum.
Use of such stills is strictly limited to publicity of the Interactive
Program itself and not for general client brochures, magazine ads,
etc., which are unrelated to the Interactive Program produced in which
the Performer appears.
17. REHEARSAL TIME
A. The reading of lines, acting, singing or dancing in preparation for
the Performer's performance, in the presence and under the supervision
of a representative of Producer, constitutes "rehearsal" time.
Rehearsals shall be counted as work time.
B. Auditions, tests, makeup, and wardrobe tests do not constitute
rehearsals.
C. The Guild agrees to grant waivers freely for the training of a
Performer in a particular skill such as horseback riding, fencing,
etc.. Compensation, if any, shall be agreed to between the Performer
and the Producer, subject to the approval of the Guild in the event of
a dispute.
D. Neither tests, auditions, fittings, publicity stills, pre-production
stills, pre-recording of Material prior to Principal Photography, nor
training specified in Subsection C, above, after engagement but before
the starting date of the Performer's employment, shall start the
employment period of such Performer. Compensation, if any, for such
services shall be as otherwise provided herein.
18. START DATES
A. The phrase "on or about" as used in a Weekly or Three-Day
Performer's contract, shall allow a latitude of twenty-four (24) hours
(exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) either prior to or
after the date specified in the contract for the commencement of a
Performer's services.
B. The "on or about clause" may be used for Three-Day or Weekly
Performers but only if a contract is delivered to the Performer at
least seven (7) days before the starting date of services. If a
contract is delivered to a Performer less than seven (7) days before
the specified starting date, a definite starting date must be specified
and the "on or about" clause shall not be used.
C. If a Performer is engaged and a firm start date has not yet been
provided to the Performer by the Producer, Performer may terminate such
engagement to accept bona fide employment as a professional actor from
a third party which conflicts with the date of services of Producer's
contract, subject however, to the Performer first giving Producer the
following minimum periods during which Producer may specify a start
date which then becomes binding: (I) if the Performer informs Producer
before noon of a business day, and Producer informs Performer of a
start date by the end of the same day; or (ii) if Performer informs
Producer at any other time, if Producer informs Performer of a start
date by noon of the next business day.
19. DELIVERY OF CONTRACTS; COMPLETION OF FORMS
A. Producer shall give Performer a copy of a contract for services
hereunder not later than the first day of Performer's employment. The
present rule that a Performer may not be required to sign contacts on
the set shall continue. Delivery to a Performer's agent constitutes
delivery to the Performer.
B. Where Producer chooses to deliver a copy of a contract directly to
the Performer on the set, an Extra Performer copy for retention by the
Performer shall be provided.
C. Any and all forms required by any governmental authority to complete
employment and payment (such as I-9 forms to confirm eligibility to
work in the United States and W-4 forms required by the Internal
Revenue Service) shall be presented to Performer no later than the
first day of employment. Such forms shall be available on every set and
it shall be the Performer's responsibility to return completed forms to
Producer in a timely manner. A Producer shall not be required to make
retroactive adjustments to withholdings when a Performer fails to
return such forms in a timely fashion.
20. SATURDAY AND SUNDAY WORK; NIGHT WORK; HOLIDAYS
A. All on-camera Performers shall receive double time for the sixth and
seventh day of work in a work week (except with respect to overnight
locations, as specified in Subsection D., below). Voice-Over Performers
shall receive double time for Saturday and Sunday work, regardless of
the length of the work week.
B. Any Performer required to work at night in New York City and not
dismissed by 9:30 p.m. will be provided transportation by Producer to
Grand Central Station, Penn Station, or the Port Authority Bus
Terminal, unless the place of dismissal is within a zone bordered by
34th Street on the south, 59th Street on the north, and Third and
Eighth Avenues on the east and west, respectively.
C. Performers shall receive Overtime for work on any of the following
holidays: New Year's Day; Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday;
Washington's Birthday (President's Day); Memorial Day; July 4th; Labor
Day; Thanksgiving Day; or Christmas. A Performer shall be paid for a
holiday which is not worked only if a Performer is required to spend
any such holiday on an overnight location. The amount of Overtime paid
on such holidays shall be the same rate as for the first eight (8)
hours of work times two (2) (double-time of regular workday pay). There
shall be no compounding of the premium pay provided herein.
D. A work week rendered on "overnight location", as defined herein,
shall be deemed to be a workweek consisting of six (6) overnight
location days or six (6) days of any combination of studio and
overnight location days, which combination includes a sixth day
overnight location day. An "overnight location" day shall be deemed to
mean any day on which a Performer is being paid by Producer which is
spent or worked by Performer on an overnight location on the day of
departure or return to and/or from such location (provided the
Performer does not actually work otherwise for Producer at its studio).
On an overnight location, the on-camera Performer rate is based on a
six (6) day, forty-four (44) hour workweek at not less than $2064.00,
instead of a five (5) day, forty (40) hour week at not less than
$1,876.00. Daily Overtime is paid after eight (8) hours at rates not
less than the following:
From 1/1/00 until 12/31/00
9th & 10th hour $1,876.00 / 40 x 1.5 = $70.35 / hour
11th hour on $1,876.00 / 40 x 2 = $93.80 / hour
Total work time over the forty-four (44) hour workweek is to be paid at
not less than $70.53/hour ($1,876.00/40 x 1.5).
E. The salary ceilings specified in Subsection 6.B. of this Article II,
above shall be applicable to the provisions of this Section 20.
21. WEATHER PERMITTING CALLS/DAY PERFORMERS ONLY
Weather permitting calls are allowable for Day Performers subject to
the following limitations and conditions.
A. Weather permitting calls shall not be issued for stages in studios.
B. A Day Performer receiving two (2) times Scale per day or less shall
be paid a half-day's compensation upon the cancellation of any weather
permitting call. This sum shall entitle the Producer to hold the Day
Performer for a time period not exceeding four (4) hours. The Day
Performer shall receive a half-day's compensation for each additional
four (4) hours, or portion thereof, during which he/she is held by the
Producer. During this waiting period the Producer has the privilege of
putting Day Performers into costumes, rehearsing, or making other use
of their services. If, however, any recording or photography is done by
Producer, whether still pictures or otherwise, the Day Performer shall
be paid the agreed daily wage.
C. A Day Performer may only be issued a weather-permitting call once
per production.
D. At the time of acceptance by a Day Performer of a weather permitting
call, the Day Performer shall advise Producer of any possible conflict
for immediate subsequent days.
22. SCRIPT LINES; UPGRADE OF EXTRA PERFORMERS (NON-SCRIPTED LINES ONLY)
A. The Producer agrees that all scripted parts shall be played by
Performers hired directly as such, and not by Extra Performers adjusted
on the set, except where a Performer has been hired to play the part
and for any reason is unavailable or unable to portray the part
properly. Except as provided in the foregoing sentence, no Extra
Performer hired as such may be employed for script lines on location;
and no Extra Performer hired as such may be employed for script lines
for work at the studio on the same day as the day on which he/she was
hired as an Extra Performer. "Non-scripted" lines are defined as lines
which are not pre-planned or preconceived and which are not
deliberately omitted for the purpose of evading these provisions.
B. An Extra Performer hired as such may speak non-scripted lines. In
such cases the Extra Performer shall be signed off as an Extra
Performer and employed as a Day Performer and shall receive payment as
a Day Performer from the beginning of such day. The Performer so
adjusted may be signed off as a Day Performer and be re-employed in the
same Program to perform Extra Performer work but not in the same part
for which he/she was adjusted. If such person is again adjusted to
perform Day Performer services in the different role in the same
Interactive Program, he/she shall not be entitled to consecutive days
of employment between the time when he/she is first signed off as a Day
Performer and the time when he/she is again adjusted. If an Extra
Performer has been adjusted to perform Day Performer work, the Producer
may retake the scene with a different Day Performer, without any
penalty for failure to recall such Extra Performer. An Extra Performer
adjusted for non-script lines shall not be entitled to the Day
Performer pay for any day or days before he/she was adjusted.
The day's compensation due a Performer hired as an Extra Performer,
whether by the day or by the week, and adjusted for Day Performer work,
including services as an Extra Performer and as a Day Performer, shall
be computed as if the Extra Performer were employed from the beginning
of the day as a Day Performer.
23. STUNT ADJUSTMENT
Unless otherwise bargained for at the time of the engagement, a
Performer not engaged as a stunt Performer shall receive an adjustment
of not less than one (1) additional day's pay at Day Performer Scale
for any day on which such Performer performs a stunt. In no event shall
the Performer ever receive less than Day Performer minimum for any day
on which such Performer performs a stunt which was not bargained for at
the time of original engagement. Overtime compensation on such day
shall be based on the Performer's aggregate compensation for such day.
