Securing Streaming Residuals and First-Dollar Gross Backend Points for Actors
In the streaming era, Hollywood 'net profit' accounting often produces $0 in actor residuals. Discover how entertainment agents negotiate First-Dollar Gross (FDG) participation.
Amit KasliwalCEO & Founder, Dehurdle
December 03, 20224 min read
The First-Dollar Gross (FDG) Script
Recommended Spoken Script
What to say to the studio business affairs: "Given my client's global box office draw, we cannot accept undefined net profit definitions. We require a 2.5% First-Dollar Gross backend participation kicking in from dollar one of international theatrical distribution, alongside guaranteed streaming viewership milestone bonuses at 20M and 50M global viewer hours."
The 2-Minute Practice Drill
2-Minute Spoken Drill
The 2-Minute Practice Drill
Practice talent agency negotiations in Dehurdle's Entertainment Studio.