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** Registration for this event will open on Saturday, June 29 **

Deadline to RSVP is Jul. 11 at 12 noon PT.

Location: SAG-AFTRA Plaza, Cagney Boardroom
            5757 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Description:

The SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Conservatory is pleased to offer you the opportunity to learn from the “experts”:  your fellow SAG-AFTRA members who successfully work the Commercial Contract from Off Camera to On-Camera.  

We are thrilled for you to learn from and ask questions of: Jamison Reeves (AARP, Bud Light - Super Bowl), Cyd Strittmatter (Walmart, Apple), Miller Tai (Hilton, Apple), Natalia Castellanos (Verizon, Bimbo Bakery), Nancy Linari (Progressive, Master Card), Tessa Claire Hersh (HR Block Campaign, Wendy’s), and Iris Liu (Toyota, Progressive).  Moderated by Lee Garlington.

Questions? Please email conservatory@sagaftra.org.

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. 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.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 48 business hours before the start of the event. 
 

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.