24. PRE-RECORDINGS; PRE-PRODUCTION STILLS
A. Pre-recordings, including rehearsals therefore, after confirmation
of engagement but before the starting date of such engagement, shall
not start the consecutive days of employment of a Performer. Such
Performer shall be paid for the day or days on which he/she renders
services in connection with pre-recordings at not less than Day
Performer minimum, pro-rated for hours actually worked.
B. Pre-production stills, including rehearsals and preparations
therefore, after confirmation of engagement but before the starting
date of such engagement, shall not start the consecutive days of
employment of Performer. Such Performer shall be paid for day or days
on which he/she renders services in connection with pre-production
stills at not less than Day Performer minimum, pro-rated for hours
actually worked.
25. TOURS AND PERSONAL APPEARANCES
Tours and personal appearances made in connection with employment
hereunder shall be in accordance with the following:
A. Nearby locations: A Performer shall be paid one-half day's pay
pro-rata for up to four (4) hours' time. If over four (4) hours of the
Performer's time is required, the Performer shall be paid a pro-rated
day's pay.
B. Overnight locations: A Performer shall be paid a pro-rated day's pay.
C. When the Performer is required to travel for tours and personal
appearances, he/she shall be provided transportation and reasonable
expenses.
D. Producer shall cooperate to see that the Performers receive adequate
meal periods and rest periods when on tours and personal appearances.
26. DRESSING ROOMS; MISCELLANEOUS AMENITIES
A. Producer shall provide clean and accessible dressing rooms and
toilet facilities in studios and on locations. Such dressing rooms
shall be provided with adequate locks or Producer shall provide
facilities for checking normal personal belongings.
B. Chairs shall be available for all Performers in the dressing rooms,
on the stage and on location.
C. Dressing rooms shall be clean and in good repair and Producer shall
designate a person responsible to implement the foregoing. Adequate
space and reasonable privacy shall be provided for wardrobe changes for
each Performer. Heaters or fans shall be provided as needed in all
dressing rooms. In the event compliance with the foregoing is not
feasible because of space, physical or legal limitations or location
practicalities, the matter shall be discussed with the Guild. Waivers
shall be not unreasonably withheld under such circumstances.
27. FLIGHT INSURANCE
When a Performer is requested by Producer to travel by airplane,
Producer shall reimburse the Performer up to an additional fee of ten
dollars ($10.00) for flight insurance, if purchased by Performer. When
a Producer requests a Performer to fly by non-commercial or
non-scheduled carrier, Producer shall obtain a short-term insurance
policy for the Performer providing insurance equal to the amount
available for ten dollars ($10.00) on a commercial carrier.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the maximum insurance
required under this Section 27 shall be the maximum amount reasonably
available in the ordinary course of business from an insurance company.
28. EXPENSES
When a Performer is specifically required by the Producer to spend
money in connection with services under this Agreement, Producer shall
provide an advance for such expenditures. Upon completion of all work
and prior to any additional reimbursements, Performer shall submit to
Producer an itemized report of expenses incurred at Producer's
direction in connection with travel to and from locations, such as cab
fares or mileage to and from air terminals and parking. All pertinent
receipts and bills shall be attached to the report as substantiation of
such expenditures.
Producer shall reimburse Performer for such expenses within two (2)
weeks from the date that the Performer presents such substantiation of
such expenditures. Producer shall not be obligated to reimburse a
Performer for sums beyond the minimum per diem and/or allowances for
travel specified in the Agreement without written verification
(receipts) in a form accepted pursuant to standard accounting practices.
29. PROTECTION OF PERFORMERS; SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. General: Producer shall make all attempts to secure the safety of
all Performers engaged hereunder while said Performers are working
under the direction and control of Producer, and shall use good faith
attempts to comply with any reasonable standards established within the
entertainment industry in connection therewith. Producer shall obtain
copies of all safety guidelines issued by the Entertainment
Labor/Management Safety Committee. Producer shall comply with all
Federal, State and local laws with respect to the use of hazardous
substances, and all appropriate local fire and safety codes for
interviewing, casting, fittings or recording of all Materials where the
services of Performers are used.
B. Medical Aid: When hazardous work or stunt work is contemplated,
Producer shall have available medical and/or first aid assistance at
the studio and on location. First-aid kits shall always be available on
studio sets and locations.
C. Safety Measures: The following precautions shall be taken by
Producer ensure the safety of the Performer:
1. STUNTS
a. General: A Performer's consent shall be required prior to performing
stunts or stunt-related activity, and shall be limited to the stunt or
stunt-related activity for which the consent was given. Where scripted
or unscripted stunts or other hazardous activity are required of
Performers, an individual qualified by training and/or experience in
the planning, setting up and performing the type of stunt involved
shall be engaged and present on the set. No Performer shall be
requested to perform a stunt without the opportunity for prior
consultation with such individual. The foregoing provision shall not
apply to a Stunt Performer who is qualified to plan and perform the
stunt in question, when both the planning and performance of the stunt
do not involve other Performers.
b. Explosives: No Performer shall be rigged with any type of explosive
charge of any nature whatsoever without the use of a qualified special
effects person who is a professional and is duly licensed under any
applicable State and Federal laws to handle hazardous Materials, if any.
c. Driving: When an on-camera Principal Performer is doubled because
the level of driving skill requires a professional driver, the driver
double shall qualify as a stunt Performer. This would also apply to
doubling passengers for the safety of the on-camera Principal
Performer. Dust or smoke where a windshield is obscured shall be
consider a hazardous driving condition. Driving close to explosives
and/or pyrotechnics shall be considered stunt driving.
2. ANIMALS
No Performer shall be requested to work with an animal which a
reasonable person would regard as dangerous under the circumstances
unless an animal handler or trainer qualified by training and/or
experience is present.
3. SMOKE/DUST
All Performers shall be notified prior to the date of hiring if work in
artificially or mechanically created smoke is involved. A Performer may
refuse to perform in smoke and will be paid one (1) day's compensation
or the Day Performer rate, whichever is greater, if a Performer is not
so notified. Producer shall comply with all Federal and State laws and
regulations applicable to the use of substances utilized in the
creation of smoke. Performers shall be given a fifteen (15) minute
break away from the area of smoke or dust during each hour in which
he/she is required to work in smoke or dust.
4. SWIMMING
Swimmers shall not be required to go into the water within thirty (30)
minutes following a regular meal period.
5. PHYSICAL ELEMENTS
It shall be the responsibility of the Producer to provide Performers
the opportunity to utilize physical protection from sunburn, frostbite,
and extremes of temperature during work hours usual and customary in
the industry.
6. PROPS
Producer shall exercise care, including prior testing of equipment
(breakaway props, etc.) during rehearsals to avoid injury to the
Performer.
7. DANCERS
a. Standard Floors: Floors for Choreographed Dancers must be resilient,
flexible and level in accordance with industry standards. Industry
standards generally provide for 1" of airspace beneath wood flooring or
3" or 4" of padding under battleship linoleum laid over a concrete or
wood-on-concrete floor. Floor surfaces must be clean and free of
splinters, wax, nails, etc. Floors should be swept and mopped at least
daily with a germ-killing solution. If Producer requires dancing on
surfaces which do not meet the foregoing general standards, such work
shall be deemed to be "hazardous work" and shall be subject to all the
hazardous work provisions of the Agreement.
b. Hazardous Work: If Producer requires dancing in inclement weather,
out-of-season clothing, or costuming which by virtue of its fit or
nature may subject the dancer to physical injury or health hazard, or
if Producer requires "wire flying", it shall be deemed to be hazardous
work and shall be subject to the "dancer's premium payment" additional
pay of sixty-five dollars ($65.00) per day.
c. Warm-up Spaces: Adequate space must be provided to permit all
dancers to warm-up (perform limbering exercises) thirty (30) minutes
prior to dancing.
d. Breaks: Dancers will have at least ten (10) minutes rest during each
hour of actual rehearsal or shooting unless rehearsal or shooting is of
a continuous nature. If so, at the choreographer's discretion, dancers
may continue until a total of ninety (90) minutes has elapsed after
which time a twenty (20) minute break must be called.
e. Temperature: Stage or rehearsal area temperature for Choreographed
Dancers must not fall below seventy five (75) degrees Fahrenheit. Air
ventilation (circulation) shall be provided at all times but air
conditioning is not acceptable unless strictly regulated to prevent
drafts.
f. Meal Periods: Dancers cannot be required to dance or skate within
thirty (30) minutes following a regular meal period. If Producer does
not provide meal service and dancers must leave the premises or
location to eat, an additional fifteen (15) minutes must be allowed
both before and after meal break to permit the dancer to change
clothes. Such fifteen (15) minute period may be included in the thirty
(30) minute waiting period following a meal.
g. Emergency Treatment: Producer will use best efforts to have a doctor
qualified to treat dancers on call in case of an emergency and will
notify the deputy elected by the dancers of the doctor's name and phone
number.
h. Footwear: Footwear provided by the Producer shall be appropriate to
the work and shall be clean, properly fitted, braced and rubberized.
