SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract Holding Fees and MPU

An interactive educational digital flip book on the holding fees and maximum period of use (MPU) for SAG-AFTRA's Commercials Contract. Updated 26 January 2026


Introduction
8

Holding Fee description
10

Example format and legend
12

Examples
20

1. When first Use begins in 2nd cycle
22

2. Applying the entire session fee
26

3. 1-year Use = no holding fees
34

4. Holding fees after 1-year Use ends
38

5. Additional Use purchased during 1-year Use
42

6. Traditional Digital = no exclusivity
46

7. Traditional Digital + paid YouTube = no exclusivity
50

8. Holding fees can be applied
54

Exclusivity
58

Maximum Period of Use (MPU)
62

Condensed Rate Sheets
68

Contact Information
73

Glossary
74

How to use this book
84

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