Workshops

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Featuring: 

SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair 

 SAG-AFTRA National Director, Music, Kristina Gorbacsov

Did you know that SAG-AFTRA also covers sound recordings? SAG-AFTRA’s Sound Recordings Code covers a wide variety of recordings including all music formats, making some of the earnings from these recordings eligible for contributions towards health and retirement benefits. And with hundreds of small, major and independent labels signed to the agreement, there are lots of opportunities for members to benefit from this agreement. This program will  cover: 

• Which companies are signed to the Sound Recordings Code
• How to know if a session is covered or not
• The difference between residuals and royalties
• And more! 

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.

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. 

Learn the different entertainment low budget agreements SAG-AFTRA offers to empower you to make your film. Members of the SAG-AFTRA New York Local offer their expertise in everything from contracts and budgeting to creation. Q&A to follow.

Details available at inwoodartworks.nyc/

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.

Have you ever thought about auditioning for a role, but were unsure how to make it a union project?

Did you know you can help producers bring projects into the union fold, using waivers, our local code or a signatory?

Join your local SAG-AFTRA San Francisco-Northern California Voiceover-Commercial-Co/Ed (VOCCO) Committee for a virtual event with panelists discussing just that. We’ll have SAG-AFTRA SF-NC member and freelance producer Liz Anderson, SAG-AFTRA  Washington-Mid Atlantic member Gabriel Kornbluh, casting director Kristen Beck and local paymaster Talent Fund on hand to answer your questions to help navigate the self-promotion landscape, offering guidance along the way.  

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

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA SF-NC members in good standing (paid thru April 30, 2023, or Oct. 31, 2023, or in compliance with the May 2023 dues relief extension). 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 48 business hours before the start of the event. 

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Featuring: 

SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair 

SAG-AFTRA National Director, Commercials Contracts, Tracy Hyman

Attention commercial performers! Do you know how editing fees are determined? We're going to break them down so you'll know exactly how much compensation you should receive for the different types of edits with an in-depth look at editing provisions in the new Commercials Contract. This program will also cover: 

• New editing provisions
• Permitted edits
• Paid edits
• And more! 

You can find more information on the new editing provisions in the 2022 Commercials Contract, along with a series of other videos about the new agreement by clicking on this link.

Please submit questions or comments to sagaftra.org/PTEOEquestions. Unless otherwise requested, your name may be read aloud during the program if your question is selected. Due to time limitations, not all questions will be addressed during or after the program.

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.

The Portland Local SAG-AFTRA Conservatory would like to invite you to a special one-day actors event.

When: Saturday, April 29, 8:30 am - 7 pm

Where: Oregon AFL-CIO, 3645 SE 32nd Ave., Portland, OR 97202.

Registration Price: $25 for SAG-AFTRA Members; $50 for Non-Members. Click Here to make payment(s).

RSVP: Fill out the form below to reserve your spot by Friday, April 21 at 5 pm PT. You must be logged in to see the form below. Workshop selections will be accommodated first come, first serve based on completed/pre-paid registration. You must also click here to make payment(s).

This event is in person, but the Local will also offer the option to view/listen virtually over Zoom.

Once you register for the event, please email portland@sagaftra.org to confirm whether you will be in person or virtual, to record which workshops you are planning to participate in, and whether you will be paying for an optional headshot session. See below for more information on head shots!

Schedule of events

8:30 am Doors Open

9 -10 am The State of the Film and TV Industry in Oregon with guest speakers.

9 -10:30 am Kristina Haddad - A Deep Dive into the Craft of Acting - from Stanislavski to Spolin

10 am - noon - Speed Networking with 8-10 PNW Talent Agents and Casting Directors. Each attendee will have approximately 90 seconds one-on-one with every agent and casting director to introduce themselves and share their headshot and resume. Please bring 8 to 10 copies.

10:30 am -noon - Scott Rogers - On-Camera Acting - Learn the ins and outs of working on-camera and how to avoid the 3 most common mistakes actors make when auditioning or working on-camera.

11 am - noon - SAG-AFTRA NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION - for members that have joined in the past several years or that want a brush up on Union basics.

Noon - 1 pm - NETWORKING & LUNCH (provided with pre-registration)

12:30 - 2 pm - Mary McDonald-Lewis - An Actor with 5 Accents is 5 Actors: Learn how to grow your team with Accents - a lecture on the four pillars of dialect acquisition.

