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30‑second decision:

Is your content editorial (narrative, documentary, web series)?

→ YES = Follow 4‑step path below

→ NO = NCA Incubator Program

Use Ctrl+F / Cmd+F to find the 4‑step path or tiers section

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📌 Program Overview

In one sentence:

Bring independent creators and micro‑budget productions under ACTRA protection using living‑wage‑anchored minimums + multiplied backend — starting small and graduating as projects grow.

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Council skim (90 seconds):

1. Confirm it’s editorial → 2) Pick tier by total production budget → 3) Choose Option A (Tier 1–2) or Option B (all tiers; mandatory Tier 3–4) → 4) File checklist.

For a one‑page summary: IPA Incubator Program — One‑Pager

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Quick reference: IPA Incubator Program — One‑Pager

Why this works:

Performers get living‑wage‑anchored minimums upfront + multiplied backend tied to actual performance. Producers pay what they can afford now, and share success fairly later.

🧭 The Path at a Glance

1. Confirm It’s Editorial

Your project is editorial if:

• Narrative, documentary, web series, sketch comedy, or similar story‑driven work
• No brand payment for the content itself
• No brand brief, approval, or mandatory talking points
• No hard CTA or brand tag required
• No whitelisting / paid boosting from a brand ad account

If any of those brand conditions show up, route to NCA path instead:

→ NCA Incubator Program