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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
Posted in Film, Los Angeles, Technology, Uncategorized
Tagged Corman's Drive-In, Julie Corman, Roger Corman, YouTube
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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
Posted in AFTRA, Commercials, SAG, SAG-AFTRA
Tagged Hollywood Reporter, Jonathan Handel, sag-aftra, SAG-AFTRA Commercial Agreement
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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
Posted in Advertising, Commercials, New York, SAG-AFTRA, Uncategorized
Tagged sag-aftra, SAG-AFTRA Commercial Agreement
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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
Posted in Crew Booking, Film, Location Scouting, Uncategorized
Tagged B-Reel, camera crews, David Wolfson, Hong Kong, international filming, Joe Maiella, Leo Burnett
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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
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
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
Posted in Film, Technology, Unions
Tagged Oscars, VFX, VFX Congress, Visual Effects, Visual Effects Society
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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
Posted in AFTRA, SAG, SAG-AFTRA, Unions
Tagged Actor Benefits, David White, sag-aftra
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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
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
