Houston-Austin

NOTE: This is a 3 HOUR class that meets over Zoom web conferencing. The class begins at 9:45 a.m. PT / 12:45 p.m. ET

This class is designed for members interested in developing and writing their own screenplay. During the first half of the class, members will learn the fundamentals of screenwriting, including development of new ideas, dramatic structure, and character development, among other concepts. During the second half, members will learn screenplay formatting by using various software options, including Final Draft and Movie Magic Screenwriter. 

This class requires basic computer skills. No exceptions. No materials are required.  

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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:  4 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. ET, Thursday, March 11, 2021

A commercial demo -everyone's gotta have one.  Whether you are just getting started in VO, already have a demo, have a demo in progress or want some general pointers, this class is the place for you!  First, we'll go through some demo basics and then open it up to the group.  Come ready to talk commercial demos with the EIF VO Lab staff in a safe and encouraging environment.

Please note: This class will specifically focus on commercial demos only.

REQUIREMENTS

Please come prepared with questions on commercial demos.

You will be removed from the RSVP list if you have already taken this class. This is to ensure all VO Lab users have opportunity to attend.

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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: Noon PT / 3 p.m. ET, Friday, March 12, 2021

Join the SAG-AFTRA Foundation for another Ask Us Anything with the EIF VO Lab Staff!  This time they will be discussing self-directing. Being your own director is critical to auditioning and in some cases now, even when you book the job. So come prepared with questions about self-directing techniques, roadblocks you may encounter, how to get started and anything else about evaluating your own performances. This is a safe and encouraging space to ask us anything....about self direction!

REQUIREMENTS

Actors with home studios and who are actively auditioning are encouraged to attend.

You will be removed from the class list if you have already taken this workshop.  This is to ensure all VO Lab users have the opportunity to attend.

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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 the Filmmakers of WOLFWALKERS Director/Producer Tomm Morre and Director Ross Stewart for a virtual master class as they explain and illustrate a range of tried-and-tested animation techniques. This virtual in-depth tutorial will cover the basics of animation and character design. 

When:  10 a.m. PST / 1 p.m. EST, Sunday, March 21

RSVP by Wednesday, March 10 and drawing materials will be provided and mailed to you ahead of the session. The whole family is encouraged to participate!

SYNOPSIS

In a time of superstition and magic, a young apprentice hunter, Robyn Goodfellowe, journeys to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last wolf pack. While exploring the forbidden lands outside the city walls, Robyn befriends a free-spirited girl, Mebh, a member of a mysterious tribe rumored to have the ability to transform into wolves by night. As they search for Mebh’s missing mother, Robyn uncovers a secret that draws her further into the enchanted world of the Wolfwalkers and risks turning into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy.

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• Deadline to RSVP for a drawing kit: Wednesday, March 10. 

Members who RSVP after this date will be able to attend the session but will not receive a drawing kit. Drawing kit will arrive by March 20. Members must sign up for a drawing kit (link on the event registration page) as well as RSVP to this event to receive a drawing kit and Zoom link for the live session.

• Deadline to RSVP to receive a screener: Thursday, March 18.

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.

Have you ever come across the word "hygge" in an audition or audiobook narration? How about all the weird slang these days? There are no pronunciations for some words in any online dictionary, so what do you do? This class will go over the best sources to use for audiobooks and auditions as well as a few tips and tricks for searching the internet a bit deeper. (Spoiler alert: no robot voices welcome.)

Please note: this class is strictly informational.  No reads will take place.

REQUIREMENTS

This class will begin at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET and last roughly 1.5 hours.

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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.

Since last March, thousands of live music professionals, tour crew, songwriters, producers, engineers, performers, and support staff were left unemployed as the pandemic devastated the music community. MusiCares was there to help, but the work is not done and the need is greater than ever.

Please join MusiCares March 12, 2021 as we celebrate the power of music with MUSIC ON A MISSION. Experience a virtual concert with exclusive performances from BTS, HAIM, H.E.R., Jhene Aiko, and John Legend and special vault footage from Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks & Tom Petty, Usher, and more. Attendees will also enjoy special appearances by Carole King, Jesse & Joy, Jonas Brothers, Ledisi, Lionel Richie, Macklemore, Mick Fleetwood, Ringo Starr, Shakira, and more!

100% of ticket sales benefit MusiCares’ work supporting those in the community hardest hit by the pandemic. Get your tickets now at support.musicares.org! 

This class will meet REMOTELY. All RSVP'D Members will receive a ZOOM Link inviting them to join the class.

If you have not received the link by the morning of the class, please check your spam, junk, or promotions folders. If you still cannot find the link, please send us an email at thebusiness@sagaftra.foundation at least 15 minutes before the start of class time.

This class begins at 1 p.m. PST/4 p.m. EST. 

SYNOPSIS

Time is a finite resource. If you do not plan how to best use your time, days, weeks, months or years could go by without you feeling like your goals have been achieved. In this small group session we will examine where you can adjust past habits to best use your time in relation to your acting pursuits. You will come out of this session with some techniques to budget your time more effectively.

Please bring pencil or pen along with something to take notes.

Small group sessions are facilitated discussions with the goal of digging deeper into some of the information and advice shared within the panels. These sessions provide a time to break down concepts into practical action items by which an actor can individually apply to their professional pursuits. This session will last for an hour and a half. Participants must stay for the whole time.

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.

This class will meet REMOTELY. All RSVP'D Members will receive a ZOOM Link inviting them to join the class.

If you have not received the link by the morning of the class, please check your spam, junk, or promotions folders. If you still cannot find the link, please send us an email at thebusiness@sagaftra.foundation at least 15 minutes before the start of class time.

This class begins at 1p.m. PST/4 p.m. EST. 

SYNOPSIS

There are many areas an actor can pursue within the entertainment industry. By taking the time to narrow down what an actor really wants to focus on it can free them up to deepen their pursuit of job opportunities. In this session, we will examine the different ways an actor can focus their career goals and discuss how one can create a system by which to effectively target the industry professionals within that area.

Please bring pencil or pen along with something to take notes.

Small group sessions are facilitated discussions with the goal of digging deeper into some of the information and advice shared within the panels. These sessions provide a time to break down concepts into practical action items by which an actor can individually apply to their professional pursuits. This session will last for 1.5 - 2 hours. Participants must stay for the whole time.

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.

This class will meet REMOTELY. All RSVP'D Members will receive a ZOOM Link inviting them to join the class.

If you have not received the link by the morning of the class, please check your spam, junk, or promotions folders. If you still cannot find the link, please send us an email at thebusiness@sagaftra.foundation.

This class begins at 1 p.m. PST/4 p.m. EST.

SYNOPSIS

Building one's team is an important component to an actor's career. This small group session will cover what an actor has to keep in mind when looking to add a commercial agent, theatrical agent, and manager to their team.

Please bring pencil or pen along with something to take notes.

Small Group Sessions are facilitated discussions with the goal of digging deeper into some of the information and advice shared within the panels. These sessions provide a time to break down concepts into practical action items by which an actor can individually apply to their professional pursuits. This session will last for 1.5 - 2 hours. Participants must stay for the whole time.

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.