Los Angeles

Deadline to RSVP is April 30 at 12 noon PT.

Your Los Angeles Local Board is pleased to announce that the upcoming Local Board meeting will welcome virtual member observers. Members are invited to watch your Los Angeles Local elected leaders in action. Attendance is for observing only by Zoom. Observers may not talk or ask questions during the meeting.

Attendance is limited. Reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis until capacity is met.

*All members who would like to attend must be in good standing (paid through current dues period), affiliated with the LA Local and willing to comply with observation procedures. Minors must be virtually accompanied by a parent or guardian. No guests are allowed. Accepted observers will be contacted with confirmation and further details.

Questions? Email ObserveLABoard@sagaftra.org 

RSVP Required: Log in to see the form below and RSVP by April 30 at 12 noon PT.

Zoom Link: You will receive detailed Zoom meeting login information the day prior to the meeting. 

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.

The L.A. Local Military Committee invites you to join them at Operation Gratitude held by The Grateful Hearts Fundraiser for LAPD and LAFD on Saturday, April 6, to assemble care packages for deployed troops, veterans and first responders.  

This year Operation Gratitude will assemble its 4 millionth care package, so wear your SAG-AFTRA gear* (no strike shirts) and join us in helping Operation Gratitude reach their milestone!

When: Saturday, April 6, 2024 
          9.a.m. - 1p.m. PT

Where: Warner Center Park 
           5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd. 
           Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Parking: Parking is free in the structure at the northwest corner of Owensmouth Avenue and Califa Street. Additional free parking is also available at the mall next to PF Changs, off Oxnard Street, which is only a short walk away from the event. 

Please read the signage for restrictions. SAG-AFTRA is not responsible for parked vehicles.

*A limited number of shirts will be available at the event.

This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement by the union nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

SAG-AFTRA is conducting national and Los Angeles Local wages and working (W&W) conditions meetings in preparation for the 2024 SAG-AFTRA Network Television Code contract negotiations. This agreement covers non-dramatic programs, daytime serials, variety, quiz, game, reality, talk, news, sports programs and promotional announcements. The current contract expires on June 30, 2024.

In order for you to be as informed as possible when participating in this important process, SAG-AFTRA is hosting a series of Zoom W&W meetings as well as a presentation, The Landscape of Broadcast Network Programming.

Proposals for this negotiation are developed through the involvement of members like you. Make your voice heard, attend and participate in the process.

Where: W&W meetings will be held by Zoom. You must have a registered Zoom account to participate.

Schedule:

Singers - Tuesday, March 26, 3-6 p.m. PT/5-8 p.m. C/6-9 p.m. ET

Dancers - Thursday, March 28, 3-6 p.m. PT/5-8 p.m. C/6-9 p.m. ET

Stunts - Monday, April 1, Noon-3 p.m. PT/2-5 p.m. CT/3-6 p.m. ET

VO/Promo - Tuesday, April 2, Noon-3 p.m. PT/2-5 p.m. CT/3-6 p.m. ET

Background/Stand-In (L.A. Local) - Wednesday, April 3, 5-8 p.m. PT - RSVP below. You must be logged in to RSVP.

Diversity & Sexual Harassment Prevention - Tuesday, April 9, 3-6 pm PT/5-8 pm CT/6-9 pm ET 

General Topic (L.A. Local) - Monday, April 8, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. PT

General Topic (L.A. Local) - Wednesday, April 10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. PT

General Topic (L.A. Local) - Friday, April 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. PT

If you cannot attend a W&W meeting, please make sure your voice is heard. You may submit proposal recommendations by email to networkcode2024@sagaftra.org. Recommendations must be received by Thursday, April 11, 2024.

W&W meetings are open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through April 30, 2024). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

SAG-AFTRA is conducting national and Los Angeles Local wages and working (W&W) conditions meetings in preparation for the 2024 SAG-AFTRA Network Television Code contract negotiations. This agreement covers non-dramatic programs, daytime serials, variety, quiz, game, reality, talk, news, sports programs and promotional announcements. The current contract expires on June 30, 2024.

