Chicago

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

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Attention All Members — New and Old! 

Join us at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 21 for a chance to hear from member leaders and staff about SAG-AFTRA and all of the great ways to get involved. 

Learn new things and get answers to any questions you have about SAG-AFTRA. We will meet via ZOOM.

RSVP here.

If you ever have any questions regarding payment, contract provisions, agency regulations or anything SAG-AFTRA related, do not hesitate to call the Chicago office at (312) 573-8081.

 

With an abundance of sci-fi shows filming in Chicago in recent years and many of them booking directly from tapes,  the time is right to explore the ins and outs of self tapes in the sci-fi genre.

If you wish to participate and have your sci-fi tape critiqued by Jenn during the Conservatory please submit your interest and the show your scene will be from to Jess.Jones@sagaftra.org by Friday, October 14th at noon. 

Tapes can be old tapes, or new, with sci-fi material of your choice.  8 actors will be chosen from the those interested by random lottery.  A few sci-fi scenes will be available if you are interested in participating but don’t have your own material. Tapes will be due by 12 noon on Thursday October 20th

Jenn Noyes is a casting director based out of Chicago working in film, television, and commercial casting since 2014. Current and past projects include Paper Girls (Amazon), Night Sky (Amazon), The Chi (Showtime), 4400 (The CW), and Chicago Med (NBC). Originally from New England, she earned her BFA from the University of Virginia and a Master's degree in Arts Management from Columbia College Chicago. She is also a producer of the SCOUT Chicago Festival highlighting Chicago's comedic talent. 

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that 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, 2022, or in compliance with the May 2022 Dues Relief Extension). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Virtual Studio Jams are a way to plug in with other members, get practice in the medium, work on industry-relevant material, and give and share feedback as you flex your muscles in a low-pressure setting - your own house!

KRC's On Cam Jam is a perfect place to get up on your camera to work on sides, scenes, or the kind of copy that interests you! This is a great time to ask self-tape questions and discuss technology with other members.

KRC's VO Jam affords voice actors a time and place to work on copy, listen to feedback, ask all your tough tech questions, and make tweaks and revisions to get in tip top shape for the next voice gig!

RSVP is required. Please RSVP here.

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 click here or copy and paste this URL into your browser to view the livestream: https://youtu.be/HPmzHxNr16c

Featuring:

SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair

SAG-AFTRA Vice President, Los Angeles Michelle Hurd 

SAG-AFTRA Vice President, New York Ezra Knight 

SAG-AFTRA Vice President, Mid-Sized Locals Michele Proude 

SAG-AFTRA Vice President, Actors/Performers William Charlton

Self-tape auditions have evolved from a mere convenience pre-pandemic, to a standard practice in the past two years. The number of self-tape auditions has risen astronomically, and they often include requests that place an undue burden on our members – multiple locations, unsafe activities, props, styling and the list goes on. 

Join the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement and national leadership for a look at how self-tapes are changing the casting process and what SAG-AFTRA is doing to address these challenges. 

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 program will be recorded and may be later shared in whole or in part on SAG-AFTRA’s website, podcast and social media channels.

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 and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the workshop.