SAG-AFTRA Members Deliver at Phoenix Film Festival Industry Night

Members of your Arizona-Utah Local were live and in person at the Phoenix Film Festival Industry Night on April 1, 2022, speaking with independent filmmakers, members and potential members about SAG-AFTRA. Member volunteers shared information about our contracts, member benefits and the benefits of joining. Here’s what they had to say about the event.

“An evening of new beginnings with old friends, and great energy from a curious new generation!” — John Abbott

“After participating in conversations and listening to questions from many that visited our table, I am encouraged by the fact that most people in the film industry still aspire to become SAG-AFTRA members and feel it is a necessary step in taking their careers to a higher level.” — Rainer Rohde

“After two years of being a thumbnail picture on the screen, it was nice to get out and meet our industry professionals in person to discuss the film industry in our great state.” — Jeff Unterkofler

“I always love being at the Phoenix Film Festival! Every year it brings the best filmmakers of Phoenix together, like family. Anyone serious about filmmaking and acting in Phoenix should make it here for networking. Volunteering at Industry Night, I was impressed with the interest of filmmakers coming up to us to get information because they want to use our members but don't know the process or are afraid of the rumors of paperwork. They know SAG-AFTRA members are professionals that elevate their projects. I am excited to support indie filmmakers in their endeavors as a proud SAG-AFTRA member.” — Jennifer Pfalzgraff

Thanks to Arizona-Utah Local President Joe Corcoran who rounded up volunteers, and thank you to all our member volunteers for giving of their time to spread the good union word!

If you would like to get involved locally with your union or if you know a filmmaker or producer in Arizona or Utah needing information about our contracts, please contact our staff at azut@sagaftra.org for more information.

Photo: Members Jennifer Pfalfzgraff, Rainer Rohde, Jeff Unterkofler and John Abbott meet attendees of the Phoenix Film Festival. Images courtesy of Joe Corcoran.