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Your Network.
Your Business.
Unlimited
Upside.

AIMA is opening its Executive Producer Partner Program — a ground-floor independent business partnership for creative professionals who want to build serious residual income by representing one of the most capable AI media production agencies in the world.

Not employment. Partnership. No quotas. No ceiling.

Apply to the Program See Earning Structure
20%
Max Markup
Authority
10%
Client Royalty
24 Months
$40K+
Potential Year-One
Side Income
3×
Milestone Bonuses
Up to $3,000
About the Program

What Is an
Executive Producer
at AIMA?

At AIMA, an Executive Producer (EP) is an independent business partner who represents our AI media production services within their professional network. This is not a job. You set your own schedule, your own strategy, and your own client targets. We provide the production, you provide the relationships.

Think of it as owning a franchise-level sales territory — without the franchise fees, without exclusivity clauses, and without a ceiling on what you can earn. You introduce AIMA to businesses that need video, audio, and media content produced at cinema quality. We deliver. You earn — immediately at point of sale, then 10% on all client revenue for 24 months, plus one-time milestone bonuses when clients hit cumulative spend thresholds.

AIMA produces music videos, corporate explainers, TV commercials, radio spots, social media packages, training videos, motion graphics, and original music — at 70–97% less than traditional agencies, in days rather than weeks. Your job is to open the door. AIMA takes it from there.

The program is structured as a Business-to-Business independent partnership, compliant with California AB5's B2B exemption (Labor Code §2776) and all applicable federal contractor classification standards. EPs must operate through their own business entity. A formal EP Partnership Agreement is executed before any work begins.

Relationship Type
Independent Business Partnership
Not employment. Not a franchise. You operate your own business and represent AIMA's services.
Markup Authority
Up to 20%
Quote any price above AIMA's base rate, up to 20% over, and keep the full spread at point of sale.
Client Royalty
10–15%
Earn 10% of client revenue for 24 months from first invoice. Royalties on pre-exit clients continue through their 24-month window if you leave the program.
Exclusivity
Non-Exclusive
Work with other agencies and clients freely. AIMA is an addition to your business, not a replacement for it.
Territory
Worldwide
EPs may introduce clients from any country, subject to applicable local and international laws.
Milestone Bonuses
$500 · $1,500 · $3,000
One-time bonuses when a client crosses $5K, $25K, and $75K in cumulative spend with AIMA.
Earning Structure

Three Tiers.
Unlimited Growth.

Royalty rates increase as your client portfolio grows. Tiers are earned permanently — they never downgrade. Quarterly royalty statements with full transparency.

Bronze EP
Entry
10% royalty
$0 – $24,999 · 24-month royalty window per client
  • Full EP Onboarding Kit — rate card, pitch deck, brand guidelines
  • Up to 20% markup authority on all AIMA services
  • Co-brand credit on all client deliverables
  • Priority 1 production queue for your clients
  • Quarterly royalty statements
  • Dedicated AIMA project contact
Silver EP
Active
12% royalty
$25,000 – $74,999 · 24-month royalty window per client
  • All Bronze benefits
  • 12% royalty on all EP-introduced client revenue
  • EP partner newsletter — early access to new services
  • Quarterly strategy check-in call with AIMA
  • Elevated co-brand placement in deliverables
  • Access to enterprise project pipeline
Gold EP
Partner
15% royalty
$75,000+ · 24-month royalty window per client
  • All Silver benefits
  • 15% royalty — highest rate in the program
  • Named on AIMA website as Gold Partner
  • Milestone bonuses: $500 · $1,500 · $3,000 at client spend thresholds
  • Annual EP Summit invitation
  • Input on program development
Example Earnings

A Bronze EP with 3–5 active clients, each placing 2–4 orders per year:

Service AIMA Base EP Quotes (+20%) EP Keeps (Markup) 24-Month Royalty (10%)
Radio Spot$1,000$1,200$200$400/yr
Corporate Explainer$5,000$6,000$1,000$2,000/yr
Music Video$10,000$12,000$2,000$4,000/yr
TV Commercial$8,000$9,600$1,600$3,200/yr
3 Active Clients · Mixed ProjectsEstimated annual$8K–$15K$12K–$25K
How It Works

Five Steps to Your
First Royalty.

