Interactive

The Interactive Media Agreements covers interactive or video game programs where the viewer or user can manipulate, affect, or otherwise alter, on a real time basis, the sequence or presentation of the program. 

Agreements: 

- Tiered Budget Independent Interactive Media Agreement (Tiered Budget I-IMA) 

- Independent Interactive Localization Agreement (I-ILA)

Tiered Budget Independent Interactive Media Agreement (Tiered Budget I-IMA) 

This agreement has four tiers for budgets ranging from $250,000 to $30 million which allows indie game developers to qualify for our newest Interactive Agreement, giving them access to high-quality SAG-AFTRA talent. 

Independent Interactive Localization Agreement (I-ILA)

This agreement, which contains the same streamlined, easy to understand baseline terms as the union’s 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

Instructions to apply for the Independent Interactive Media Agreements

Tiered Budget Independent Interactive Media Agreement Producer's Guide   
 

Independent Interactive Localization Agreement Producer's Guide   
 

Apply here   
    
 

The Interim Interactive Media Agreement consists of the terms of our last offer to the employer bargaining group before we declared a strike. All provisions and protections within the 2011-2014 IMA, as modified by the 2017 MOA and further by the 2020 MOA apply, except as modified by the Interim Interactive Media Agreement. For additional information regarding the strike rules and notices, please visit our strike page here. 
 

Instructions to apply for the Interim IMA

Interim Interactive Media Agreement Producer’s Guide

Apply Here

Student Interactive Waiver Agreement
 

The Student Interactive Waiver Agreement applies to student films that satisfy course requirements at an accredited educational institution recorded entirely in the United States.

The agreement allows students the opportunity to work with SAG-AFTRA members in the development of their education in producing video games.  

Qualifications for producing under the Student IMA Waiver:

• The project must meet the definition of an Interactive Media Project as defined in the 2025 Independent Interactive Media Agreement.
• The Student must be either at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• The project must be owned by the Student (Producer).

To register your project, apply here: Student Interactive Media Waiver

Game Jam Interactive Media Waiver

This agreement is designed for developers creating videogames at Game Jam events.
Participants include designers and programmers working together as a team to create themed interactive videogames from scratch. Developers are able to work with SAG- AFTRA performers on their projects.

To register your project, apply here: : Game Jam Waiver