Houston-Austin

This 3-hour workshop is for members interested in learning how to build and edit their demo reel using Davinci Resolve, a powerful video editing software that is currently FREE for use on both Macs and PC's. In this workshop, you will use your own video clips to assemble and edit your own demo reel. 

You must have the software in order to participate in this online class.

Members must also bring the following on a USB flash drive:

• At least 2 video clips in MPEG-4 (.MP4) or Quicktime (.MOV) format.

When: 9:45 AM PT / 12:45 PM ET, Sept. 18

Where: Online 

Please note that this event is full. To particpate, please join the Foundation's waitlist. For more information and to sign up, please click here. 

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.

This 3-hour class covers everything you want to know once you've recorded your audition video. Members will learn how to compress their videos, make basic edits, upload to YouTube, Dropbox, and other web sites, and setup accounts on various casting web sites. No materials are required.

Please note that this event is full. If you would like an opportunity to participate, please join the waitlist. 

When: 9:45 AM PT / 12:44 PM ET, Sept. 16. Check-in begins 30 minutes prior. 

Where: Online

For more information, click here. 

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 a remote Zoom discussion with Blackbird director Roger Michell. Member participation encouraged. This discussion will be recorded.

Moderated by Scott Mantz.

When: 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET, Sept. 14.  Note: The time and date listed on this event page refer to the start time of the LIVE Q&A. 

Where: Online. 

RSVP-ed members will receive separate links to the screening and Q&A by email. Please RSVP by Saturday, Sept. 12 to receive the screener link. RSVP-ed members will receive the Q&A 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. 

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

For full event details and information, and to register, please click here. 

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 a Q&A with filmmaker April Wright and stunt performers Debbie Evans (The Fast and the Furious, The Matrix Reloaded), Alyma Dorsey (Captain Marvel, Birds of Prey), Michelle Jubilee Gonzalez (Spiderman, The Fate of the Furious), and Marissa Labog (Logan, Aquaman). 

Moderated by Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter.

When: 1 PM PT /  4 PM EST, Sept. 10. Please note the time and date listed on this event page refer to the start time of the live Q&A session.  

Where: Online via Zoom. RSVP links for the screening and Q&A will come separately via email. RSVPed members will receive the Q&A 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. 

For more information, please click here. 

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.

 

During these uncertain times, one thing is and has been certain: a home studio for voiceover is a must -not just during this time, but even after.

Led by VO Lab engineer and VO talent, Tatiana Grey, this workshop will cover everything you need and need to know about home set-ups including: the basic necessary equipment, maximizing your space, tips and tools to help sound conditions, working within budgets, helpful resources and the right software/hardware for different areas of VO.

This class will give you the opportunity to ask questions pertaining to home studios, so come prepared to ask away!

When: 1 PM ET/10 AM PT, Sept 10. Check-in begins at 12:30 PM ET / 9:30 AM PT.

Where: Online via Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent 2-3 hours prior to the class start time.

A note about requirements/frequency: if a participant has previously attended this class, the Foundation will remove you from the RSVP list. 

For full details, registration and program rules, please click here. 

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.

An online screener forThe Nest will be shared along with a Q&A with cast member Carrie Coon to all those RSVP'd to this program. 

When: Friday, Sept. 11

Where: Online. 

Please note: This is not a live screening and conversation; participants will receive both of these elements via email. The date of this event is the date the email will be sent to you, and you will not need to log in at any specific time.

For more information about the film's synopsis or program rules, please click here. 

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.

The SAG-AFTRA Health Plan will be giving a presentation on the health plan changes that become effective on January 1, 2021. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer period. 

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.​​

Thursday, Sept 10, 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. 

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. 

Moderated by Ben Whitehair 

Shivani Bhagwan, Actor & Dancer
Ayana Henderson, Adjunct Social Media Professor & Social Media Strategist
Chris Naoki Lee, Actor, Director, Writer & Producer
Ryan Walker, Social Media Expert
Yazemeenah, Actor, Model & Social Media Influencer

Wednesday, September 9, 2020
10 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. MT / NOON p.m. CT

Join host SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris, National Board Member and NextGen Performers Committee Chair Ben Whitehair and a panel of social media all-stars for a conversation about staying connected and sustaining creativity in the age of social distancing and virtual everything.

The current global pandemic has created incredible challenges, but also meaningful opportunities. From utilizing social media to create and foster relationships with industry professionals to leveraging your platform for social justice, come hear how your fellow SAG-AFTRA members are furthering their careers while maintaining sanity online. 

We’ll explore the ways in which COVID-19 has been a challenge for digital influencers and content creators and how it has inspired our panelists to adapt and evolve their own approach to social media.

This event is open to the public and does not require registration. Click HERE to watch. 

Please submit questions for panelists 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.

Orientation is the first step to enrolling in the services of the Actors Fund's 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.

When: Orientation for The Career Center is held every Monday, except national holidays, at 12 p.m. ET and 1 p.m. PT.

Click here for information. For those on the East Coast, please contact Rita Renner at 917-281-5959 or rrenner@actorsfund.org for questions; for West Coast-based attendants, contact the Center at 323-933-9244 (ext. 450) or careercenterwest@actorsfund.org. 

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.

Today’s employment climate is more competitive than ever and there are many people out there competing for the best jobs available. As a result, the first step to a successful job search is to effectively communicate your talent and skillset to hiring managers. What will you do to set yourself apart?  

When: 10:00am - 12:00pm PT / 12:00pm - 2:00pm CT / 1:00pm - 3:00pm ET

Where: Via Zoom, an online video conferencing system that we will be using for class. You will need a device with internet connectivity to participate (a headset or earphones with a mic are recommended, though not required). To access the link to the meeting, please register via Zoom.

Class will begin at the scheduled time, so please be prompt. Log in a few minutes early to ensure your device is operational. 

Please note that attendees are asked to attend one online Career Center Orientation, held on Mondays (except for legal holidays). For questions about the session, please contact Ross Berg at rberg@actorsfund.org.

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.