The process is designed to get you earning as quickly as possible without adding complexity to your existing work life.

01
✍️
Apply & Sign

Submit the EP Application below. Once approved, you sign the AIMA Executive Producer Partnership Agreement, submit your W-9 (or W-8BEN for international EPs), and receive your EP Onboarding Kit — rate card, pitch deck, brand guidelines, and project brief templates.

02
🤝
Identify a Client

Use your network to identify a business that needs video, audio, or media production. You present AIMA's services using our approved rate card and pitch materials. You may quote any price up to 20% above the base rate and keep the markup as your own income.

03
📋
Submit a Project Brief

Once the client agrees, you submit a completed AIMA Project Brief. This formally registers the client as EP-Introduced and gives your project Priority 1 production status. AIMA confirms scope, timeline, and deliverables within 24 hours.

04
🎬
AIMA Produces

You step back. AIMA handles the entire production — concept, script, AI animation, voiceover, music, color grade, and delivery in all required formats. Your dedicated AIMA contact keeps you updated at each stage so you can keep the client informed.

05
💸
Earn & Compound

You keep your markup at point of sale. Quarterly royalty statements track all revenue from your introduced clients for 24 months from their first invoice. Milestone bonuses of $500, $1,500, and $3,000 are paid when a client crosses $5K, $25K, and $75K in cumulative spend. Your portfolio compounds over time with predictable, measurable income.

+
📈
Level Up

Once your introduced clients pass $25,000 in cumulative revenue, you're automatically upgraded to Silver EP — 12% royalty rate on all new clients. At $75,000, you reach Gold EP — 15%, named placement on the AIMA site, milestone bonus eligibility, and annual summit invitation. Tiers are permanent.

Content Policy

Free Speech.
Responsible Production.

AIMA believes in creative freedom. We also believe in the responsibility that comes with powerful AI production tools. Both values live here.

AIMA's Free Speech Position

AIMA is a free speech advocate. We believe that satire, fiction, political commentary, artistic expression, and the exploration of controversial ideas are fundamental to creative culture. We will not refuse projects simply because their subject matter is uncomfortable, unconventional, or challenges prevailing narratives.

We produce content for artists, activists, brands, educators, and entertainers across the full spectrum of opinion, belief, and creative vision. We do not apply political, religious, or ideological filters to the work we produce.

However, free speech has always existed within the bounds of law. AIMA, all EPs, and all clients are required to operate in full compliance with applicable federal, state, and international law in every jurisdiction relevant to the content's production and distribution. A statement is protected speech. A fabrication presented as fact is not.

Specific Content Standards

AIMA will produce fiction involving political figures, religious institutions, or public controversies provided that the content is clearly labeled as fictional and does not constitute defamation, harassment, incitement to violence, or fraud under applicable law. We will not produce content that is designed to deceive audiences into believing it is real news, documentary, or eyewitness account.

Sexual content involving real, identifiable people — whether consenting public figures or private individuals — will not be produced without explicit written consent. Fictional adult content must comply with all applicable obscenity laws in the jurisdiction of distribution. Content that sexualizes minors is absolutely prohibited in any form, without exception, regardless of fictional framing.

Religious content — including satirical, critical, or devotional portrayals of any faith tradition — is acceptable within the bounds of applicable hate speech and incitement laws in the jurisdictions of production and distribution.

News and documentary-style content must be clearly labeled as creative fiction, satire, or parody. AIMA will not produce synthetic news reports, deepfake interview segments, or AI-generated content designed to pass as authentic journalism without conspicuous disclosure.

EP Responsibility: Executive Producers are responsible for ensuring that client projects brought to AIMA comply with all applicable laws in the client's jurisdiction. EPs who knowingly introduce projects intended for illegal use, including but not limited to defamation, election fraud, child exploitation, or incitement to violence, will have their partnership agreement terminated immediately with forfeiture of unpaid royalties. AIMA reserves the right to decline any project at any time.

