Student Workshops in Tucson

On Tuesday, Jan. 31, Regional Education and Outreach Liaison Cynthia Williams conducted a Low Budget and New Media Contracts presentation to independent filmmakers associated with Independent Film Arizona (IFA) and film students from The Art Institute of Tucson. The workshop was held at The Art Institute. There were 15 in attendance (12 from IFA) and, based on a quick survey of the room, the majority of them were unfamiliar with the SAG-AFTRA low budget contracts. The workshop was an effective way to introduce them to SAG-AFTRA, the contracts and the signatory process. Williams also conducted a workshop for the University of Arizona’s course Directing for the Screen. Thirty students were able to learn about the benefits of SAG-AFTRA, the low budget agreements, member eligibility requirements, member responsibilities and member resources.

This item was originally featured in the Spring 2017 local newsletter.