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Monday, June 28
7 a.m. PT USA / 2 p.m. GMT / 5 p.m. TR

Presented by SAG-AFTRA and Actors' Union of Turkey, please join us via Zoom for an exclusive international symposium for members, partners and allies to discuss artistic freedom of expression, gender equity, the fight against sexual harassment and global unionization. 

RSVP below to receive the Zoom link for the following three events. 

Artistic Freedom of Expression

7 a.m. PT USA / 2 p.m. GMT / 5 p.m. TR

Moderator: Duncan Crabtree-Ireland - National Executive Director, SAG-AFTRA

Panelists:

• Wilson Cruz - Actor, SAG-AFTRA Member
• Sercan Gidişoğlu - Actor, Voice Actor and General Secretary, AUT
• Ulaş Karan - Associate Professor, Istanbul Bilgi University, Faculty of Law

Artists worldwide face regular challenges to their fundamental right of free expression -- whether those challenges come from the power of governments to censor or from the power of massive corporations to impose marketplace censorship. The panel will delve into the similar and different challenges artists face in Turkey and the U.S. from political and economic pressures that seek to curtail freedom of expression.

This panel is part of the Actors’ Union of Turkey’s project on artistic freedom of expression and new forms of censorship and auto-censorship in Turkey, which was funded by the MATRA Programme of the Kingdom of Netherlands.

 

Diversity, Gender Equality and the Fight Against Harassment

8 a.m. PT USA / 3 p.m. GMT / 6 p.m. TR

Moderator: Gabrielle Carteris, SAG-AFTRA President

Panelists:

• Meltem Cumbul - Actor, Former President of Actor's Union of Turkey (AUT), and SAG-AFTRA Member
• Michelle Hurd - Actor, SAG-AFTRA National Board Member
• Arden Ryshpan - Executive Director, Canadian Actors' Equity Association
• Gizem Erman Soysaldı - Actor, Activist and Member, Actors' Union of Turkey

Diversity, gender equality and the fight against sexual harassment are crucial initiatives to ensuring every performer can make a fair living and practice their craft in a safe environment. SAG-AFTRA will share the strides made in achieving diversity, equity and inclusion through collective bargaining, advocacy, education and technology. The Actors Union of Turkey will discuss its efforts over the past two years to promote gender equality and fight sexual harassment and bullying. The panel will facilitate an exchange of experience between two organizations, one of which has deeper experience, while the other is initiating its journey with strong intentions and ambitions.

 

Solidarity and Unionization

9 a.m. PT USA / 4 p.m. GMT / 7 p.m. TR

Moderator: Sercan Gidişoğlu, Actor, Voice Actor and General Secretary, AUT

Roundtable Participants:

• Gabrielle Carteris - SAG-AFTRA President
• Denys Fouqueray - Actor, Member of the General Delegation at SFA (Syndicat Français des Artistes-Interpretes) and Vice President, International Federation of Actors (FIA)
• Dominick Luquer - General Secretary, International Federation of Actors (FIA)
• David White - Senior Advisor, SAG-AFTRA

In this final, roundtable discussion, union leaders from around the world will address the concepts of “solidarity” and “unionization” as a response to major problems faced by performers globally.

 

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP.

Virtual seating is limited and will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Tues, July 13, 2021
10 a.m. PT / 11a.m. MT / Noon CT / 1 p.m. ET
(program length is approximately 60 mins)

Host:

• SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris
• SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Rebecca Damon
• SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland

Moderator:

• Natalia Castellanos, Actor

Guest Speakers:

• Azalea Esquerre, Senior Organizer, SAG-AFTRA Miami Local
• Charisse Glenn, Casting Director, CSA, CCDA LA
• Kazandra Santana, Teacher, Actor 
• Adrian Martinez, Actor

Ever wonder what it takes to land a Spanish-Language commercial? 

Hosted by the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement, join us for an engaging panel discussion with industry players and working performers as we discuss the growing demand for Spanish-language advertising, audition best practices and other ways to increase your chances of booking these union commercial jobs and breaking down barriers that limit your opportunities.

RSVP: Reservations are requested. Please complete form below to RSVP.

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 event will be in English with simultaneous interpretation in Spanish. Viewers will be able to select their preferred language within Zoom. We will also have ASL interpreters and live captioning.

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. 

Host:

• SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris

Presenter:

• Tracy Hyman, SAG-AFTRA National Director, Commercial Contracts

Learn the Basics of SAG-AFTRA’s Commercials Contracts. 

Join us for an introductory presentation that will highlight important education for performers such as the union’s bargaining partners, the commercial audition process, booking a job and much more. 

Hosted by the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement, in this virtual event you’ll have the opportunity to also learn about how ‘session’ and ‘use’ are calculated, working conditions for principal and extra performers, editing, upfronts, addressable and pension & health.

RSVP: Reservations are requested. Please complete form below to RSVP.

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 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

Moderator:

• Michael Sládek, Filmmaker/SAGindie New York Consultant

Panelists:

• Milan Chakraborty, Producer
• Pauline Fischer, Producer/Executive
• Matt Grady, Producer/Distributor
• Jonathan Gray, Producer/Entertainment Attorney
• Caddy Vanasirikul, Producer/Executive

Productions have ramped back up, festivals are convening in-person once again, vaccines are rolling out, and life is seeming to go back to normal in this close-to-post-covid world. But as an industry in constant evolution, what is the new normal when it comes to getting a film off the ground and in front of audiences? 

In partnership with SAGindie, join us for a replay of this introspective discussion about the current state of project development, financing, sales, and distribution in the fourth installment of the “Working Through” series from SAGindie -- hosted by the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement. 

