Network Code Production Types
The following production types are classified as Network Code for purposes of reporting to the SAG-AFTRA Health Plan:
- Television productions covered under the SAG-AFTRA National Code of Fair Practice for Network Television Broadcasting Agreement
- Basic Cable Non-Dramatic
- Made for New Media productions covered under the SAG-AFTRA National Code of Fair Practice for Network Television Broadcasting Agreement
When using the Contributions Manager, please select Network Code as the agreement and identify the appropriate agreement subtype when submitting earnings.
For productions prior to January 1, 2011, please refer to the collective bargaining agreement that was in effect at the time principal photography occurred for the individual production.
SAG-AFTRA Producers Industry Advancement and Cooperative Fund (IACF) Contributions
IACF contributions are due on all initial compensation payments for television productions, except on productions made for new media under the Network Code and for all Background Actors effective 1/1/2019. For residual compensation, IACF contributions are not due for percentage-based residuals.
Network Code Contribution Ceilings
Contributions are due on all compensation paid to each performer up to the applicable ceilings. Ceilings are dependent on the program and performance category being reported on.
Network CodeCeiling Per Performer / Per Employer / Per Calendar Year |
|
|---|---|
| Program/Performance Category | Ceiling Amount as of 11/16/2009 |
| ½ Hour Serials | $200,000 |
| 1 Hour Serials | $230,000 |
| Sports | $240,000 |
| All Other Programs | $250,000 |
Network Code Contribution RatesBy Role, on/after Date of Principal Photography |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date of Principal Photography on or after | Principal Performers | Background Actors | Residuals Requiring IACF | Residuals Not Requiring IACF |
|
1/1/2022 |
19.8% |
19.6% |
19.8% |
19.6% |
|
7/1/2020 |
18.80% |
18.50% |
18.80% |
18.50% |
|
7/1/2019 |
18.30% |
18.00% |
18.30% |
18.00% |
|
1/1/2019 |
17.80% |
17.50% |
17.80% |
17.50% |
|
1/1/2015 |
17.10% |
17.10% |
17.10% |
17.00% |