The performers’ union stated on Monday that a contract specifically tailored to the booming microdrama format would be forthcoming by the end of the month. This “Verticals Agreement” will cover projects that have budgets of under $300,000, in keeping with the typically small budgets and tight turnarounds of these made-for-mobile titles.
SAG-AFTRA president Sean Astin called verticals an “exciting new space” in a statement. “This fast-evolving format is catching on and we are here to support our performers as they pursue their craft and engage this new business model,” Astin said. “By offering a contract that is tailored to the unique needs of these projects, our union is meeting the moment. As the business of verticals experiences substantial growth, so too will our relationship with the producers.”
Filmed in portrait mode, “verticals” are serialized stories that are often…
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