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Working with a low budget doesn’t mean you can’t cast SAG-AFTRA talent.
So you want to take your filmmaking to the next level? Hiring pro talent can do that. Yes, indie filmmaking is hard and the unknown is scary, but SAGindie is here to hold your proverbial hand to make the process a little easier. So poke around our website, attend our events, or reach out if you need some help. Just remember us when you’re rich and famous.
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Festivals & Events
Phoenix Film Festival
Mar 27 - Apr 6, 2025Phoenix, AZ
Annapolis Film Festival
Mar 27 - 30, 2025Annapolis, MD
Easterseals Disability Film Challenge
Apr 1 - 6, 2025Virtual
Overlook Film Festival
Apr 3 - 6, 2025New Orleans, LA
Atlanta Film Festival
Apr 24 - May 4, 2025Atlanta, GA
Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
May 1 - 8, 2025Los Angeles, CA
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