Short Project (SPA)

Preliminary Information Forms

Signatory Application - Short Project Agreement

This Signatory Application form begins the SAG-AFTRA-signatory process for short project producers.

Pre-production form

Health and Safety Questionnaire

This questionnaire must be completed for every project and submitted before a project is granted clearance. The union will review this form to ensure compliance with health and safety protocols.

Informational / Guide PDF

Producer's Guide to Working with SAG-AFTRA Under the Short Project Agreement

Step-by-step signatory instructions for the Short Project Agreement.

Informational / Guide PDF

Audition Sign-In Sheet - Theatrical and Television

Sign in sheet for auditions.

Sample PDF

Short Project Agreement Pre-Production Cast List

Informational / Guide PDF

Production Forms

Short Project Principal Performer Contract

This is the employment contract that the producer and each principal performer must sign for the Short Project Agreement.

Sample PDF

Short Project Background Performer Contract

This is the employment contract that the producer and each SAG-AFTRA covered background actor must sign for the Short Project Agreement.

Sample PDF

Minors Info Guide

Section 50 - The Producers Screen Actors Guild Codified Basic Agreement: Employment of Minors

Informational / Guide PDF

American Humane Association Mailer

Information provided to producers working with animals by the American Humane Association..

Informational / Guide PDF

Exhibit G Timesheet

This is the time sheet where performers' hours are logged and the performers sign at the end of each day.

Sample PDF

Accident Report

This must be filled out whenever a performer is injured on set.

Fillable Document

Post-production form

Final Cast List

This form must be completed for each Short Project produced.

Sample PDF

Pension & Health Report of Contributions

Completed by the producer and submitted with performer and background actor contributions to SAG- Producers Pension & Health.

Fillable Document

SPA Employment Verification Request Form

For verification of employment on a SAG-AFTRA Short Project Agreement for performers interested in joining SAG-AFTRA. Please note this process is for immediate joining, versus eligible to join.

Fillable Document

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