SAGindie - Independent Film Information, Resources, and Events

Ready to hire SAG-AFTRA actors?

Start the Signatory Process

Follow this step-by-step guide to figure out which SAG-AFTRA low-budget agreement is right for your film so you can hire the professional actors you want

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Filmmaker-friendly reading material

Film Industry Good Reads

Catch up on our curated monthly list of news, interviews, features, and advice for filmmakers and actors

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State-by-state production guide

State Film Production Resources

No matter where in the U.S. you’re filming, we have resources to help your production

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Be Independent. Act Professional.

Working with a low budget doesn’t mean you can’t cast SAG-AFTRA talent.

So you want to take your filmmaking to the next level? Hiring pro talent can do that. Yes, indie filmmaking is hard and the unknown is scary, but SAGindie is here to hold your proverbial hand to make the process a little easier. So poke around our website, attend our events, or reach out if you need some help. Just remember us when you’re rich and famous.

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Free Workshops

Learn the ins and outs of hiring SAG-AFTRA actors for your low-budget film at our bi-monthly filmmaker workshop.

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Questions? We’ve got answers.

We’re here to make the signatory process easy & answer your questions along the way. Visit our FAQs page to see if we’ve already answered a question you may have.

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