Lafayette IFN: SAG/AFTRA & Talent/Casting/Representation: for Actors, Models, Filmmakers, etc., 21 November

Lafayette IFN: SAG/AFTRA & Talent/Casting/Representation: for Actors, Models, Filmmakers, etc.

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Fri, 21 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm

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The Arts Federation - TAF

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Date & Location

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm (EST)

The Arts Federation - TAF

638 North St, Lafayette, IN 47901-1153, United States, Lafayette, Indiana

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Lafayette IFN: SAG/AFTRA & Talent/Casting/Representation: for Actors, Models, Filmmakers, etc.
Come join us once again, for our very special annual event with SAG/AFTRA, Talent Fusion, and Indiana Actors Academy...

FREE, Friday, November 21st, 6:30-9:30pm at the The Arts Federation, for the Lafayette Hub of Indiana Filmmakers Network - Featuring an in-depth discussion on Acting, Representation, Film and much more: With our honored guests: Kathy Byrne and Denise Jaeckel (SAG/AFTRA), Scott Tucker (TALENT FUSION), and Jim Dougherty (Online Actors Academy). **

Topics featured, will span on how to work with the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), the American Federation of Television & Radio Artists (AFTRA), and Talent/Casting Agencies - featuring invaluable & detailed information for all Actors (stage, studio, screen, commercial, and voice), Models (of every sort), Filmmakers, Producers, etc.

Kathy, Denise, Scott, and Jim will all be discussing the business that is show-business: auditioning, talent agents & representation, actor's rights, contracts, casting & how to go about hiring actors for your productions, and much more.

There will also be a number of professional actors & filmmakers in attendance, as well as an informative Q & A during and afterwards. This will be our last Lafayette IFN meeting of 2025

Please use the parking lot side entrance, (if the door is locked, please use the buzzer), use the elevator up to the 2nd floor, thank you!

ABOUT OUR GUESTS:
Kathy Byrne lives in Chicago and is the Director of TV/Theatrical Contracts at SAG-AFTRA Chicago. Previously she worked for the Chicago Film Commission.
http://www.sagaftra.org/

Denise Jaeckel lives in Indianapolis and graduated from IU Bloomington with a degree in Telecommunications. She is a former model, professional actress, a member of SAG/AFTRA, and operator of Indy Stage, Studio and Screen (ISSaS).
(ISSaS - Facebook page)
https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_48176727338
(Denise Jaeckel's Website)
www.denisejaeckel.com

Scott Tucker is the owner/operator of Talent Fusion, a full-service model & talent agency, providing actors for TV, Film, commercials, web and industrial videos; as well as models for commercial print and advertisements. More information here:
http://www.talent-fusion.com/

Jim Dougherty is a working actor with appearances on all 4 major networks, several streaming platforms, and many films - a stunt performer, filmmaker, and acting coach. Jim is owner/chief instructor at Indy Actors Academy (a division of Side 8 Studios), as well as owner/acting coach at Online Actors Academy. Indy Actors Academy offers additional focus on the business and technical aspects actors need to know to succeed in the ever-advancing technological arenas of show business. Online-Actors Academy is an online multi-level program serving the need for affordable actor training. More information here: https://onlineactorsacademy.com/

Lynne Martin is owner and studio teacher at www.Minorsonset.com


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Lafayette IFN: SAG/AFTRA & Talent/Casting/Representation: for Actors, Models, Filmmakers, etc., 21 November
Lafayette IFN: SAG/AFTRA & Talent/Casting/Representation: for Actors, Models, Filmmakers, etc.
Fri, 21 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm