Hey all, I have a question about SAG films. My son is SAG must join from background work he's done and we have basically decided to not do any more background and not join SAG until the right opportunity comes along. Well, there is a film we're interested in submitting him for and it's SAG modified low budget. My question is does my son have to be SAG before they can consider him for the role or can he submit with the understanding that he would join if he got the role? We really like this role and would really like for him to be considered for it!

You can submit him but if her books it you must join. Good luck!

ultra-low, low and modified low budget indies have their own set of rules when it comes to joining SAG.

The SAG indie contracts provide provisions to allow for the hiring of non SAG actors. All you have to do is call SAG for an answer about your particular situation.

Here's a linnk to the filmmakers SAG modified low budget contract.
http://www.sagindie.org/docs/sag-modifiedlowbudget-2005wm.pdf

Thanks for the replies!

I would let them know he is sag-e when you submit him. Its a great place to be!!