Production: Off Top
Producer: Grand Spectrum, LLC
Contract: Ultra Low Budget Agreement
Shoot Location(s): Prairie View/Houston, TX
Shooting Date(s): Sept. – Nov. 9
Submission Deadline: Friday, Aug. 24
Off Top takes a sociopolitical look at Historical Black Colleges & University students as they maneuver through society at a HBCU.
Seeking performers able to portray:
Your SAG-AFTRA National Board has overwhelmingly approved the gains negotiated for the 2018 Network Television Code and recommends you VOTE YES on this referendum. This contract generates more than $200 million a year in member earnings and covers programming in almost all television day parts as well as programming produced for digital media.
All eligible members were mailed a postcard on July 26 with instructions and a PIN number on how to vote online or how to request a paper ballot. If necessary, you can retrieve your PIN at the voting website by clicking “Find My PIN.” The deadline for ballots to be received, whether submitted online or by mail, is Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018 at 5 p.m. PDT.
To view the referendum booklet online, click here.
You are invited to an informational webinar on the proposed Network Television Code and the gains secured in this contract. This meeting will provide members the opportunity to hear a presentation followed by a group discussion.
When: Monday, Aug. 6, 2018: 2-4 p.m. CDT
RSVP: Email your name and SAG-AFTRA number no later than 5 p.m. PDT. Thursday, Aug. 2 to networkcodewebinar@sagaftra.org.
Your membership status will be confirmed and you will be sent a link the morning of the webinar.
If you are unable to attend and have questions regarding the tentative agreement, please email networkcode@sagaftra.org or call (866) 287-1853.
All paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through October 31, 2018) who work the Network Television Code are urged to attend this important informational meeting. This meeting is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing, no guests are allowed in the webinar. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.
Project: Special
Contract: SAG-AFTRA New Media Agreement
Location: Austin, Texas
Shooting Dates: Sept. 2018
Seeking performers able to portray:
Fearless men rocking their speedos this summer. Looking for men who feel confident strutting their stuff for a handful of speaking roles in a greenlit comedy series.
You are invited to Houston's monthly SAG-AFTRA Membership Mixer. Come meet with fellow members to share ideas, industry news, plus catch up on community service projects and other activities. No-host bar. We look forward to seeing you there!
When: 6 - 8 p.m. (stay longer if they wish), Tuesday, July 17
Where: El Real Tex-Mex Café
1201 Westheimer Rd. (Near the intersection of Montrose and Westheimer at Yoakum.)
Houston, TX 77006
RSVP: Please email houstonrsvp@sagaftra.org.
The Houston Script2Screen team is accepting cast submissions for a July 21 LIVE read. The Script2Screen LIVE series provides professional actors to read un-produced film or TV scripts before an industry audience. Scripts are selected from professional writers and/or script festival winners. They are rehearsed, directed and performed by professionals before casting directors, producers, directors, investors and industry pros for one performance only.
Project: Trouble In Texas
Contract: SAG-AFTRA Modified Low Budget Agreement
Location: Austin, Texas
Shooting Dates: July 9
Auditions Extended: June 27
The Austin Script2Screen team is accepting cast submissions for their LIVE read of three short scripts on July 15. The Script2Screen LIVE series provides professional actors to read un-produced film or TV scripts before an industry audience. Scripts are selected from professional writers and/or script festival winners. They are rehearsed, directed and performed by professionals before casting directors, producers, directors, investors and industry pros for one performance only.
TV/Film producer & SAG-AFTRA member Jennifer Hutchins cordially invites you to attend the upcoming “Tunnel to Hollywood” event on July 28. Each month, AEB introduces a guest speaker with expert knowledge in the entertainment business. Attendees introduce themselves to the group, exchange skills and get recommendations and referrals. The goal of Austin Entertainment Business is to get people hired and paid while forming dream teams.
When: 6-8 p.m., Thursday, June 28
6-6:30 p.m.- arrivals, meet and greet for members and their guests and still photography for social media
6:30 p.m. - Announcements
7- 7:45 p.m. - Guest Speaker(s)
7:45-8 p.m. - Networkers can introduce themselves to the group on open microphone.
8 p.m. - Room opens to the general public/ continued networking
Where: The Speakeasy
412 Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78701
A sprawling 3-level nightclub with nightly live music, ‘20s – style décor & rooftop patio. Drink specials are available for group members and their guests: $5 cocktails and $4 beers.
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