Any dancer who is directed to and reports with his or her own footwear
shall be paid an allowance of ten dollars ($10.00) per day for each
pair of shoes utilized in the performance.
8. SINGERS
Singers shall be given a five (5) minute rest period in each hour of
recording.
9. NUDITY
The Producer's representative will notify the Performer (or his/her
representative) of any nudity or sex acts expected in the role prior to
the first interview or audition (if known at the time). During any
production involving nudity or sex scenes, the set shall be closed to
all persons having no business in connection with the production. No
still photography of nudity or sex acts will be authorized by the
Producer to be made without the consent of the Performer. The
appearance of a Performer in a nude or sex scene or doubling of a
Performer in such a scene shall be conditioned upon his or her prior
written consent. If a Performer has agreed to appear in such scenes and
then withdraws his/her consent, Producer shall have the right to
double, but consent may not be withdrawn as to the film already
photographed.
30. TRAVEL
A. Definitions
1. "Studio zone(s)" are:
a. Los Angeles: Thirty (30) mile radius from the
intersection of Beverly Boulevard and La Cienega Boulevard.
b. New York City: Eight (8) mile radius from
Columbus Circle. However, if a Performer is asked to report to a pick
up spot, such spot must be within the area between 23rd Street and 59th
Street, bounded by the East River and the Hudson River.
c. San Francisco: Fifty (50) mile radius mile
from the intersection of Powell and Market Streets.
d. Phoenix and Tucson: Twenty-five (25) miles
from the center of the city.
e. In all other areas where the Guild has established local offices,
the studio zone shall be that zone defined by the contract between the
local offices and the Producer therein located. If such zone is not
defined, the studio zone shall be subject to negotiation and, upon
failure to reach agreement, arbitration.
f. The Guild shall promptly notify all local offices and appropriate
Producer organizations of any locally agreed-upon studio zones.
2. A "nearby location" is a location beyond the studio zone to which
the Performer travels and returns in the same day,
3. An "overnight location" is a location beyond the studio zone to
which the Performer travels but is required to stay overnight.
4. "Travel time" is time spent traveling between the place at which a
Performer is required to report for services and the actual location at
which such services will be rendered and, if applicable, the time
between an overnight location and overnight location housing. Travel
time, as defined herein, is work time.
a. When Producer provides transportation:
(i) all time between call time at the pick-up point and arrival at the
shooting site shall be travel time;
(ii) all time between the commencement of return travel and arrival at
the original pick-up point shall be travel time; and
(iii) any time spent waiting for commencement of travel at the end of
the work day is travel time.
b. When the Performer provides transportation:
(i) all time spent in actual travel shall be travel time;
(ii) any time intervening between the Performer's arrival and the time
of his/her call is not travel time; and
(iii) at the end of the work day, return travel time begins when the
Performer is dismissed.
B. A Performer may be asked to report to any site or to Producer's
studio within a studio zone without the Producer providing
transportation or reimbursement for travel time thereto. When a
Performer is asked to report to a site other than within the studio
zone, work time shall begin as though the Performer has reported to the
Producer's studio or offices within the studio zone and end as though
the Performer had returned to the same, and the driver only shall be
paid thirty cents ($.30) per mile.
C. Travel time for Performers shall be computed at straight time in
hourly units, with no compounding of payment for travel and work, based
on hourly rates of:
(i) 1/4 of the Voice-Over rate for off-camera Performers;
(ii) 1/8 of the Day Performer rate;
(iii) 1/24 of the Three-Day Performer rate, or
(iv) 1/40 of the Weekly Performer rate, as appropriate, not to exceed
eight (8) hours in any one (1) day.
D. A Producer may choose not to provide overnight lodging at overnight
locations if it is reasonably feasible for Performers to travel to such
overnight location within the work day and Producer does not provide
overnight lodging to other cast, crew, or personnel in connection with
the Program. In such instance, Producer shall provide transportation
(or reimbursement mileage) to Performers to such overnight location. If
Producer provides air transportation to overnight locations, such
transportation may be coach, provided no other cast, crew or production
personnel fly any other class, and bus and railroad transportation is
acceptable if no other means is available or feasible under the
circumstances. If a Performer is required to drive his/her own car to a
nearby or overnight location, he/she shall receive thirty cents ($.30)
per mile. Should a Performer elect to use any form of transportation
other than that provided by the Producer, he/she shall be reimbursed at
an amount equivalent to what the Producer would have paid for hours
spent if the Performer had used the Producer's transportation.
E. A Performer shall be dismissed at the place at which he/she reported
to work, not at a subsequent location.
F. Nothing in this Section shall be deemed to break the consecutive
employment of the Performer.
G. Reasonable meal periods shall be given during traveling and
allowable meal periods of not less than one-half (1/2) hour nor more
than one (1) hour each shall be deducted from travel time.
31. MINORS
A. Recognizing the special situation that arises when minor children
are employed, the parties hereto have formulated the following
guidelines to ensure that the work environment is a proper one for the
minor: that the conditions of employment are not detrimental to the
health, education and morals of the minor, "morals" being defined as
set forth in the penal code of the applicable state of employment; and
that the best interest of the minor be the primary consideration of the
parent and the adults in charge of the production, with due regard to
the age of the minor.
B. A "minor" is: any Performer under the age of eighteen (18) years or
legal age of majority in the state in which services are performed,
except that it shall not include any such Performer if the Performer is
legally emancipated, legally married, or a member of the United States
armed forces.
C. A "parent" is a parent or other adult who has the legal right to act
as guardian of the child. A guardian, who shall be not less than the
age of majority in the state in which the services are rendered, may be
appointed by the parent to fulfill the supervisory functions of the
parent required by this Agreement, provided that: (i) Producer is
provided with written certification of such appointment by the parent;
and (ii) such appointment confers legal authority of the parent to such
guardian. In such instance where a parent has appointed a guardian to
supervise the child's services hereunder, the term "parent" shall be
deemed to include such guardian.
D. Interviews, Tests and Fittings: Calls for interviews, tests and
fittings for minors shall not take place at any time during which the
minor would otherwise be attending school, and shall be completed prior
to 7:00 p.m. Two (2) adults shall be present at all times during any
such sessions, and the minor shall not be removed from the reasonable,
immediate proximity of the parent. Casting directors or other
representatives of the Producer shall make reasonable efforts to
safeguard the minor's health, well-being and dignity during these
sessions and shall not engage in any behavior which will embarrass,
discredit, disconcert, or otherwise compromise the dignity and mental
attitude of the minor.
E. Engagement:
1. Producer shall advise the parent of the minor of the terms and
conditions of the employment (studio location, estimated hours,
hazardous work, special abilities required, etc.) to the extent that
they are known at the time of hiring.
2. Prior to the first date of engagement, the parent shall obtain,
complete and submit to the Producer or its representative the
appropriate documents required by State and local law related to the
employment of a minor.
3. Upon employment of any minor in any areas outside of California,
Producer shall notify the Guild local office by telephone where such
employment will take place. The Union will acknowledge receipt of this
information to Producer in writing.
F. Meals: Whenever Producer supplies meals or other food or beverages
to the cast or crew, the same shall be furnished to all minors.
Regarding beverages, this provision is applicable only in those
situations where Producer supplies beverages to the cast and crew and
is not applicable where isolated groups may supply their own beverages
(e.g., prop trucks with cooler for beverages). When meals are served to
minors, tables and seats shall be made available for them. No time
shall be deducted from work time for any meal supplied by producer
until the minors are given the opportunity to get in the line for the
actual feeding. "Meal" means an adequate, well-balanced serving of a
variety of wholesome, nutritious foods. The furnishing of snacks, such
as hot dogs or hamburgers, to minors by Producer shall not constitute a
meal period. Meals supplied by the Producer shall not be deducted from
the minors' wage but may be deducted from the per diem.
G. Supervision:
1. A parent must be present at all times while a minor is working, and
shall have the right, subject to the production requirements, to be
within sight and sound of the minor. The parent shall not interfere
with the production or bring other minors not engaged by Producer to
the studio or location.
2. A parent will accompany a minor to wardrobe, makeup, hairdressing,
and dressing room facilities. No dressing room shall be occupied
simultaneously by a minor and an adult Performer or by minors of the
opposite sex.
