RESOURCES
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2015
1.1 Series and Serials Agreement (SASA)
SASA is an agreement between the Australian Writer’s Guild (AWG) and Screen Producers Australia covering agreed terms for the payment for the services of a writer and the purchase of rights to exploit the work for Australian scripted television series and serials.
2010
1.2 Miniseries and Telemovies Agreement (MATA)
MATA is an agreement between the Australian Writer’s Guild (AWG) and Screen Producers Australia covering agreed terms for the payment for the services of a writer and the purchase of rights to exploit the work for Australian scripted television mini-series and telemovies.
2011
1.3 Children's Television Agreement (CTA)
CTA is an agreement between the Australian Writer’s Guild (AWG) and Screen Producers Australia covering agreed terms for the payment for the services of a writer and the purchase of rights to exploit the work for Australian scripted Children’s television programs.
2012
2.1 Australian Feature Film Collective Agreement (AFFCA)
AFFCA is a common law collective agreement between the Media Entertainment Arts Alliance (MEAA) and Screen Producers Australia covering agreed rates of pay, terms and conditions of employment, and rights and residual payments for all performers in Australian
2013
2.2 Actors Television Programs Agreement (ATPA)
ATPA is a common law collective agreement between the Media Entertainment Arts Alliance (MEAA) and Screen Producers Australia covering agreed rates of pay, terms and conditions of employment for all performers in scripted television drama and comedy programs in Australia.
2004
2.3 Australian Television Repeats and Residuals Consolidated Agreement 2000 (ATRRA)
This is the Australian Television Repeats and Residuals Agreement 2000. It must be read with the 2004 Terms of Settlement (see document 2.4) and the 2016 MOU (see document 2.5).
2004
2.4 ATRRA: Terms of Settlement 2004
This document sets out the changes to Australian Television Repeats and Residuals Agreement (ATRRA) 2000, agreed by the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) and Screen Producers Australia.
2016
2.5 ATRRA: Memorandum of Understanding 2016
This document sets out the changes to Australian Television Repeats and Residuals Agreement (ATRRA) 2000, agreed by the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) and Screen Producers Australia.
2018
2.6 Animation Voiceover Memorandum of Understanding 2018
This document sets out the terms and conditions of engagement for performers working as voice artists for television and online animation productions agreed by the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) and Screen Producers.
2010
3.1 Motion Picture Production Collective Agreement (MPPCA)
The MPPCA is a common law collective agreement between the Media Entertainment Arts Alliance (MEAA) and Screen Producers Australia covering agreed rates of pay, and terms and conditions of employment for all technical crew.
2017
4.1 Pay Rates - Series and Serials Agreement (SASA) 2017
This in a summary of pay rates for writers under the Series and Serials Agreement.
2017
4.1 Pay Rates - Series and Serials Agreement (SASA) 2018
This in a summary of pay rates for writers under the Series and Serials Agreement effective as of 1 Jaunary 2018.
2017
4.2 Pay Rates - Miniseries and Telemovies Agreement (MATA) 2017
This in a summary of pay rates for writers under the Miniseries and Telemovies Agreement.
2017
4.2 Pay Rates - Miniseries and Telemovies Agreement (MATA) 2018
This in a summary of pay rates for writers under the Miniseries and Telemovies Agreement effective as of 1 Jaunary 2018.
2017
4.3 Pay Rates - Children's Television Agreement (CTA) 2017
This in a summary of pay rates for writers under the Children's Television Agreement (CTA).
2017
4.3 Pay Rates - Children's Television Agreement (CTA) 2018
This in a summary of pay rates for writers under the Children's Television Agreement (CTA) effective as of 1 Jaunary 2018.
2017
4.4 AFFCA pay rates and allowances 2017
AFFCA is a common law collective agreement between the Media Entertainment Arts Alliance (MEAA) and Screen Producers Australia covering agreed rates of pay, terms and conditions of employment, and rights and residual payments for all performers in Australian - updated Jan 2017
2017
4.4 AFFCA pay rates and allowances 2018
AFFCA is a common law collective agreement between the Media Entertainment Arts Alliance (MEAA) and Screen Producers Australia covering agreed rates of pay, terms and conditions of employment, and rights and residual payments for all performers in Australian - effective as of 1 Jaunary 2018.
2015
4.5 Pay Rates & Allowances - Actors Television Performers Agreement (ATPA) 2015-16
This is a summary of pay rates and meal, accommodation, transport, insurance and clothing allowances and superannuation for performers under the Actors Television Performers Agreement (ATPA)
2017
4.5 (a) ATPA Rates & Allowances 2017
This is a summary of pay rates and meal, accommodation, transport, insurance and clothing allowances and superannuation for performers under the Actors Television Performers Agreement (ATPA) and apply from the first pay period on or after 1/1/2017 unless or until otherwise agreed by SPA and MEAA.
