What does “clean contract” mean?

On the front of the
standard SAG employment contract, there are 3 separate boxes to check if you
do not consent to use of your commercial on the Internet, as a dealer
commercial, and/or on a simulcast. On the reverse side, two separate
paragraphs grant rights to producer for foreign and theatrical/industrial use.
Although not a contractual term, “clean contract” is used by producers to mean
that, as a condition of employment, you must grant these rights at the time of
booking at scale, i.e., you may not mark your contract by checking off these
boxes or crossing out the paragraphs.

In the event that the
producer did not acquire these rights at the time of booking, the performer
should check the boxes on the front and strike the paragraphs on the back. By
doing so, the producer must come back to you and negotiate for these rights.
If there is any question as to whether any of these rights were granted to
producer, check with your agent before signing your contract.

Can a producer require the performer to accept a “clean contract” as a
condition of auditioning for a commercial?

No. Performers
cannot be required to accept minimum fees as a condition of auditioning. A
producer is permitted to state the company’s intent to offer a performer the
minimum fees; however the producer is obligated to advise the performer at the
same time of his/her right to negotiate for better terms and conditions.