Conference Focuses on Industry Challenges

From left, SAG-AFTRA National Board member Stacey Travis; panelist, actor, director and writer Daniel Stern; SAG-AFTRA National Secretary-Treasurer and L.A. Local President Jane Austin; and SAG-AFTRA L.A. Local Executive Director Ilyanne Morden Kichaven.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce hosted more than 300 industry professionals at the fourth annual State of the Entertainment Industry Conference on Nov. 13 at the Loews Hollywood Hotel. SAG-AFTRA representatives were among the industry professionals who attended the local forum that addressed issues affecting the entertainment industry in California and the steps needed to keep it healthy. SAG-AFTRA’s involvement is one of many continued efforts to focus on ways to increase work opportunities for members. Returning as co-chairs were Paul Audley, president of FilmL.A. Inc., and Sharon Keyser, senior vice president, real estate, government and community relations for Paramount Pictures.

This item was originally featured in the February 2016 local newsletter.