SCREEN ACTORS GUILD-AMERICAN FEDERATION OF

TELEVISION AND RADIO ARTISTS INFORMATION

SHEET AND APPLICATION SHORT FILM AGREEMENT


TITLE:
_____________________________________________________________________________

FILMMAKER:

Legally Responsible Party (Producer): __________________________________________

SS/Fed.ID#: _________________________________

Address:____________________________________

City: _______________________________________

State: ____________ Zip ______________________

Phone:______________________________________

Email: ______________________________________

BUDGET: Project financed by: ___________________________________________________

Cash expenditures $_____________
+
Crew deferrals $_____________
+
Equipment deferrals $_____________
+
Above the line
Deferrals
(other than performers) $_____________ = Total Budget $______________

PRODUCTION: Shooting Location: ___________________________________________

Total #shoot days _____________ Dates: Start _________ Finish ____________

Edited running time ________________________

#of Performers ____________________________________________

Professional ________________ Non Professional _______________

Is there a prior lien on the film? ________________________________________________

Do you have a distribution agreement? __________________________________________

**PLEASE SIGN PAGE 11**


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1. Scope

If Producer intends to employ one or more professional performers in a Short Film within the
meaning of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Short
Film Letter Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") and qualifies to do so
according to Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
(hereinafter SAG-AFTRA), the Agreement shall be executed by the appropriate individual(s) or
entity(ies) herein after referred to as Producer(s).

2. Application for SAG-AFTRA Short Film Letter Agreement

Submit the following not less than one (1) month prior to the date Producer intends to start work
with professional performers to the nearest Guild office.

a. Copy of the final shooting script. A treatment is not sufficient.

b. Detailed budget listing all deferred and current expenses necessary to produce the Short
Film. A cover sheet is not sufficient.

c. Shooting schedule

d. A completed Information Sheet from the Producer indicating the following:

i. Title
ii. Start date
iii. Estimated wrap date
iv. Intended number of actual shooting days
v. Medium to be used
vi. Current expenses
vii. Crew salary deferrals
viii. Above the line (other than performers) deferrals
ix. Equipment, stock and processing deferrals
x. Total budget
xi. Sources of financing
xv. Intended distribution

The documents listed in A. through D. above shall constitute application to SAG-AFTRA to
produce the Short Film named on the Information Sheet and to employ professional performers in
the Short Film under the Agreement. If SAG-AFTRA, in its sole discretion, approves the
application submitted in connection with the Short Film, the Producer shall be so notified and
required to execute the Agreement.

In addition, Producer must submit to SAG-AFTRA a list of all professional performers to be
employed in the Short Film.




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Producer shall submit two (2) copies of the executed Agreement to SAG-AFTRA not later than
one (1) week prior to any work by professional performers. SAG-AFTRA shall make available to
the Producer, Short Film Employment Contracts, a Final Cast List Information Sheet and
Production Time Reports.

3. Short Film Defined

a. Primary purpose of the Short Film is a learning experience in which the Producer has the
opportunity to work with professional performers. Producer may also produce this project
to show before the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for possible Award
consideration. In this connection, the Producer will be allowed to exhibit the Short Film in
a paying movie theater for a limited period of time in order to qualify for Award
consideration. Producer may also produce the Short Film to display it to non-paying, non-
public, established entertainment industry members to showcase his/her talent. Producer
may also produce the Short Film for limited distribution on public access television, as
further described in Section 5 below.

b. Maximum total budget - $50,000.

c. Maximum running time 35 minutes

d. Maximum shooting schedule - 30 days of principal photography (not including retakes,
added scenes and looping).

e. Must be shot entirely in the United States.

4. Exclusions

a. Any project not meeting the definition outlined in section 3 above.

b. Any project intended for exhibition, sale, release, distribution or other public display in
theatrical motion picture houses, free television, basic cable, pay cable,
videocassettes/discs, holography, internet, interactive media of any type, or in
educational or industrial markets, as more particularly defined in the applicable SAG-
AFTRA agreement.

c. Any exhibition into new or emerging technologies, which currently include, but are not
limited to, use on portable media players, cell phones, ringtones or any future systems
which may hereinafter be adopted.

d. Any trailer or demo produced for the purpose of fund-raising.

e. Animated projects and music videos are excluded from this Agreement.

f. Any project which SAG-AFTRA believes, for any reason whatsoever, cannot or will not
meet the definition in section 3 above.


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g. The exclusions outlined in this section 4 shall not limit SAG-AFTRA's right, in its sole
discretion, to deny the Short Film Agreement to any person or entity.

