Panels

#AdsGoUnion presents Insights into Commercial Casting: A Conversation with L.A. Commercial Session Directors:

Want to know more about the commercial casting process? Get the inside scoop from successful session directors from some of the busiest commercial casting offices in Los Angeles. Hear first-hand from the folks who know what works, what doesn’t, and how you can up your audition game!

When: Thursday, August 8 at 1 p.m. PT 
Where: James Cagney Boardroom, SAG-AFTRA Plaza 
             5757 Wilshire Blvd.
             Los Angeles, CA 90036

Parking: Please park in the garage off of Curson Ave. and bring your parking ticket for validation.

RSVP: Log in to see the form below. Deadline to RSVP is Wednesday, August 7. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your physical or digital membership card for admittance. 

Questions? Reach out to adsgounion@sagaftra.org. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: There is very limited space, so please sign up early and encourage others to do the same. Guests without registration confirmation will not be admitted.

Panelists are subject to change without notification.

This panel is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG- AFTRA. The information provided through the panel is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for the advice of other industry professionals. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the panel.

This event is only open to active SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through Oct. 31, 2024).No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

ADA requests may be included on your RSVP form below. Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 hours before the start of the event.
 

Join the Los Angeles Local Background Actors Committee for An Evening with Background Casting Directors:

This fascinating and educational panel will be moderated by SAG-AFTRA with the following seasoned background actor casting directors:

• Dee Dee Ricketts - DD Casting
• Bill Dance - Bill Dance Casting
• Rich King - Rich King Casting

Panelists will discuss the casting process for the various TV/Theatrical/Streaming and New Media contracts that SAG-AFTRA has in place, from registration, to booking and working the job. Get the questions asked that you always wanted to know and advice from casting directors who all have a common love for actors and a passion for sharing their knowledge. Whether you’re a new member or restarting your professional career, this is a great way to gain more experience and insight about the craft of background artistry.

Members are encouraged to submit 3-4 questions that you would like the casting directors to answer. Questions should be emailed to backgroundactorsinfo@sagaftra.org. 

When: Monday, August 5 at 7 p.m. PT 

Where: James Cagney Boardroom, SAG-AFTRA Plaza 
             5757 Wilshire Blvd.
             Los Angeles, CA 90036

*Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. PT and light refreshments will be served. 

Parking: Please park in the garage off of Curson Ave. and bring your parking ticket for validation.

RSVP: Log in to see the form below. Deadline to RSVP is Wednesday, July 31. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your physical or digital membership card for admittance. 

Questions? Reach out to backgroundactorsinfo@sagaftra.org or call (323) 549-6811.  

IMPORTANT NOTE: There is very limited space, so please sign up early and encourage others to do the same. Guests without registration confirmation will not be admitted.

Panelists are subject to change without notification.

This panel is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG- AFTRA. The information provided through the panel is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for the advice of other industry professionals. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the panel.

This event is only open to active SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through Oct. 31, 2024).No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

ADA requests may be included on your RSVP form below. Please note that ADA requests must be received by 4 p.m. PT,Tuesday, July 23 to the Background Department at (323) 549-6811.
 

Join us for an engaging seminar on the journey of acting jobs, starting from the moment a casting agency receives a script to the actor’s arrival on set. We’ll discuss the process of how roles are booked, as well as offer practical tips for actors to secure parts, what to prepare when booking, and practical considerations to excel in their job experiences.

We’ll offer insights from the perspectives of a casting director, talent agent, and SAG-AFTRA representative with a 'behind the scenes' look into their roles to understand how each collaborates with a production to help bring the best talent to the screen for the story.

Our goal is to empower local talent with strategies and considerations for your next job. This seminar will also be useful for filmmakers and media producers looking for insights into the business of booking talent for their next project!

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please register HERE

SAG-AFTRA members receive discounted admission. Registration is hosted on a third-party site.  

A Seminar for the Creative Community in Chicago

You’re invited to attend an affordable housing workshop from the Entertainment Community Fund (@alifeinthearts). This FREE and informative workshop is designed for the performing arts and entertainment community. This workshop will help you better understand what constitutes affordable housing, how it works, and how to help you get prepared to search and apply.

Arts Workers often have episodic and fluctuating income from several sources, and this seminar will explore different methods to calculate and verify annual household income to help you put your best foot forward when applying.

Also discussed will be an overview of affordable housing programs, historical context for housing in Chicago, and housing opportunities currently in development.
 

RSVP Here

These events are not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. Unless otherwise stated, the views expressed are those of the individual guests, not of SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshops are given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for applicable professional advice. You should always use good judgment in these matters.

TE INVITAMOS A REUNIÓN INFORMATIVA Y EVENTO DE NETWORKING

La Sede Local de Miami te invita a unirte a otros miembros de SAG-AFTRA en Puerto Rico y a nuestro personal para una reunión informativa y conversaciones con líderes de la industria. La reunión comenzará a las 5:00 p.m. en punto, ¡no te pierdas la información y actualizaciones que se presentarán!

Por favor extiende esta invitación a tus colegas artistas que aún no son miembros de SAG-AFTRA y están interesados en obtener más información.

