A Collection Account is essential if Residuals are due to members of SAG-AFTRA, the DGA or the WGA. Residuals are additional compensations for actors, directors and screenwriters in connection with the exploitation of the film beyond the initial theatrical window. Under the Basic Agreements in the US, Residuals are payable to everyone who is a member of the above mentioned Guilds. One of the benefits for Independent Producers of setting up a Collection Account with Freeway is that this will allow Residuals to be payable from revenues rather than up-front, out-of-pocket. This way, a Collection Account reduces the financial burden for Producers and supports the Production with complying with obligations vis-à-vis the Guild members. Check out the video if you want to learn more about how payment of US Guild Residuals via a Collection Account works!