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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 |
For productions prior to July 1, 2017, please refer to the collective bargaining agreement that was in effect at the time principal photography occurred for the individual production.
Deceased Performer Reporting of Earnings
Under the theatrical contract, employers must continue to report earnings on behalf of deceased performers.