3. No minor shall be required to work in a situation which places the
child in clear and present danger to life or limb. If a minor believes
he or she to be in such a dangerous situation after having discussed
the matter with the stunt coordinator and parent, then the minor shall
not be required to perform in such situation regardless of the validity
of his or her belief.
4. When a Producer engages a minor, Producer must designate one
individual on each set to coordinate all matters relating to the
welfare of the minor and shall notify the minor's parent of the name of
such individual.
5. When a minor is required to travel to and from location, the
Producer shall provide minor's parent with the same transportation,
lodging, meals, mealtimes, and per diem allowance provided to the minor.
6. Whenever Federal, State or local laws so require, a qualified child
care person (e.g., LPN, RN or Social Worker) shall be present on the
set during the work day.
H. Play Area: Producer will provide a safe and secure place for minors
to rest and play.
I. Working Hours: When a minor is at location, the minor must leave
location as soon as reasonably possible following the end of his or her
working day. Minors' maximum hours of work shall be as outlined below
(does not include meal time):
Maximum Hours
Age of Minor Of Work End
of Day
0-5 years 6 hours 7:00 p.m.
6-11 years 8 hours 8:00 p.m./school days
10:00 p.m./non-school days
12-17 8 hours 10:00 p.m./school days
12:30 a.m./non-school days
1. Work Hours and Rest Time:
a. The work day for minors shall begin no earlier than 7:00 a.m. for
studio productions (6:00 a.m. for location productions) and shall end
no later than the time specified above.
b. The maximum work time for a minor shall not exceed that provided by
the laws of the state governing his/her employment, but in no event
shall work time exceed the maximum hours of work stated above. Work
time shall not include meal time, but shall include a mandatory five
(5) minute break for each hour of work.
2. Producer shall make every effort to adjust a minor's call time so
that a minor need not spend unnecessary hours waiting on the set.
J. Unusual Physical, Athletic or Acrobatic Ability
1. A minor may be asked to perform unusual physical, athletic and/or
acrobatic activity or stunts, provided that the minor and parent
represent that the minor is fully capable of performing such activity
and the parent grants prior written consent thereto.
2. If the nature of the activity so requires, a person qualified by
training and/or experience with respect to the activity involved will
be present at the time of production.
3. Producer will supply any equipment needed and/or requested for
safety reasons.
K. Child Labor Laws
1. Producer agrees to determine and comply with all applicable child
labor laws governing the employment of minors, and, if one is readily
available, shall keep a summary of said laws in the production office.
2. Any provisions of this Section 31 which are inconsistent and less
restrictive than any other child labor law or regulation in the
applicable state or other applicable jurisdiction, shall be deemed
modified to comply with such law or regulation.
3. Inconsistent terms: The provisions of this Section 31 shall prevail
over any inconsistent and less restrictive terms contained in any other
Sections of this Agreement which would otherwise be applicable to the
employment of the minor, but such terms shall be ineffective only to
the extent of such inconsistency without invalidating the remainder of
such provision.
L. Medical Care
1. Prior to a minor's first call, Producer shall be provided with the
written consent of the minor's parent for medical care in the case of
an emergency. However, if the parent refuses to provide such consent
because of religious convictions, Producer shall have the right to
require written consent for external emergency aid for the child should
such need arise.
32. INDEMNIFICATION
A. Producer shall indemnify and hold the Performer harmless from and
against any liability, loss, damages, and costs, including reasonable
counsel's fees, by reason of any injury or damages incurred by a third
party, including any other member of the cast, production staff, crew
or any other person, firm, or corporation, which injury or damages are
caused by another Performer's performance (including stunts) which
occurs under the direction and control of Producer within the scope of
the Performer's employment by Producer. Performer shall immediately
notify Producer of any such pending or threatened legal action and the
Producer shall, at its own cost and expense and without undue delay,
provide the defense thereof. Performer shall cooperate with Producer as
requested by Producer in the defense of any such action. No settlement
shall be effected with respect to any such action by Performer without
the express consent of Producer.
B. A stunt coordinator engaged pursuant to this Agreement who is acting
within the scope of employment shall be entitled to indemnification in
the same manner and to the same extent as specified in Subsection 32.A
above, if said stunt coordinator was directly employed by Producer.
C. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to confer greater liability
on Producer than that which may be conferred by law, regulation, or
statute.
33. CAST CREDITS
Producer shall accord all Principal Performers with a screen credit on
the Interactive Program for which he/she renders services, which credit
shall be in a color, size and style which is readily readable
consistent with industry standards.
34. MISCELLANEOUS
A. An on-camera Performer who gives an off-camera narration other than
as the character portrayed on-camera, shall be paid full additional
off-camera wages for such narration.
B. All employment of Performers in Interactive Programs shall be under
one of the forms of hiring specified herein, except to the extent
specified in Article I, Section 38.
C. If any Program includes a union label, the Guild shall have the
right to have its label incorporated into the Program.
D. Producer shall maintain a telephone within a reasonable distance on
all locations where practical.
E. The Producer believes that it has a highly commendable record of
protecting animals and of preventing their abuse during production of
Interactive Programs, and hereby confirms the commitment to the
principle that animals should be humanely treated during the production
of Interactive Programs. The following constitutes acceptable standards
of animal treatment: (I) Producer shall make known throughout its
organization its own insistence on the humane treatment of animals;
(ii) Producer shall cooperate with the American Humane Association on
Programs involving the use of animals when appropriate; and (iii)
Producer shall require its production staff to observe adequate
safeguards against the cruelty or killing of animals on or off-camera.
ARTICLE III
WORKING CONDITIONS
EXTRA PERFORMERS
1. APPLICATION
A. This Article III contains provisions applicable to the working
conditions of Extra Performers. In addition, the following provisions
of Article II shall be also deemed incorporated herein:
1. Section 5, "Work Time - Definitions & Exceptions";
2. Section 6, "Overtime";
3. Section 10, "Fittings, Wardrobe Tests and Makeup Tests";
4. Section 11, "Makeup, Hair dress, Wardrobe Allowance";
5. Section 12, "Rest Period; Liquidated Damages for Violation";
6. Section 13, "Meal Periods; Allowances; Liquidated Damages";
7. Section 17, "Rehearsal Time";
8. Section 20, "Saturday and Sunday Work; Night Work; Holidays";
9. Section 19, "Delivery of Contracts; Completion of Forms";
10. Section 22, "Script Lines, Upgrade of Extra Performers
(Non-Scripted Lines Only)";
11. Section 26, "Dressing Rooms; Miscellaneous Amenities";
11. Section 29, "Protection of Performers; Special Conditions";
12. Section 30, "Travel";
13. Section 31, "Minors".
b. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of Article II
applicable to Extra Performers by this reference and the provisions of
this Article III, the provisions of Article III shall govern.
2. INSERTS
A. Extra Performers notified in advance may do inserts for a single
Interactive Program for the same day's pay. Extra Performers notified
in advance and specifically called to do inserts in two (2) or more
Programs in the same day, may do up to and including five (5) such
inserts for the same day's pay, but shall be paid an additional day's
pay for each five (5) additional inserts thereafter (or fraction
thereof). For example, if he/she does a total of seven (7) such inserts
in one day, he/she would be entitled to two (2) days' pay. If he/she
does a total of fifteen (15) such inserts in one day, he/she would be
entitled to three (3) days' pay.
B. Extra Performers notified in advance may do wardrobe tests for more
than one Program for the same day's pay.
C. No Extra Performer shall be permitted to perform any work for more
than one Program for the same day's pay, including Overtime, except
for: inserts; wardrobe tests; work for different Platforms of the same
Program.
3. WAIVERS
A. If a Producer requests a waiver affecting Extra Performers, the
Guild will issue the waiver without the imposition of any conditions if
it believes that the Producer is entitled thereto. In the absence of
misstatement or concealment of the facts the waiver will be final. If
the Guild believes that the Producer is not entitled to such final
waiver, it shall issue a reviewable waiver (which is equivalent to a
refusal of a waiver), or it may issue a conditional waiver wherein it
will designate the conditions upon which it is willing to have the
Producer proceed. Producer may either accept such conditions or refuse
to accept the same.
B. If a conditional waiver is issued and the Producer rejects the
conditions thereof, or if the Guild issues a reviewable waiver, the
Producer may nevertheless proceed as though a final waiver had been
issued. If the Producer proceeds without first obtaining a final waiver
or without complying with the conditional waiver, it shall notify the
Guild in writing to that effect within a reasonable time thereafter.
C. Either party shall have the right to invoke the arbitration
procedure as provided in Article I, Section 37, to resolve any dispute
regarding waivers.
D. All waivers shall be requested as far in advance as reasonably
possible and shall be acted upon promptly by the Guild. If the Guild
fails to do so, the Producer may proceed as though the Guild had issued
a reviewable waiver, by so notifying the Guild in writing.
