Dallas-Fort Worth

SAG-AFTRA is inviting all members who work the Sound Recordings Code to the upcoming Wages & Working Conditions (“W&W”) Committee meetings.

The Sound Recordings Contract expires on Dec. 31, 2020. Join your fellow members to discuss issues you’d like to see addressed in the upcoming negotiations with the industry. Your participation is vital!

Meetings are timed to accommodate at least one meeting in the Pacific, Central and Eastern time zones, however, as all meetings will be held via Zoom, you are encouraged to attend as many of the meetings as possible. 

When:
LOS ANGELES
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, 6-9 pm PT/7-10 pm MT/8-11 pm CT/9 pm-12 am ET

NASHVILLE
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, 11-2 pm PT/Noon-3 pm MT/1-4 pm CT/2-5 pm ET,

NEW YORK
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, 3-6 pm PT/4-7 pm MT/5-8 pm CT/6-9 pm ET,

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP. 
You will receive a link to a DocuSign version of the Confidentiality Agreement. Once that is completed and submitted, you will receive a Zoom link to connect to the W&W Committee Meetings.

If you cannot attend a W&W Committee Meeting, please make sure your voice is heard. You may submit proposal recommendations by email to soundrecordings2020@sagaftra.org. Recommendations must be received by 5 pm, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. 

W&W Committee meetings are open to all paid-up members in good standing (paid thru October 31, 2020) – no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

There are many areas an actor can pursue within the entertainment industry. By taking the time to narrow down what an actor really wants to focus on it can free them up to deepen their pursuit of job opportunities. In this session, we will examine the different ways an actor can focus their career goals and discuss how one can create a system by which to effectively target the industry professionals within that area.

When: Thursday, Nov. 19, 4 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. CT / 2 p.m. MT / 1 p.m. PT

Please bring pencil or pen along with something to take notes.

Small group sessions are facilitated discussions with the goal of digging deeper into some of the information and advice shared within the panels. These sessions provide a time to break down concepts into practical action items by which an actor can individually apply to their professional pursuits. This session will last for 1.5 - 2 hours. Participants must stay for the whole time.

Click here for more information and to RSVP.

Before attending, it is recommended you watch the panel discussion 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.

Did you take the VO Lab Orientation ages ago? Was "Mad Men" still on the air? Well, then maybe you need a refresher!

This class is aimed at those who already took the VO Lab Orientation years ago and need to reacquaint themselves with the VO Lab, our policies, and services being offered during this climate.   We'll also go over current voiceover trends, industry updates and information to get you up to speed.  If you put VO and the VO Lab on the backburner and want to jump back in, this is a great way to start up again!

So come by and get re-oriented!

When: Thursday, Nov. 19, 2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT / 12 p.m. MT / 11 a.m. PT

Click here for more information and to RSVP. 

You are NOT eligible to take this class if you took the orientation this last year.

REQUIREMENTS

This class is strictly informational and no reads or demonstrations will be held.

The Zoom link will be sent the day of the class.

This class will be roughly 1.5 hours.

You will be removed from the RSVP list if you attended an orientation this year.

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: Nov. 19, 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT / 7 p.m. MT / 6 p.m. PT

The Media Access Awards celebrate the accurate protrayal and emploment of people with disabilites in all media. 

Presented by Easterseals in collaboration with Film Independent. Hosted by Nial DiMarco, with special apperances by Selma Blair, Whoopi Goldberg,  Joshua Jackson, Jimmy Kimmel, Jane Lynch, Howie Mandel, Andy Samberg and Gabourey Sidibe. 

Joshua Jackson will present Lauren Ridloff with the SAG-AFTRA Harold Russell Award.

To watch, click here or paste this URL into your browser: www.MediaAccessAwards2020.com

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 USO during Military Family Appreciation Month to support America’s military service members and their courageous families in a FREE virtual night of entertainment, awards, USO mission moments from across the globe and a live auction.

Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, 9:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. CT / 7:30 p.m. MT / 6:30 p.m. PT

A fun and meaningful virtual event to include:
Host Drew Carey
Special Guests George Lopez, Norman Lear, Greg Grunberg, Rascal Flatts, Kristen Bell, Tichina Arnold and more.

• USO Mission Moments from Alaska, Arizona, California & Nevada
• COVID-19 Relief & Support for National Guard Highlights

Register for your free ticket at USO.org/live.

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.

Tues, November 17, 10 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. MT / Noon CT / 1 p.m. ET

Host:
SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris

Moderator:
DeLanna Studi, Actor & Chair, SAG-AFTRA National Native Americans Committee

Special Guests*:

• Kimberly Guerrero, Actor, The Glorias
• Rene Haynes, CSA Casting Director, The Revenant
• Amber Midthunder, Actor, Roswell: New Mexico
• Kalani Queypo, Actor, Trickster
• Glenn Stanton, Actor, Chicago Fire
• *Additional panelists to be announced

Watch Now

Grab a seat and tune-in as we shine a light on the need for greater humanization in the crafting of genuine and authentic stories of Native Americans. We’ll delve into some of the ways that Native actors and storytellers have been part of the fabric of the American scene since its inception and look at how today’s narrative has yet to be a true reflection of the culture in today’s programming.

Join SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement for our latest panel discussion that features actors of Native American heritage who are striving for more inclusion within the entertainment industry with contemporary and more compelling portrayals in storytelling and imagery. Panelists will share how each has made their own contributions in the fight towards better representation, casting inclusion and better portrayals on-screen, while giving industry tips on acting, creating content and career longevity.

This event is open to the public and does not require registration. RSVP below. You will be emailed a link to view the livestream as a confirmation of your RSVP. 

Please submit questions or comments to sagaftra.org/PTEOEquestions. Please note, 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 PTEOE livestream will have an ASL interpreter and is live captioned.

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. 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.

When: 1 - 3:30 p.m. PT/ 2  - 4:30 p.m. MT/ 3 - 5:30 p.m. CT/ 4 - 6:30 p.m. ET

A monthly group providing ongoing support for graduates of The Actors Fund Financial Wellness Program. Participants are able to receive guidance and troubleshoot individual challenges, while building community and continuing their financial growth and education through discussions, guest speakers, and a financial book club.

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at medoga@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: 1 - 2:30 p.m. PT/ 2 - 3:30 p.m. MT/ 3 - 4:30 p.m. CT/ 4 - 5:30 p.m. ET

Stage Managers are the entertainment industry’s master jugglers, overseeing diverse technical and communication responsibilities, as well as managing multiple people and processes to produce seamless, on target, on time and on budget productions. This session will highlight the considerable technical, organizational, and problem-solving skills that stage managers bring to any setting and suggest strategies and resources stage managers can utilize to secure employment in the current labor market.  

During this discussion you will: 

• Hear from peers who have successfully applied their professional skills to new and different settings.  
• Learn about jobs and fields - in the fast-evolving labor market - where your professional skill sets are needed and wanted. 
• Connect with resources for identifying new directions and to support your job search 

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at (917) 281-5954

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

It’s a fact: better interviewers get better job offers. However, the process of interviewing is anxiety-ridden. The key to doing well in an interview is to fully prepare and to practice, practice, practice.

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at (212) 221-7300

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.