5. Exhibition Rights

The Short Film may be exhibited without compensation to the professional performers:

a. At film festivals;

b. Before the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for possible Award
consideration. (Note: In this regard, the Producer will be permitted, notwithstanding the
exclusion in section 4(B) above, to exhibit the Short Film for one (1) week in a paying
movie house to qualify for such consideration.);

c. To non-paying, non-public, established entertainment industry members to showcase the
talent of the producer, director, writer, performers or other members of the production or
post-production team;

d. On one (1) public access channel for not more than one (1) year from the first run date,
provided neither the producer nor any of the principals in the production receive any
compensation for such exhibition and provided further that SAG-AFTRA is advised of the
first air date and the station on which the Short Film will run.

6. Further Distribution

a. Producer agrees that prior to exhibition of the Short Film beyond the scope of Section 5,
above, it shall:

i. Pay all professional performers employed on the Short Film not less than
$100.00 for each day worked. [Note that if a professional performer's
performance does not appear in the distributed version, such professional
performer shall receive the deferred payment.]

ii. Consecutive employment provisions of the SAG-AFTRA Agreement for
Independent Producers of Theatrical Motion Pictures (Basic Agreement) do not
apply when calculating the deferred payment, unless the performer was on an
overnight location during the filming of the production.

iii. Make contribution to the SAG-Producers Pension and Health Plans based on the
gross compensation due the professional performers at the percentage
applicable in the Basic Agreement at the time of principal photography on the
Short Film.

iv. All compensation paid to Performer under the terms of this Agreement shall
constitute wages and is subject to deductions for Social Security, Taxes and
Disability Insurance. You shall make the required payments, reports and
Withholding Deductions with respect to such taxes and premium. You shall also
provide Unemployment Insurance for Performers employed by you.
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v. Professional performers must receive payment no later than the first date of
exhibition or availability outside the allowed markets.

b. The procedures in Section 6(A) do not apply to exhibition or use in new or emerging
technologies. Examples of such new or emerging technologies include, but are not
limited to, use on portable media players, cell phones, internet, interactive markets or any
futures systems which may hereinafter be adopted. Releases into such markets require
prior negotiation with SAG-AFTRA.

7. Production Requirements

a. Production Time Reports

Producer shall complete the Production Time Reports in ink detailing the specific time of
reporting, travel, beginning and end of meals and dismissal on set. The professional
performers shall review and sign the Production Time Report at the end of each day.
Performers will not be asked to sign blank Production Time Reports. The original
completed Production Time Reports shall be delivered to SAG-AFTRA by the Friday
following the week of work. Failure to comply with the requirements concerning
Production Time Reports shall cause SAG-AFTRA to be entitled to liquidated damages in
the amount of $275.00 per day of breach.

b. Employment Contracts

Each professional performer shall receive from Producer the Short Film Agreement
Employment Contract for execution by the end of his/her first day of work on the Short
Film. Such contract must be completed in ink by Producer before delivery to the
professional performer. A copy of this Short Film Agreement shall be delivered to the
professional performer and performer's representative not later than the first day of work.

The contract shall be executed in four (4) copies. One (1) fully executed original shall be
given to the professional performer not later than the end of his/her first day of work. One
(1) original shall be delivered to the performer's representative. One (1) original shall be
delivered to SAG-AFTRA. One (1) original shall be retained by producer. Delivery to
SAG-AFTRA and performer representative shall be made within four (4) days of the
professional performer's first day of work.

Failure to timely deliver the fully executed contract to a professional performer shall
entitle each such performer to liquidated damages in the amount of $10.00 per day until
performer receives the fully executed employment contract. Failure to timely deliver the
employment contracts to SAG-AFTRA shall entitle SAG-AFTRA to liquidated damages in
the amount of $10.00 per day per contract until SAG-AFTRA receives each such
employment contract.




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c. Payments Due for Exceeding 30 Day Shooting Schedule, 35 Minute edited length or
$50,000 Budgetary Limit

Professional performers' salaries, including overtime (except as provided in Section 10,
below), shall be deferred until distribution beyond the scope of section 5, above, except
that should Producer exceed the thirty (30) day shooting schedule, 35 minute edited
length or should the Producer's costs exceed $50,000, professional performers' salaries
will be immediately due and payable as follows:

i. Any professional performer who works outside the allowed Shooting Schedule
(see Section 3D) shall be entitled to be paid the current rates under the SAG-
AFTRA Ultra Low Budget Letter Agreement for such days or weeks of work
outside the allowed period(s).

ii. In the event Producer's costs exceed $50,000 or exceed the 35 minute edited
length, all professional performers are immediately due upgrade to the rates and
terms (including residuals) under the current SAG-AFTRA Letter Agreement for
Ultra Low-Budget Theatrical Motion Pictures.

