MEAA Residuals Non-Compliance Penalties
Definition
Producers face financial penalties for failing to calculate and pay residuals under MEAA agreements, including repeat fees, ancillary usage fees, and North American residuals for feature films.
Key Findings
- Financial Impact: AUD 10,000+ per disputed production in penalties and back-payments (industry typical); 20-40 hours/month manual calculation per project
- Frequency: Per revenue-generating release (theatrical, TV, streaming)
- Root Cause: Complex percentage-based calculations on gross receipts without automated tracking systems
Why This Matters
The Pitch: Animation and post-production players in Australia waste AUD 50,000+ annually on residual disputes and penalties. Automation of union residual tracking eliminates this risk.
Affected Stakeholders
Producers, Post-Production Managers, Finance Teams
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Methodology & Sources
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Related Business Risks
Unpaid Union Residuals Leakage
Manual Residuals Calculation Overheads
Unbilled Change Orders
Rework from Revision Bottlenecks
Idle Capacity from Approval Delays
Churn from Revision Disputes
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