Self-Tape Like a Talent Pro: SAG-AFTRA

We hope this post finds you healthy and safe.

During the COVID-19 global pandemic, many advertisers are still producing commercials. Instead of showing up to a set or location, performers are being asked to film themselves in their own homes.

The Commercials Contract only covers performances. Other production services, such as hair styling, makeup application, operating cameras, filming, directing and editing, falls under the jurisdiction of other sister unions (e.g. DGA, IATSE and the Cinematographers Guild).
 
SAG-AFTRA is advising their members: If you are working in your own home and are being asked to provide additional services like those described above, you or your agent should negotiate additional compensation outside of the Commercials Contract to perform these additional duties.  

Learn more: https://www.sagaftra.org/commercials-production-while-safe-home

COVID-19 Pandemic on March 11, 2020, hit Michael Conti Productions and many of our clients by the request to self-isolate. While we are happy to report, we stayed healthy in quarantine, we are deeply sadden by those of us which are less fortunate with this novel disease. We are now faced with getting back to work in a new normal. We hope that we can support a safe return to local video work by working together with our clients on providing a safe and healthy environments.

Please reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns about working with talent on your next project.