About Our Local - Atlanta

The primary goal of the Agent Relations Committee is to work with local Franchised Agents and ATA Agents to discuss strategies for increasing work opportunities for local SAG-AFTRA members, including, but not limited to, concerns regarding training, self-taping, contracts, rates and local market trends. Preference given to members with local agent representation..

This committee works with the National Dancers Committee and Dancers’ Alliance to identify and organize Atlanta work opportunities. Must be in the professional Dancer category.

This Atlanta committee focuses on increasing diversity and equal employment opportunities in SAG-AFTRA productions both in Georgia and around the Southeast. Must be a member of at least one recognized diversity profile.

The goal of the Indie Outreach Committee is to raise awareness and educate independent filmmakers about the benefits of using SAG-AFTRA actors and turning Indie productions into SAG-AFTRA signatory productions.

SAG-AFTRA, EQUITY and other local trade unions often share common goals and issues. We  are looking for any SAG-AFTRA members who are dual cardholders with another trade union.

The twin goals of the Conservatory are raising the bar of local professionals and building community amongst SAG-AFTRA performers in our marketplace. The Conservatory hosts regular speaker events and workshops that are free to members.

The committee aims to improve the experience through creating a positive and inclusive environment for Atlanta Local members. They organize events and networking opportunities to help members connect with one another and stay informed about important union-related news and developments. The committee's goal is to foster a sense of community among members, encourage participation in union events and initiatives, and ensure that members feel heard and valued. They use social media, email newsletters, and in-person events to build stronger relationships between members and the union and to empower members to take an active role in shaping the future of the industry.

This committee is intended to support the particular interests of new SAG-AFTRA Atlanta members and next generation performers, who are new to the market, or new joins within the last two years. Activities include new member orientations, basic contract introduction, organizing special social mixers, charitable fundraisers and pre-member outreach.

The Atlanta Organizing Committee is committed to pursuing the direct education of SAG-AFTRA pre-members and producers about the benefits of union affiliation with the intention of increasing Union membership and Union jobs, even in a Right-to-Work State.

The committee works to manage and disseminate information, through established SAG-AFTRA channels and/or local media outlets, to the public in order to affect the local public perception of SAG-AFTRA and its relationships within the industry. If you are proficient at graphic design, copywriting, and/or social media, this committee needs you.

The Atlanta Stunt & Safety Committee is focused on the development of the local stunt community and raising awareness of set safety. Must be a professional stunt performer, intimacy coordinator or have experience in public safety.

The VO business has changed even more rapidly than the on-camera business. This committee is focused on organizing voice talent and local producers. Must be a professional VO artist.

The Atlanta HealthNet is a program that offers special discounts from local health care professionals to active SAG-AFTRA and Equity members. The committee researches new practitioners to add to a current list of network providers and acts as a liaison between providers and members. Must be willing to reach out to physicians and services to add to our local list. This committee may also sponsor local health events for members.

The Atlanta W&W Committee meets prior to any national contract negotiation to organize and receive member input on a variety of contracts.