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This workshop being held on a Thursday evening will introduce you to the audiobook industry as well as provide in-studio practice and feedback on ways to improve your craft. Audio narration is one of the fastest growing segments for union performers today! Isn’t it worth your time to find out if this avenue is right for you? This program will be taught by working audiobooks professional and SAG-AFTRA member, Sean Pratt.  

Top 10 Things You’ll Learn:

• Why audiobook narration is its own unique style of VO.
• Why your audiobook demo is different from your commercial VO demo.
• The art, effort and attitude of narrating audiobooks.
• The differences between the fiction and nonfiction genres. 
• The basic equipment you’ll need to start practicing your audiobook technique.
• Ideas for creating your narration booth,
• Resources for finding audiobook work,
• The general state of the audiobook industry and where it's headed.
• The answers to your questions during Q&A.
• Plus, there will be materials provided for the participants to take home and review. 

In the second half of the program, a limited number of members will be selected by lottery to work in a VO booth and get direction from Sean. Members who wish to participate in this workshop portion must prepare 1-2 pages from a fiction or nonfiction book of their choosing and be very familiar with the text. Lottery will be held after registration closes and additional instructions will be provided. 

Cost: SAG-AFTRA member cost for this program is $40. Non-Member cost is $60. Upon registration you will be sent a link for payment. After payment is received, you will be emailed the location. There are no refunds if you cancel. 

RSVP: Reservations are required by September 12. Please complete the form below to RSVP.

This event is to members and non-members. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event. 

Deadline to RSVP is July 22 at 12 noon PT.

We’d love to meet you at our next SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Member Orientation. It’s fun to meet and get to know the members who are just getting started as well as those that are helping to orientate you as you grow in your career.

Being a member of the union is so much more powerful than you may realize. You’re now part of the entertainment labor movement, part of an army to protect and increase the value of our art, part of a family of 160,000 members nationwide that have each others’ backs, and you now have another place to call home.

In order to take advantage of every way your membership in the union can support your success, it is vitally important that you understand how your union works and how you can and should get involved.

A member orientation is the first step to learning everything you need to know.

In the orientation, we'll cover:

• How your union is set up and governed here in Los Angeles and across the country. 
• Contracts - what you need to know to feel safe, respected, and not losing money.
• Benefits of membership - education, networking, healthcare and pension.
• Membership rules.
• The categories of performers covered by the union.
• Sister unions, guilds, organizations and associations that support our membership.

Plus, we’ll answer your questions in a relaxed, open forum.

RSVP Required: Log in to see the form below and RSVP by July 22 at 12 noon PT.

Please note: You will receive your unique Zoom information the day before the meeting from SAG AFTRA LA Local <no-reply@zoom.us>. If you have trouble joining the Zoom meeting, please email webhelp@sagaftra.org or call (855) 724-2387.

Members must have a registered Zoom account in order to participate and will receive a unique Zoom link that is not transferable. You must use a Zoom account with the same email address that was submitted with the RSVP. 

Members will be expected to engage with professionalism and courtesy.

Questions? Please email larsvp@sagaftra.org.

This event is only open to active SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru current dues period). 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. 

If you are not a member or not a San Diego Local Member you can attend for a fee of $10. You must register below AND you must also pay via this link.

Unlock the secrets to creating compelling self-tapes and demo reels that captivate casting directors and land you the role. Learn how to deliver standout performances, optimize your setup for professional-quality recordings, and edit your material to highlight your strengths. And much more.

Key Takeaways:

• Do's and Don'ts for Self Tape Auditions
• What equipment do I need?
• How to craft a compelling Actor Reel
• What Directors are looking for in Self Tapes and Actor Reels
• What if you don't have enough content to make an actor reel?

About Rich Varville

Rich Varville is a San Diego based filmmaker and recording artist that gained notoriety from his unique style of story-based, cinematic, music films. In addition, he produces and directs narrative, industrial, and documentary films through his company RSVP FILMS.

Originally from Colorado Springs, Colorado, he studied media production at Pikes Peak College before relocating to San Diego and studying psychology at Palomar College in San Marcos, CA. These two very different studies eventually led to his vision of creating thought provoking films that illustrate the human condition. 

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

Cost: Free for SAG-AFTRA San Diego members to attend who are in good standing (paid thru October 31, 2024).

Check-in begins at 6:30 p.m.

No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event. 

To all members of the Twin Cities Local (covering Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota) who have never attended a new member orientation, or for members who would like a refresher on SAG-AFTRA membership, you are invited to attend one of our upcoming member 101 meetings. 

To accommodate as many schedules as possible we will be holding a Monday midday and Tuesday Evening session.  You need only attend one of the scheduled sessions, but are welcome to attend both if you are interested and available.

This meeting will be held via Zoom. Log-in credentials will be sent through the reservation confirmation email as soon as you RSVP.

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 members in good standing (paid thru Oct. 31, 2024.) No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event. 

To all members of the Twin Cities Local (covering Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota) who have never attended a new member orientation, or for members who would like a refresher on SAG-AFTRA membership, you are invited to attend our our Member 101.

