Rate
These rate cards are intended for general information purposes. If there is a discrepancy between the rate card and the collective bargaining agreement, the latter is controlling. If you have a specific question, please call the DGA Contracts Department at (310) 289-2010.

DGA Rate Cards 2008-2011

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2008-2011 DGA Rate Cards by Section

If you have questions regarding the DGA contracts or the rates listed in this publication, please call:
  • (310) 289-2010 in Los Angeles
    or
  • (212) 258-0809 in New York
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DIRECTORS

Theatrical Motion Pictures Minimums

  • High Budget
  • Shorts & Documentaries
3 102 kb

Television Minimums

  • Network Prime-Time (includes FBC & Pay TV)
  • Non-Network, Non-Prime-Time
  • Basic Cable Minimums
4 117 kb

Pilot Minimums

  • Network Prime-Time (includes FBC & Pay TV)
  • Non-Network and Basic Cable
10 108 kb

Presentations (Prime-Time Dramatic) Minimums

  • 0-15 Minutes
  • 16-30 Minutes
13 99 kb

Supersize Programs

  • Network Primetime (includes FBC & pay TV) and Network Prime-Time Dramatic
  • Non-Network or Non-Prime-Time (includes Basic Cable)
  • Non-Network or Non-Prime-Time Dramatic (High Budget)
  • Network Prime-Time Variety Series (includes FBC & Pay TV)
  • Non-Network (other than FBC) or Non-Prime-Time Variety (High Budget)
  • Non-Network (other than FBC) or Non-Prime-Time Variety (Low Budget)
14 115 kb

Additional Information For Directors

  • Pension & Health Contributions
  • Pension & Health Ceilings
  • Worked 6th/7th days; worked holidays
  • Residency
  • Travel
21 103 kb
NEW MEDIA COVERAGE
22
102 kb
ADs/UPMs/TCs

General Minimums

23 111 kb

Single Camera Pilots, 1st & 2nd Season 1-Hour Episodic

26 109 kb
Multicamera ADs/UPMS/Associate Directors
General Minimums
29 113 kb

Pilot Rates

32 112 kb

AD/UPM Additional Information

  • Staffing (Single Camera vs. Multicamera)
  • Prep. Time (Single Camera vs. Multicamera)
  • Completion of Assignment (Single Camera vs. Multicamera)
  • Extended Workday (Single Camera vs. Multicamera)
  • Workweek
  • Residency
  • Capricious Discharge
  • Discharge Without Cause
  • Wrap Supervision Allowance
  • AD/UPM General Info.
  • Pension & Health Contributions
  • DGACA-Assistant Director Training Program
  • UPM Hyphenate Contributions
  • Pension & Health Plan Ceilings
  • New York & Chicago Location Managers
35 121 kb

THEATRICAL LOW BUDGET WORK

Theatrical Directors - Low Budget Sideletter

41 104 kb

AD/UPM Rates - Low Budget Sideletter

43 136 kb

Low Budget General Rules

55 102 kb

FLTTA: DIRECTORS

Minimums for Live & Tape Television Work

  • Dramatic Network Prime-Time (includes FBC)
  • Dramatic Non-Network or Network Non-Prime-Time (high budget)
  • Dramatic Non-Network or Network Non-Prime-Time (low budget)
  • Network Prime-Time Variety Specials
  • Variety Segments
  • Network Prime-Time Quiz & Game Shows (includes FBC)
  • Non-Network or Non-Prime-Time Quiz & Game Shows
  • Strip Dramatic (Non-Network or Non-Prime-Time)
  • Strip Variety (Non-Network or Non-Prime-Time)
  • Strip Quiz & Game (Non-Network or Non-Prime-Time)
  • All other programs
56 149 kb

FLTTA: ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS/STAGE MANAGERS

74 115 kb

FLTTA: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Completion of Assignment Pay: Prime-Time dramatic
  • Capricious Discharge
  • Discharge Without Cause: Prime-Time Dramatic
  • Mileage Expense
  • Incidental Allowance: Prime-Time Dramatic
  • Vacation Pay
  • Unworked Holiday Pay; Prime-Time Dramatic
  • Extended Workday: Prime-Time Dramatic
  • Residency
  • Deal memos
  • Rest period
  • Pension & Health Contributions
  • Prep Time
80 112 kb

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

83 40 kb

Commercial Rate Cards 2005-2009

Clip Rate Cards 2007-2008

Archives:

2004-2005

 
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Archives 2003-2004

Archives 2002-2003

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