# SAG-AFTRA vs Non-Union Casting in Arizona

Arizona is a right-to-work state, and both union and non-union productions
shoot here. Producers should understand the difference before casting.

## Union (SAG-AFTRA) productions

- Talent is hired under SAG-AFTRA contracts with set minimum rates,
  overtime rules, residuals where applicable, and pension/health
  contributions.
- Casting typically runs through franchised talent agents and the union's
  breakdown services.
- Arizona has SAG-AFTRA-franchised agencies (e.g., established Phoenix-metro
  agencies operating since 1987).

## Non-union productions

- Common for commercials, corporate/industrial, print, UGC, and independent
  film in Arizona.
- Rates and terms are negotiated directly; there is no union minimum, but
  professional standards still apply.
- Non-union does not mean unpaid — legitimate Arizona casting calls are
  compensated.

## What Face Card Casting handles

Face Card Casting works with both union and non-union productions. When you
submit a casting call at https://facecardcasting.com/casting, state the
union status of the production and the offered compensation. Calls are only
published when they describe real, compensated opportunities.

Talent: you do not need to be a union member to submit at
https://facecardcasting.com/talent. Union status is a data point for
matching, not a barrier to consideration.