What does Television Animation Agreement mean?
Television Animation Agreement is the SAG-AFTRA contract for actors performing voice work in animated TV shows. This agreement ensures that voice actors are paid fairly for their performances and includes provisions for residuals based on the show’s success. As the demand for animated content increases across various platforms, the Television Animation Agreement is key in protecting the rights and pay of voice performers involved in animated series for both traditional television and streaming services.
Key Points of the Television Animation Agreement:
- Residuals: Voice actors are paid residuals for reruns, streaming, and additional distribution of animated series.
- Minimum Pay Rates: The agreement sets minimum pay scales for voice actors, ensuring fair compensation for each recording session.
- Health and Safety Protections: The contract includes provisions to protect voice actors from vocal strain during long or intense recording sessions.
Negotiation Tips:
- Higher Residuals: For long-running or popular animated series, actors may negotiate higher residuals or bonuses based on the show’s performance.
- Session Fees: Voice actors can negotiate for increased session fees if the show is expected to require frequent or extended recording sessions.
- Character Royalties: For iconic or lead characters, voice actors can negotiate for royalties based on the character’s future appearances in spin-offs or merchandise.
Example:A voice actor working on a long-running animated series received residuals each time the show was streamed on various platforms.
Example: An actor secured higher pay rates for voicing multiple characters in an animated series, increasing their total compensation per session.
Did You Know?
Voice actors can earn significant long-term residuals from popular animated shows that continue to air in reruns or on streaming platforms!
Learn More:
For more detailed information, visit the official SAG-AFTRA Television Animation Agreement page.
