Budgeting for Reality: The DGA/Union Standard
Schedule
Fri Feb 27 2026 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Loudermilk Conference Center | Atlanta, GA
About this Event
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.
Where is it happening?
Loudermilk Conference Center, 40 Courtland Street Northeast, Atlanta, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 118.21











