This Month’s Good Reads (July 2024)
Life is busy — living through historic political sh*t on a seeming daily basis. It can be tough to stay up-to-date on all the […]
SAGindie Co-Creator Tom Bower, 1938-2024
SAGindie mourns the passing of Tom Bower, actor, producer, union leader, and a driving force behind the mission to bridge the gap between independent
This Month’s Good Reads (May 2024)
Life is busy — you’re getting ready for summer, watching the sky turn purple, and keeping up with the latest rap beef and/or presidential
This Month’s Good Reads (April 2024)
Life is busy — with IATSE negotiations, TikTok bans, plus that whole total eclipse of the sun you already probably forgot about. It can
This Month’s Good Reads (January 2024)
Life is busy – it’s a new year, and while your old acquaintances were being forgot you may have also forgotten some entertainment news
NOTICE: Theatrical Contract Changes (2023)
Following the 118-day SAG-AFTRA strike and a ratification vote, the new 2023 Theatrical/TV Agreement is finally in effect and new rate sheets have been
Virtual Panel: WORKING THROUGH, PART 5 – A Conversation with Filmmakers Charles Burnett, Alex Cox, & Debra Granik
Panel Details Description: The fifth installment of SAGindie’s “Working Through” panel series features revered, beloved, and award-winning auteurs Charles Burnett (Killer of Sheep, To
Virtual Panel: WORKING THROUGH, PART 4 – Indie Film Financing, Sales, & Distribution
Panel Details Description: Productions have ramped back up, festivals are convening in-person once again, vaccines are rolling out, and life is seeming to go
NOTICE: Micro-Budget Project Agreement
[UPDATED 9/21/22 with video explainer] SAG-AFTRA has announced a brand-new contract intended to provide a streamlined signatory process for indie producers working with extremely
Virtual Panel: WORKING THROUGH, PART 3 – Indie Filmmaking in the Age of COVID-19
Panel Details Description: After months of delays, cancellations, and general uncertainty, film productions have begun ramping up again in the wake of the coronavirus
PGA Wants to Help Get Your Bond Back
The SAG-AFTRA Performance Bond is something that all feature-length signatory productions pay (the amount varies, but it is a percentage based on your covered
Virtual Panel: WORKING THROUGH, PART 2 – Indie Filmmaking in the Age of COVID-19
Panel Details Description: As production restrictions are being lifted and safety precaution plans are being formulated, there is still much uncertainty about how the