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This supplement is for the production of motion pictures as defined in 7-111-B of the National Commercial Agreement of 2005.
Except as modified herein, Signatories to this supplement shall be bound by each and every provision of the DGA National Commercial Agreement of 2005 except that they shall be exempt from Article 5-103(A) ii, iii, and iv of that Agreement.
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| 7-111-B-i |
Non-Theatrical Industrial and Religious Motion Pictures |
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The direction of all plotted and/or scripted, stage or dramatic situations, sound or silent, but not intended for theatrical or TV release, and known in the industry as industrial, sales or any other sponsored motion picture shall herein be referred to as "Non-Theatrical Production". |
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| The minimum salary scales for Directors are as follows: |
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Weekly:
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Nov. 1, 2005
Nov. 1, 2006
Nov. 1, 2007
Nov. 1, 2008
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$3737.40
$3924.27
$4120.49
$4326.51 |
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Daily
(25% of the weekly rate)
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Nov. 1, 2005
Nov. 1, 2006
Nov. 1, 2007
Nov. 1, 2008 |
$ 934.35
$ 981.07
$1030.12
$1081.63
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Term Contract - 26 Week Guaranteed
(90% of the weekly rate)
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Nov. 1, 2005
Nov. 1, 2006
Nov. 1, 2007
Nov. 1, 2008 |
$3363.66
$3531.84
$3708.44
$3893.86 |
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Term Director - 52 Weeks Guaranteed
(90% of 26 Week Guarantee)
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Nov. 1, 2005
Nov. 1, 2006
Nov. 1, 2007
Nov. 1, 2008 |
$3027.29
$3178.66
$3337.60
$3504.47 |
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It is understood that there will be unlimited “on camera” days in (d.) above, however, in the event such Term Director directs a commercial, he shall be compensated for each day worked in preparation, shooting, and completion at the daily freelance rate, in addition to his regular weekly salary.
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The above scales are applicable for primary uses only: i.e., for use known in the industry as industrial, sales, or other sponsored motion pictures. If the motion picture is ever used for theatrical release and the Producer receives compensation therefore, the Producer will pay or guarantee that the purchaser of the motion picture will pay the Director additional compensation based on the DGA Basic Agreement. If the motion picture is ever used for TV release and either the Producer, the purchaser (client), the distributor for exhibitor thereof gives or receives compensation in connection with the exposure of the motion picture (exclusive of normal service charges), the Producer will pay or guarantee that the purchaser of the motion picture (the Producer’s client) will pay the Director additional compensation as set forth in the DGA Basic Agreement of 2005 for a production of the type described in 7-111-A-ii for said picture and shall also pay a guarantee that the purchaser of the motion picture (the Producer’s client) will pay the Director additional compensation for each such reuse thereof in accordance with the schedule in the applicable provision of the rerun payment as provided in the “DGA BASIC AGREEMENT OF 2005 as amended,” the first broadcast of said motion picture in any city in the United States and Canada, it shall be in its third run, and so forth seriatim for the purposes of the rerun fees applicable under the said applicable provisions.
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Screen Credit shall be given to the Director immediately next to the body of the show with sufficient exposure time and on an unencumbered frame whenever screen credit is given to anyone other than the Sponsoring Company or the Production Company.
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AD/UPM Salary Scales
The minimum salary scales for Unit Production Managers (UPM) and First Assistant (1AD) and Second Assistant (2AD) Directors shall be as follows:
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11/01/05
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11/01/06
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11/01/07
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11/01/08
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UPM Weekly
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$2158.31
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$2158.31 |
$2158.31 |
$2158.31 |
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$ 539.90 |
$ 539.90 |
$ 539.90 |
$ 539.90 |
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$2152.89 |
$2217.48 |
$2284.00 |
$2352.52 |
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$ 538.22 |
$ 554.37 |
$ 571.00 |
$ 588.13 |
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2AD Weekly
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$1056.59
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$1088.29
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$1120.94
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$1154.57
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2AD Daily
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$ 264.15
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$ 272.07
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$ 280.24
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$ 288.64
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| 7-111-B-ii |
Government, Non-Scripted, Documentary and Classroom Productions |
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The above category shall include:
- The direction of material which requires no staging of scripted and/or plotted situations, but recording existing actions or processes which are normally in progress, known in the motion picture industry as "nuts and bolts."
- Any motion picture which is produced for any government agency or any branch of the Armed Services.
- Any production of a non-theatrical nature for use in schools and not intended for TV or theatrical release and does not carry any trademark, logo or sponsor's message or identification whatsoever.
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| The minimum salary scales for Directors are as follows: |
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Weekly:
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Nov. 1, 2005
Nov. 1, 2006
Nov. 1, 2007
Nov. 1, 2008 |
$3364.08
$3532.28
$3708.89
$3894.33 |
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Daily employment rate shall be ¼ of the Weekly. |
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Term Contract - 26 Week Guaranteed
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Nov. 1, 2005
Nov. 1, 2006
Nov. 1, 2007
Nov. 1, 2008 |
$3027.76
$3179.05
$3338.00
$3504.90 |
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Excluding Government motion pictures, this fee is applicable to the primary use only. Such motion picture may not be used either for theatrical or TV release, unless the terms and conditions provided in Non-Theatrical Industrial and Religious Motion Pictures above for theatrical or TV release of Non-Theatrical Industrial and Religious Motion Pictures motion pictures are satisfied with respect to such Government, Non-Scripted, Documentary and Classroom Production motion pictures. |
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Screen Credits-In order to advance the interests of the Producers, the bargaining unit and the Motion Picture Industry, the parties mutually agree to use their best efforts to accomplish the following objectives:
- Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph C., screen credit shall be given to the Director, immediately next to the body of the show, with sufficient exposure time and on an unencumbered frame, except on television commercials. The parties shall also mutually confer on a program for publicity and advertising designed to enhance the prestige of the Director and to accord him appropriate recognition of his work.
- In the instances where the entertainment motion pictures are produced, the DGA Basic Agreement of 2005 will be observed with respect to screen credit for Directors, Unit Production Managers and First Assistant Directors.
- Screen credits of appropriate size and prominence with relation to other credits shall be given the Unit Production Manager and First Assistant Director whenever credits are given to the Director, provided that the sponsor, if any, does not object thereto.
- To the extent consistent with existing labor agreements, the Producer shall restrict the use of the words "Directed by" to those who perform the functions covered by this Agreement.
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The minimum salary scales for Unit Production Managers (UPM) and First Assistant (1AD) and Second Assistant (2AD) Directors shall be as follows: |
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Weekly minimum salary scales
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11/01/05
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11/01/06
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11/01/07
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11/01/08
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UPM
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$1725.06
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$1725.06
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$1725.06
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$1725.06
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$1730.70
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$1782.61
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$1836.09
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$1891.17
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2AD
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$ 843.65
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$ 868.96
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$ 895.03
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$ 921.88
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Daily employment shall be ¼ of the weekly salary.
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This Agreement shall be effective as of November 1, 2005 and shall be terminated at midnight of October 31, 2009.
The parties agree that sixty days prior to the termination of this Agreement, they shall meet and negotiate in good faith with respect to a new Agreement.
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| Producer:
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Jay D. Roth |
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National Executive Director |
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Directors Guild of America, Inc.
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Address: ______________________
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