SAG-AFTRA Supports the Maryland Film Industry Coalition Fundraiser

On Oct. 19, the Washington – Mid Atlantic Local of SAG-AFTRA sponsored a table in support of the fourth annual Reel to Real fundraising event presented by the Maryland Film Industry Coalition. Formed in 2008, the MFIC is a nonprofit organization established to promote the need for competitive film and television tax incentives in Maryland. The coalition is an alliance of business leaders, labor unions, educational institutions, government entities and individuals who are dedicated to improving business conditions to grow the film industry in Maryland. This year’s fundraiser featured raffles, live auctions and silent auctions. All funds generated from the event went towards MFIC and its mission to advocate for effective incentives to regain and enhance Maryland’s competitiveness as a premier location for film, television and media production. Auction items included set tours, rare tickets to The Late Show with David Letterman, an escape to Nantucket Island, and box seat tickets to a 2014 Baltimore Orioles game.

From left, back row, IATSE Local 487 President Wade Tyree, IATSE Local 487 Business Agent David O’Ferrall and SAG-AFTRA Local Board members John Badila, Susan Snyder (national board) and Tom Moore. Front row, SAG-AFTRA Washington – Mid Atlantic Associate Executive Director Jane Love, Executive Director Pat O’Donnell, D.C.-Maryland AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Donna Edwards and SAG-AFTRA Local Board members Ilona Dulaski, Cassandra Newman, Ellie Wang and Lynn Jane Foreman.

From left, Location/Production Manager Carol Flaisher, Jane Love, Emmy Award-Winning Casting Director Pat Moran, Pat O’Donnell and Donna Edwards.

This item was originally featured in the December 2013 local newsletter.