Interactive Contracts FAQ | Screen Actors Guild

Can a SAG signatory still do both union and non-union games?

SAG provides two options to give greater flexibility to game producers. First, SAG offers a Full Interactive Media Agreement, which provides the game producer the ability to use SAG members for all of the producer’s games. Alternatively, SAG also offers a One Production Only (OPO) contract that allows the Producer the option of using SAG members for a specific game title. Producers can sign up to three (3) OPOs a year.

Can clips of the game I worked on be used for promotional purposes?

Yes. However, clips twelve (12) minutes and over require that the producer pay you additional compensation. Clip reuse excludes reuse for commercials. Please contact your SAG rep for details.

Do SAG game producers have to pay residuals?

No. There are currently no residuals in the SAG Interactive Media Agreement.

Does it cost anything for the producer to become signatory?

No.

Is a bond required for new interactive producers?

No.

May Screen Actors Guild members work on an interactive / video game production?

Yes! Provided that the production is signatory to the current SAG Interactive Media Agreement.

What do I get paid for performance capture?

Performance capture is subject to the Principle On Camera rate.

What does it mean to work for a SAG signatory?

A SAG signatory has executed an agreement with SAG and agrees to abide by the terms of the current SAG Interactive Media Agreement.

What happens if a clip from a SAG video game I have performed in is reused in another game or other medium?

If the clip is used in a game, then an integration payment is due to you under the Interactive Media Agreement. When reusing your clip in another medium, the applicable contract for that medium will determine the payment due.

What paperwork is the producer responsible for during production?

Production paperwork is minimal. Only four (4) documents are required during production, all of which SAG will provide: performer contracts, daily time sheets, final cast list, and pension and health reporting form.

What rights do I have when I work on a SAG video game?

Though a single, unaltered game can be sold worldwide in perpetuity on unlimited platforms, any other re-use or integration of your performance in another medium or video game would trigger additional payment.