iii. Producer shall make contribution to the SAG-Producers Pension and Health
Plans based on the gross compensation paid each such performer at the current
rate under the Basic Agreement at the time of employment.

iv. Such salary payments due under (i) above do not entitle Producer to any
distribution beyond those listed in Section 5, above.

d. Non-Deferred Monies

i. Car mileage allowance reimbursement
ii. Public transportation costs (due the day of work)
iii. Liquidated damages for meal period violations
iv. Per diem
v. Reimbursement for expenditures made at request of Producer, for example,
special hairdress, special make-up, or wardrobe
vi. Liquidated damages for failure to timely deliver employment contracts
vii. Salary for work by a performer in excess of twelve (12) hours on any day, in
excess of five (5) days in any workweek, or in excess of the thirty (30) shooting
days.
viii. Liquidated damages for rest period violations
ix. Liquidated damages due SAG-AFTRA for contract violations

e. Hazardous Work

The Producer shall not require any performer to do stunt or hazardous work without first
obtaining, from that performer, express written consent prior to the commencement of the
performer's services in the Short Film. The Producer will fully discuss the physical
requirements of the role at the time of audition or interview.

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The Producer shall notify SAG-AFTRA of hazardous or stunt activity and the day on
which such activity shall occur. The Producer shall provide a safety expert who shall be
present and available for consultation at the place of such activity. An animal handler or
qualified trainer shall be provided when Producer requires a performer to work with
animals.

f. Nudity

i. The Producer will notify the professional performer or performer's representative
of any nudity or sex acts expected in the role prior to the first interview or
audition. The professional performer shall also have prior notification of any
interview or audition requiring nudity and shall have the absolute right to have the
person of performer's choice present at that audition. Total nudity shall not be
required at such auditions or interviews; the professional performer shall be
permitted to wear "pasties

and G-string or its equivalent.

ii. During any production involving nudity or sex scenes, the set shall be closed to
all individuals having no business purpose in connection with the project.

iii. No photographs will be permitted other than production stills made by a
photographer assigned to the production.

iv. The appearance of a professional performer in a nude scene or the doubling of a
professional performer in such a scene shall be conditioned upon the
professional performer's express, written consent.

v. If a professional performer has agreed to appear in such scenes and then
withdraws consent, the producer shall have the right to double the performer. A
professional performer may not withdraw consent as to film already
photographed.

8. Consecutive Employment and Availability

Professional performers shall have the right to accept other professional employment during the
course of production of the Short Film and in consideration thereof, SAG-AFTRA waives the
requirement of consecutive employment as defined in the Basic Agreement. In exchange for this
waiver, Producer agrees to waive his/her right to exclusive services of the professional performer
during photography. Scheduling shall be subject to each professional performers availability.
The professional performer shall attempt to provide thirty-six (36) hours notice of a conflicting
professional engagement.

9. Worktime

All time, from time the professional performer is required to report until dismissed, shall be
counted as work time for the purpose of calculating overtime and rest periods, excluding meal
periods. The deferred salary shall be compensation in full for eight (8) hours of work and shall be
due for each day in connection with which the performer reports for work even if eight (8) hours of
work is not required by Producer.
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10. Overtime

Performers shall be due time and one half for the ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth hours or parts
thereof, in tenth of hour (six (6) minute) units of work time, which overtime may be deferred and
will only become payable as more particularly described elsewhere in this Agreement.

If a performer is required to work beyond twelve (12) hours in any day, such performer shall be
due overtime at double the straight time rate for any time worked in tenth of hour (six (6) minute)
units, which salary may not be deferred. For the purpose of calculating such overtime, the rate
shall be based on the rates under the current SAG-AFTRA Letter Agreement for Modified Low
Budget Theatrical Motion Pictures.

11. Meal Period

Allowable meal period shall not be counted as work time for any purpose. The performers first
meal period shall commence within six (6) hours following the time of his/her first call for the day;
succeeding meal periods shall commence within six (6) hours after the end of the preceding meal
period. An allowable meal period shall be not less than one-half hour and not more than one (1)
hour in length. Producer shall immediately be liable for $25.00 in liquidated damages due each
affected performer for each half-hour of delay or fraction thereof.

