Houston-Austin

When: 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. PT/ 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. MT/ 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. CT/ 1:30 - 3 p.m. ET

Are you struggling to hold on to hope during the pandemic?  Perhaps the future seems uncertain, and the loss of normal routines and human connection have you feeling down? This six-week support group will help you foster hope, giving you greater strength and purpose to navigate these challenging times.  Hope is a quality of mind that can be consciously cultivated. 

The group will provide skills that help you tap into the hopeful part of yourself.  At the same time, we will support you to toss old baggage, face fears, and change unhelpful thinking styles that make you feel defeated.  To develop hope, we will enhance your sense of safety and support, and use creative exercises to find your personal voice and vision for the future.

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at dbauman@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: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. PT/ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. MT/ 12 - 2 p.m. CT/ 1 - 3 p.m. ET

Join us to explore and prioritize your values, skills, interests and preferences, in order to gain a better understanding of the jobs that are the best fit for you..

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at careercenterwest@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: 10 - 11 a.m. PT/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. MT/ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. CT/ 1 - 2 p.m. ET

The seminar is for anyone who will soon be getting Medicare and wants to learn more about how it works, understand the many options available and the timing of choosing and enrolling in coverage.

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at rmarinaro@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: 9 - 11:30 a.m. PT/ 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. MT/ 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. CT/ 12 - 2:30 p.m. ET

Orientation is the first step to enrolling in the services of The Career Center. 

The Career Center addresses a central challenge for performing arts and entertainment professionals: navigating the episodic nature of work in the industry. For many, survival work—initiated to make ends meet—ends up draining the creative professional and becoming more of a problem than a solution. This orientation will help you begin to take the necessary steps to identify meaningful work that complements your life in the entertainment business.

Questions? Please contact The Actors Fund at (917) 281-5959

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.
 

Hugh Jackman hosts the 9th annual Reel Stories, Real Lives on Tuesday, October 27th at 6:30pm PT / 7:30 p.m. MT / 8:30 p.m. CT / 9:30 p.m. ET. Please join us on MPTF’s YouTube or Facebook page, where industry stars will share stories that highlight the extraordinary impact of MPTF on the entertainment community.

Click here for more information and to RSVP.

This event is free to all. Please consider making a donation to MPTF if you’re able, thank you.

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.

IndieCade kicks off FRIDAY, OCT. 16, and SAG-AFTRA members can get their tickets now for 20% OFF.
 
DISCOUNT INSTRUCTIONS: Purchase tickets here. Click the Green Tickets button, then click "Enter Promo Code" at the very top of the page to apply the discount code: SAG/AFTRA.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: Referred to as the Sundance of video games, IndieCade is a vibrant festival of innovative, experimental interaction design spanning video games, immersive theater, board games and experiences that push the boundaries of these definitions. IndieCade is switching things up with nine full days of 24-hour programming for its 2020 online festival celebrating independent games, accessible from #AnywhereAndEverywhere.

FESTIVAL DETAILS

• IndieCade Anywhere and Everywhere
• October 16-24, 24 hours a day
• Nine day festival celebrating indie games
• Website: anywhere.indiecade.com
• Social media: @indiecade
• IndieCade on Twitch

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

• Showcasing 50 new nominated games on Twitch, for the 15th Annual IndieCade Awards.
• Awards ceremony takes place Friday, October 23 at noon on Twitch (hosted by indie dev Asher Vollmer and SAG-AFTRA member Sarah Elmaleh).
• The festival will feature conference sessions, games, networking and more. Plus a Second Life island and Discord lounge.

ABOUT INDIECADE: IndieCade supports independent game development and organizes an annual series of international events showcasing the future of independent games. Since 2005, IndieCade has shown over 2,000 games and juried thousands more, launched countless projects and collaborations, and celebrated diverse and experimental new work in independent games.

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.

Wednesday, October 21, 10 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. MT / Noon CT / 1 p.m. ET

Host: SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris

Join us for a conversation with creator coach Josh Zimmerman and creator industry executive Phil Ranta for a forward-thinking discussion on how creators and creatives can keep producing inspired content even during difficult times. 

Hosted by the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement, the panel will discuss the creative process and ways to reach one’s full potential, along with helpful tips and tricks to combat burnout.

RSVP: Please complete the form below to RSVP (you need to be logged into your sagaftra.org account to see the form below this text). You will be sent a link to view the livestream in your RSVP confirmation. Please add to your calendar and we'll see you Wednesday! 

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 be live captioned and will have an ASL interpreter.

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

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.

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.