Los Angeles

When: Thursday, August 1, 9 a.m.-Noon

Where:  Warner Brothers Studio - Gate 5; corner of Warner Blvd. and S. Avon Street, Burbank, CA; Parking on Riverside Drive
Please note: This is not the same location as last year’s TV/Theatrical pickets. 

SAG-AFTRA’s strike against video game employers went into effect on Friday, July 26. Please show your support by joining video game performers at their first picket at Warner Brothers Studios.

Remember to bring water, sun protection and your SAG-AFTRA gear! Members, friends, family and allies are welcome, but please leave your furry friends at home as it will be hot and potentially unsafe for them. If you are not feeling well, please stay home -- there will be plenty of other opportunities to show your support. 

We’ve also launched sagaftra.org/videogamestrike where you can find detailed information, helpful FAQs and social media toolkits.

 

No registration needed. Please bring your SAG-AFTRA member ID card or digital card on the SAG-AFTRA app to check in when you arrive.

 

#AdsGoUnion presents Insights into Commercial Casting: A Conversation with L.A. Commercial Session Directors:

Want to know more about the commercial casting process? Get the inside scoop from successful session directors from some of the busiest commercial casting offices in Los Angeles. Hear first-hand from the folks who know what works, what doesn’t, and how you can up your audition game!

When: Thursday, August 8 at 1 p.m. PT 
Where: James Cagney Boardroom, SAG-AFTRA Plaza 
             5757 Wilshire Blvd.
             Los Angeles, CA 90036

Parking: Please park in the garage off of Curson Ave. and bring your parking ticket for validation.

RSVP: Log in to see the form below. Deadline to RSVP is Wednesday, August 7. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your physical or digital membership card for admittance. 

Questions? Reach out to adsgounion@sagaftra.org. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: There is very limited space, so please sign up early and encourage others to do the same. Guests without registration confirmation will not be admitted.

Panelists are subject to change without notification.

This panel is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG- AFTRA. The information provided through the panel 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 panel.

This event is only open to active SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through Oct. 31, 2024).No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

ADA requests may be included on your RSVP form below. Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 hours before the start of the event.
 

On July 25, 2024, SAG-AFTRA’s Interactive Media Agreement Negotiating Committee, acting under joint authority with the National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland as delegated by the National Board, voted unanimously to issue a strike of the Interactive Media Agreement, effective July 26 at 12:01 a.m.

Read more at sagaftra.org/videogamestrike. 

All members, especially those who work under the Interactive Media Agreement, are encouraged to attend a member informational meeting to learn about why a strike has been called and the strike rules that will apply to all members. 

Two strike informational meetings will be held: 

MEETING 1 (In Person):
When: Wednesday, July 31, 6-8 p.m. PT / 9-11 p.m. ET. 
RSVP required: Register below by 12 p.m. PT on Wednesday, July 31
Where: SAG-AFTRA Plaza
5757 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036

MEETING 1 (Via Zoom):
When: Wednesday, July 31, 6-8 p.m. PT / 9-11 p.m. ET. 
RSVP required: Register here by 12 p.m. PT on Wednesday, July 31

MEETING 2 (Via Zoom Only): 
When: Tuesday, August 6, 6-8 p.m. PT / 9-11 p.m. ET. 
RSVP Required:  Register HERE by 12 p.m. PT on Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Meetings are open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through October 31, 2024). No guests are allowed. Parents/ guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. 

If you are unable to attend and have questions regarding the strike, please read the FAQs available at sagaftra.org/videogamestrke or email videogamestrike@sagaftra.org. 

Join the Los Angeles Local Background Actors Committee for An Evening with Background Casting Directors:

This fascinating and educational panel will be moderated by SAG-AFTRA with the following seasoned background actor casting directors:

• Dee Dee Ricketts - DD Casting
• Bill Dance - Bill Dance Casting
• Rich King - Rich King Casting

Panelists will discuss the casting process for the various TV/Theatrical/Streaming and New Media contracts that SAG-AFTRA has in place, from registration, to booking and working the job. Get the questions asked that you always wanted to know and advice from casting directors who all have a common love for actors and a passion for sharing their knowledge. Whether you’re a new member or restarting your professional career, this is a great way to gain more experience and insight about the craft of background artistry.

Members are encouraged to submit 3-4 questions that you would like the casting directors to answer. Questions should be emailed to backgroundactorsinfo@sagaftra.org. 

When: Monday, August 5 at 7 p.m. PT 

Where: James Cagney Boardroom, SAG-AFTRA Plaza 
             5757 Wilshire Blvd.
             Los Angeles, CA 90036

*Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. PT and light refreshments will be served. 

Parking: Please park in the garage off of Curson Ave. and bring your parking ticket for validation.

RSVP: Log in to see the form below. Deadline to RSVP is Wednesday, July 31. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your physical or digital membership card for admittance. 

Questions? Reach out to backgroundactorsinfo@sagaftra.org or call (323) 549-6811.  

IMPORTANT NOTE: There is very limited space, so please sign up early and encourage others to do the same. Guests without registration confirmation will not be admitted.

Panelists are subject to change without notification.

