The SAG-AFTRA podcast gives listeners the lowdown on a fast and easy contract that’s built for the smallest production budget.

The Micro-Budget Project Agreement is designed to be flexible, user-friendly and adaptable to low-budget productions. You can work out a deal that works for the performer and the project.

Jessica Johnson

SAG-AFTRA National Director, Entertainment Contracts

Over the last few years, SAG-AFTRA has created different contracts for smaller-scale projects, including the latest, the Micro-Budget Project Agreement, which shortens the signatory process while granting exhibitions at film festivals and on streaming platforms. Whether you’ve been interested in working on a low-budget project or creating your own, know that the union has you covered!

To outline more about Micro, SAG-AFTRA podcast hosts SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair and National Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland are joined by SAG-AFTRA National Low Budget Committee Chair Stacey Travis and SAG-AFTRA National Director, Entertainment Contracts Jessica Johnson. They talk about the benefits of working under the agreement for rising filmmakers, content creators and union members, as well as its provisions and protections. Also covered are FAQs about allowable exhibitions, payment deferments and filming stunt and intimate scenes.  

Other SAG-AFTRA podcast episodes are available at sagaftra.org. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Overcast, Pocket Casts or Tune In to listen to your favorite episodes on the go. 

The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA’s endorsement.

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