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Join us on July 15th at noon to learn about SAG-AFTRA's low budget film agreements. Staff from the SAG-AFTRA Chicago film department will be on hand to go over all of the low budget agreements for shorts, features and series. Special attention will be paid to the Short Project Agreement. Come to learn, come with questions in hand, and pop in on your lunch hour!
Scheduled guests: Kathy Byrne, Sr. Director of TV/Theatrical and Jess Jones, Business Representative.
This virtual event is part of our CINEMA FEMME IN FOCUS series. This is a monthly webinar series to educate emerging filmmakers on industry-related topics. Admission is $25 for non-members, and free to members.
Your presenters:
Kathy Byrne is the Director of TV/Theatrical for SAG-AFTRA Chicago In addition to running the TV/Theatrical Department, she also is the head of Agency Relations for the Chicago local. Kathy is a firm believer in outreach to both actors and filmmakers who are beginning their careers, or who have worked on several film projects without realizing how easy it is to work with SAG-AFTRA actors and contracts. Kathy is a proud graduate of Illinois State University!
Jess Jones is a Chicago-based Business Representative for SAG-AFTRA. Prior to her time at SAG-AFTRA, Jess spent years working in various capacities as an entertainment industry professional in Chicago, most notably as a talent agent with Grossman & Jack Talent. Her professional background in both talent advocacy and contract negotiation gives her a unique understanding of contractual protections and provisions, the Midwest market, and nationwide industry trends and standards in the sector. As a passionate arts educator and ardent supporter of sector development, Jess frequently speaks at training centers and universities, demystifying the business of show business to help emerging creatives build sustainable, professional careers
Join us on July 15th at noon to learn about SAG-AFTRA's low budget film agreements. Staff from the SAG-AFTRA Chicago film department will be on hand to go over all of the low budget agreements for shorts, features and series. Special attention will be paid to the Short Project Agreement. Come to learn, come with questions in hand, and pop in on your lunch hour!
Scheduled guests: Kathy Byrne, Sr. Director of TV/Theatrical and Jess Jones, Business Representative.
This virtual event is part of our CINEMA FEMME IN FOCUS series. This is a monthly webinar series to educate emerging filmmakers on industry-related topics. Admission is $25 for non-members, and free to members.
Your presenters:
Kathy Byrne is the Director of TV/Theatrical for SAG-AFTRA Chicago In addition to running the TV/Theatrical Department, she also is the head of Agency Relations for the Chicago local. Kathy is a firm believer in outreach to both actors and filmmakers who are beginning their careers, or who have worked on several film projects without realizing how easy it is to work with SAG-AFTRA actors and contracts. Kathy is a proud graduate of Illinois State University!
Jess Jones is a Chicago-based Business Representative for SAG-AFTRA. Prior to her time at SAG-AFTRA, Jess spent years working in various capacities as an entertainment industry professional in Chicago, most notably as a talent agent with Grossman & Jack Talent. Her professional background in both talent advocacy and contract negotiation gives her a unique understanding of contractual protections and provisions, the Midwest market, and nationwide industry trends and standards in the sector. As a passionate arts educator and ardent supporter of sector development, Jess frequently speaks at training centers and universities, demystifying the business of show business to help emerging creatives build sustainable, professional careers