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	Recognised in April 2005
	OSCASA : 082 4751212 INFO@OSCASA.COM OSCASA WELCOMES THE MEMBERS FROM NACA, THE MERGER OF ASSOCIATIONS HAS STRENGTHENED OUR BARGAINING POWER AND ALSO INCREASED OUR RESPECT IN THE INDUSTRY. ACA ENDORSES THE OSCA GUIDELINES JAN 2007 After lengthy negotiations, the ACA has been incorporated into the existing CPA/OSCASA Guidelines for Commercials. This is viewed as an important step forward in presenting a single voice in the industry for our sector. "CPA recently attributed OSCASA Guidelines to reducing Talent spend to production by 60%" "Agencies from OSCA reported an overall increase in turnover due to more jobs" OSCA SA Accredited by the CPA (Commercial Producers Association) and the CFC (Cape Film Commission) have established Guidelines for working on International Commercials in South Africa. These Guidelines represent up to 30% savings on Talent Budgets. If you would like to receive a copy please e-mail "Guidelines" to info@oscasa.com or download from the downloads tab Quotes from existing members “Being a member of OSCASA has proven to be of benefit to Xtreme Characters, even in these early formative days. Our agency has been able to hold production companies to agreements, and have had stronger negotiating power when setting rates” “OSCASA has give Xtreme Characters the strength to operate as an industry player rather than a standalone agency” Wayne Watson - Xtreme Characters “CENTRAL CASTINGS has been in business since 1991 and over the years supported several attempts to form an industry body to represent casting agencies. With the formation of OSCA this has finally become a reality. For the first time in over a decade, the management of competing casting agents are meeting on a regular basis and working together to establish industry norms which benefit not only themselves, but also the talent they represent and the production companies which they supply on a daily basis. This positive development has led to the adoption of a set of standards regarding working conditions, terms of business and rates by OSCA members which has already been accepted by the CPA, with other industry bodies to follow. For CENTRAL CASTINGS this makes doing business with CPA members far easier, as for the first time casting agencies and production companies are on the same page when it comes to the issues like overtime, daily rates, and standards of supply. 18 of the 22 casting agencies in Cape Town are OSCA members. By supporting OSCA member agencies and refusing to do business with non-compliant non-members, production companies are sending out a strong message that in future they want to do business in a professional, self-regulated environment. With the formation of OSCA the professionalism of the casting industry has become a reality - just in time for what looks like a turnaround for the commercial production industry for 2005/2006.” Derek - Central Castings “OSCA SA brought clarity and with this decision making is made easier. Rules help to clarify the production process, all parties involved know the guidelines and there are no "surprises" and no "we did not know" and no "who is paying for this" OSCA SA helps eliminating fly-by-night agencies who are not playing rules, are not mad about the industry, but are only just there to make a quick buck. OSCA SA gives talent knowledge: knowing the rules means acting professionally. Having a background artiste who knows what his tasks are, makes operations easy for production as well as agency. These guidelines open up a professional attitude for the future. We will be able to offer international standards to our international clients in complying with a) legislation of our country and B) rules specific to the industry. We are busy creating talent which is now suitable for the movie industry more than ever, talent which is motivated, because they know their rights. Suddenly respect has emerged between all parties involved, where might have been missing before. For Faces4Film it is an honor to be recognized as part of OSCA SA.” Petra – Face4Film “Since it inception OSCASA members have as a group, been instrumental in curbing exploitation of our artiste, in one form or another. We have all benefited as a group when it comes to the workings of the Tax system and other Laws pertaining to our industry." Gary - Limelite Casting “It is reassuring to know that we are all striving to improve and increase business in the film industry for the benefit of Production down to the Extras” Theresa - ITZAWRAP