2017
4.5 (a) ATPA Rates & Allowances 2018
This is a summary of pay rates and meal, accommodation, transport, insurance and clothing allowances and superannuation for performers under the Actors Television Performers Agreement (ATPA) and apply from the first pay period on or after 1 January 2018 unless or until otherwise agreed by SPA and MEAA.
2018
4.6 Pay Rates & Allowances - Motion Picture Production Collective Agreement (MPPCA) 1 January 2018
The MPPCA is a common law collective agreement between the Media Entertainment Arts Alliance (MEAA) and Screen Producers Australia covering agreed rates of pay, and terms and conditions of employment for all technical crew effective as of 1 Jan 2018.
2018
4.6 Pay Rates & Allowances - Motion Picture Production Collective Agreement (MPPCA) 1 July 2018
The MPPCA is a common law collective agreement between the Media Entertainment Arts Alliance (MEAA) and Screen Producers Australia covering agreed rates of pay, and terms and conditions of employment for all technical crew effective as of 1 July 2018.
2016
4.7 Broadcasting and Recorded Entertainment Award 2010
This Fair Work Commission consolidated modern award incorporates all amendments up to and including 29 July 2016. This award covers employers throughout Australia in the broadcasting and recorded entertainment industry and their employees.
2014
5.1 Book Option Agreement - Precedent Template
This Book Option Agreement may be used where a Production Company wishes to create a film or production based on an Author’s book.
5.2 Option and Purchase Agreement - Precedent Template
This precedent is intended for use where a Producer wishes to acquire the rights to make a Program based on the Owner’s Work.
2014
5.3 Quit Claim - Precedent Template
This Quit Claim is for use where a Producer and a Service Provider have agreed that the Service Provider will no longer provide services for a Film and the Producer wishes to ensure that all rights have been reassigned to the Producer.
2014
5.4 Writer's Assignment Agreement - Precedent Template
This Writer’s Assignment Agreement precedent may be appropriate for use where a production company wishes to acquire rights in a writer’s work by way of an assignment.
2014
5.5 Script Editor's Agreement - Precedent Template
This Script Editor’s Agreement is for use where a production company wishes to engage a Script Editor to work on the draft of a screenplay for a Film.
2014
5.6 Standard Writer's Contract - Series and Serials Agreement (SASA)
This template contract is for the engagement of writers under SASA as agreed by the Australian Writers' Guild and Screen Producers Australia.
2014
5.7 Standard Writer's Contract - Miniseries and Telemovies Agreement (MATA)
This template contract is for the engagement of writers under MATA as agreed by the Australian Writers' Guild and Screen Producers Australia.
2014
5.8 Standard Writer's Contact - Children Television Agreement (CTA)
This template contract is for the engagement of writers under CTA as agreed by the Australian Writers' Guild and Screen Producers Australia.
2014
5.9 Artist's Deal Memo (Feature Film ) - Precedent Template
This Artist’s Deal Memo precedent is intended for use by Producer’s who will be engaging actors/artists for feature films under the Actors Feature Film Collective Agreement (AFFCA).
2014
5.10 Artist's Deal Memo (Television) - Precedent Template
This Artist’s Deal Memo (Television) precedent is intended for use by Producer’s who will be engaging actors/artists to perform in a serial drama/comedy, series drama/comedy (other than variety), a sketch comedy, pilot or single play program for television exhibition
2016
5.11 Artist's Contract (Television) - Actors Television Repeats and Residuals Agreement (ATRRA MOU 2016)
This template contract is for the engagement of actors for broadcast television programs after 11 July 2016 under the ATRRA MOU 2016 as agreed by the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) and Screen Producers Australia.
2016
5.12 Artist's Lender Contract (Television) - Actors Television Repeats and Residuals Agreement (ATRRA MOU 2016)
This template contract is for the engagement of actors via a lender for broadcast television programs after 11 July 2016 under the ATRRA MOU 2016 as agreed by the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) and Screen Producers Australia.
2016
5.13 Artist's Contract (SVOD) - Actors Television Repeats and Residuals Agreement (ATRRA MOU 2016)
This template contract is for the engagement of actors for SVOD programs after 11 July 2016 under the ATRRA MOU 2016 as agreed by the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) and Screen Producers Australia.
2016
5.14 Artist's Lender Contract (SVOD) - Actors Television Repeats and Residuals Agreement (ATRRA MOU 2016)
This template contract is for the engagement of actors via a lender for SVOD programs after 11 July 2016 under the ATRRA MOU 2016 as agreed by the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) and Screen Producers Australia.
