# SAG-AFTRA Low Budget Contracts Made Easy

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**Date:** March 17, 2026 · 10:00 PM  
**Location:** Courtyard Marriott / Guadalupe  
**Format:** Workshop  
**Track:** Film & TV track  
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## Speakers

- **Colin McCormack** — Communications Manager
- **Darrien Michele Gipson** — Executive Director

A great cast can help level up a low-budget indie film. But many filmmakers assume they can't afford to hire SAG-AFTRA actors. While going through the SAG-AFTRA signatory process may seem intimidating, SAGindie makes it easier by educating independent producers about the ins and outs of hiring professional actors for low-budget films. This workshop highlights the details of the various contracts SAG-AFTRA offers to low-budget films, demystifies the process of working with the union, and offers best practices for indie producers.

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