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Preliminary Information Forms

Preliminary Information Form - Television and New Media

This preliminary information form begins the SAG-AFTRA-signatory process for both television and new media producers.

Pre-production form

Background and Low Budget Agreements Informational / Guide PDF
Health and Safety Questionnaire This questionnaire must be completed for every project and submitted before a project is granted clearance. The union will review this form to ensure compliance with health and safety protocols. Informational / Guide PDF
New Media Production Checklist This is a document for the producers reference which outlines the required signatory and production paperwork for New Media programs. Fillable Document
Preliminary Information Form - New Media This is the initial application for both Television and New Media programs.
Production Checklist New Media Sample PDF
Sample Budget Template Sample PDF
Student Film Agreement Pre-Production Cast List This is a list of performers engaged on a production that is submitted during the pre-production signatory process. Sample PDF
Safety Bulletins AMPTP - Part 1 Industry Safety Bulletin Informational / Guide PDF
Safety Bulletins AMPTP - Part 2 Industry Safety Bulletin Informational / Guide PDF
American Humane Association Mailer Information provided to producers working with animals by the American Humane Association. Informational / Guide PDF
Employment Verification Request Form

Production Forms

Background Performer Contract for Dramatic New Media Programs This is the employment contract that the producer and each covered background actor must sign for dramatic new media programs. Sample PDF
Background Performer Contract for Dramatic Programs Sample PDF
Background Performer Contract for Non-Dramatic New Media Programs This is the employment contract that the producer and each covered background actor must sign for non-dramatic new media programs. Sample PDF
Background Performer Contract for Non-Dramatic Programs Sample PDF
Background Taft-Hartley Report This form is used by producers when additional background actors are engaged that are not SAG members. Sample PDF
New Media Taft Hartley Information Information sheet regarding the process and commonly asked questions about Taft-Hartley reports for New Media. Informational / Guide PDF
Principal Performer Contract for Dramatic New Media Programs This is the employment contract that the producer and each principal performer must sign for dramatic new media programs. Sample PDF
Principal Performer Contract for Dramatic Programs Sample PDF
Principal Performer Contract for Non-Dramatic New Media Programs This is the employment contract that the producer and each principal performer must sign for non-dramatic new media programs. Sample PDF
Principal Performer Contract for Non-Dramatic Programs Sample PDF
Principal Taft-Hartley Report Sample PDF
W-9 Form Request for Taxpayer ID Number and Certification IRS form that is needed when SAG-AFTRA takes a security deposit from the producer and the producer requests that the deposit be placed in an interest bearing account. Fillable Document
Performer Cast Clearance Form LA-NY_Fillable PLEASE DOWNLOAD TO VIEW IN YOUR PDF VIEWER, AND TO COMPLETE THE FORM. This form is submitted to SAG-AFTRA Membership Department to confirm the membership status of performers. Fillable Document
Exhibit G Timesheet This is the time sheet where performers' hours are logged and the performers sign at the end of each day. Sample PDF
Accident Report This must be filled out whenever a performer is injured on set. Fillable Document

Post-production form

Final Cast List

This form must be completed for each Short Project produced.

Sample PDF

Pension & Health Memorandum Contributions For Owners

Notice from SAG-Producers Pension & Health Plan regarding contributions from an individual producer employing themselves.

Informational / Guide PDF

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