In order for you to be as informed as possible when participating in this important process, SAG-AFTRA is hosting a series of Zoom W&W meetings as well as a presentation, The Landscape of Broadcast Network Programming. 

Proposals for this negotiation are developed through the involvement of members like you. Make your voice heard, attend and participate in the process.

Where: W&W meetings will be held by Zoom. You must have a registered Zoom account to participate.

Schedule:

The Landscape of Broadcast Network Programming - Thursday, March 21, 10 am-12 pm PT/12-2 pm CT/1-3pm ET

Singers - Tuesday, March 26, 3-6 p.m. PT/5-8 p.m. CT/6-9 p.m. ET

Dancers - Thursday, March 28, 3-6 p.m. PT/5-8 p.m. CT/6-9 p.m. ET

Stunts - Monday, April 1, Noon-3 p.m. PT/2-5 p.m. CT/3-6 p.m. ET

VO/Promo - Tuesday, April 2, Noon-3 p.m. PT/2-5 p.m. CT/3-6 p.m. ET

Background/Stand-In (L.A. Local) - Wednesday, April 3, 5-8 p.m. PT

Diversity & Sexual Harassment Prevention - Tuesday, April 9, 3-6 pm PT/5-8 pm CT/6-9 pm ET

General Topic (L.A. Local) - Monday, April 8, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. PT

General Topic (L.A. Local) - Wednesday, April 10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. PT

General Topic (L.A. Local) - Friday, April 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. PT - RSVP below. You must be logged in to RSVP.

If you cannot attend a W&W meeting, please make sure your voice is heard. You may submit proposal recommendations by email to networkcode2024@sagaftra.org. Recommendations must be received by Thursday, April 11, 2024.

W&W meetings are open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through April 30, 2024). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

SAG-AFTRA will be conducting national wages and working (W&W) conditions meetings in preparation for the 2024 SAG-AFTRA Network Television Code contract negotiations. This agreement covers non-dramatic programs, daytime serials, variety, quiz, game, reality, talk, news, sports programs and promotional announcements. The current contract expires on June 30, 2024.

In order for you to be as informed as possible when participating in this important process, SAG-AFTRA is hosting a series of Zoom W&W meetings as well as a presentation, The Landscape of Broadcast Network Programming on March 21. Please join us to learn how the industry is changing and the impact those changes are having on our membership. This presentation will help you understand the current state of the industry under which SAG-AFTRA will be negotiating the Network Television Code.

Proposals for this negotiation are developed through the involvement of members like you. Make your voice heard, attend and participate in the process.

Where: W&W meetings will be held by Zoom. You must have a registered Zoom account to participate.

RSVP here to participate in any national meetings.

Schedule:

The Landscape of Broadcast Network Programming
Thursday, March 21, 10 am-12 pm PT/12-2 pm CT/1-3pm ET

Singers - Tuesday, March 26, 3-6 p.m. PT/5-8 p.m. CT/6-9 p.m. ET

Dancers - Thursday, March 28, 3-6 p.m. PT/5-8 p.m. CT/6-9 p.m. ET

Stunts - Monday, April 1, Noon-3 p.m. PT/2-5 p.m. CT/3-6 p.m. ET

VO/Promo - Tuesday, April 2, Noon-3 p.m. PT/2-5 p.m. CT/3-6 p.m. ET

Background/Stand-In (L.A. Local) - Wednesday, April 3, 5-8 p.m. PT

Diversity & Sexual Harassment Prevention - Tuesday, April 9, 3-6 pm PT/5-8 pm CT/6-9 pm ET

General Topic (L.A. Local) - Monday, April 8, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. PT

General Topic (L.A. Local) - Wednesday, April 10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. PT - RSVP below. You must be logged in to RSVP.

