New Media (Deferrable)

Residuals will be due for use in new media only if an original, made for new media program’s final total cost, as exhibited, is $25,000 or more per minute and it is exhibited on a consumer-pay-platform beyond 26 weeks.

For information on derivative new media programs and for new media programs moving from a new media platform to traditional media (television, theatrical, DVD, etc.), please contact the Residual Claims Department at (323) 549-6507.

Yes, because this falls under SAG-AFTRA’s jurisdiction. You must become signatory as you and your fellow performers must be covered and protected by the provisions of a SAG-AFTRA agreement in order to be in compliance with Global Rule 1. 

For more information on Global Rule 1, please click visit: www.sagaftra.org/production-center/globalruleone

You may distribute your covered new media production beyond new media, after the initial new media release, without the prior consent of your performers or an upgrade in payment; however, residuals will be paid for the use of Made for New Media productions in traditional media based on the appropriate existing SAG, AFTRA or SAG-AFTRA Agreement formulas.

Yes, SAG-AFTRA offers informational workshops on a monthly basis in order to inform producers on how to navigate the signatory process and provide answers to all of your production questions.

For more information on the monthly workshop and other events, please visit: www.sagaftra.org/locals/los-angeles/local-events

Still have questions regarding New Media?  Give us a call or email us anytime!

(323) 549-6446

NewMedia@sagaftra.org