E. The application for a waiver by any Producer shall not be deemed an
admission that the Producer cannot proceed without obtaining such
waiver, nor shall the issuance by the Guild of a waiver be an admission
that the Producer is entitled to such a waiver.
4. HAZARDOUS WORK
A. When Extra Performers are required to do night work, "wet" work, or
work of a rough or dangerous character, the Producer shall notify the
Extra Performers at the time of the call. When an Extra Performer is
not so notified, he/she shall be given the option of refusing to
perform the work. If he/she refuses, he/she must be paid for all time
elapsed from the time he/she is called until he/she is dismissed or one
half (_) day's pay, whatever is greater. Such refusal shall not result
in discrimination against such Extra Performer.
B. Extra Performers who are hired at Scale, and who thereafter accept
hazardous work, shall be entitled to additional compensation. The
amount of additional compensation shall be agreed to between the Extra
Performer and the Producer, or the Producer's representative, prior to
the performance of such work.
C. The Producer will not deliberately hire anyone but Qualified
Professional Extra Performers to perform hazardous Extra Performer work
in accordance with this agreement. No stunt person hired as such may be
employed for Extra Performer work on location except for bona fide
emergencies not within the contemplation of the Producer. No stunt
person hired as such may be employed for Extra Performer work at the
studio on the day he/she was employed as a stunt person on the same
production. Upon a written request from the Guild, the Producer will
submit a report to the Guild indicating whether any stunt persons have
been employed on a particular Program. Upon the written request of the
Guild, the Producer will also furnish a copy of the script involved and
make a tape available to the Guild for viewing.
D. For violation of this Section 4, the following Liquidated Damages
shall apply per person per day: $215.00 for the first violation;
$350.00 for the second and each succeeding violation.
These Liquidated Damages shall not apply if there is a bona fide
dispute as to whether the work is "Extra Performer work" or "Stunt
work."
5. WET, SNOW AND SMOKE WORK
An Extra Performer required to get wet, or to work in snow or in smoke
shall receive additional compensation of $14.00 per day. An Extra
Performer not notified at the time of booking that wet, snow or smoke
work was required may refuse to perform in wet, snow or smoke and, if
so, shall receive one half day's pay or the actual hours worked,
whichever is greater.
6. BODY MAKEUP, SKULL CAP, HAIR GOODS
An Extra Performer who is directed to and does have body makeup or oil
applied to more than fifty percent (50%) of his/her body and/or who is
required to and does wear a rubber skull cap, and/or who is required to
and does wear hair goods affixed with spirit gum (specified as full
beards, mutton chops or a combination of goatee and mustache) and/or
who, at the time of his/her employment, is required to and does wear
his/her own natural full-grown beard as a condition of employment,
shall be entitled to additional compensation of eighteen dollars
($18.00) per day.
It is also understood and agreed that any female Extra Performer
required to have body makeup applied to her arms, shoulders and chest
while wearing a self-furnished low-cut gown, and any Extra Performer,
male or female, required to have body makeup applied to his or her full
arms and legs shall be entitled to such additional compensation
therefor.
7. INTERVIEWS
A. Extra Performers reporting for an interview shall receive an
allowance for the first two (2) hours of the interview in the amount of
five dollars ($5.00). For additional time of the interview, Extra
Performers shall be paid in units of two (2) hours at the specified
regular hourly rate for the call being filled. If, within any period of
interview time, any recording or photography, still or otherwise, is
done for use in any production, Extra Performers shall be paid the
agreed daily wage; except that still pictures to be used exclusively
for identification of the Extra Performer or wardrobe may be taken by
Producer without making such payment.
B. Upon completion of the interview the Extra Performer shall be
notified whether or not he/she has been selected, and he/she shall be
advised as to the daily or weekly rate of compensation to be paid. If
the Extra Performer is not used in the production for which he/she was
selected, he/she shall be paid the agreed wage (one (1) day or one (1)
week) unless the Extra Performer is not available when called, in which
event he/she shall not be entitled to any payment.
C. The Producer agrees to give the Guild written notification within
forty-eight (48) hours after the interview, as to persons so selected
on interview.
D. An Extra Performer required to report for a second interview for the
same job shall be paid not less than two (2) hours pay at the
established daily rate.
E. Extra Performers who are required to and do report for an interview
in dress clothes shall be paid an additional six dollars ($6.00) over
and above the regular interview allowance.
8. SIXTEEN-HOUR RULE
A. Extra Performers shall not be employed in excess of a total of
sixteen (16) hours, including meal periods, travel time and actual time
required to turn in wardrobe or property, in any one day of twenty-four
(24) hours.
B. The Liquidated Damages for violation of the foregoing sixteen (16)
hour rule shall be one (1) day's pay (at the Extra Performer's daily
rate including any additional compensation) for each hour, or fraction
thereof, of such violation. Such damages shall be paid at straight
time, unless the violation occurs on a day for which double-time is
provided under Article II, Section 20.A. above.
C. This provision shall not apply in any case where such violation
occurred as a result of circumstances or conditions, other than
production considerations or conditions, beyond the control of the
Producer with respect to or affecting the return of such Extra
Performers from location. Where the Liquidated Damage payment is
excused the Extra Performer shall receive all applicable Overtime. The
Guild will not claim any breach of contract resulting from the
violation of the sixteen (16) hour rule unless the damages specified
above are incurred and not paid.
9. CALL BACKS
A. A "call back," as the phrase is used herein, means instruction by
the Producer to the Extra Performer given prior to the dismissal of
such Extra Performer to return to work on the same Interactive Program.
B. Producer agrees that call backs for Extra Performers shall be made
as early as possible on the day prior to that specified in such call
back. When given a definite call back, an Extra Performer may not be
canceled with respect thereto after 4:30 p.m. of that day, except in
accordance with the provisions of Sections 10 and 11 of this Article
III. Unless the Extra Performer has been given a definite "call back"
to return the following day by 5:00 p.m. of a particular day of which
shooting commences prior to 2:00 p.m., he/she shall be free to seek and
accept other employment commitments.
C. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Extra Performer is established
so that he/she cannot be replaced and the Producer requires his/her
services on the following work day by giving him/her a definite call
back, the Extra Performer shall report pursuant to such call back. An
Extra Performer, who is given a call back after accepting another
employment commitment and who must report pursuant to such call back
because he/she has been established and cannot be replaced, will
receive the assistance of the Producer giving the call back or its
designated casting agency in arranging for him/her to be relieved of
such other employment commitment.
10. CANCELLATION OF CALLS
A. The Producer shall have the right to cancel any call for any of the
following reasons beyond his/her control: (1) illness in principal
cast; (2) fire, flood or other similar catastrophe or event of force
majeure; or (3) governmental regulations or order issued due to a
national emergency. In the event of any such cancellation, the Extra
Performer so canceled shall receive a one-half (_) day's pay, except as
provided in Subsections D. and G. below.
B. The Producer shall be entitled to hold and use such Extra Performers
for four (4) hours only to the extent herein provided. For each
additional two (2) hours or fraction thereof, the Extra Performer shall
receive a one-quarter (1/4) day's pay.
C. During the time which the Extra Performer is so held, the Producer
has the privilege of putting the Extra Performer into costume,
rehearsing, or making other use of his/her services. If, however, any
recordation or photography is done, whether still pictures or
otherwise, Extra Performer Performers shall be paid the agreed daily
wage.
D. If any Extra Performer is notified of such cancellation before 6:00
p.m. of the work day previous to the work date specified in such call,
or is otherwise employed on the same work date by the same production
Producer at a rate equal to or higher than the rate applicable to such
Extra Performer as specified in such canceled call, he/she shall not be
entitled to such one-half (_) day's pay.
E. If the Extra Performer's second work assignment is for a time to
commence less than four (4) hours after the time of his/her canceled
call, the Extra Performer shall receive in lieu of the one-half (_)
day's pay an allowance for the cancellation of the call on a straight
time hourly basis, computed in thirty (30) minute units from the time
of the first call to the time of his/her second call. Overtime, if any,
on the second work assignment is computed without reference to the
first call. If the second work assignment is for a time to commence
more than four (4) hours after the time of his/her canceled call, the
Extra Performer shall receive the one-half (_) day's pay. Overtime, if
any, shall be computed without reference to the first call.
F. If an Extra Performer has not been notified as contemplated by
Subsection D. above, then notice must be posted at the hour designated
for the call, stating that the set will not work.
G. Nothing herein contained shall enlarge the Producer's right to
cancel calls.
