Student Film
Notice to Producers
The Industry-Wide Labor-Management Safety Committee has created safety bulletins. These are safety guidelines recommended by the Safety Committee. CLICK HERE for more information
We recommend you submit your project at least 4 - 6 weeks before the start of principal photography, rehearsals or traveling performers. Failure to submit a Signatory Application in a timely manner may result in delays and/or your project not granted clearance by SAG-AFTRA.
Student Film Agreement
The Student Film Agreement applies to student films that satisfy course requirements at an accredited educational institution shooting entirely in the United States with a budget of less than $35,000 and a run time of less than 35 minutes.
Begin by filling out the Signatory Application.*
Please submit your application no less than 4-6 weeks before your first date of work, including travel, rehearsal, and principal photography. Failure to submit a Preliminary Information Form or Signatory Application in a timely manner may result in delays and/or your project not being granted clearance by SAG-AFTRA.
The Micro-Budget Project Agreement
The Micro-Budget Project Agreement is designed to provide a streamlined signatory process for independent producers who have a project with a budget of $20,000 or less per picture (or per episode of episodic projects). Click here to learn more!