Chicago

In 2021 – for the second year in a row – SAGindie and Helix Collective’s FILM MUSIC CONNECT initiative paired indie filmmakers with the composer that could bring their ideas to life in sound.

Starting with a workshop led by Phil Popham of Helix Collective on how to choose the right composer for your project, four filmmakers were selected to participate in Film Music Connect 2021. The makers of August Visitor (Ifeyinwa Arinze), Future Fred (Brent Katz), The Promposal (Traci Carter Holsey), and SILT (Emilie Upczak) then got to work reviewing a set of composer reels to find their right match. They connected with their composers Michael Paraskevas, Annie Rosevear, Cora Chung, and Nathalie Bonin. And what happened next?

This virtual panel will highlight how these filmmaker/composer teams worked together and got their projects to the finish line. The panel will screen clips from the films, feature insight from the filmmakers and composers themselves, and explore the entire process and what everyone on the teams learned along the way.

Click here for details and to RSVP. Panel begins at 5:30 p.m. PT / 8:30 p.m. ET.

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Low Budget Contracts Made Easy!

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

RSVP today via Zoom!

When: 12:30 - 2 p.m. PT/ 1:30 - 3 p.m. MT/ 2:30 - 4 p.m. CT/ 3:30 - 5 p.m. ET

Musicians and music industry professionals may experience stress, burn-out and/or feelings of frustration while navigating the unpredictable nature of their careers.

This career support group is for musicians and music industry professionals to talk about their thoughts, feelings and experiences working in music, to build support with their peers and to identify self-care strategies.

Topics in this group may include but are not limited to:

• Struggles endured in the music industry
• Solutions, strategies and practices that musicians have been using to navigate their careers
• Identifying next-step career goals
• Brainstorming ways to overcome barriers within the music industry

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at gtilocca@actorsfund.org

RSVP: 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.

When: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PT/ 12 - 1:30 p.m. MT/ 1 - 2:30 p.m. CT/ 2 - 3:30 p.m. ET

An 8-week support group for adults 55 and older who are grieving the recent death of a loved one. The group will provide a safe space to share feelings around loss and grief, as well as ideas for coping safely during challenging times.

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at griefsupport@actorsfund.org

RSVP: 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.

When: 9 - 10 a.m. PT/ 10 - 11 a.m. MT/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. CT/ 12 - 1 p.m. ET

Performing Arts and Entertainment Professionals who identify as LGBTQ+ will have a welcoming and supportive environment to explore emotions about being LGBTQ+ in the entertainment industry and general workforce. 

This four-session support group will focus on: 

• Developing support amongst peers 
• Discussing progress that has resulted from LGBTQ+ accomplishments in the workforce 
• Identifying and discussing workplace barriers for the LGBTQ+ community 
• Identifying and sharing support resources and services 

Disclaimer: All participants are required to introduce themselves to the group but can share as little or as much as preferred. 

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at msaenz@actorsfund.org

RSVP: 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.
 

How does acting as a craft inform and support producing, and vice versa? Hear from a group of seasoned actors and producers about how their experiences in the creative and business sides of the industry shape each other. Featuring actors and producers Adam Arkin, Simone Missick, Kathleen Robertson and Matt Walsh, and writer and producer Anthony Q. Farrell. Moderated by Perri Nemiroff, senior producer at Collider. 

Member participation is encouraged!

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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.

Do you have a plan for your money? Do you tell your money what to do or are your surprised at the end of the month by how it is spent? By creating a solid plan, audience members will have the steps to create a budget, get out of debt, build an emergency fund and begin to save for retirement. Participants will leave knowing that they can begin their path of financial freedom.

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.

This class will cover the basics of making a professional Self-Tape and how to audition remotely using Facetime, Skype, etc.

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Headshots are an actors' calling card, but is it a professional picture that matches with how the buyers see you? Does your picture accurately communicate the product that is being sold? In this session we will discuss what your headshot is communicating and if that matches with what is coming into the audition room.

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.

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!

Our 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.

Our 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.