Houston-Austin

Please join us for the 2023 TV/Theatrical Wages and Working Conditions Meeting. This is your chance to participate in this very important process and make your voice heard.

When: Thursday, Jan 12, 2023, 6-7:30 pm CT

Where: Online via Zoom

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP. 

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru April 30, 2023, or in compliance with the November 2022 Dues Relief Extension). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

ADA requests may be included on your RSVP form below. Please note that ADA requests must be received 48 business hours before the start of the event. 

You are invited to join a regional member informational meeting to discuss self-taped auditions for members of Arizona-Utah, Colorado, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston-Austin, New Mexico and New Orleans Locals. The National Board has recently appointed a National Self-Tape Committee to explore and consider ways to address the self-tape process. This topic has significant relevance to our actor/performer members and this is an opportunity to provide important feedback for the committee’s consideration. 

WHEN: Mon., Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. MT

RSVP: Please complete the form below to RSVP. You must be logged in to see the RSVP form. 

The Zoom meeting will have a waiting room enabled. You must have a Zoom account that identifies you by name to be admitted from the waiting room. If you do not have a Zoom account, please be sure to register for one PRIOR to the meeting. Your Zoom account name shown on screen must match the name you use to RSVP to be admitted from the Zoom waiting room. 

If you cannot attend and have comments to share about self-taped auditions, please email them to linda.dowell@sagaftra.org with Self-Taping in the subject line.  

SAG-AFTRA national constituency groups and locals across the country will be conducting wages and working conditions (W&W) meetings in the coming weeks in preparation for the TV/Theatrical Contracts negotiations. The TV/Theatrical Contracts expire June 30, 2023. Watch your email or visit sagaftra.org/2023ww for a current meeting schedule and plan to join us. Member participation is vital to this process.

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru October 31, 2022 or April 30, 2023, or in compliance with the November 2022 Dues Relief Extension). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Join your fellow SAG-AFTRA Houston-Austin members for the 2022 Houston-Austin Local Virtual Membership Meeting. We are excited to introduce our new executive, Tom Schwarz, and to welcome our special guest, casting director Vicky Boone of Vicky Boone Casting.

The meeting will begin with member and staff reports and will be followed by a special Q&A with Vicky. Please make plans to join the meeting 5 minutes prior to start so you don't miss a thing.

While the method of meeting may be slightly different, the community feeling will be the same. Members will have the opportunity to learn and ask questions of elected representatives, staff and our special guest. Come and hear the latest union news and updates. Hope to see you there!

When: Thursday, Nov 10, 7-9 p.m. CT 

RSVP Required: Reservations are required. Please log in to see the RSVP form below and RSVP by Tuesday, Nov 8 at 5 p.m. CT. If more than one SAG-AFTRA member per household will be attending, each will need to RSVP individually.

Please note: You will receive your unique Zoom information the day before the meeting from Zoom <no-reply@zoom.us>. If you have trouble joining the Zoom meeting, please email webhelp@sagaftra.org or call (323) 549-6789. 

Questions about the meeting? Please contact: Dallas@sagaftra.org.

By RSVPing below, you agree to the following:

"I understand that in order to be eligible to attend the meeting I must be a paid-up member in good standing of the Houston-Austin Local or in compliance with the November 2022 Dues Relief Extension Program or a parent/guardian of an eligible member under 18 years old. I agree to not forward my unique registration link for this meeting to anyone else or permit other unauthorized individuals to hear the meeting audio or see the meeting video."

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Oct. 31, 2022, or April 30, 2023 or in compliance with the November 2022 Dues Relief Extension). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Members must have a registered Zoom account in order to participate and will receive a unique Zoom link that is not transferable. We recommend participating from a location that has the necessary internet access for optimal viewing and participation. 

 

 

Featuring: National Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair and National Director, Voiceover Treslyn Williams

Join the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement for a primer on the basic contract terms for dubbing work. This presentation will review: 

• Which contracts cover dubbing
• Type of work covered
• Pay rates

When: Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, 10 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. MT / Noon CT / 1 p.m. ET

Watch Now: https://youtu.be/OlNi-HH7-OU

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 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.
 

SAG-AFTRA will be conducting a Wages & Working Conditions (“W&W”) meeting specifically for the Mid-sized and Small Locals in preparation for the  2022 SAG-AFTRA Corporate/Educational & Non-Broadcast (“Co/Ed Contract”) Negotiations. The Co/Ed Contract expires October 31, 2022.

