Houston-Austin

This is a great time to get things done and you might have a question or two keeping you from taking the next step. Perhaps you're picking up where you left off in one of the Computer Lab's classes or trying to finish up your project or just trying to get a little confidence going, this is your chance to get help during this online forum where members will submit questions so that they can be addressed as efficiently as possible while at the same time helping the largest number possible. We welcome all questions from all levels of experience.

Once you have signed up, you will be sent a link to submit your question(s).

NOTE: This is a THREE HOUR class beginning at 9:45 a.m. PT / 12:45 p.m. ET

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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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10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET

RSVP-ed members will receive the 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.

Join us for a remote Zoom discussion with Casting Director Theo Park of TED LASSO. This is an "Ask Me Anything" style Q+A. Member participation encouraged. This session will last approximately one hour. 

PANELIST BIO

Theo Park - Theo comes from a background in production (BLACK BOOKS, SPACED) and within a talent agency. Once an associate of Nina Gold, Theo has cast such wide and varied projects such as SIGHTSEERS (directed by Ben Wheatley) CUBAN FURY, PADDINGTON and Thomas Vinterberg’s FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD. Recent credits include VANITY FAIR for ITV/Amazon, MGM’s THE HUSTLE, Paramount’s OVERLORD and the Netflix original CALIBRE.

Moderated by Rochelle Rose, National Director of Performers Programs, SAG-AFTRA Foundation.

SYNOPSIS

Jason Sudeikis plays Ted Lasso, a small-time college football coach from Kansas hired to coach a professional soccer team in England, despite having no experience coaching soccer.

In addition to starring, Sudeikis serves as executive producer, alongside Bill Lawrence (Scrubs) via his Doozer Productions, in association with Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television, a division of NBCUniversal Content. Doozer’s Jeff Ingold also serves as an executive producer with Liza Katzer as co-executive producer. The series was developed by Sudeikis, Lawrence, Joe Kelly and Brendan Hunt, and is based on the pre-existing format and characters from NBC Sports.

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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.

Noon PT / 3 p.m. ET

This advanced small group workshop is intended for voice actors with existing and active home studio set-ups.  

Maybe you need help refining your space, are in need of troubleshooting particular issues or could use some fresh ideas to make your studio comfortable and as efficient as possible - well, this class is for you! Lead by EIF engineer and VO talent Tatiana Grey, this workshop encourages actors to share their recording space, their equipment as well as addressing common roadblocks and bouncing ideas with each other in a collaborative environment.

Actors are required to attend in their home set-up to share & show their spaces.

REQUIREMENTS

Must have attended "Your Home Studio: The Do's and Don'ts" 

Must be able to attend the class within your recording space and share your screen/be on camera.

VO Lab will send confirmation email asking for studio pics or specs to ensure attendance criteria.

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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.

VO Lab programs and sessions are open to all SAG-AFTRA (and AEA) members and VO Lab Eligible performers that meet the requirements, regardless of your location or the VO Lab program's city of origin. 

Once you have completed the required Voiceover Lab Application (online), you must complete the Voiceover Lab Orientation (VOLO) in order to begin using the Lab. This 2-hour VOLO covers Lab policies, aspects of sound, file formats, sample rates/bit depths, audio interfaces, microphones and voiceover recording.

REQUIREMENTS

Check-in time is currently 2:50 p.m. PST /5:50 p.m. EST but is subject to change.  If check-in time changes, you will be notified by email and you will be required to respond to that email for confirmation.

Attendees must be present for the entire 2-hour program, which is from 3-5 p.m. (Pacific) / 6 - 8 p.m. (Eastern) in order to receive VO Lab eligibility. 

Ability to log into the program with a camera equipped computer or other mobile/portable device with a camera. Program will take place using Zoom.  The camera is needed in order for participants to view presentation materials

Completed VO Lab Application.

Valid/Current SAG-AFTRA or AEA membership card.

Note taking materials (laptop, pens, pencils, paper) recommended.

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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 SAG-AFTRA Foundation for a live, interactive Q&A with Ciara Bravo of CHERRY. Moderated by Jenelle Riley, Variety.

You will receive a Zoom link before the start of the event. Attendees will be able to ask questions via the live chat. 

3:45 p.m. PT / 6:45 p.m. ET

Note: The time and date listed on this event page refer to the start time of the LIVE Q&A.

SYNOPSIS:

CHERRY follows the wild journey of a young man (TOM HOLLAND) who meets the love of his life, only to risk losing her through a series of bad decisions and challenging life circumstances.  Inspired by the novel of the same name and directed by ANTHONY and JOE RUSSO, this is a coming-of-age story of a man on a quest for purpose and human connection.

BIO: 

Ciara Bravo has become one of the most versatile actors of this generation across film and television.

Upcoming, Ciara will co-star alongside Tom Holland in the Russo Brothers’ highly-anticipated feature CHERRY. The film, which is based on Nico Walker’s acclaimed best-selling novel of the same name, follows an Army medic suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, who then becomes a serial bank robber after an addiction to drugs puts him and the love of his life in debt. The film has been acquired by Apple TV+ and will release in theaters on February 26 and on Apple TV+ on March 12.