Questions about whether a specific project qualifies under this policy may be submitted to AIMA prior to submitting a Project Brief. We will respond within 48 hours with a clear determination.

Frequently Asked Questions

Every Question.
Answered.

Is this a job? Will I receive a W-2? ⌄
No. This is an independent business partnership, not employment. You will not receive a W-2, employee benefits, health insurance, or any employment-related protections. You operate as your own business entity. AIMA issues Form 1099-NEC for qualifying royalty payments. You are responsible for all self-employment taxes and business compliance.
Can I participate if I live outside the United States? ⌄
Yes — the EP Program is open worldwide. International EPs must operate through a registered business entity, submit IRS Form W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E, comply with local laws on sales representation and commission income, and ensure client projects comply with AIMA's content policy. Royalties to non-US EPs may be subject to US withholding tax up to 30% unless a tax treaty applies. AIMA pays international EPs via wire transfer or Wise.
Do I need a background in media or production? ⌄
No. The most successful EPs are people with trusted relationships in any professional field — marketing consultants, PR professionals, event producers, musicians, agency owners, real estate agents, financial advisors, attorneys. If you know people who spend money on marketing, video, or communications, you can be an effective EP.
How do I collect my markup? ⌄
Two options. In EP Direct Billing, you invoice the client for the full quoted amount, remit AIMA's base rate, and keep the markup immediately — no wait, no middleman. In AIMA Full Billing, AIMA invoices the client and remits your markup within 14 calendar days of collecting payment. You choose per project.
What happens to my royalties if I leave the program? ⌄
Royalties run for 24 months from each client's first invoice date, not indefinitely. If you exit the program, any clients you introduced whose 24-month window has not yet expired continue to generate royalty payments to you through the remainder of that window. Once the 24-month period closes for a given client, royalties on that client end. This applies whether you are active in the program or not — pre-exit clients are always honored through their full window.
What are the milestone bonuses and how do I earn them? ⌄
Milestone bonuses are one-time cash payments triggered when a single EP-Introduced Client crosses cumulative spend thresholds with AIMA: $500 at $5,000 cumulative spend · $1,500 at $25,000 · $3,000 at $75,000. These are paid in addition to your markup and royalties and are available to all EP tiers. For large enterprise clients, these bonuses can add up to $5,000 per client over the relationship. Government contracts require a procurement compliance review before you quote — contact AIMA first.
What legal obligations do international EPs carry? ⌄
International EPs are fully responsible for compliance with local laws on: sales representation agreements, commission and royalty income reporting, business registration and licensing, consumer protection standards, and any sector-specific media regulations in their market. The EP Agreement is governed by California law but does not exempt EPs from local obligations. Consult a local attorney before signing.
Can AIMA produce satirical or political content? ⌄
Yes, within legal limits. AIMA will produce satirical content involving public figures provided it is clearly labeled as fiction or satire, does not constitute defamation, and is not designed to deceive audiences into believing it is real news. AIMA will not produce content intended to damage reputations with false statements of fact, regardless of framing. Borderline cases are reviewed on request before production begins.
How quickly can I get approved and start earning? ⌄
Most applications are reviewed within 3–5 business days. Once approved, you sign the EP Partnership Agreement via DocuSign, submit your W-9 or W-8BEN, and receive your Onboarding Kit within 24 hours. You can submit your first Project Brief the same day. No trial period, no minimum revenue requirement, no waiting period before your first commission is payable.
Does AIMA provide leads or assign territories? ⌄
No. AIMA does not provide leads, territories, or quotas. You identify and introduce your own clients using your own network. AIMA provides the production capability, quality guarantee, pitch materials, and support infrastructure. You provide the relationships — which is precisely why the markup and royalty rates are as generous as they are.
Apply Now

Join the
EP Program.

This is a ground-floor opportunity. The first EPs in the program have the most influence on how it develops, the strongest portfolio positions, and direct access to AIMA leadership.

