Panels

As part of their Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion in Casting initiative, Casting Society of America is hosting a Native American & Indigenous Actors Town Hall in New York with support from the SAG-AFTRA National Native Americans Committee. This current town hall is for a much-needed conversation about the inclusion of Native performers to have better access to job opportunities.

Panelists will include: 
•David Caparelliotis (CSA Casting Director, New Amsterdam, American Odyssey and 2019 Media Access Award honoree)
•Claire Burke (CSA Casting Director, Tara Rubin Casting, Miss Saigon (Tour 2018 – Present))
•Stephanie Klapper (CSA Casting Director, Lazy Town, Poor Behavior)
•Marc Shaer (Manager, Managed Performance Group)
•DeLanna Studi (Chair, SAG-AFTRA National Native Americans Committee, Actor/Writer, Edge of America, DreamKeeper)
•Tanis Parenteau (Actor, Billions, Designated Survivor)
•Jake Hart (Actor, Shades of Blue, The Blacklist)
•Ty Defoe (Actor/Writer, Clouds Are Pillows For the Moon, In the Cards)

Panelists are subject to change.

Audio and video recording is not permitted, but written note taking is welcome.

*RSVP is required due to limited seating. Click here to RSVP via SignupGenius. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. RSVPs do not guarantee seating. Please arrive early as these events are overbooked to compensate for no-shows.

The event will also be live steamed via CSA Inclusion & Diversity FaceBook page.

Viewing the livesteam: CSA will also be livestreaming the event through Facebook Live and will be taking questions and comments via Twitter for those who cannot or prefer not to attend in person. The livestream will start at the same time for everyone once initiated by the CSA. Follow the link below to the CSA Inclusion And Diversity Facebook page:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CSAInclusionAndDiversity/   

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CSAcasting     

There is no way to call or dial in to a Facebook Live Stream.          

Questions? Please contact the SAG-AFTRA EEO & Diversity Department at Diversity@sagaftra.org or call at (212) 827.1542.

Registration required. The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

Being a young performer can be exciting and challenging. The Looking Ahead Program at The Actors Fund wants to help you and your family thrive!

Join us for a panel of entertainment professionals who are working directly with young performers in the New York area. They will help you to better understand their different roles in young performers’ careers, share their experiences in the entertainment industry, and give advice and answer questions on what it takes to shine as a young person in the performing arts!

When: 10:30 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019
Doors open at 10 a.m.

Guest panelists include:
John Mara, Jr., Owner/Producer/Manager, Mara Entertainment
Jamie Pillet, Agent, Youth Division, Abrams Artists Agency
Tara Rubin, Owner/Casting Agent, Tara Rubin Casting, CSA

Young performers, parents/guardians and entertainment professionals connected to young performers are welcome!

Young performers under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult

Light snacks served.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please click here to RSVP. 

Questions? 
Contact Judy Rosch, LCSW
Social Worker, Looking Ahead New York 
(212) 221-7300 ext. 225 or jrosch@actorsfund.org

The Actors Fund’s Looking Ahead Program is generously supported by funding from the SAG-AFTRA Motion Pictures Player Welfare Fund.

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

The SAG-AFTRA Twin Cities Local is proud to be making our presence known at the upcoming Catalyst Content Festival October 9th-13th in Duluth, MN.

We will have a daily presence at Catalyst in the atrium of the Zeitgeist Arts Cafe.  SAG-AFTRA member-volunteers will mix and meet with the fest's content creators and fellow performers and showcase the depth and versatility of our Local’s talented SAG-AFTRA members.

In addition to the Twin Cities Local’s involvement, SAGindie will also be a sponsor of Catalyst. Staff from SAGindie will be on hand during the festival in their mission to promote the working relationship between professional actors and passionate filmmakers and guide them through the SAG-AFTRA signatory process.

If you are interested in volunteering use the RSVP link below. 

If you would like information or have any questions, please send an email to Twin Cities Director of Local Administration Bill Hendrickson at william.hendrickson@sagaftra.org or twincities@sagaftra.org.

