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SAG-AFTRA Theatrical Production Types
The following production types are classified as theatrical for purposes of reporting to the SAG-AFTRA Health Plan:
- Theatrical
- Short Project
- Short Film
- Student Film
- Low Budget
- Modified Low Budget
- Ultra Low Budget
- Experimental
- Dubbing
- Spanish Dubbing
When using the Contributions Manager
Theatrical Contribution Rates
Theatrical 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 | Supplemental Home Video Residuals |
|
9/6/2026 |
22.00% |
21.50% |
21.50% |
13.50% |
|
7/1/2022 |
21.00% |
20.50% |
20.50% |
13.50% |
|
7/1/2021 |
20.50% |
20.00% |
20.00% |
13.50% |
|
7/1/2020 |
20.00% |
19.50% |
19.50% |
13.50% |
|
7/1/2019 |
19.00% |
18.50% |
18.50% |
13.50% |
|
7/1/2018 |
18.50% |
18.00% |
18.00% |
13.50% |
|
7/1/2017 |
18.00% |
17.50% |
17.50% |
13.50% |
Theatrical Reporting Ceiling |
|
|---|---|
| Date of Principal Photography | Ceiling Per Project, Per Performer |
|
Current as of 7/1/2005 |
$232,000 |
|
7/1/1983 through 6/30/2005 |
$200,000 |
|
10/6/1980 through 6/30/1983 |
$165,000 |
|
7/1/1977 through 10/5/1980 |
$150,000 |
|
Prior to 7/1/1977 |
$100,000 |
Deceased Performer Reporting of Earnings
Under the theatrical contract, employers must continue to report earnings on behalf of deceased performers.