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California Wage Theft Prevention Act: What You Need To Know for January 1
A new law goes into effect January 1 which will require additional paperwork to be filled out and distributed to all non-exempt hires in California who are not covered by a collective bargaining...
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Massachusetts Production Coalition President Joe Maiella Named Imaginnaire 2012
Media Services VP of Sales & Crew Booking Joe Maiella has been selected as one of four 2012 Imaginnaires, a distinction bestowed by Imagine News each year. As current president and a founding board...
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Free Form Now Available for California WTPA Compliance
In an ongoing effort to provide the most comprehensive production management resources available, Media Services has published a sample CA WTPA Form for employers to use in order to be in compliance...
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NY Local 52 Commercial Agreement Effective 12/30/12
The upcoming new agreement between AICP commercial producers and IATSE Local 52 Studio Mechanics puts in place wage scale increases, benefit contribution rates and meal allowance increases, while also...
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5 Things You Need To Know When Hiring a Camera Crew
Seasoned HD video producers know that the best way to ensure a successful shoot is to surround themselves with a reliable, experienced freelance camera crew. But hiring camera crews for productions...
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L.A. Metro Is Ready for Its Closeup
With Metro lines being extended and new stations built over the next couple of years across Los Angeles, the trains and stations are bound to become a bigger part of the fabric of L.A. life and...
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SAG-AFTRA Reaches Commercial Pact with Industry
Following over 7 weeks of talks, SAG-AFTRA and the Joint Policy Committee reached a tentative agreement Saturday on terms for successor agreements to the television and radio commercials contracts. The...
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Details of SAG-AFTRA Ad Pact Released by Hollywood Reporter
Alleged details of the recently negotiated tentative pact between SAG-AFTRA and the advertising industry have been posted by Jonathan Handel of The Hollywood Reporter. Citing a source close to the...
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CA Commercial Tax Credit Bill Still Alive in Sacramento
The Association of International Commercial Producers (AICP) has updated its membership about efforts to pass SB 370, the Golden State Commercial Tax Credit Program. After meeting with members of the...
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Garcetti Appoints New L.A. Film Czar, Requests Tax Credit Extension
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has requested an expansion of entertainment tax credits from the state and appointed a new chief advisor on film and TV production. Entertainment lawyer Ken Ziffren, who...
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