Working with SAG-AFTRA’s Low Budget Film Agreements

Join SAG-AFTRA Executive Director Maureen O’Brien and President Shannon Laine for a practical look at the union’s Low Budget Film Agreements. This session is designed to help you navigate how to structure and manage a union production effectively.

We will break down the essential differences between the Low Budget, Modified Low Budget, Ultra Low Budget, and Micro Budget agreements, covering key topics like eligibility thresholds, performer rates, and deferred compensation. We will also walk through the project submission process and share best practices for maintaining clear, proactive communication with the union from pre-production through final wrap.

This session is ideal for producers, production coordinators, line producers, and payroll professionals. Our goal is to provide you with a grounded, working knowledge of how these agreements function in practice so you can manage your production with confidence and avoid the most common compliance issues.