Budgeting for Reality: The DGA/Union Standard

A vision without a budget is a hallucination. In this hard-skills masterclass, a working Line Producer—veteran of Georgia’s booming production industry—walks you through the realities of physical production.

From navigating IATSE and SAG-AFTRA union rules to managing insurance and tax credit compliance, this is the operational knowledge that keeps productions legal, safe, and on budget.

What You Will Learn:

• Professional Budgeting: Reading the "Top Sheet" like a seasoned executive.
• Union & Guild Navigation: Understanding the rules of SAG, IATSE, and DGA contracts.
• Contingency Management: How to handle the financial disasters that happen on every set.

VIRTUAL ACCESS: Can't make it to Atlanta? This session will be streamed live via our Virtual Portal. Online attendees can watch in real-time and submit questions via chat.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Loudermilk Conference Center, 40 Courtland Street Northeast, Atlanta, United States

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