Dallas-Fort Worth

The SAG-AFTRA News & Broadcast department in partnership with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation will be hosting two meetings this week that are important for Broadcast members to attend. Please join us for presentations from the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma on Trauma Awareness & Self-Care and Covering Street Protests & Civil Unrest. 

No RSVP required. Please add these to your calendars and we look forward to seeing you Thursday and Saturday. 

Saturday, Oct. 17
11 a.m. ET / 10 a.m. CT / 8 a.m. PT

Click here to join the Zoom meeting:  
https://sagaftra.zoom.us/j/96381121647?pwd=SVo0WXRGOGQ0TXUzZGVXL0JYSEFRZz09

Meeting ID: 963 8112 1647
Passcode: 496819

As of September 21, there have been 825 reported aggressions against journalists in the U.S. including 109 arrests, 203 physical attacks (including more than 75 by law enforcement), 99 tear gassings, 61 pepper sprayings, 194 rubber bullets, among others. This 90-minute workshop will cover risk assessment and situational awareness as well as practical strategies and tactics for preparing to cover civil disturbances. Topics will include protective gear, positioning in a crowd, how to deal with tear gas, rubber bullets and other riot and crowd control tactics.

The training will be led by Judith Matloff, a veteran reporter and the Dart Center's senior safety advisor.

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.

The SAG-AFTRA News & Broadcast department in partnership with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation will be hosting two meetings this week that are important for Broadcast members to attend. Please join us for presentations from the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma on Trauma Awareness & Self-Care and Covering Street Protests & Civil Unrest. 

No RSVP required. Please add these to your calendars and we look forward to seeing you Thursday and Saturday. 

Trauma Awareness & Self-Care
Thursday, Oct. 15
6 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. CT / 3 p.m. PT
 
Click here to join the Zoom meeting:
https://sagaftra.zoom.us/j/93271392785?pwd=M2ltYkdPV2gzZ25sbFBic1ZNOU00Zz09

Meeting ID: 932 7139 2785
Passcode: 824968
 
The Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, a project of Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, will deliver a 75-minute training on 1) trauma and journalism, introducing best practices in news coverage (e.g. ethical interviewing of traumatized or highly vulnerable sources; effective reporting approaches to sensitive topics; ethics concerns; reporting dilemmas); and 2) basics of self-care and collegial support (e.g. the impact of covering trauma and tragedy; exposure to and the impact of toxic imagery and harassment/threat, techniques for self-care; and peer support on news teams.) There will be ample time for Q&A after the briefing on both sets of topics.

The training will be led by Bruce Shapiro, the Dart Center's executive director, an investigative journalist and an expert on occupational health of journalists.

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.

The SAG-Producers Pension Plan will be presenting an informational update for SAG-AFTRA members on:

Monday, October 19, 2 p.m. PT /3 p.m. MT / 4 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. ET

Whether you're receiving benefits now or will be at some point in the future, join us to hear how the Pension Plan is safeguarding pension benefits for current vested participants and those who may vest in the future.

SAG-Producers Plan trustees, actuaries and staff will share information on how it works, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the positive outlook for the Plan.

The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session where you can ask your pension-related questions.

The SAG-Producers Pension Plan is a separate organization from the union. For detailed information please visit www.sagaftraplans.org/sag-pension.

You must log in to your sagaftra.org account to RSVP to attend. Once you log in you will see the form to complete below this text. 

No guests are allowed. Performers under the age of 18 may be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.

The audition is not only how one prepares the material. It is also about the mindset actors have about auditioning, how they conduct themselves in the room and how they let it go. This session will cover the many ways actors can prepare mentally, physically and psychologically for the audition.

When: 4 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. CT / 2 p.m. MT / 1 p.m. PT

Click here for more information and to RSVP.

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.

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.

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 us for an exciting discussion that brings together South Asian actors who are changing the face of American and Canadian film and television. After decades of not having enough representation in casting, these actors have made a mark through their roles in successful films and TV series, showing that South Asians can play a variety of roles and representation can mean many things. 

Co-presented with the Coalition of South Asian Film Festivals (CoSAFF)  and the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA).

Moderated by Kausar Mohammed (East of La Brea). 

When: Tuseday, Oct 6, 5 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. CT / 3 p.m. MT / 2 p.m. PT

Click here for more information and to RSVP.

RSVPed members will receive a link to watch the live discussion via email one hour prior to the start of the program.

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.

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.

Wed, October 7
10 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. MT / Noon CT / 1 p.m. ET

Watch here: https://youtu.be/xPnTz49T95s

Host:
SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris

Moderator:
Nikki Dixon, Actor and Producer

Special Guests:
Evan Bass, Actor, Writer, Producer, Filmmaker and Improviser
Jessica Johnson, SAG-AFTRA Director, Entertainment Contracts
Aubrey Mozino, Actor and Producer
Doryan Robinson, Actor, Writer and Gamer
Sarah Seeds, Actor, Producer, Writer, Podcaster and Gamer

Grab some coffee and get ready for NGP Café: NextGen Creation, where NextGen Performers Committee members share highlights of their creative journeys in developing and producing entertainment for digital platforms.

Hosted by the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement, this lively discussion will explore new ways of creating new media, low budget and short films, podcasts, livestreams and more. In a time of COVID, it’s more important than ever to stay creative. We’ll also touch on the many ways that SAG-AFTRA can be a helpful partner in bringing your ideas to life.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/xPnTz49T95s

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.

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing — no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card or digital card from the app (paid through April 30, 2020 or October 31, 2020) for admittance.