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Indie Film Producers

SAG-AFTRA Agreement Finder

SAG-AFTRA Agreement FinderSourcing the right SAG agreement can get complicated for anyone in the biz. If you have an upcoming project, and need clarity on which contract is yours, give this a whirl.

eBooks & Guides

L.A. Film Permits: The Filmmaker’s Handbook

You can’t film in Los Angeles without a film permit, along with, a host of forms, insurance certificates, and careful coordination with FilmLA’s offices.

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NYC Film Permits: The Filmmaker’s Handbook

Learn all the tips, tricks, and rules when applying for a New York City film permit.

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NYC Film Permits: The Filmmaker’s Handbook

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Top Articles for Indie Filmmakers

Upcoming Film Festivals to Bookmark

A list of upcoming film festivals to save. From all around the world, submit or simply capitalize on these future networking opportunities.

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Avoid These Expensive Production Payroll Mistakes

Avoid these 5 production payroll mistakes now to prevent expensive payroll penalties later.

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Required Startwork by State

Onboard cast & crew faster and easier anywhere in the U.S. with our state-by-state breakdown of startwork requirements.

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The Essential Guide to SAG-AFTRA Rates 2022

Hiring actors from The Screen Actors Guild? Then you’re going to have to pay SAG rates. So we put together a simple guide to the SAG-AFTRA rates for 2022.

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How to Create a Film Budget (with Film Budget Template)

Find out how to create a film budget for any project and use our budget template as a springboard for your next shoot.

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A Producer's Guide to Coogan Law

Producing a project with child actors? Then you’ll probably have to deposit 15% of each paycheck into a Coogan Account. In this article, we cover everything you need to know about Coogan Law.

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