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The Union has established the Ultra Low Budget Programs in order to allow Union Members and producers the ability to work together on low-budget productions while protecting the rights of the performers.

Currently the Union offers the following Ultra Low Budget Programs:

Student Ultra Low Budget Program

Overview

Application Form

Schedule A

UBCP 20/20 Ultra Low Budget Program

Overview

Application Form

Schedule A

Ultra Low Budget Program

Overview

Application Form

Schedule A

Special Events (Please contact the Program Administrator)

Application Requirements

Productions must be produced primarily for evaluation, educational, critique or non-commercial use.  Such use may include film festivals, showcase screenings, workshops or any other non-commercial venue where no admission fee is charged.

The Producer must provide the Union with a completed application for all the Programs no less than ten business (10) days, not inclusive of Statutory holidays, prior to the first day of principal photography.

Given the time required to process applications, there will be no exceptions to the time requirements for submissions.

The following documentation must be forwarded to UBCP in order for your application to be processed:

• Completed Application Form
• Budget
• Script
• Current Crew List
• Current Cast List (list of roles to be cast)
• Insurance (as per particular program)

Please note: The Union will be unable to complete your application until all of the above-noted documentation is provided to the Union.  

Application Process

·         All applications must be received by fax or email.

·         The Union will confirm receipt of your application within two (2) business days.

·         UBCP will contact you if we have any questions.

·         Upon acceptance of your application the Union will email the producer an Ultra Low Budget Agreement.

·         The producer must execute the agreement and return it to UBCP before the Performer Forms are released for use on the production.

·         The Performer Form must be signed by all Union and non-Union performers and all Forms must be returned to the Union before the end of principal photography.

Things to Know

Excluded Projects

Please note that the Ultra Low Budget Programs do not apply to the following types of productions:

· Industrial/Corporate Videos
· Animated Productions
· Dubbing
· Pilots or Presentation Programs
· Documentaries
· Series
· Television Movies of the Week
· Commercials
· Educational Programs
· Productions that require Performers to stay overnight at a distant location
· Webisodes

Cast

All cast members must be Canadian citizens or have landed immigrant status.

Fees

The Producer may be required to pay the Performers (Members and non-Members) a Minimum Fee which is determined by the Program your production qualifies under.

Links

BC Master Production Agreement

Questions? Please email the Program Administrator.