Proposals for this negotiation are developed through the involvement of members like you. Make your voice heard and participate in this very important process. Meetings are open to all paid-up SAG-AFTRA members.

WHEN: Wednesday, August 31, 10 am - 1 pm PT/12 pm - 3 pm CT/1 pm - 4 pm ET

WHERE: The meeting will be held by Zoom. You must have a Zoom account that identifies you by name to participate. 

RSVP: RSVPs are required, please fill out the form below to RSVP. Once you've registered you will receive an email with more information and the zoom link from webmaster@sagaftra.org. Please be sure to check your spam folder if you have not received the email.

If you cannot attend a W&W meeting, you may submit proposal recommendations by email at CoEd2022@sagaftra.org. Recommendations must be received by 5 pm on Monday, August 29, 2022.  

W&W meetings are only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through October 31, 2022 or in compliance with the May 2022 dues relief extension program) — no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. 
 

10 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. MT / Noon CT / 1 p.m. ET

WATCH NOW AT: https://youtu.be/eBnZ1t27mLc

Featuring: 
SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair
and
National Director, Background & NY Entertainment Contracts Stephanie Perry

Join the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement to zip through the basics of compensation when working background on a TV/Theatrical/New Media production. This presentation will cover: 

• Payments for costume fittings
• Rates for providing required wardrobe
• Who to call with questions

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 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.

10 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. MT / Noon CT / 1 p.m. ET
Please click here or copy and paste this URL into your browser to view the livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8kR04yLk9c

Featuring: 
National Board Member Ilyssa Fradin
and
Director, Commercials Contracts Claudette Singh

Join the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement for another primer that breaks down the updated provisions of the newly ratified, groundbreaking 2022 SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contracts. Commercials 101: Four Provisions You Should Know, will cover new contract terms for:

• Social Media & YouTube Waiver
• Choreographers
• Theatrical/Industrial Exhibition
• Public Service Announcements (PSA’s)

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 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.
 

10 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. MT / Noon CT / 1 p.m. ET

WATCH HERE

Featuring:
SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair
and
SAG-AFTRA National Director Government Affairs and Public Policy Kerri Wood Einertson

Join the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement for an overview of how the SAG-AFTRA Government Affairs & Public Policy (GAPP) Department partners with members to advocate for legislation that helps our members, and how you can help. This presentation will cover:

• GAPP’s role and how you can participate in SAG-AFTRA advocacy efforts
• Federal legislative campaigns 
• State legislative campaigns

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 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.
 

10 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. MT / Noon CT / 1 p.m. ET

Featuring:
SAG-AFTRA Network Television Code Negotiating Committee Vice-chair Kevin Scullin

Presenter:
SAG-AFTRA Chief Contracts Officer Ray Rodriguez

Join the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement to learn everything you need to know about the new wage provisions in the newly ratified, 2022 Network Television Code. This presentation will cover:

• Wage and benefit contribution increases
• Newly added additional compensation requirements
• Updates to certain pay schedules

RSVP: Reservations are requested. Please complete the 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. 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.
 

10 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. MT / Noon CT / 1 p.m. ET

Hosts: 
SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair
SAG-AFTRA NextGen Performers Committee Chair Jenna Doolittle

Moderator:
Actor, Producer and SAG-AFTRA National Women’s Committee Co-Chair Shari Belafonte
 
Panelists:
SVP Casting, Paramount Television Studios Geraldine Leder
Actor, Filmmaker Hannah Leder
Director/Producer Mimi Leder
Writer, Producer Stefanie Leder

The SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement (PTEOE) in collaboration with the National Women’s Committee and the National NextGen Performers Committee present an all-in-the-family conversation. In an industry riddled with sexism and ageism, one family of females has, and continues to, surpass all of the hurdles – garnering quite a toehold and justified respect in Hollywood. We'd all do well to learn from them. 

This conversation features director/producer Mimi Leder (The Morning Show, On The Basis of Sex); casting director Geraldine Leder (SVP Casting, Paramount Television Studios); writer and producer Stefanie Leder (Boo, Bitch, Faking It); and actor and filmmaker Hannah Leder (The Planters, The Morning Show). Actor, writer, producer, director, award-winner and SAG-AFTRA National Women’s Committee Co-Chair Shari Belafonte (The Morning Show, Sistas) will be searching for the answers as she invites you to Follow the Leders.

Want to add this to your calendar? Complete the form below to receive a link. 

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.