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Roger Corman’s “Drive-In” To Launch this Summer on YouTube

Legendary B-movie impresario Roger Corman will become one of the first big-name Hollywood filmmakers to launch his own YouTube content channel this summer. Dubbed “Corman’s Drive-In,” the project will be a collaboration with longtime producing partner Julie Corman, and will … Continue reading

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Details of SAG-AFTRA Ad Pact Released by Hollywood Reporter

Alleged details of the recently negotiated tentative pact between SAG-AFTRA and the advertising industry have been posted by Jonathan Handel of The Hollywood Reporter. Citing a source close to the negotiations, the reported points include a one-time 6% wage increase … Continue reading

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SAG-AFTRA Reaches Commercial Pact with Industry

Following over 7 weeks of talks, SAG-AFTRA and the Joint Policy Committee reached a tentative agreement Saturday on terms for successor agreements to the television and radio commercials contracts. The deal is subject to approval by the SAG-AFTRA National Board … Continue reading

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Filming Overseas? Adapt or Go Home

In our video crew booking division, we get our fair share of stories from clients shooting around the globe: trials, tribulations and triumphs alike. Recently we had our own Joe Maiella, VP of Camera Crews Worldwide, chat with David Wolfson, … Continue reading

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Producers Take Advantage of IRS Forgiveness Program

Good news for production companies concerned about prior misclassification of workers as independent contractors: the Internal Revenue Service has beefed up its Voluntary Classification Settlement Program to be even more beneficial to employers. The program was launched in 2011 to … Continue reading

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L.A. Metro Is Ready for Its Closeup

With Metro lines being extended and new stations built over the next couple of years across Los Angeles, the trains and stations are bound to become a bigger part of the fabric of L.A. life and therefore, entertainment. For film, … Continue reading

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Visual Effects Society to Sacramento: More Incentives, Please

In an open letter to its membership, but also addressing the State of California and the industry at large, the Visual Effects Society has issued two calls to action. The first is a plea to Governor Jerry Brown and the … Continue reading

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David White Named Dual Trustee for SAG-AFTRA’s Still-Separate Benefit Plans

In an apparent effort to streamline the process of merging SAG-AFTRA’s divergent health and retirement plans, the performers union has named national executive director David White to the AFTRA Health & Retirement Funds board of trustees, according to the Hollywood … Continue reading

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5 Things You Need To Know When Hiring a Camera Crew

Seasoned HD video producers know that the best way to ensure a successful shoot is to surround themselves with a reliable, experienced freelance camera crew. But hiring camera crews for productions locally or internationally can be a challenge, with shrinking … Continue reading

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State Minimum Wage Increases for 2013

The federal minimum wage will remain at $7.25 per hour in 2013. However, the following states’ minimum wages will increase as of January 1. Employers must pay the higher of state or federal minimum wage. Arizona:                      $7.80 Florida:                       … Continue reading

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