Independent Interactive Localization Agreement
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High Level Summary
This agreement, which contains the same baseline terms as the Tiered Budget Independent Interactive Media Agreement, covers localization of video game projects produced in a language other than English. In addition to A.I. protections, the new agreement includes expanded session and voiceprint options for both principal and atmospheric roles as compared to the original Localization Agreement
To qualify for this Agreement, SAG-AFTRA will evaluate the Program based on the following criteria:
- Project was originally scripted in a language other than English
- Intellectual Property Owner is based outside of the United States.
Payment Structure:
All rates quoted are minimums and do not limit the performer’s right to negotiate for better rates, terms, or conditions of employment.
High Level Overview:
This Agreement requires an additional payment of 50% of the Performer’s I-IMA session fee to be paid concurrently as a buyout of all future integration, use in DLC, and Reuse of human-recorded performance as recorded.
Residuals:
Additional Compensation is an incremental payment made to all principal performers per session, no later than the release date of the Interactive program.
Health and Retirement:
The Health and Retirement Contribution is equal to 17% of the total gross salary including agent’s commission if applicable.
Performer Holiday:
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- President’s Day
- Memorial Day
- July Fourth
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Overtime:
On-Camera Performer:
OT for the 9-10th hour is payable at time and one half
OT after the 10th hour is payable at double time
Off-Camera Performer:
For performers engaged on a 1 hour pay:
OT after the 1 hour is payable at the 4 hour session rate
For performers engaged on a 4 hour day:
OT for the 5-6th hour is payable at time and a half
OT after the 7th hour is payable at double time
For performers engaged on a 6 hour day:
OT for the 7-8th hour is payable at time and a half
OT after the 9th hour is payable at double time
Weekend Work:
Performers receive double time for Saturday and Sunday work, regardless of the length of the work week.
Holiday:
When working on any of the I-ILA holidays, all performers are paid double time for the first eight (8) hours of work.
Vocal Stress:
Sessions that contain vocally stressful work will be no longer than 2 hours and paid at full 4-hour Off-Camera Day Performer rate.
At the time of engagement, the Employer shall notify the performer/agent of the general nature of the work involved and whether voice-matching or vocally stressful work is contemplated.
Producers who do not provide notice shall pay liquidated damages of $100 for each failure to provide a notice of vocally stressful work.
Contract Details:
Taft-Hartley allowed: YES
Benefits category: H&R
Counts toward eligibility: YES
Payments deferrable: NO
Creation of Digital Reproduction: YES (Per Article I, Section 16, Digital Replicas; Generative Artificial Intelligence of the 2024 SAG-AFTRA Independent Interactive Localization Agreement)
Special Notes:
Transparency: A full and forthright description of the role to be played must be given at the time of booking.