What does Audiobook Agreement mean?
Audiobook Agreement is the SAG-AFTRA contract covering narrators and voice actors involved in audiobook productions. This agreement ensures that performers receive fair pay, health and pension benefits, and residuals for audiobook sales or streaming. It applies to both fiction and non-fiction audiobooks produced for platforms like Audible, Google Play, and Apple Books.
Key Points of the Audiobook Agreement:
- Fair Pay for Narrators: Narrators and voice actors are paid at SAG-AFTRA union rates, ensuring competitive compensation.
- Residuals for Sales: Performers receive residuals based on audiobook sales and streaming on platforms like Audible and Google Play.
- Health and Pension Benefits: Even for short-term audiobook projects, actors are entitled to health and pension protections.
Negotiation Tips:
- Additional Pay for Multiple Characters: Narrators performing multiple character voices in an audiobook may negotiate for additional compensation.
- Profit Sharing: For high-profile audiobooks, narrators may negotiate for a share of the profits or additional bonuses based on sales.
- Script Approval: Lead narrators may negotiate for script approval or creative input, particularly in multi-part audiobook series.
Example:A voice actor in a best-selling fiction audiobook received residuals for each sale and stream under the Audiobook Agreement.
Example: An actor performing multiple voices for a non-fiction audiobook negotiated for higher pay due to the demanding nature of the performance.
Did You Know?
Audiobook narrators receive residuals for audiobook sales and streaming, ensuring long-term compensation for their voice work!
Learn More:
For more detailed information, visit the official SAG-AFTRA Audiobook Agreement page.