This panel is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG- AFTRA. The information provided through the panel 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 panel.

This event is only open to active SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through Oct. 31, 2024).No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

ADA requests may be included on your RSVP form below. Please note that ADA requests must be received by 4 p.m. PT,Tuesday, July 23 to the Background Department at (323) 549-6811.
 

Join the Los Angeles Local Organizing Committee for Coffee Connection!

Nothing changes without YOU! Now, you and your fellow members have a gathering place every month at HQ to come together, connect with others, share resources, have a good ol’ time and discuss solutions to strengthen our fight in our labor struggle all over a complimentary cup of coffee. 

When: Wednesday, July 24 at 1 p.m. PT 

Where: Suite 220, SAG-AFTRA Plaza 
              5757 Wilshire Blvd.
              Los Angeles, CA 90036

Parking: Please park in the garage off of Curson Ave. and bring your parking ticket for validation.

RSVP: Log in to see the form below. Deadline to RSVP is Monday, July 22. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your physical or digital membership card for admittance. 

Questions? Reach out to nyah.balram@sagaftra.org. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: There is very limited space, so please sign up early and encourage others to do the same. Guests without registration confirmation will not be admitted.

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Oct. 31, 2024). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event. 

** Registration for this event will open on Saturday, June 29 **

Deadline to RSVP is Jul. 11 at 12 noon PT.

Location: SAG-AFTRA Plaza, Cagney Boardroom
            5757 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Description:

The SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Conservatory is pleased to offer you the opportunity to learn from the “experts”:  your fellow SAG-AFTRA members who successfully work the Commercial Contract from Off Camera to On-Camera.  

We are thrilled for you to learn from and ask questions of: Jamison Reeves (AARP, Bud Light - Super Bowl), Cyd Strittmatter (Walmart, Apple), Miller Tai (Hilton, Apple), Natalia Castellanos (Verizon, Bimbo Bakery), Nancy Linari (Progressive, Master Card), Tessa Claire Hersh (HR Block Campaign, Wendy’s), and Iris Liu (Toyota, Progressive).  Moderated by Lee Garlington.

Questions? Please email conservatory@sagaftra.org.

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. All performers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. 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.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 48 business hours before the start of the event. 
 

The L.A. Local NextGen Performers Committee invites you to join Steven Tylor O'Connor (CSA) and two other INCREDIBLE, prominent casting directors in an honest conversation around:

• Current best practices and advice for performers
• Creating relationships with casting
• The state of entertainment and how things are changing (really)
• What to do while waiting for your phone to ring
• Any burning questions you would ask casting at a coffee meeting

These casting directors have led casting for projects in TV and film.

Moderated by SAG-AFTRA’s former Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair, this conversation will definitely be one you don’t want to miss.

Also, we will have coffee! 

Date: Thursday, July 11 at 6 p.m. PT 

Location: James Cagney Boardroom, SAG-AFTRA Plaza 
               5757 Wilshire Blvd. 
               Los Angeles, CA 90036

Parking: Please park in the garage off of Curson Ave. and bring your parking ticket for validation at the event.

RSVP: Log in to see the form below. Deadline to RSVP is Wednesday, July 10. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your physical or digital membership card for admittance. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: There is very limited space, so please sign up early and encourage others to do the same. Guests without registration confirmation will not be admitted.

Questions? Reach out to LARSVP@sagaftra.org.  

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Oct. 31, 2024.) No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event. 

Deadline to RSVP is July 22 at 12 noon PT.

We’d love to meet you at our next SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Member Orientation. It’s fun to meet and get to know the members who are just getting started as well as those that are helping to orientate you as you grow in your career.

Being a member of the union is so much more powerful than you may realize. You’re now part of the entertainment labor movement, part of an army to protect and increase the value of our art, part of a family of 160,000 members nationwide that have each others’ backs, and you now have another place to call home.

In order to take advantage of every way your membership in the union can support your success, it is vitally important that you understand how your union works and how you can and should get involved.

A member orientation is the first step to learning everything you need to know.

In the orientation, we'll cover:

• How your union is set up and governed here in Los Angeles and across the country. 
• Contracts - what you need to know to feel safe, respected, and not losing money.
• Benefits of membership - education, networking, healthcare and pension.
• Membership rules.
• The categories of performers covered by the union.
• Sister unions, guilds, organizations and associations that support our membership.

Plus, we’ll answer your questions in a relaxed, open forum.

RSVP Required: Log in to see the form below and RSVP by July 22 at 12 noon PT.

Please note: You will receive your unique Zoom information the day before the meeting from SAG AFTRA LA Local <no-reply@zoom.us>. If you have trouble joining the Zoom meeting, please email webhelp@sagaftra.org or call (855) 724-2387.

Members must have a registered Zoom account in order to participate and will receive a unique Zoom link that is not transferable. You must use a Zoom account with the same email address that was submitted with the RSVP. 

Members will be expected to engage with professionalism and courtesy.

Questions? Please email larsvp@sagaftra.org.

This event is only open to active SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru current dues period). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

ADA requests may be included on your RSVP form below. Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 hours before the start of the event.