2016
5.15 Artist's Contract (Online) - Actors Television Repeats and Residuals Agreement (ATRRA MOU 2016)
This template contract is for the engagement of actors for online programs after 11 July 2016 under the ATRRA MOU 2016 as agreed by the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) and Screen Producers Australia.
2016
5.16 Artist's Lender Contract (Online) - Actors Television Repeats and Residuals Agreement (ATRRA MOU 2016)
This template contract is for the engagement of actors via a lender for online programs after 11 July 2016 under the ATRRA MOU 2016 as agreed by the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) and Screen Producers Australia.
2004
5.17 Artists Contract - Actors Television Repeats and Residuals Agreement (ATRRA 2000/04)
This template contract is for the engagement of actors under the ATRRA 2000 as agreed by the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) and Screen Producers Australia. Note: can only be used in certain circumstances after 11 July 2016. See clause 6 of the 5.11 ATRRA MOU 2016.
2004
5.18 Artists Contract (Lender) - Actors Television Repeats and Residuals Agreement (ATRRA 2000/04)
This template contract is for the engagement of actors under the ATRRA 2000 as agreed by the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) and Screen Producers Australia. Note: can only be used in certain circumstances after 11 July 2016. See clause 6 of the 5.11 ATRRA MOU 2016.
2018
5.19 TV Animation Voiceover Contract - MoU 2018
This template contract is for the engagement of performers working as voice artists for television and online animation productions as agreed by the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) and Screen Producers Australia.
2018
5.20 TV Animation Voiceover Contract (Lender) - MoU 2018
This template contract is for the engagement of performers working as voice artists for television and online animation productions as agreed by the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) and Screen Producers Australia.
2012
5.21 Artist's Contract - Australian Feature Film Collective Agreement (AFFCA)
This template contract is for the engagement of actors under AFFCA as agreed by the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) and Screen Producers Australia.
2012
5.22 Artist's Contract (Lender) - Australian Feature Film Collective Agreement (AFFCA)
This template contract is for the engagement of actors being hired out by a company under AFFCA as agreed by the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) and Screen Producers Australia.
2014
5.23 Key Creative's Deal Memo - Precedent Template
This Key Creative Deal Memo precedent is intended for use by Producers who will be engaging Key Creative crew under the Motion Picture Production Certified Agreement (MPPCA).
2014
5.24 Consultant's Agreement - Precedent Template
This Consultant’s Agreement is for use where a production company wishes to ensure that an individual who as an independent contractor providing consultant services for a production, transfers all rights in the production to the Producer
2010
5.25 Standard Crew Contact - Motion Picture Production Collective Agreement (MPPCA)
This template contract is for the engagement of technical crew under MPPCA as agreed by the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) and Screen Producers Australia.
2014
5.26 Producer Agreement - Precedent Template
This Producer Agreement is intended for use where a Production Company wishes to engage an Individual Producer to work on a Production and that producer is the employee of another company (the Lender).
2014
5.27 Director's Agreement - Precedent Template
This Director’s Agreement is for use where the Production Company wishes to engage a director as an independent contractor and not as an employee under the Motion Picture Production Certified Agreement (MPPCA)
2014
5.28 Composer's Agreement - Precedent Template
This Composer’s Agreement precedent is for use when a Production Company wishes to engage a composer to work on a Film as an independent contractor
2004
5.29 Location Agreement - Precedent Template
This Location Agreement precedent is for use where a Producer wishes to obtain a property owner’s consent to use the property in a production.
2014
5.30 Service's Agreement - Precedent Template
This Services Agreement is for use where a Producer wishes to engage an individual Service Provider as an independent contractor.
2017
5.31 Child Safe Policy and Code
This template has been prepared using the Victorian Commission for Children and Young People’s Guide for Creating a Child Safe Organisation, December 2015. It is provided to members of Screen Producers Australia as an illustration only.
2018
5.32 Australian Moral Rights Consent Framework
The Industry accord (ADG, AWG, SPA) on provisions which by consent maybe incorporated in contracts
2018
5.33 Film Extra/Stand-in Release Form
This template contract is for the engagement of Extras and Stand-Ins for feature film production.
2018
5.34 Film Extra/Stand-in Release Form
This template contract is for the engagement of Extras and Stand-Ins for television production.
1995
Safety Guidance Notes
The Australian Film Commission (AFC), Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS), Screen Producers Australia, and the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) collaborated on these safety guidance notes for the film and television industry published in 1995.
2013
ABC Terms of Trade
This document contains the Terms of Trade covering programs commissioned by the ABC from the production industry agreed upon by ABC Television and Screen Producers Australia.