Fill out the application below. A team member will review your background and respond within 3–5 business days with an approval decision and next steps.

  • Non-exclusive — keep all your other clients and roles
  • No upfront fees, no minimum revenue requirements
  • Earn from day one — markup is yours at point of sale
  • Royalties run 24 months per client from first invoice — pre-exit clients honored through their window
  • Worldwide participation, subject to local law compliance
  • Full EP Partnership Agreement reviewed before signing
By submitting this application you are not entering into any agreement or financial commitment. The EP Partnership Agreement is a separate formal document executed after approval. Application data is kept confidential and never shared.
EPs must operate through a business entity before execution of the Partnership Agreement. AIMA can recommend resources for forming an LLC if needed.

Applications reviewed within 3–5 business days. Your information is kept confidential and never shared.

Application Received ✓
Thank you, there. We've received your EP application and will review it within 3–5 business days. We'll follow up at with our decision and next steps.

In the meantime, feel free to review the FAQ or contact us with any questions.
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Glossary

Executive Producer (EP)
An independent business partner who introduces clients to AIMA and earns a markup at point of sale, a 10–15% royalty on client revenue for 24 months from first invoice, and milestone bonuses at client spend thresholds. Distinct from a production executive producer, this role is focused on client development and relationship management.
Markup Authority
The EP's right to quote AIMA services at any price above the Base Rate, up to a maximum of 20% over, and retain the full price difference as their own income. Example: Base Rate $5,000 → EP quotes $6,000 → EP keeps $1,000 at point of sale.
24-Month Client Revenue Royalty
A percentage of all AIMA revenue generated from an EP-Introduced Client, paid quarterly for 24 months from the client's first invoice date. Rates range from 10% (Bronze) to 15% (Gold). If the EP exits the program, royalties on pre-exit clients continue through the remainder of their 24-month window.
Base Rate
AIMA's published production rate for a given service, as set out in the current Rate Card provided to EPs at onboarding. The Base Rate is the floor below which an EP may not quote without AIMA's prior written approval.
B2B Exemption (California AB5)
The Business-to-Business contractor exemption under California Labor Code §2776, which allows certain independent contractor relationships to be evaluated under the more flexible Borello test rather than the stricter ABC test, provided 12 specific conditions are met. The AIMA EP Program is structured to qualify under this exemption.
Project Brief
The written intake document submitted by an EP to AIMA before production begins, containing the client's name, project scope, timeline, and approved budget. Submission of a Project Brief formally registers a client as EP-Introduced and activates Priority 1 production status.
Form 1099-NEC
The IRS form used to report non-employee compensation paid to independent contractors. AIMA issues 1099-NEC forms to EPs for qualifying royalty payments. For tax year 2025, the reportable threshold is $600; this increases to $2,000 beginning with payments made after December 31, 2025 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Form W-8BEN / W-8BEN-E
The IRS tax form used by non-US individuals (W-8BEN) or entities (W-8BEN-E) to certify foreign status for US tax withholding purposes. International EPs must submit this form in place of a W-9 before receiving any payments from AIMA. Withholding tax rates vary by tax treaty.
AI-Native Production
A production methodology in which all major creative outputs — video, animation, voiceover, music, motion graphics — are generated or substantially enhanced by generative AI tools rather than traditional crews and studios. AIMA's AI-native stack includes MidJourney, Kling AI, Runway Gen-3, ElevenLabs, Suno, and Adobe Premiere.
Milestone Bonus
A one-time cash payment earned by an EP when a single EP-Introduced Client crosses a cumulative spend threshold with AIMA: $500 at $5,000 spend · $1,500 at $25,000 · $3,000 at $75,000. Paid in addition to the EP Markup and the 24-Month Client Revenue Royalty. Available to all EP tiers.
Defamation
A false statement of fact presented as true that damages an individual's or organization's reputation. Satire, parody, and clearly labeled fiction are generally not defamation. AI-generated content presented as authentic documentary or news without disclosure may constitute defamation under applicable law. EPs must screen client projects for defamation risk before submitting a Project Brief.