11. WEATHER PERMITTING CALLS
A. When scheduled photography is canceled by Producer because of
weather conditions, Extra Performers reporting pursuant to a "weather
permitting" call shall be paid one-half (_) day's pay, which shall
entitle the Producer to hold the Extra Performer for not more than four
(4) hours; the Extra Performer shall receive a one-quarter (1/4) day's
pay for each additional two (2) hours or fraction thereof, during which
he/she is thereafter held.
B. During this time the Producer may costume, rehearse or otherwise use
the Extra Performer on the specified photoplay, except for recording or
photography still or otherwise, of such Extra Performer.
C. If the Extra Performer is used for such recording or photographing,
he/she shall receive a day's pay.
D. The Extra Performer may cancel a weather permitting call previously
accepted by notifying the agency which issued the call prior to 7:30
p.m. or the closing time of such agency, whichever is earlier, unless
he/she has been established in the picture.
E. Weather permitting calls shall not be issued for stages in studios,
NOW THEREFORE, in
consideration of the foregoing and of the mutual promises hereinafter
set forth, it is agreed: 1.
Owner hereby grants to Licensee, for a period of three years from the
date of this agreement, the exclusive and nonassignable rights to
manufacture, sell and distribute music products, without limitation or
restriction except as set forth herein, with respect to the music
recordings and sheet music masters (herein sometimes called "master
recordings") set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part
hereof, anywhere in and solely in the territory of the United States
and covering the mail order market and the LDS market, herein called
"licensed territory"). 2.
Except as provided for in this agreement all other rights of any nature
whatsoever in the aforementioned musical products are reserved by Owner. 3.
If Licensee fails to account and make payments hereunder and such
failure is not cured within thirty (30) days after written notice
thereof to Licensee, or if Licensee fails to perform any other
obligations required of it hereunder and such failure is not cured
within thirty (30) days after written notice thereof to Licensee, or in
the event that Licensee shall go into compulsory liquidation, or shall
go into bankruptcy or make an assignment for the benefit of creditors
or make any compositions with creditors, or any insolvency or
composition proceeding shall be commenced by or against Licensee, then
and in any of such events, Owner, in addition to such other rights or
remedies which it may have at law or otherwise under this agreement,
may elect to cancel or terminate this agreement without prejudice to
any rights or claims it may have, and all rights hereunder shall
forthwith revert to Owner and Licensee may not hereafter manufacture
musical products from masters furnished under this agreement by Owner,
or sell such musical products. Upon such cancellation or termination,
Licensee shall destroy all such musical products in its possession and
thereupon return all then existing tapes and manuscripts previously
received from Owner, or any derivatives of same. 4.
In consideration for the rights herein granted Licensee agrees to pay
to Owner a sum equal to twenty four 22.5% of the gross monies receive
by Licensee in the licensed territory of ninety (90%) of all musical
products manufactured and sold hereunder. Licensee shall notify Owner
of gross mony received in the licensed territory within thirty (30)
days from the date hereof, and will notify Owner of any changes thereof
within fourteen (14) days of any such change. In the event payments due
to Owner are delayed or denied by governmental regulations, Owner shall
be entitled to designate a local depository in the licensed territory
in which Licensee at the direction of Owner shall use its best efforts
to deposit such monies to the credit of the Owner. 5.
Payments by Licensee to Owner of royalties due pursuant to paragraphs 4
hereof shall be made monthy 75 days from each months end and each such
payment shall be accompanied by a statement setting forth in detail the
computation of the amount thereof and include, without limitation of
the generality of the foregoing, the number of records sold from each
master during the accounting period, as well as all charges, royalties
and claims hereunder. All payments made by Licensee hereunder shall be
computed in local currency at official rates effective on the date
provided for payment, subject to any governmental exchange regulations
in effect from time to time in the territory. 6.
The royalties paid by the Licensee to the Owner pursuant to Paragraph 4
hereof are intended to include provision for all recording artists' and
other talent royalties which shall be entirely payable by Owner.
Licensee shall be free of any obligations to pay the costs of the
recording sessions. 7.
With respect to musical products manufactured or sold hereunder from
master recordings which embody copyrighted musical or other material,
Licensee agrees to pay or cause to be paid directly to the proprietors
of the copyrights or their duly authorized agents all royalties which
may be or become due to them. 8.
Licensee agrees to commence the manufacture and sale of recordings
hereunder within three (3) months from the date of this agreement, and
in the event Licensee shall fail so to do, all rights granted herein
shall automatically cease and terminate. 9.
Licensee agrees that all records manufactured by and under this
agreement shall bear the imprint, on the label and album cover and/or
sleeve, of the words, c (date) ARTIST NAME , P (date) ARTIST, used by
permission." in such manner and location as to give reasonable notice
of copyright and phonoright. 10.
Licensee agrees to defend, indemnify and hold Owner harmless against
any and all liability, loss, damage, cost or expense, including
attorney's fees, paid or incurred, by reason of
any breach or claim of breach of any of Licensee's covenants,
warranties, or representations hereunder or by reason of and in respect
of the distribution, manufacture, sale or performance of musical
products made by Licensee hereunder and not due to any violation or
breach by Owner of its covenants, warranties or representations
hereunder. 11.
All musical products released hereunder shall be released in their
entirety and without editing and in the manner and for the purpose
originally recorded by or for Owner, unless Owner's prior written
consent is secured. Adaptations by Licensee for different record speeds
shall be deemed authorized. Licensee shall couple performances in a CD,
record, cassette, video and music book only in the same manner as the
master recordings manufactured by the Owner and only the compositions
contained in masters supplied by Owner, unless otherwise notified in
writing by Owner. Recordings shall not be supplied by Licensee to
record clubs, nor for promotional giveaways or other devices for mass
distribution involving the sale of products at reduced prices or their
being given away without receipt of payment, without Owner's prior
consent in writing. Advertising or disc jockey promotions shall be
deemed exempted from the foregoing prohibitions. 12.
Owner agrees to deliver master recordings hereunder by supplying to
Licensee at Owner's cost price plus any actual expenses incurred for
packing and shipping (including insurance), one or more duplicate tape
recordings, or duplicate of the sheet music originals, subject to the
provisions hereof. Such tapes and masters shall be delivered to
Licensee as promptly as possible following the submission of written
orders therefor to Owner. At
the time of the delivery to Licensee of the first such derivative from
each master recording, Owner shall supply to Licensee, in writing, the
correct title of the recorded work, the names of the author, composer,
and publisher thereof, together with any additional copyright
information known to Owner; the names of the recording artists as Owner
displays or intends to display them on the labels of the products
marketed by Owner. 13.
With respect to master recordings delivered hereunder, Owner agrees to
supply to Licensee samples of its advertising and promotional material
including catalogues, supplements, release sheets, liners, photographs
of artists, and the like, which shall be delivered to Licensee from
time to time as prepared by Owner for use in the United States of
America. All such samples will be free of charge, except that Licensee
will pay all expenses for packing and shipping (including insurance),
and customs and duty fees and expenses. Licensee shall have the right,
insofar as the Owner possesses the right, to use any part or all of
such material, in its original form or with minor modifications, on or
in connection with records produced hereunder. Owner agrees, upon
request, to supply to Licensee any such material in quantity, or plates
for reproducing the same, at Owner's cost price plus any actual
expenses for packing and shipping (including insurance). Owner may
require that such payments shall be made by sight draft against bill of
lading. Licensee shall have the right, at its option, to reproduce any
or all such material for use as aforesaid, provided, that Owner itself
has obtained the right to grant such right to Licensee and Licensee
shall have made any payments necessary in such connection. 14.
The rights hereby granted by Owner to Licensee are the following: a.
The right to manufacture, sell, publicly perform and advertise in the
licensed territory only, records containing the performances embodied
in the master recordings made available by Owner to Licensee as above
provided; b.
The right to use in the licensed territory the name, likeness and
biography of each artist whose performance is embodied in the said
master recordings in connection with the advertising publicizing or
sale of musical products manufactured therefrom, provided, however,
that Licensee shall abide by any restrictions imposed upon Owner with
respect thereto of which Owner has notified Licensee at the time of
delivery under paragraph 12. 15.
Licensee shall supply Owner with a minimum of ten (10) sample copies of
each release. 16.
Licensee shall make available to Owner copies of each release as
follows: a.
Unlimited copies at the Licensee's cost for the Owners purposes
promoting concert, television and radio performances as well as other
promotional purposes. These copies shall not be sold to the public, nor
shall they be given to the public free of charge b.
Unlimited copies at 40% of the suggested retail price, for the Owner's
purposes of selling to the public after concerts, performances and
programs and at the Piano Finder's retail location. It is understood
that Licensee shall still remit to Owner the 22.5% royalty on the gross
received for these purchases as specified in paragraph 4. 17.