Cuándo: Jueves, 27 de abril, 5 p.m. a 8 p.m.

Dónde: AC Hotel 1369 Ashford Ave, San Juan, 00907, Puerto Rico

RSVP: Favor de registrarse para el evento, complete el siguiente formulario.

Vestimenta: Casual de negocios

Tendremos comida y refresco durante el evento

Cualquier pregunta favor de contactar a michael.viera@sagaftra.org.

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The Miami Local invites you to join fellow Puerto Rico members of SAG-AFTRA and SAG-AFTRA staff for an informational meeting and panels featuring leaders in the industry. Note that the meeting will start at 5:00pm sharp, so don’t miss any information and updates that will be provided!

Please extend this invitation to non-member performers interested in learning more about SAG-AFTRA.

When: Thursday, April 27, 2023, 5 p.m. a 8 p.m.

Where: AC Hotel, 1369 Ashford Ave, San Juan, 00907, Puerto Rico

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP. 

Dress Code: Business casual

The mixer will include food and beverages.

Questions: Email Michael Viera at michael.viera@sagaftra.org

 

ADA requests may be included on your RSVP form below. Please note that ADA requests must be received 48 business hours before the start of the event. 

Getting signed is only the first step. How can artists protect themselves and what tools are there to help ensure a long-term career? Join SAG-AFTRA and top recording artists to discuss how the union can help you and get advice from those who have successfully navigated their careers and became industry icons. From royalties to retirement, this panel is a must-see for recording artists at all levels.

Tuesday, March 28, 10 PT/11 MT/12 CT/1 ET,  join us for a broadcast of SAG-AFTRA's SXSW 23 panel with top recording artists to discuss how the union can help you and get advice from those who have successfully navigated their careers and became industry icons.

Featuring moderator Dana Droppo, Chief Brand Officer, Billboard; Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator; Armani White, Def Jam recording artist; and Dan Resnick, President, Res Entertainment

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10 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. MT / Noon CT / 1 p.m. ET

Hosts: 
SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair
SAG-AFTRA NextGen Performers Committee Chair Jenna Doolittle

Moderator:
Actor, Producer and SAG-AFTRA National Women’s Committee Co-Chair Shari Belafonte
 
Panelists:
SVP Casting, Paramount Television Studios Geraldine Leder
Actor, Filmmaker Hannah Leder
Director/Producer Mimi Leder
Writer, Producer Stefanie Leder

The SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement (PTEOE) in collaboration with the National Women’s Committee and the National NextGen Performers Committee present an all-in-the-family conversation. In an industry riddled with sexism and ageism, one family of females has, and continues to, surpass all of the hurdles – garnering quite a toehold and justified respect in Hollywood. We'd all do well to learn from them. 

This conversation features director/producer Mimi Leder (The Morning Show, On The Basis of Sex); casting director Geraldine Leder (SVP Casting, Paramount Television Studios); writer and producer Stefanie Leder (Boo, Bitch, Faking It); and actor and filmmaker Hannah Leder (The Planters, The Morning Show). Actor, writer, producer, director, award-winner and SAG-AFTRA National Women’s Committee Co-Chair Shari Belafonte (The Morning Show, Sistas) will be searching for the answers as she invites you to Follow the Leders.

Want to add this to your calendar? Complete the form below to receive a link. 

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. Unless otherwise stated, the views expressed are those of the individual guests, not of SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for applicable professional advice. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the workshop.
 

Moderator:

• Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, National Executive Director, SAG-AFTRA 

Panelists: 

• Ginnifer Goodwin, Actor
• Michelle Lang, Actor & Producer 
• Ray Rodriguez, Chief Contracts Officer, SAG-AFTRA

The explosion of streaming media has been a boon for consumers and has democratized and diversified the stories, images and people we see on screen, but the new business model raises significant economic challenges for the journeymen actors who form the backbone of our creative economy. In this replay panel from last month’s SXSW, SAG-AFTRA members and staff discuss the central question of what the future holds for the actors at the heart of the productions feeding the ever-expanding appetite for streaming content. 

This replay panel is presented by the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement. 

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This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. Unless otherwise stated, the views expressed are those of the individual guests, not of SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for applicable professional advice. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the workshop.

Establishing inclusive space and equal access for performers of color on set for hair and makeup creates more comfortable workplaces for actors and helps productions meet stated commitments to equity and inclusion.

Presented in partnership between SAG-AFTRA and American Film Market on Nov. 2, 2021, SAG-AFTRA member Tiffany Yvonne Cox, LA Local Board Member Jason George, National Vice President, Los Angeles Michelle Hurd and moderator David White, SAG-AFTRA senior advisor and former national executive director, discussed how we can advance our shared goals of equity in the workplace by raising awareness on this important issue. 

RSVP: Reservations are requested. Please complete form below to RSVP.

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for the advice of other industry professionals. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the workshop

The President’s Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement features a #ThrowbackTuesday presentation of then SAG-AFTRA President Ken Howard’s interview with the legendary Dick Van Dyke. Dick is the 49th SAG Life Achievement Award recipient, and first member to be honored with the award after merger.

• Actor-to-Actor with Dick Van Dyke