RSVP: Reservations are requested. Please complete form below to RSVP.

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 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: Wednesday, June 30, 10 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. MT / Noon CT / 1 p.m. ET

Join the PTEOE for Biz Basics, a series of programs aimed at honing the basic tech skills all SAG-AFTRA members need to pound the digital pavement. This series features presentations that will teach you the how-to's of managing the business of the biz online.

By popular demand join us for Biz Basics: Zoom 101. In this livestream, presented in partnership with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Computer Lab, you'll learn the basics of how to use Zoom. Since the start of the pandemic videoconferencing skills have become a must, not just to keep in touch with friends and family, but to audition and even to shoot remotely. Everyone from casting directors, to agents, to SAG-AFTRA and the SAG-AFTRA Foundation uses Zoom to connect, and the ability to use this software is a skill everyone must have. Join us to learn:

• How to download Zoom
• How to register for an account
• Basic Zoom functions like screen sharing, adjusting your video and audio settings, hosting your own Zoom meeting and many more

This is an exclusive members-only event. 

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP.
Need help logging in? Watch the Biz Basics SAGAFTRA.org website tutorial here.

Please submit questions or comments to sagaftra.org/PTEOEquestions. Due to time limitations, not all questions will be addressed during or after the program. This PTEOE livestream will be live captioned.

If ADA accommodations are requested, please indicate on the RSVP form.

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: Thursday, June 17, 10 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. MT / Noon CT / 1 p.m. ET

Join the PTEOE for Biz Basics, a series of programs aimed at honing the basic tech skills all SAG-AFTRA members need to pound the digital pavement. This series features presentations that will teach you the how-to's of managing the business of the biz online.

In this livestream, presented in partnership with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, you'll get an overview of what you need to know when preparing your demo reel, plus hear more about the many small group sessions offered by the SAG-AFTRA Foundation. Join us to:

• Hear an overview of the small group sessions available
• Learn how to sign up for small group sessions
• Get tips for your professional reel

This is an exclusive members-only event. 

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP.
Need help logging in? Watch the Biz Basics SAGAFTRA.org website tutorial here.

Please submit questions or comments to sagaftra.org/PTEOEquestions. Due to time limitations, not all questions will be addressed during or after the program. This PTEOE livestream will be live captioned.

If ADA accommodations are requested, please indicate on the RSVP form.

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: Thursday, June 3, 10 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. MT / Noon CT / 1 p.m. ET

Join the PTEOE for Biz Basics, a series of programs aimed at honing the basic tech skills all SAG-AFTRA members need to pound the digital pavement. This series features presentations that will teach you the how-to's of managing the business of the biz online.
 
In this presentation, you'll learn all about the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Virtual On-Camera Lab, which offers virtual sessions to self-tape or rehearse for an audition, as well as a Tech Help Desk to assist you with your setup and answer technical questions about your self-tape. The sessions are free for SAG-AFTRA members who are eligible to participate in Foundation programs. Join us to: 

• Hear an overview of the services available.
• Learn how to book a session.
• Understand what equipment is required.

Want to get a head start? Check out the tutorial videos on the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Virtual On-Camera Lab webpage.

This is an exclusive members-only event. 

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP.
Need help logging in? Watch the Biz Basics SAGAFTRA.org website tutorial here.

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 PTEOE livestream will be live captioned.

If ADA accommodations are requested, please indicate on the RSVP form.

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.

Host:

• SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris

Presenters:

• Stephanie Perry, SAG-AFTRA Senior Director, Entertainment Contracts
• Jessica Johnson, SAG-AFTRA Director, Entertainment Contracts
• Lorna Badeo, SAG-AFTRA.  Senior Manager, Entertainment Contracts

Learn the business of filmmaking and kickstart your career by learning one of the most important tools in creating your own content – entertainment contracts.

Join us for an insightful discussion for student filmmakers, or those looking to change careers. Hosted by the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement, this discussion will walk you through SAG-AFTRA’s different types of entertainment contracts and will offer insight as to which would be most beneficial to your student, short, feature film or new media project.

RSVP: Reservations are requested. Please complete form below to RSVP.

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 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

Dealing with rejection is never easy, particularly when the dreams for your career are at stake. Join us as we share some optimistic tips, tricks and innovative ways to handle rejection so you can move forward in stride.

Host: 

• SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris

Guest Speaker: 

• Christopher D. Bloodworth, National Director of The Career Center at The Actors Fund

In this presentation, we’ll highlight methods to stay encouraged and focused on the positive, ways to overcome fear and stop self-rejecting, how to keep your eyes on the prize, methods to not internalize criticism and much more.

This event is hosted by the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement in partnership with The Actors Fund.

When: Tues, May 25 at 10 a.m. PT / 11a.m. MT / Noon CT / 1 p.m. ET

RSVP: Reservations are requested. Please complete form below to RSVP.

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.

If ADA accommodations are requested, please indicate on the RSVP form.

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.

Hosts:

• SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris
• SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Rebecca Damon
• SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director David White

Fri, May 21, 2021
Noon PT / 1 p.m. MT / 2 p.m. CT / 3 p.m. ET

Join us for a conversation with Senate Majority Leader and U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer who will discuss details, new legislation and updates on the American Rescue Plan and what it means for the struggling entertainment industry and independent venues.

Hosted by the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement, we’ll cover everything from protections for performers, COBRA insurance, additional federal relief for gig workers and others in non-traditional employment, and what we can expect to see this year from Congress.

RSVP: Reservations are requested. Please complete form below to RSVP.

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 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