All masters and duplicates thereof of recordings and compositions
hereunder, and all copyrights, ownerships and rights in and to such
recordings, shall remain the sole and exclusive property of Owner,
subject, however, to the rights of Licensee to make reproductions
pursuant to the terms of this agreement. 18.
Owner shall have the right to inspect and make extracts of the books
and records of Licensee, its subsidiaries, affiliates, licensees and
assigns wherever same may be, insofar as said books and records pertain
to any monies payable to Owner under this agreement and any extension
or modification thereof, or insofar as any said books or records
pertain to the exercise by Licensee, of any rights granted to Licensee
hereunder. Such inspections shall be made on 19.
Licensee agrees to sell recordings manufactured hereunder only in the
normal course of business and at regular prices. Licensee shall refrain
from distress and closeout sales of such recordings. 20.
Upon the expiration or other termination of this agreement, except as
otherwise provided herein, all pressing and printing by Licensee shall
cease. With respect to all masters, including any made by Licensee, and
any other material in Licensee's hands used in the manufacture of
Owner's records, Licensee shall promptly at the option of the Owner and
upon its written instructions, either: a.
deliver same to Owner in the United States or licensed territory, as
designated by Owner at Owner's sole cost and expense of delivery, or b.
transfer same at Owner's sole cost and expense of delivery to any other
company designated and approved by Owner, or c.
destroy same under Owner's supervision, or at Onwer's request destroy
same and supply Owner with an affidavit of such fact, sworn to by a
principal officer of Licensee. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon
expiration or other termination of this agreement, except for
termination of this agreement by Owner by virtue of Licensee's breach
or default under this agreement, Licensee shall have the right to sell,
for a period of six months only, in normal course of business and at
regular prices, any inventory of musical product previously
manufactured hereunder, provided and on condition that within fifteen
(15) days from such termination or other expiration Licensee
furnishes to Owner a written list of such inventory which also shows
the factory costs thereof. Such sales shall be subject to the payment
of royalties by Licensee under the terms of this agreement. However, at
any time after the expiration or other termination of this agreement,
Onwer shall have the right to purchase from Licensee at Licensee's
factory cost, all or part of the inventory not theretofore sold by
Licensee. Such sales shall not be subject to the payment of royalties
under this agreement. 21.
For the purposes of this agreement, the term "musical product" shall
mean any disk record of any material and revolving at any speed, or any
other device or contrivance of any type, character or description,
whether now or hereafter know, for the reproduction of sound,
manufactured or sold primarily for home entertainment, whether
embodying sound alone or sound synchronized with or accompanied by
visual images, (e.g. "sight and sound" devices). It shall also include
any printing of sheet music or written publications. 22.
Owner represents and warrants that it possesses full right, power and
authority to enter into and to perform this agreement and that it will
not, so long as this agreement remains in effect, grant or attempt to
grant to any other person, firm or corporation in the licensed
territory, rights of any kind in any of the aforesaid master
recordings, the exercise of which would derogate from or be
inconsistent with the rights granted to Licensee hereunder. Owner also
represents and warrants that there are no liens or encumbrances against
any of the recordings which are the subject hereof, which would
derogate from or be inconsistent with the rights granted to licensee
hereunder. 23.
The covenants, representations and warranties hereunder are subject to
applicable laws and treaties. 24.
This agreement shall be deemed made in and shall be construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of 25.
Owner may assign its rights hereunder. FOREIGN AGENCY
AGREEMENT This
is an AGENCY AGREEMENT made this ____ day of __________, 199_, by and
between _________________________ (hereinafter referred to as
"Principal") and ____________________ (hereinafter referred to as
"Agent"). 1.
Principal is the owner of the mechanical recording rights in
copyrighted musical work referred to as _________________ (hereinafter
referred to as the "Composition/Album") with music and lyrics by
__________________ as recorded by _________________. 2.
Principal does hereby appoint Agent as lawful agent and representative
for the purpose of exploiting, marketing and negotiating for the
granting of sub-publishers within the territory of
_____________________ (hereinafter referred to as "Licensed Territory")
the following rights: (a)
Exclusive right to print, publish and vend copies of the
Composition/Album in the (b).
The exclusive rights for mechanical and electrical reproduction of the
Composition/Album in the (c)
The nonexclusive right of public performance, including broadcasting on
television of the Composition/Album and the licensing of the
Composition/Album for such purposes in and for the (d).
The nonexclusive right to grant nonexclusive licenses for the recording
of the Composition/Album in and with motion pictures and television
productions produced in the Licensed Territory subject to the written
approval of the Principal. (e)
The nonexclusive right, with the prior approval of the Principal, to
make and publish new translations of the lyrics hereof and to the
language or languages of the Licensed Territory with the rights herein
above provided in subparagraphs 1 and 4 hereof. All such new matters
shall be copyrighted only in the name of Owner and shall be the sole
property of the Owner. 3.
As compensation for Agent's efforts and word hereunder, Principal
agrees to pay Agent as follows: (a)
______ ( %) Percent of any and all gross receipts paid or credited to
principal for each use of the Composition/Album in any album, book,
folio, or newspaper, (b)
______ ( %) of the retail selling price of each copy of the
Composition/Album in any form sold and credited or paid for and not
returned, (c)
_____ ( %) of any and all gross receipts paid or credited to the
Principal by any licensee for mechanical reproductions thereof on
phonorecords and prerecorded tapes, videos, and any and all other means
of mechanically reproducing the Composition/Album. (d)
______ ( %) of all monies paid or credited to Principal by any licensee
for any use thereof whatsoever, including but not limited to gross
broadcast and performance fees in respect to public performances
thereof, in the Licensed Territory. 4.
All monies due Agent hereunder shall be payable to Agent within thirty
days after monies paid to Principal pursuant to agent's work hereunder
is received by or credited to Principal. Such payments shall be
accompanied by an accounting statement reflecting gross amounts from
each source which the Principal is accountable to Agent. Agent shall
have reasonable access to all books and records regarding this
Composition/Album. 5.
The term of this Agreement shall be for a period of _______ year(s)
commencing on the date of execution of this Agreement. 6.
This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and shall be binding upon
the parties hereto, their heirs, successors and assigns. This Agreement
is not assignable by either party without written consent of both
parties. This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the State
of Nothing
herein contained shall be construed as a partnership or joint venture
between the parties hereto. This Agreement cannot be canceled, altered,
modified, amended, or waived in part or in full in any way except by an
instrument in writing signed by both parties. n
consideration for the following covenants, conditions, and promises,
the Employer identified below agrees to hire the below-identified
Artist to perform an engagement and the Artist agrees to provide such
performance services, under the following terms and conditions: This
agreement for performance services is entered into by the musician(s)
known as: _______________________________________________ (now referred
to as Artist) and employer
known as _______________________________________________ (now referred
to as Employer) Employer
hires musicians on the terms and conditions set forth in this contract. Names of
musicians _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ Place of
Engagement_________________________________Date(s)__________________
(Place) _________________________________ Street ____________________________________ ____________________________________ City /
State / Zip ____________________________________ Phone(s) ____________________________________ Guaranteed
Fee ____________________________________ Deposit
Amount/Date to be paid ____________________________________
____________________________________ Time
(AM/PM) ____________________________________ Number
of sets and duration ____________________________________ Type of
Engagement ____________________________________ Wage
and Deposit ____________________________________ Percentage
(specify how it is to be calculated gross/net of ticket sales/ door/bar
etc.) ____________________________________ ____________________________________
Additional
Terms and Conditions: Sound Check -
The set up and sound check time with full access to stage and P.A.
