In an agreement that the union has positioned as 'historic,' the DGA secured a new residuals formula and an obligation that companies consult with DGA members when using generative A.I. creatively.
No other specific examples were provided, but the union says the new formula “increases residuals on all platforms” and “builds for the future – residuals grow as platforms expand around the world.” Additionally, the union claims that the deal’s highest-tier SVOD residual improves on the standard network series residual.
The guild also explained the deal’s new standard terms for free AVOD platforms, like Tubi and Pluto TV, which previously were negotiable. The agreement institutes minimum rates, compensation and “creative rights” for high-budgeted scripted shows made for services with under 20 million subscribers, while residuals, which will be shared by DGA members on a project, are 2 percent of the employer’s gross profit.
Feature directors, meanwhile, added pay of $5,000 per week for as many as 10 weeks to compensate for “soft prep” time , compensating a time period where helmers have long worked for free. The guild also extended the director’s-cut period for SVOD films with budgets of at least $22.5 million from four to 10 weeks, rendering it “equivalent” to that for theatrical features.
A ratification vote, where members will either give a green light to or reject the deal, began Wednesday night and will conclude on Friday, June 23 at 6 p.m. PT.
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