SAG-AFTRA reports on 2015 Film & Media Industry Conference

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(In attendance were, Xochitl Cerda, SAG-AFTRA’s senior manager. Casting Director Jo Edna Boldin / Talent agents Carissa Mitchell, Jody Black and Lynette O’Connor / National Board member and Local 1st Vice President Mel MacKaron and member Frances McCain).

"In late October, the New Mexico Film Office hosted the Film & Media Industry 2015 Conference. This three-day event provided a great opportunity for local filmmakers, producers, vendors, crew and actors to learn more about the resources available to them in the market." 

"A variety of presentations and networking events covered all aspects of the industry. One of the highlights from the conference was the SAG-AFTRA New Mexico Franchised Talent Agencies panel. Casting Director Jo Edna Boldin led the discussion with the three local SAG-AFTRA-franchised agencies and Xochitl Cerda, SAG-AFTRA’s senior manager, professional representatives. Topics included the role of talent agents in the casting process, what it means to be SAG-AFTRA-franchised and what the appropriate protocol is for actors during the casting process."