equipment on the date of performance shall be at: _________ (AM / PM) Security -
Employer will provide sufficient security so that no unauthorized
persons will have access to the stage area or backstage area. the band
will provide names of persons or guests authorized to be backstage. If
security backstage passes and/or laminates are to be used, a
representative of the Artist will supply to the employer a photo copy
of the pass system to be used for the performances per the terms and
conditions of this agreement. Employer shall responsible for any theft
or damage to the equipment of Artist that may occur during the time the
equipment is located on Employer's premises. Transcription
- No performance and/or this performance shall not be recorded, video
taped, reproduced, transmitted or disseminated in or from the place of
engagement in any manner or by any means whatsoever in the absence of
specified written agreement with the Artist. Promotion and
Production - Employer shall be responsible for all matters pertaining
to the promotion and production of the scheduled engagement, including
but not limited to venue rentals, security, and advertising. Employer
agrees to promote the scheduled performance(s) and will use its best
efforts to obtain calendar listings, feature articles, interviews of
the Artist, reviews of the performance and Artist's records in all
local print, radio and television media. Merchandising
- artist shall have the option to sell albums, books, and/or
merchandising material at the performance and shall retain the proceeds
of such sales. Free Tickets
- ______ free tickets shall be provided by the Employer for the band. Insurance -
Employer agrees to retain any and all necessary personal injury or
property damage liability insurance with respect to the activities of
Artist on the premises of Employer or at such other location where
Employer directs Artist to perform. Employer agrees to indemnify and
hold Artist harmless from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, and
expenses arising from any action or activity of Employer or Artist
while Artist is rendering the contracted services except for claims
arising from Artist's willful misconduct or gross negligence. Cancellation
- In the event that Employer cancels any performance less than five (5)
weeks before the date of such performance, Employer will pay Artist, as
liquidated damages, one-half of the guaranteed fee. In the event that
Employer cancels any performance less than two (2) weeks before the
date of such performance, Employer will pay Artist, as liquidated
damages, the full guaranteed fee agreed to be paid for such
performance. The agreement that musicians perform is subject to
detention by sickness, accident, riot, strikes, epidemic, acts of God
or other legitimate conditions beyond their control. Disputes - In
the event any dispute arises under this Agreement that results in
litigation or arbitration, the prevailing party shall be paid its
reasonable attorney's fees and costs by the losing party. This contract
and any attachments or riders incorporated herein, shall be governed by
the State of _______________ law, may be modified only by signed
writing, and is binding and valid only when signed by the parties
below, and Artist has received the deposit (if required) specified no
later than ________ (date). ROYALTY AGREEMENT
ROYALTY AGREEMENT
IN CONSIDERATION of the sum of One Dollar in hand paid to hereinafter
referred to as the "Composer," by hereinafter referred to as the
"Publisher," the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, and the
mutual covenants herein contained, the COMPOSER hereby sells, assigns,
transfers and sets over unto the PUBLISHER for its own use and benefit,
the certain song or musical composition, including the title, words and
music thereof, at present entitled:
(which title may at any time be changed at the option of the PUBLISHER)
together with all his right, title and interest, both legal and
equitable, in and to the same, it being understood and agreed that the
said song or musical composition and the copyright thereof and each and
every right therein whether now known or hereafter to become known, are
and shall be the sole and exclusive property of the PUBLISHER, its to
have and to hold absolutely and forever.
In further consideration for, and in full payment of the afore said
sale, the PUBLISHER agrees, in the event of the publication by it of
the said song or musical composition, to pay to the COMPOSER a royalty
of
cents
per copy upon each and every regular printed pianoforte copy, and
cents
per copy on every orchestration in every form, of the said song or
musical composition sold by the PUBLISHER in the United States and
Canada. The PUBLISHER further agrees to pay to the COMPOSER a sum equal
to ____________% of all net royalties actually received by it for the
mechanical reproduction of the said song or musical composition on
player piano rolls, phonograph records, discs, or any other form of
mechanical reproduction, including electrical transcriptions, in the
United States and Canada, except that in the event that the said song
or musical composition shall be used for mechanical reproduction in
conjunction with another song or songs the COMPOSER shall only receive
that proportion of the said percentage which the said song or musical
composition shall bear to the entire medley or combination of songs.
When publication of the aforesaid musical composition is made outside
of the
The PUBLISHER agrees to pay to the COMPOSER the sum of $
when the said song is published in any folio or
composite work in the United States and Canada, and $
when the song is published in such form in any
country outside of the United States and Canada, regardless of the
number of copies published, provided however that the said song shall
in no case be published in such form until three months after
publication thereof in regular pianoforte form.
It is agreed that any sums at any time advanced by or which may be due
or become due to the PUBLISHER shall and may be deducted from any
moneys to which the COMPOSER may be or become entitled under the terms
of this agreement.
The COMPOSER expressly agrees that he will not transfer or assign this
agreement nor any interest therein, nor any sums that may be or become
due hereunder, without the written consent of the PUBLISHER, which
shall be clearly endorsed hereon.
It is agreed that the PUBLISHER shall not be obligated to pay nor shall
the COMPOSER be entitled to receive royalties on the following:
Complimentary copies; copies sold but not paid for; copies sold and
returned to the PUBLISHER; copies sold or given away as new issues or
for advertising purposes; professional copies; copies included in books
or published in newspapers, magazines or other periodicals, medley or
other arrangements of, or containing said work or any part thereof, or
words reprinted without musical accompaniment.
It is further agreed that if within any six months royalty period not
more than fifty regular copies of the aforesaid song or musical
composition shall be sold, the PUBLISHER shall have the right to sell
any and all copies on hand at any price obtainable, and free from the
payment of all royalty, which royalty the COMPOSER hereby expressly
waives.
The PUBLISHER may, at any time, authorize or permit the use in any
manner, by any person, firm or corporation, of the lyrics or words of
said song or musical composition and the COMPOSER shall not be entitled
to receive nor will he make any claim for royalty or other payments
therefor.
It is expressly agreed that the worldwide motion picture
synchronization rights of the aforesaid song or musical composition are
and shall be the sole and exclusive property of the PUBLISHER or its
designated licensees, subject to the same royalty or percentage as for
parts of instruments serving to reproduce the said composition
mechanically. "Synchronization rights" as herein used, means the right
to mechanically and/or electrically record and to reproduce, perform,
use, represent and exhibit the aforesaid song or musical composition or
any part thereof as part of or in connection with motion pictures with
sound accompaniment.
The PUBLISHER agrees that it will render statements and pay to the
COMPOSER within a reasonable time after February 15th and August 15th
of each year, all royalties earned by the COMPOSER, and due and owing
at the end of such semi-annual periods.
The COMPOSER hereby warrants and represents that the aforesaid song or
musical composition and each and every part thereof is his sole,
exclusive and original work, and that no part of the said work, or the
whole thereof, infringes upon any other work whatsoever, and that he is
the sole writer and composer thereof and owner of all the rights
therein, and each and every of said rights, and that he has not sold,
assigned, set over, hypothecated,or mortgaged, or otherwise disposed of
the said song or musical composition or any right, title or interest in
or to the same, or any part thereof; that he has not made or entered
into any agreement with any person, firm or corporation, affecting the
said song or musical composition, or any right, title or interest
therein, or in the copyright there of, and that no person, firm or
corporation, other than the COMPOSER has or has claimed any right,
title or interest in or to said musical composition or any part or use
thereof, or any copyright therein, and that the said composition has
never been published, and that he has the full right, power and
authority to make this assignment and agreement.
The COMPOSER agrees to forever warrant and defend the afore said sale
and transfer, and each and every part thereof, and each and every right
thereto and agrees to save and keep the PUBLISHER harmless, and fully
indemnify the PUBLISHER from any and all claims, demands, actions at
law or suits in equity, loss, damages, costs, attorney's fees,
recoveries or penalties; hereby granting to the PUBLISHER express
authority, at the sole expense of the COMPOSER, to employ attorneys to
defend the right, title and interest of the PUBLISHER in and to the
aforesaid composition, and to take any other steps necessary to protect
these rights; and in this connection to settle, compromise or in any
other manner dispose of any matter, claim, demand, action or
proceeding, and to deduct from the royalties due, or to become due any
and all loss or expense occasioned by any such claim, demand, action,
matter or proceeding, or at its option to make demand therefor upon the
COMPOSER; and the COMPOSER further authorizes the PUBLISHER, whenever
in its opinion its right, title or interest to any of the COMPOSER'S
compositions are disputed or there is a breach of any of the warranties
or representations in this or any similar agreement, to withhold any
and all royalties that may be due or become due pursuant to any or all
such agreements until such question shall have been settled or such
breach repaired.
The PUBLISHER agrees to publish in saleable form the said musical
composition within one year from the date hereof. Should he fail so to
do the COMPOSER shall have the right in writing to demand the return of
said compositions, whereupon the PUBLISHER must within one (1) month
after receipt of such notice either publish the said composition, in
which event this agreement remains in full force and effect, or upon
failure so to publish, all rights of any and every nature, and the
right to secure copyright and any copyright secured by the PUBLISHER
before publication, in and to the said composition, shall revert to and
become the property of the COMPOSER and shall be reassigned to him.
The COMPOSER hereby authorizes and empowers the PUBLISHER to renew,
pursuant to law, for and in the name of the COMPOSER, if living, the
copyright of the aforesaid song or musical composition and to execute
and deliver in the name of the COMPOSER a formal assignment to the
PUBLISHER of such renewal copyright.
The COMPOSER hereby consents to the assignment of this contract and/or
the aforesaid song or musical composition and/or the copyright thereof
and/or any or all of the rights therein, by the PUBLISHER or by
operation of law, to any person, firm or corporation whatsoever,
subject, however, to the payment of the royalties herein specified.
The term "PUBLISHER" as used throughout this agreement shall be deemed
to include the PUBLISHER and its successors and assigns.