SAG-AFTRA Hosts Panel on Contracts and Incentives – May 15th
Join us to learn the ins and outs of the Oregon Film incentive – presented by Tim Williams Exec. Director of the Oregon Film Office as well as the ABC’s of ALL the SAG-AFTRA Contracts from Micro Budget (under $20K to full budget over $2M) Presenter by Will Reeve SAG-AFTRA Staff.
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May 15th, 5:30-7:30
220 NW 2nd Ave, Suite 102
Portland, OR 97209 Continue reading... “SAG-AFTRA Hosts Panel on Contracts and Incentives – May 15th”
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