12. Travel

a. The applicable travel provisions of the Basic Agreement are modified as follows: A
performer shall be deemed to be on an overnight location when it is necessary for the
performer to remain away from his/her residence overnight for one or more nights
regardless of the location of the producers base.

b. Whenever the performer is required to travel away from his/her principal place of
residence for whatever purpose, compensation for time spent in travel shall be paid by
Producer in addition to transportation expenses and per diem. Producer must furnish
lodging and per diem to the performer until the performer is returned to the original place
of departure.

c. Except as modified herein, when Producer is required to provide transportation for a
Performer all applicable provisions of the Basic Agreement shall apply, except when air
travel is required, Producer may travel a Performer in coach class on a commercial
airline. Notwithstanding, if any member of the production staff is flown any class other
than coach, all Performers must be flown in the same higher class.

d. Producer shall provide accidental death and dismemberment insurance in a principal sum
not less than $100,000.00 to the professional performer or the performer's designated
beneficiary when performer is required to travel by plane at the request of Producer.




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13. Overnight Locations

a. Whenever the performer is required to travel away from his/her principal place of
residence for whatever purpose, compensation for time spent in travel shall be paid by
Producer in addition to transportation expenses and per diem. Producer must furnish
lodging and per diem to the performer until the performer is returned to the original place
of departure.

b. All performers shall be provided with reasonable lodging and meals at all overnight
locations.

c. If meals are not provided by the Producer, then Producer agrees to pay to each
professional performer the following amounts:

$10.50 Breakfast
$15.00 Lunch
$27.50 Dinner

Such per diem shall be paid to performer in cash not later than the morning of the day of
work.

14. Transportation

a. Los Angeles thirty (30) mile studio zone - The Los Angeles studio zone is the area within
a circle thirty (30) miles in radius from the intersection of Beverly Boulevard and La
Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, California. Producer may require any performer to
report anywhere within the studio zone. Those professional performers who are required
to report to location within the studio zone shall be immediately reimbursed at the rate of
$.30 per mile for their actual travel to and from such location.

b. New York eight (8) mile studio zone - The New York studio zone is the area within a
circle eight (8) miles in radius from the center of Columbus Circle, New York City.
Producer may require any performer to report directly anywhere within the studio zone
accessible by public transportation. Those professional performers who are required to
report to location within the studio zone shall be immediately reimbursed for the actual
cost of their public transportation to and from such location.

c. Other areas - Professional performers shall be reimbursed for the actual cost of
reasonable forms of travel to locations. When the reasonable mode of travel is by car,
performer shall be reimbursed at the rate of $.30 per mile.

d. Any area outside studio zones - Producer shall provide transportation to any area outside
the studio zones.

15. Make up, Hairdress and Wardrobe

Producer shall immediately reimburse any professional performer required to purchase unique or
particular make up, hairdress or wardrobe.
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16. Rest Period

Each professional performer is entitled to a twelve (12) hour rest period from the time he/she is
dismissed until recalled for whatever purpose. In the event the rest period is invaded, the
professional performer shall be entitled to immediate payment of liquidated damages in the
amount of $100. The liquidated damages for a rest period violation may not be deferred.

17. Use of "Double"

The Producer agrees not to "dub" or use as a "double" in lieu of the professional performer,
except in the following circumstances:

a. When necessary to expeditiously meet the requirements of foreign exhibition.

b. When necessary to expeditiously meet censorship requirements, either foreign or
domestic.

c. When, in the reasonable opinion of Producer, failure to use a double for the
performance of hazardous acts might result in physical injury to the performer.

d. When the performer is not available, or

e. When the performer fails or is unable to meet certain requirements of the role, such as
singing or the rendition of instrumental music or other similar services requiring special
talent or ability other than that possessed by the performer.

18. Acknowledgement

The credits shall include the following statement: "Special Thanks to SAG-AFTRA." Producer
shall include the SAG-AFTRA logo or union bug in the credits of the Picture. Contact your
Business Representative for artwork.

19. Application of Basic Agreement

Except as expressly modified herein, all terms and conditions of the current Basic Agreement
shall apply to the engagement and performance of professional performers hereunder. All
disputes arising hereunder shall be subject to arbitration in accordance with Section 9 of the
Basic Agreement.

20. Application of Agreement

This Agreement applies to the above-designated Short Film only. It is understood that the special
provisions applicable to low-budget short films represented by this Agreement are experimental
and designed to encourage the employment of Performers in such pictures under fair and
equitable terms and conditions. If SAG-AFTRA shall determine at any time that the continuance
of said policy is not in the best interests of Performers, the policy may be changed or terminated
with respect to any future production of low-budget short films.
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LEGALLY RESPONSIBLE PARTY/PRODUCER SAG-AFTRA


ACCEPTED, AND AGREED TO: ACCEPTED, AND AGREED TO:

___________________________________ ___________________________________
(Legally Responsible Party/Producer Signature) (SAG-AFTRA Signature)

__________________________________ ___________________________________
(Print Name) (Date)

___________________________________
(Date)
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