Ciara will also co-star in John Pollono’s feature SMALL ENGINE REPAIR, alongside Pollono, Jon Bernthal and Shea Whigham. An adaptation of the 2011 Rogue Machine Theatre stage production, the film chronicles three blue collar childhood buddies who meet under murky circumstances after hours in an out of the way repair shop, where the arrival of a fourth man triggers long-simmering resentments. In addition, Ciara will co-star in the upcoming film COAST, for which she is also Associate Producer. The film features an exciting ensemble cast and live musical performances. On television, she appears in FX’s limited series A TEACHER, based on Hannah Fidell’s critically-acclaimed Sundance feature of the same name. The 10-episode series explores the story behind the mugshot of a female high school teacher caught in an affair with her male student, revealing the complexities and consequences of these illegal relationships. It debuted on FX and Hulu on November 10, 2020.

In 2018, Ciara appeared in Hannah Fidell’s feature film THE LONG DUMB ROAD, an official selection for the Sundance Film Festival. In 2017, Ciara appeared in Marti Noxon’s Netflix feature TO THE BONE, alongside Lily Collins, Keanu Reeves and Carrie Preston. The drama follows a young woman’s struggle as she battles anorexia. The film premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival and was featured as a contender in the U.S. Dramatic Competition. She also made a cameo appearance in Universal Pictures’ NEIGHBORS 2: SORORITY RISING, a role which showcased her comedic charm.

Ciara is perhaps best known for her breakout television roles as a series-regular in Fox’s SECOND CHANCE and as a co-star in Fox’s RED BAND SOCIETY. Ciara also co-starred opposite Mark McKenna in the YouTube Premium series WAYNE, from the writers of DEADPOOL, Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. The series made its world premiere as an official selection for the 2018 Tribeca TV Festival, where it received rave reviews. WAYNE became available on Prime Video on November 6, 2020.

Ciara made her debut on the small screen in the Nickelodeon hit series BIG TIME RUSH. Following, Nickelodeon cast her in several television movie roles including the lead in JINXED. Her audience appeal brought Nickelodeon’s JINXED record-breaking network viewership ratings. Other television credits include guest roles in CBS’s NCIS, ABC’s AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D, and Hulu/Blumhouse Television’s INTO THE DARK.

Ciara studied acting with Larry Moss during his Master Class Workshop and continues to study with Larry's prodigy, Aaron McPhearson. To further her acting career, Ciara has chosen to put her initial dreams of being a documentary filmmaker and director on hold and deferred her admission to film school. In the meantime, she plans to gain as much knowledge for the craft by watching and learning from those who she has the privilege to work alongside – some of which are among the best in the business.

Ciara currently resides in Los Angeles.

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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.

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

An actor was recently overheard saying that he just followed a couple of hundred people and will check back in 24 hours and unfollow anyone that did not follow him back. Unfortunately, this is common. Twitter is a conversation tool and, with any good conversation, the best thing to do first is listen and then engage. This session will cover using Twitter and reference Instagram and general tools and guidelines for dialogue, listening and learning while using Social Media. If you have never used Twitter or Instagram we encourage you to look up some tutorials online before attending this session.

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 at least 15 minutes before the start of class time.

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

SYNOPSIS

This session will provide a greater understanding of the components and elements that go into an effective demo reel as well as covering the role of the reel and how an actor can best use it as one of their marketing tools. This session will last for 2 - 3 hours. Participants must stay for the whole time. 

If you want your reel reviewed:

• It must be no longer than three minutes.
• Email your name and YouTube or Vimeo link (No CDs or files) to thebusiness@sagaftra.foundation by 7pm the evening prior to the class. We cannot guarantee that all submitted reels will be reviewed.

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. 

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 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.

3 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. MT / 5 p.m. CT / 6 p.m. ET

This  class will  focus on script analysis so that you BOOK THE JOB.

We will also go over how to integrate the often vague and confusing specs into your reads. 

• How can you tell which is the best 'approach' to your copy? 
• How do you make your read "more conversational" ?
• What does it mean when you are told " connect with the copy'?. 
• What does it mean when your told to ' do nothing' 'don't act' "just talk to a friend'?  

This class will focus on commercial and animation.

PLEASE NOTE: this a seminar and Q&A.  No reads will be taking place.

INSTRUCTOR BIO

Anna Garduno is a Bicoastal Actor- Producer- Teacher and the founder of VOICEFORWARD. Anna teaches classes for VO Commercials, Animation, Promos, Narration, and Games in both LA and York. She has been a guest teacher for NYU Voice Over program and is on the faculty of the Tom Toddoroff  Conservatory. Anna has been nominated best VO teacher on both coasts two years in a row by the readers of Backstage. She is the only nominee to be given this honor for both NY and LA . As an actor Anna has decades of experience as a VO artist. She can currently be heard voicing the character of PALMON on the DIGIMON animated series as well as Selby the bear on the animated series KIOKA. Anna was nominated best character voice actor for her role as Kiera in the playstion games Jak and Daxter 1 and 2 . by the  Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences, 

Anna also produces demos with her students working closely with each student to write and/or select and rehearse copy that best suited to their unique strengths and range. Voice forward students have booked hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of jobs on their own as well as through agents they work with based on their demos.  Agencies Anna's students work with include VOX, SBV, INNOVATIVE, CESD, ACCESS TALENT, DPN, DDO, ACM, PARADIGM, ATLAS and more.

REQUIREMENTS

If you have already attended this seminar, you will be removed from the RSVP list.  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.