To accomodate as many schedules as possible we will be holding a Monday midday and Tuesday evening session. You need only attend one of the scheduled sessions, but are welcome to attend both if you are interested and available.

This meeting will be held via Zoom. Log-in credentials will be sent through the reservation confirmation email as soon as you RSVP. 

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 members in good standing (paid thru Oct. 31, 2024.) No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event. 

The 48 Hour Film Project is coming to the Nashville Local and SAG-AFTRA has it covered. Members are able to participate in productions whose team leader has signed the Short Film Agreement as modified by the 48HFP Rider.

This year’s contest dates in Nashville are August 16-18. Registration is now open and the deadline for teams to register is August 6 .

Film teams compete to make a short film in only a weekend. Awards are given for Best Acting to Best Film. The Best Film from each city screens at the 48HFP annual international film festival - Filmapalooza - where a Grand Champion of the Year is awarded. Many films screen at festivals around the world and 48HFP have a partnership with the Cannes Film Festival Short Film Corner to screen selected films.

Get connected with a team in your local or start your own team! It’s a chance to get new material for your reel, network, and see your work on the big screen - maybe even in France!

You can see a list of 48 Hour Film Project Meet and Greet events in Nashville or ask questions of the City Producer by clicking here.

Instructions for filmmakers to cast SAG-AFTRA actors can be found here. All the SAG-AFTRA documents filmmakers need can be found here.

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.

Join the San Diego Local for a casual monthly mixer. Members and guests are welcome. Show up and mingle with other local members and friends at the Studio Diner on the third Tuesday of the month (except holidays). Check the SAG-AFTRA website for any updates.

When:    Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Where:   Studio Diner (back patio)             

              4701 Ruffin Rd.

              San Diego, CA 92123

RSVPs are not required. 

Celebrate summer with your fellow SAG-AFTRA members at the New York Host Committee Softball Social. Come out and meet-and-greet your fellow union members and root on the softball team as they represent SAG-AFTRA in the Performing Arts Softball League. See actors run, broadcasters hit and stunt performers slide (safely).

Light refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there!

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

Questions? Email us at newyork@sagaftra.org 

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Oct. 31, 2024.) Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event. 

SAG-AFTRA Twin Cities Local members are invited to join the Minnesota AFL-CIO and all your sisters and brothers in Labor in this year’s Pride Parade in Downtown Minneapolis. We are putting together a crew to march and want YOU to be part of it.

When: Sunday, June 30, 11 AM

Where: 111 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis

The exact location of where we will gather is TBD but updates will be sent to everyone who RSVPs.

Come help us add SAG-AFTRA black and gold to the Pride colors!

RSVP: Reservations are requested but not required.

*UPDATED ASSEMBLY TIME AND LOCATION*
Meet us on West 27th Street and 6th Avenue at 12:45 p.m.
For real-time updates follow us on X @SAGAFTRANY.

Join the SAG-AFTRA LGBTQ Committee, New York Local President Ezra Knight, Executive Vice President and New York Local Vice President Linda Powell, New York Local Vice President Anthony Rapp, fellow members, and allies on Sunday, June 30, behind our SAG-AFTRA banner during the NYC Pride March! The parade steps off at noon in NYC and will begin at 25th street and 5th Ave. Due to a strict headcount by the parade organizers, all members interested in joining the SAG-AFTRA contingent must register by filling out the RSVP form below. Members can bring up to one guest (see the RSVP instructions below to add a guest to your reservation). Further information on when and where to meet will be emailed to you along with instructions. Complimentary SAG-AFTRA Pride T-shirts are limited and will be available for members on a first-come, first-served basis.

When: Sunday, June 30. Assembly time is 12:45 p.m. Please arrive at our meeting location in Section Area 3 (see location listed above) at 12:45 p.m. Arrival at this time is crucial, as our step-off time is at 1:30 p.m. Please allow up to 90 minutes to complete the parade route. While the event organizers strive to run on schedule, please note that the march time and step-off time are approximate, and could go past the listed times.

RSVP: Reservations are required; spaces and Pride T-shirts are limited. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP. The field to add a guest appears at the top of the RSVP form (above the fields to enter your first and last name). You must change the guest count to "1" in order to bring a guest.

How to support: Remember, you don't have to attend in person to participate. You may show your support on social media, using the hashtag #Pride and #SagAftraMembers, particularly during the march on June 30.

Questions? Please contact the Equity & Inclusion Department at diversity@sagaftra.org or (323) 549-6644.

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 (by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25). 

Please note that SAG-AFTRA will be taking photographs and videos at the event which might be used in our publications, social media, and to promote the union and its activities. You and any guests attending with you might appear in the photos and, by attending with SAG-AFTRA's group, you agree to these uses. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact newyork@sagaftra.org.

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing plus one guest. You must have registered with a plus one in order to bring a guest. Please bring your SAG-AFTRA member ID card or digital card in the member app (paid thru Oct. 31, 2024). Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.