We are excited to welcome Catalyst to Duluth and hope to see you there.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP. 
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The 19^th Annual International Nevada City Film Festival will host a discussion about the vibrancy of the filmmaking community in Northern California and the means by which the SAG-AFTRA collective bargaining agreements allow access to professional talent for productions of every budget, while providing performers a stable livelihood working in the SF Bay Area. Panelists include local SAG-AFTRA members Rocky Capella, Richard Gross and SAG-AFTRA Local Board President and National Board member Kathryn Howell, along with SAG-AFTRA franchised talent agent Katie Cronin and SAG-AFTRA Business Rep Dee Dee Escobedo. Together, they will provide step-by-step guidance for signing a project to a SAG-AFTRA contract as well as advice for prospective members on the process and benefits of joining the union of professional recorded and on-screen performers.

Click here for details. Admission is free, but space is limited to 50 attendees.

The products and/or services are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement by the union nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

James Cagney Boardroom- Lobby Level
5757 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Enter the parking structure via Curson Ave. or Masselin Ave. 
Parking will be validated.

When: 5 - 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 23

As part of their Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion in Casting initiative, Casting Society of America is hosting a Senior Actors Town Hall in Los Angeles with support from the SAG-AFTRA National Seniors Committee. This current town hall is for a much-needed conversation about the inclusion of senior performers, and those 55+, to better access job opportunities.

The Casting Society of America’s Inclusion and Diversity Committee has been working on amazing programming including nationwide town halls for underrepresented communities in the media for the past several years.

Panelists will include: 

• Moderated by CSA President Russell Boast
• Tracy Lilienfield (Casting Director, Grace and Frankie)
• Julia Kim (Casting Director, Spa Night)
• Candace Stewart (Talent Agent, DDO Artists Agency)
• Tim Angle (Manager, Shelter Entertainment Group)
• CJ Jones (Actor, Baby Driver)
• Alma Martinez (Actor, The Terror)
• Danielle Kennedy (Actor, Ave. 43)
• Keone Young (Acotr, Deadwood: The Movie)

Light refreshments will be available.

About CSA Diversity & Inclusion
Casting Society of America is committed to increasing access to casting opportunities for actors who have been historically overlooked in the entertainment industry. In working with our creative and producing teams we will champion our core values of diversity and inclusion, by engaging in thoughtful and informed discussions and by introducing and advocating for qualified actors. CSA and its individual members are committed to doing our part to expand perceptions and to creating a rich fabric of representation in storytelling across all media that reflects our society. More information and previous town hall discussions can be seen here Facebook.com/CSAInclusionAndDiversity

Questions? Please contact the SAG-AFTRA EEO & Diversity Department at Diversity@sagaftra.org or (323) 549-6644.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP. Due to limited space, there will be an overflow room provided.

Seeing this on your app? ONLY IF YOU ARE SEEING THIS EVENT YOUR MOBILE APP, click here to be redirected to the website and RSVP.

Audio and video recording is not permitted, but written note taking is welcome.

RSVPs do not guarantee seating. These events are overbooked to compensate for no-shows.

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. All performers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. SAG-AFTRA members, PLEASE BRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD OR DIGITAL CARD ON YOUR APP (paid through October 31, 2019) FOR ADMITTANCE. 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. Panelists subject to change.

Thousands of audiobooks are produced annually in all areas of the country, and audiobooks have become one of the fastest growing areas for SAG-AFTRA coverage. For many performers, this has become a rewarding acting career, complete with stable wages, health and retirement contributions and the support of an active SAG-AFTRA narrator community. But where do you start, how do you grow, and how far can you go in this booming industry? Join this in-depth conversation with two of the industry’s top voices, Simon Vance and Ann Richardson, along with SAG-AFTRA National Director, Organizing Steve Sidawi. This event is moderated by Bob Butler, SAG-AFTRA National Board member, KCBS broadcast journalist and executive director of Butler Media.

• To learn more about Simon Vance, click here.
• To learn more about Ann Richardson, click here.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP. 
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Directions/Parking: Metered street parking is available in the immediate areas around La Peña. For members using public transportation, this venue is also within walking distance to BART via the Ashby Station.

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing — no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card or digital card from the app (paid through October 31) for admittance.