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Finance13 min read

When to Go Union as a Filmmaker: The Financial Calculation

Joining SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, or WGA is a financial and career decision. Learn the costs, benefits, and timing of going union at different career stages, with real numbers for each.

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Production16 min read

Which Guilds and Unions Apply to Micro-Budget Productions?

A practical guide to SAG-AFTRA, DGA, WGA, and IATSE agreements for micro-budget and low-budget films. 2026 budget thresholds, minimum rates, signatory requirements, and what actually happens on non-union shoots.

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Production11 min read

SAG-AFTRA Ultra Low Budget vs. Moderate Low Budget: Which Agreement Fits Your Film?

A side-by-side comparison of the SAG-AFTRA Ultra Low Budget and Moderate Low Budget agreements, covering budget thresholds, 2026 scale rates, pension and health contributions, residual structures, and the practical casting implications for indie productions.

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