2 -3:30 pm - Joseph Bertot - "Who am I?" What kind of performer do you aspire to be?

2 - 3 pm - Making your own Content - Panel with guest speakers

3 - 4 pm - Business of Acting - Panel with guest speakers

3:30-5 pm - Shelly Lipkin - Self-Tape Workshop

4-4:30 pm - Social Media and Your Career - presented by Katie Prentiss

4:30-5:15 pm - What the heck is a LOOP GROUP? A little-known revenue path in our industry. Presented by Rebel Loop founder Mike Vaughn

5:15 - 7 pm - AFTER PARTY (location TBD)

There will be two headshot photographers on-site doing 15-minute sessions with ONE look, and ONE edit for $25. If you are selecting this option, you must pay the photographer directly prior to the session. Please contact portland@sagaftra.org for more information.

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. 

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Featuring: 

SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair 

SAG-AFTRA National Director, Background & New York Entertainment Contracts Stephanie Perry

Are you a background actor that has ever worked on a project and had issues getting paid the correct compensation, been paid late, or had your personal property lost or damaged on set? If that's the case, you’ll want to watch this program on how to file a claim so you can get paid what you're owed. This program will cover:

• How to easily file a claim inquiry online
• When you should you file
• How to properly document your claim
• And more! 

RSVP below. You must be logged in to RSVP. Please submit questions or comments to sagaftra.org/PTEOEquestions. Unless otherwise requested, your name may be read aloud during the program if your question is selected. Due to time limitations, not all questions will be addressed during or after the program.

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.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED.  The SAG-AFTRA San Francisco-NorCal Local will keep membership informed of the new date and time once the panel is rescheduled.

 

Have you ever thought about auditioning for a role, but was unsure how to make it a union project?

Did you know you can help producers bring projects into the union fold, using waivers, our local code or a signatory?

Join your local SAG-AFTRA VOCCO (Voiceover/Commercial/Co-Ed) Committee for a virtual event with panelists discussing just that. We’ll have professionals on hand to answer your questions to help navigate the self-promotion landscape offering guidance along the way.

 

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru April 30, 2023 or Oct. 31, 2023). 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 48 business hours before the start of the event. 

Please click here or copy and paste this URL into your browser to view the webinar: https://youtube.com/live/RUUcat2034w?feature=share

Featuring: 

SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair 

Actor, Writer, Director and Acting Coach Michael D. Cohen 

What’s the secret for acing an audition? Being specific! Join us as actor and acting coach Michael D. Cohen reveals the "Specificity" technique he uses to land roles in A-list films and award-winning television shows. This program will cover: 

• How to make your self-tape audition stand out
• Creating an organic performance
• Connecting to your character
• And more!

Please submit questions or comments to sagaftra.org/PTEOEquestions. 
Unless otherwise requested, your name may be read aloud during the program if your question is selected. Due to time limitations, not all questions will be addressed during or after the program.

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.

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

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Featuring: 

SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair 

SAG-AFTRA National Director, Entertainment Contracts Jessica Johnson
 

What’s my rate? If you don’t know what you're paid and why then you need to watch this webinar. Join us as we take a look at the TV/Theatrical Agreement and breakdown the different pay scales for performers. This program will cover: 

• Pay rate for different schedules
• Working conditions you should expect
• Difference between Theatrical and Television pay rates
• And more! 

Please submit questions or comments to sagaftra.org/PTEOEquestions. Unless otherwise requested, your name may be read aloud during the program if your question is selected. Due to time limitations, not all questions will be addressed during or after the program.

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.

Hosts: 

SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair

Special Guest:

Sandra Karas, Attorney, Actor, SAG-AFTRA NY Local Board Member and National Board Alternate, and Secretary-Treasurer of Actors’ Equity Association

Tax season is upon us! But don’t panic, we have you covered. Join us for an update on everything you need to know before filing your 2022 taxes. 

This presentation will cover:

• What’s New?
• What Do I Need To Give My Tax Preparer?
• What Do I Do With My Expenses?
• How Do I Free File?

Important: SAG-AFTRA members should download tax preparation worksheets available at sagaftra.org/taxprep in order to follow along. 

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RSVP is required. Please log in to your sagaftra.org member account and register below.

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