Several SAG-AFTRA Local New England members and staff attended the Jan. 31 winter meeting of the Massachusetts Production Coalition (MPC) held at the Crystal Ballroom in Somerville, Massachusetts. Attendees listened to a powerful panel of local crew and talent, including SAG-AFTRA New England member Naheem Garcia, discuss shooting AppleTV+’s highly anticipated Spirited. One of the largest productions to film in the state over the last several years, the musical comedy relied on a massive scale of set production and lighting design, locations, practical and visual effects, and talent. The evening’s presentation began with an eye-opening, behind-the-scenes visual effects presentation by Boston-based Zero VFX. The MPC provides entertainment industry professionals with advocacy, organizing, networking and educational events.
Top photo: SAG-AFTRA members and staff, from left, Judi Lynne Purdy, Naheem Garcia, Giovanni Alabiso, New England Local President Andrea Lyman, New England Local Executive Director Jessica Maher and SAG-AFTRA New England Local Board members Ted Garland and Liz Eng.
New England Local member and actor Naheem Garcia speaks during the panel discussion. From left, IATSE Local 481 Business Manager Chris O’Donnell, Location Manager Mark Fitzgerald, Assistant Art Director Adam McClain, Set Decoration Buyer Jennifer LaFace, Garcia, Set Costumer Taryn Walsh and Gaffer Frans Weterrings.
New England Local member Mikael Powell volunteers at the MPC registration table.
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