Television Animation

If you have a specific question about interviews or need further information, please contact a business representative at your SAG-AFTRA local office.

Day Performers (Theatrical and Television):

The performer does not receive compensation if dismissed within one hour from the time of call. If detained by the Producer beyond one hour, the performer is paid at straight time in one-half hour units.

3-Day Performers (Television only):

If you have a specific question about meal periods or need further information, please contact a business representative at your SAG-AFTRA local office.

The performer must be given the first meal break within six hours from the time of first call. The provisions for meal periods are the same for all performers.

If you have a specific question about overtime or need further information, please contact a business representative at your SAG-AFTRA local office.

The performer’s pay, for overtime purposes, is computed from time of first call to dismissal, excluding meal periods. Overtime for performers receiving over the money breaks will be based on the applicable money break amount.

Day Performers (Theatrical and Television):

Money breaks: two times the minimum day performer rate per day.

If you have a specific question about rest periods or need further information, please contact a business representative at your SAG-AFTRA local office.

Daily Rest Periods for Day, 3-Day (TV only) and Weekly Performers:

• Studio Zone (Theatrical and Television): The performer is entitled to a 12 hour rest period from the time he is dismissed until the first call for the next day. This applies for makeup, wardrobe, hairdress, or any other purpose.

If you have a specific question about per diems or need further information, please contact a business representative at your SAG-AFTRA local office.

Per Diems and Accommodations:

In addition to lodging, the Producer will provide a per diem meal allowance to be paid prior to the day or week of work. The minimum per diem amounts are as follows and only applicable if meals are not provided by the Producer.

Breakfast: $12.00

Lunch: $18.00

If you have a specific question about workweek or need further information, please contact a business representative at your SAG-AFTRA local office

Studio Workweek:

The studio workweek consists of any five days out of seven consecutive days with the sixth and seventh days considered regular days off. These days are designated by the Producer. Premiums are paid when a performer works the sixth and/or seventh day*.

*Not applicable to a day performer, unless he works six or seven days in the workweek.