I happen to have the handbooks of both unions they have available to both their union members and prodcos they work with and read the handbooks cover to cover. I suggest members on this board here in the USA get copies as well from your local union office to dispel false rumors about them. The handbooks are very informative.
Just Google SAG and DGA to get to their web sites for more information.
You can even download SAG ULB agreements from their web site and read all the pros and cons.
There are more advantages for working with SAG for ULB independent productions than disadvantages.
If you want to increase your chances of getting distribution with name talent in your production, get reliable actors who don't flake, get experienced talent who can motivate a young up and coming cast to learn new techniques, and improve your overall production values, go union. They also have fascinating BTS stories about productions they've been in to entertain both the cast and crew during lunch.
Having tried to sell to even television studios before besides movie studios, the first question they ask is "Who is in it?" They don't care how original the story may be, how well made it may be, or if you have the most amazing unknown actor, they want names they know. This is what SAG ULB agreements can give you, names they know at a price most of us can afford. For those of you who can pay four digit salaries per day, more power to you.
Just Google SAG and DGA to get to their web sites for more information.
You can even download SAG ULB agreements from their web site and read all the pros and cons.
There are more advantages for working with SAG for ULB independent productions than disadvantages.
If you want to increase your chances of getting distribution with name talent in your production, get reliable actors who don't flake, get experienced talent who can motivate a young up and coming cast to learn new techniques, and improve your overall production values, go union. They also have fascinating BTS stories about productions they've been in to entertain both the cast and crew during lunch.
Having tried to sell to even television studios before besides movie studios, the first question they ask is "Who is in it?" They don't care how original the story may be, how well made it may be, or if you have the most amazing unknown actor, they want names they know. This is what SAG ULB agreements can give you, names they know at a price most of us can afford. For those of you who can pay four digit salaries per day, more power to you.