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This Month's Good Reads (October 2025) - SAGindie October 2025's film industry news and opinion, with writing from Screen Slate, The Wall Street Journal, Harper's Magazine, and more.

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THE 2025 GOTHAM AWARDS - Nominees - SAGindie The Gotham Awards announced their 2025 nominees and industry honorees, including Tessa Thompson, Noah Baumbach, and more.

Congrats to the 2025 #GothamAwards nominees!
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Filmmaker Interview: RACHEL BAILIT & JOHN LACY - SAGindie SAGindie talks to actor/producer Rachel Bailit and actor/director John Lacy about making their showbiz indie drama EVERYONE ASKED ABOUT YOU.

We talked to actor/writer/director John Lacy and actor/producer Rachel Bailit about making their LA-set indie drama #EveryoneAskedAboutYou (in select LA theaters and on streaming services Oct 28th)

This Month's Good Reads (September 2025) - SAGindie September 2025's film industry news and opinion, with writing from Defector, Intelligencer, Elle, PBS News, Filmmaker Magazine, and more.

This Month's Good Reads (September 2025), with film industry writing from GQ, The New York Times, Filmmaker Magazine, and more.
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Robert Redford: Goodbye to the Sundance Kid - SAGindie SAGindie mourns Robert Redford, whose legacy went from Hollywood stardom to indie film mentorship with the Sundance Institute and Festival.

SAGindie mourns the loss of Robert Redford, award-winning movie star and director/producer, environmental activist, and mentor to emerging independent filmmakers. He was a major force in bringing indie film to the mainstream, and we are forever grateful.
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Filmmaker Interview: KATE BEECROFT - SAGindie EAST OF WALL writer/director Kate Beecroft talks to SAGindie about making her Sundance Award-winning indie Western drama.

Filmmaker Interview: Kate Beecroft, writer/director/producer of EAST OF WALL www.sagindie.org/interviews/k...

Read away those summertime blues with some Film Industry Good Reads: www.sagindie.org/indie-news/g...

EVA VICTOR, NAOMI ACKIE & LUCAS HEDGES Q&A - SAGindie SAGindie talks to actor/filmmaker Eva Victor and actors Naomi Ackie and Lucas Hedges about A24's Sundance Award-winning SORRY, BABY.

Cast Interview: Eva Victor, Naomi Ackie, and Lucas Hedges of SORRY, BABY www.sagindie.org/interviews/e...

This Month's Good Reads (June 2025) - SAGindie June 2025's film industry news and opinion, with writing from The Pudding, SSENSE, BFI, Puck News, Politico, and more.

Catch up on the past month's film industry must-reads: www.sagindie.org/indie-news/g...

EVA VICTOR, NAOMI ACKIE & LUCAS HEDGES Q&A - SAGindie SAGindie talks to actor/filmmaker Eva Victor and actors Naomi Ackie and Lucas Hedges about A24's Sundance Award-winning SORRY, BABY.

Cast Interview: Eva Victor, Naomi Ackie, and Lucas Hedges of SORRY, BABY www.sagindie.org/interviews/e...

This Month's Good Reads (May 2025) - SAGindie May 2025's film industry news and opinion, with writing from Hyperallergic, Letterboxd, The Vane, Raindance, and more.

Sometimes you just gotta catch up on the month's film industry good reads
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SAG-AFTRA has unveiled a new online tool to help producers with the signatory process. The Producer Portal, now in second-stage beta, makes managing the paperwork of union-signed film productions a breeze. READ MORE: ow.ly/wGeh50W1LTS #ProducerPortal

This Month's Good Reads (April 2025) - SAGindie April 2025's film industry news and opinion, with writing from BFI, The Washington Post, Interview Magazine, and more.

Read up on the entertainment industry news you may have missed this month, including intimacy coordinator pushback, faith-based producing, the new Stunts Oscar, an interview with John Sayles, and more: www.sagindie.org/indie-news/g...

Filmmaker Interview: DUNCAN SKILES - SAGindie Director/producer Duncan Skiles talks to SAGindie about his film NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH, starring Jack Quaid and Jeffrey Dean Morgan.

