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What We Do

  • Empower background actors by educating.
  • Drive change by identifying issues and taking action.
  • Offer a voice without fear, with the option to remain anonymous.

Empowering Background Actors

SABAG (South African Background Actors Guild) is an organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for background actors. By sharing daily struggles and complaints with SABAG, you can help bring attention to issues that need to be addressed, such as:


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About Us

SABAG is dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights, interests, and wellbeing of background actors in the South African film and television industry.
With a vison of a fair, equitable, and sustainable industry where background actors are valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
The people behind SABAG are driven by a passion for the industry and a desire to create positive change. Comprised of individuals with experience and expertise in the field, who understand the challenges faced by background actors and are committed to improving their working conditions, recognition, and opportunities. Together, this group of passionate individuals forms a strong coalition that can drive meaningful change and promote a more equitable and sustainable industry for background actors.

Our Mission

  • Advocate for fair treatment, compensation, and working conditions
  • Foster a supportive community and provide resources for professional development
  • Promote recognition and respect for background actors' contributions
  • Establish and enforce industry standards and best practices
  • Provide a collective voice for background actors in negotiations and dispute resolution
  • Empower background actors to assert their rights and dignity on set and beyond

Values

  • Solidarity and collective action
  • Respect and dignity for all background actors
  • Fairness and transparency in all dealings
  • Professionalism and excellence
  • Community and mutual support
  • Advocacy and activism for positive change


A Voice for Background Actors

Background actors deserve a voice and a support system to advocate for their rights and interests.
This will help Background actors feel seen, heard and valued.
By advocating for the rights of Background actors we can create a more equitable and sustainable industry for the performers.   By contacting SABAG we will be your voice.
  • Share your thoughts without fear
  • Voice your opinions freely
  • Speak your truth, anonymously (or not)
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Background Actors Rights


 MINIMUM WAGE:             Background actors should be   paid at least the minimum rate for their work, ensuring a   fair compensation.      

 HOLDING AREA:             Background actors should be   provided with a comfortable   holding area including access   to craft with a safe area to store   personal belongings.        

 REPUTABLE AGENTS:       Background Actors require   protection from production   houses who should appoint   verified and reputable agents.   Payment should be guaranteed   when agents fail to pay.

SANITARY CONDITIONS:     Background Actors health & well   being should be prioritized by   maintaining sanitary conditions   on set.              

OVERTIME:                      Background actors should receive overtime pay when working beyond 12 hours, preventing exploitation and ensuring fair compensation.

SAFETY:                           Background actors should not   be exposed to dangerous   working conditions whilst on set.   Safety & wellbeing should be a   priority to ensure a hazard free   working environment.                     

PROMPT PAYMENT:        Background actors should  receive payment within 30 days  of work, ensuring timely  compensation for their services.  

CATERING:                      Background actors should have equal access to the catering facilities as cast and crew, which consists of a healthy and nutritious diet.

MEDICAL:                         Background actors are entitled   to medical treatment on set.   This is essential to create a safe,   respectful, and supportive   working environment for   background actors.

RESPECTFUL ENVIROMENT: Background actors have the right to work in an environment free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination.                                    

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Background actors, like all professionals deserve to be treated with respect and acknowledged for their role in bringing stories to life.                      

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:  Background actors should have  the chance to build a sustainable  career in the industry, with access to training, resources, and opportunities for advancement.