Workshops

Deadline to RSVP is Nov. 6 at 12 noon PT.
 

LA Strike Captains! We are excited to invite you to attend a free mindfulness course, hosted by psychiatrist, Mark Levine M.D. This invitation is only open to our LA Strike Captains as of now, so please don’t forward this registration page.

During this course, Dr. Levine will explain the neuroscience and psychology of mindfulness with practical skills to reduce stress, depression and anxiety while enhancing happiness. This live on-line 90 minute session includes neuro-science, psychology, discussion, shared experience, guided meditations and skills practice.
 

Visit mindtomindful.org to learn more about this course.
 

About Mark Levine M.D.
For more than thirty years, Dr. Levine has worked in both clinical and corporate settings teaching people how to reduce stress and enhance well-being. Through his non-profit Mind to Mindful , he teaches and supervises a wide variety of mindfulness based programs for medical staff, clinicians , patients and non-profit organizations.
 

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

Zoom Link: You will receive your Zoom link via email after registering.

Questions? Please email larsvp@sagaftra.org

 

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

The opportunity noted herein is provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and is 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.

Please join us for a Lunch and Learn to gain knowledge about how the SAG-AFTRA Foundation and Entertainment Community Fund can assist you during the strike and beyond. Both organizations offer financial assistance and other support to SAG-AFTRA members. Learn how to navigate this process. Pizza will be served. 

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most comprehensive, educational and state-of-the-art resources to SAG-AFTRA members. The Foundation knows there are ups and downs in the performing arts, and is here for SAG-AFTRA members, in good times and bad. Through their assistance programs, they work to ensure that no performer is alone when times get tough.

The Entertainment Community Fund fosters stability and resiliency, and provides a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals over their lifespan. Founded in 1882, the Entertainment Community Fund is a national human services organization here to meet the needs of our entertainment community with a unique understanding of the challenges involved in a life in the arts.

A limited number of SAG-AFTRA t-shirts will be available while supplies last for members with a current membership card.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Space is limited. Please RSVP by 5 p.m., Wednesday, October 4. There will be a waitlist. If you must cancel, you must do so within 24 hours of the event so another member may participate.

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

The Houston-Austin Conservatory would like to invite you to a special actor’s workshop with renowned speaker and coach, Richard Robichaux. Join us for an in-depth class that will help you hone your skills and land your next part. All participants will have an opportunity to read on  camera then we will play back your reads and workshop with the group. Material will be provided 2 days prior to the workshop via email so everyone has time to process the material.

 

When: Saturday, May 20, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. CT

Where: Houston Media Source - 410 Roberts Street, Houston, TX 77003

Cost: Free to members

RSVP: RSVP is required by Friday, May 19 at 5 p.m. CT. Limited space available. Material will be sent via email on Thursday, May 18 or upon RSVP. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP. 

 

About Richard Robichaux: Robichaux's recent work includes Big Shot, Oceans 8 and Where'd You Go, Bernadette. As a speaker, actor and educator, Robichaux has worked with many top programs in the country including Yale, Juilliard, Penn State and UCSD. He is currently the director of The Robichaux Studio, a place for life, art and business coaching in Austin, Texas.

 

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA 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.

This event 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. 

Netflix and SAG-AFTRA are partnering on a series of in-person workshops aimed at helping to build a pipeline of diverse talent with live-action dubbing experience. The Los Angeles-based workshops will be held in a local recording studio and participants will be given hands-on instruction recording scenes with experienced dubbing creative leads. 

Enrollment is free and available slots will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited to 15 participants and five (5) waitlist spots. Participants must be 18 years of age or older. Register below. You must be logged in to see the registration form. 

SAG-AFTRA will collect registration data for the workshop(s), however the program is administered, funded, and managed by Netflix.  

Ideal participants are professional performers with some voiceover experience, but limited to no prior dubbing experience, who are interested in learning more about live-action dubbing and pursuing work opportunities in this area.

ADA accommodations will be provided upon request but must be solicited via email to Netflix no less than 72 hours prior to the workshop(s).

All travel and expenses are the sole responsibility of workshop participants.

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru April 30, 2023).

NOTE: Your name, email and phone number will be collected by SAG-AFTRA and provided to Netflix for the purpose of coordinating with workshop participants. By providing this information, you are granting SAG-AFTRA permission to share it with the workshop coordinator at Netflix. Your information will only be shared if you secure a spot in the workshop or are wait-listed. Your SAG-AFTRA ID will not be shared with Netflix.

Netflix has requested permission to retain workshop participant contact information for potential follow-up after the workshop. Permission is granted at the sole discretion of workshop participants and is not required to participate. Please note that this list is managed by Netflix and SAG-AFTRA does not have the ability to make changes once you grant permission.

COVID-19 Protocols

Please note that these protocols are subject to change based on a variety of factors, including community transmission, local and state requirements. Participants will be expected to adhere to all onsite COVID protocols at the dubbing facility. Please note that Roundabout Entertainment is a SAG-AFTRA approved dubbing facility for COVID compliance. Testing: Pre-workshop COVID testing is NOT required. If a participant chooses to self-test and tests positive, the participant should stay home and reschedule for a later session. Masking: Masks will be available onsite and are recommended inside the facility, except for individuals who are recording alone inside the booth. Participants are encouraged to wash their hands, use hand sanitizer, and socially distance whenever possible. If feeling unwell or experiencing any symptoms of illness, please  stay home and reschedule for a later date.

 

Register below. You must be logged in to see the registration form below.

Low Budget Contracts Made Easy!

1-2:30 p.m. PT / 4-5:30 p.m. ET

SAGindie is a FREE educational resource that assists independent producers with getting their films made at a professional level. Join the SAGindie staff for this virtual workshop and learn how to hire professional actors for your indie film. Topics that will be covered include:

• A guide through the SAG-AFTRA signatory process
• A breakdown of the details and costs of various low-budget agreements (Micro-Budget, Short, Ultra/Moderate/Low Budget Project Agreements)
• An overview of current on-set COVID safety protocols
• Best practices and helpful tips for indie producers

Click here for details and to RSVP.

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.