SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract Editing

An interactive educational digital flip book on the editing provisions in the SAG-AFTRA's Commercials Contract. Last updated 10 February 2026


Introductions
8

Editing Definitions
10

Payments
18

Editing Examples
28

Shorter/Longer/Same Length Versons
32

Examples
33

1. Additional Footage
34

2. Direct Lift
36

3. 15 second version, no mother
38

4. 15 second version, one kiddo
40

5. 10 second version
42

Payments
45

1. Additional Footage
50

2. Direct Lift
52

3. 15 second version, no mother
54

4. 15 second version, one kiddo
56

5. 10 second version
58

Permitted Changes
62

Examples
66

1. Tag Changes
66

2. Change of Voiceover (VO) performer
68

3. Different Language
70

Payments
72

Paid Edits
74

Examples
78

1. Change of Setting
78

2. 30 second edit, mother driving
80

3. Product Change
82

Payments
84

1. Change of Setting
86

2. 30 second edit, mother driving
88

3. Product Change
90

Addressable Edits
92

Payments
94

Unpermitted Edits
96

Examples
98

1. Adding a new OCP
98

2. Changing Commercial Message
100

3. New Product
102

Payment
104

Extras and Integration Fees
106

Condensed Rate Sheets
108

Contact Information
113

Glossary of Terms
114

How to use this book
124

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