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

Wednesday, Sept 30, 10a.m. PT /11 a.m. MT / 12 p.m. CT / 1 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.

You will be notified of the Zoom log in for the meeting on Wednesday prior to the event. The first session is this Wednesday Sept 30, 10a.m. PT /11 a.m. MT / 12 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. ET and additional opportunities will be scheduled over the next couple of weeks.

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. 

This meeting is only open to SAG-AFTRA members. No guests are allowed. Performers under the age of 18 may be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.

SAG-AFTRA young performers ages 9-17 are invited to participate in this special event.

Voiceover veteran Lynnanne Zager will help teens and young actors learn the ins and outs of commercial voiceover auditions and instruct them on how to use their acting chops to book voiceover jobs. Lynnanne offers direction and coaching, so come prepared to show her what you can do!

Requirements

• Students must be between ages of 9-17.
• Students must be VO Lab eligible and have attended a VO Lab Orientation.

When: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. ET, Sept. 30. Check-in begins at 5:30 p.m. ET

Where: Online. Copy and Zoom link will be provided the day of class.

Please email Lab Administrator Nithya Rajendran with any questions: nrajendran@sagaftra.foundation.

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 SAG-AFTRA Foundation for a remote Zoom discussion with Casting Director Amber Horn of Aufiero/Horn Casting. This is an "Ask Me Anything" style Q+A. Member participation encouraged. This discussion will not be recorded. 

When: 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET, Sept. 30

Where: Online. RSVP-ed members will receive the Zoom link by email one hour prior to the start of the program, and will be able to ask questions through Zoom's chat function.

Click here for more information and to register. 

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, September 29
11 a.m. PT / Noon MT / 1 p.m. CT / 2 p.m. ET

Moderator: 
Amanda Salas, Anchor, Good Day LA

Special Guests:
Dan Bucatinsky, Actor, The Beauty and the Baker
Gloria Calderon Kellett, Creator, Actor and Producer, One Day at a Time
Nicholas Gonzalez, Actor, The Good Doctor
Carla Hool, CSA Casting Director, Narcos
Jolene Rodriguez, President, Broken English Productions
Gina Torres, Actor, Suits
And other panelists to be announced

Please join us for the latest installment of SAG-AFTRA’s President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement Race & Storytelling livestream series featuring members and industry colleagues discussing the intersection of race, storytelling, inclusion in the entertainment industry and equal opportunity for all. 

As we celebrate the rich cultural contributions of the Latino community during Hispanic Heritage month, we are reminded that there is still much work to be done to create inclusivity and authentic representation on screen and behind the camera in the community.  

In this conversation we’ll explore issues such as visibility vs. erasure and three-dimensional portrayals of Latino characters, and we’ll focus on practical solutions to counter the systemic biases that exist today in the entertainment industry.

This event is open to the public and does not require registration. Click HERE to watch on Tuesday, Sept. 29.

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.

For SAG-AFTRA Health Plan participants who have not yet attended a presentation about plan changes that become effective on January 1, 2021, please join us on Wednesday. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer period. 

Wednesday, Sept 23, 4:30 p.m. PT / 5:30 p.m. MT / 6:30 p.m. CT / 7:30 p.m. ET
You must login to RSVP below. Please Note: A Zoom link will be sent to you upon confirmation. 

The SAG-AFTRA Health Plan is a separate organization from the union. For detailed information on the changes being made, please visit http://www.sagaftraplans.org/health/2021changes.​​

Closed captioning will be available for this session. If additional accommodations are requested, please email sagaftracommunications@sagaftra.org.

This meeting is only open to SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. You must RSVP to attend. No guests are allowed. 

Friday, Sept. 25
10 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. MT / Noon p.m. CT / 1 p.m. ET

Please join the President’s Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement for A RETURN TO WORK: Putting Protocols into Practice, a presentation and discussion of the just completed safety protocols agreed to with our sister entertainment unions and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) for a safer return to work.

The conversation will cover The Safe Way Forward's guiding principles: strictly enforced testing regimens and safety protocols, a zone-based set system, and diligent use of personal protective equipment (PPE). There will also be a detailed walkthrough of how the new protocols will be implemented, providing a “day-in-the-life” look at what members can expect upon returning to production.

RSVP is required. Please log in to your sagaftra.org member account and register below.

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 event is only open to SAG-AFTRA members in good standing — no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.  

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.

Resumes are so much more than a statement of an actor's work history. They can also reflect an actor's personality, understanding of the industry, and their future potential roles. This session will provide a greater understanding of the role of the resume and how an actor can best use it as one of their marketing tools.

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.

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: 1:30 p.m. PT / 2:30 p.m. MT / 3:30 p.m. CT / 4:30 p.m. ET

Click here for more information and to RSVP.

Work on stepping into a voiceover audition and voicing copy with the best you you can bring to the microphone.  It's all about choice, direction, adjust, perform.  After that part of the exercise, we have something else in store to help you enhance your vocal magic.  All levels of experience welcome for this edition.  

REQUIREMENTS

Frequency Restriction: If you were on the RSVP list for Online: Voiceover Audition Prep: Commercial Edition on August 18, 2020 you are not eligible for this offering.

Copy will be provided by the VO Lab.

Participants must be present for the entire program, which is 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (Pacific) / 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM (Eastern)

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.