Filmmaker Interview: Duncan Skiles, director/producer of NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH (in theaters today): www.sagindie.org/interviews/d...

SAGindie Low Budget Film Contract Workshop Learn how to hire professional actors for your independent film at this FREE low-budget contract workshop.

There's still time to RSVP for our low-budget contract workshop on April 18th!
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ICYMI: March's film industry must-reads, featuring writing from @lauramoss.bsky.social, @isaacbutler.bsky.social, @leonardogoi.bsky.social, @marawilson.bsky.social, & more!

This Month's Good Reads (March 2025) - SAGindie March 2025's film industry news and opinion, with writing from Inverse, Rolling Stone, The Wall Street Journal, and more.

Catch up on March's film industry writing with This Month's Good Reads: www.sagindie.org/indie-news/g...

Filmmaker Interview: TRACIE LAYMON - SAGindie BOB TREVINO LIKES IT writer/director/producer Tracie Laymon talks to SAGindie about making her award-winning feature debut.

Filmmaker Interview: Tracie Laymon, writer/director/producer of #BobTrevinoLikesIt www.sagindie.org/interviews/t...

2025 SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST FILM FESTIVAL Recap - SAGindie SAGindie recaps the 2024 South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival, including award-winners, keynote speeches, and highlights.

Award-winners and highlights from #SXSW2025
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SAG-AFTRA Foundation CASTING MASTERCLASS - SAGindie The SAG-AFTRA Foundation Casting Masterclass panels featured advice from casting directors Kim Miscia, Allison Estrin, and James Calleri.

Learn tips and tricks of the casting process from a trio of Casting Masterclasses, moderated by SAGindie's Michael Sládek for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation
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This Month's Good Reads (February 2025) - SAGindie February 2025's film industry news and opinion, with writing from Forbes, The Ankler, Documentary Magazine, The Film Stage, and more.

Catch up on February's film industry good reads
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2025 FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS - SAGindie Winners of the 2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards, honoring the best indie films and TV of the year, included ANORA and BABY REINDEER.

2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards winners
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SAGindie Low Budget Film Contract Workshop Learn how to hire professional actors for your independent film at this FREE low-budget contract workshop.

There's still time to register for tomorrow's FREE virtual low-budget contract workshop. Learn how to hire pro actors for your indie film: www.sagindie.org/resources/co...

YouTube video by SAG-AFTRA Foundation 9 Takeaways from Casting Masterclass with James Calleri | The Business | SAG-AFTRA Foundation

9 Takeaways from Casting Masterclass with James Calleri, moderated by SAGindie's Michael Sládek for SAG-AFTRA Foundation youtu.be/b-z4AkK_1A8?...

2025 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL Recap - SAGindie Awards and highlights from the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, taking place January 23 - February 2, 2025, in Park City, UT.

2025 Sundance Film Festival Award-winners, festival favorites, and more highlights www.sagindie.org/event-covera...

Congratulations to our composer semi finalists !
@sagindie.bsky.social and @helixcollective.bsky.social

This Month's Good Reads (January 2025) - SAGindie December 2024's film industry news and opinion, with writing from The Ankler, Screen Daily, 404 Media, The New York Review, and more.

Catch up on this month's film industry news
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This Month's Good Reads (December 2024) - SAGindie December 2024's film industry news and opinion, with writing from The Ankler, Screen Daily, 404 Media, The New York Review, and more.

Read up on December's must-read film industry news, interviews, and analysis
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SAGindie's Favorite Films of 2024 - SAGindie SAGindie staff pick their favorite movies of 2024, from award-winners to indie gems to big blockbuster hits.

SAGindie's Favorite Films of 2024
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Final Deadline is approaching to submit your film to our FILM MUSIC CONNECT SHORTS COMPETITION! Don't miss your chance to win FREE original music for your short film and collaborate with a professional composer. 🎬🎼 Apply by 1/6/25: www.sagindie.org/resources/mu...