General Topic (L.A. Local) - Friday, April 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. PT

If you cannot attend a W&W meeting, please make sure your voice is heard. You may submit proposal recommendations by email to networkcode2024@sagaftra.org.

Recommendations must be received by Thursday, April 11, 2024.

W&W meetings are open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through April 30, 2024). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

SAG-AFTRA will be conducting national wages and working (W&W) conditions meetings in preparation for the 2024 SAG-AFTRA Network Television Code contract negotiations. This agreement covers non-dramatic programs, daytime serials, variety, quiz, game, reality, talk, news, sports programs and promotional announcements. The current contract expires on June 30, 2024.

In order for you to be as informed as possible when participating in this important process, SAG-AFTRA is hosting a series of Zoom W&W meetings as well as a presentation, The Landscape of Broadcast Network Programming on March 21. Please join us to learn how the industry is changing and the impact those changes are having on our membership. This presentation will help you understand the current state of the industry under which SAG-AFTRA will be negotiating the Network Television Code.

Proposals for this negotiation are developed through the involvement of members like you. Make your voice heard, attend and participate in the process.

Where: W&W meetings will be held by Zoom. You must have a registered Zoom account to participate.

RSVP here to participate in any national meetings.

Schedule:

Singers - Tuesday, March 26, 3-6 p.m. PT/5-8 p.m. CT/6-9 p.m. ET

Dancers - Thursday, March 28, 3-6 p.m. PT/5-8 p.m. CT/6-9 p.m. ET

Stunts - Monday, April 1, Noon-3 p.m. PT/2-5 p.m. CT/3-6 p.m. ET

VO/Promo - Tuesday, April 2, Noon-3 p.m. PT/2-5 p.m. CT/3-6 p.m. ET

Background/Stand-In (L.A. Local) - Wednesday, April 3, 5-8 p.m. PT

Diversity & Sexual Harassment Prevention - Tuesday, April 9, 3-6 pm PT/5-8 pm CT/6-9 pm ET

General Topic (L.A. Local) - Monday, April 8, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. PT - RSVP below. You must be logged in to RSVP.

General Topic (L.A. Local) - Wednesday, April 10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. PT

General Topic (L.A. Local) - Friday, April 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. PT

If you cannot attend a W&W meeting, please make sure your voice is heard. You may submit proposal recommendations by email to networkcode2024@sagaftra.org.

Recommendations must be received by Thursday, April 11, 2024.

W&W meetings are open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through April 30, 2024). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Deadline to RSVP is Mar. 21 at 12 noon PT.

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

Description:

Join the SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Conservatory for a Stunts Panel! Come meet with working industry stunt professionals, hear what they have to say! Have questions? Get them answered! 

Meet our Panelist:

Thom Williams has been in the stunt industry since 1998. He has been nominated twice for an Emmy for Doom Patrol and The Punisher. He has been nominated 5 times for a Screen Actors Guild Award and has won once for Avengers: Endgame. He won a World Taurus Stunt Award for “Best Work with a Vehicle” for Jason Bourne. He is currently stunt coordinating The Terminal List: Dark Wolf.

Freddy Bouciegues has been around since 2000. He has been nominated 3 times for a Screen Actors Guild Award and twice nominated for a World Taurus Stunt Award for Best Fight. He is currently stunt coordinating Rebel Moon – Part 2: Scargiver.

Travis Wong has been in the stunt industry since 1998. He has been nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Fast and Furious 7. He is currently stunt coordinating Back in Action with Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx.

Shauna Duggins has been around since 1986. She is a 3 time Emmy winner and 4 time nominee. Nominated for Screen Actors Guild Award 9 times and one win. She has been nominated 6 times for a World Taurus Stunt Award with 3 wins. She is currently stunt coordinating Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Los Angeles Unit.)

Questions? Please email conservatory@sagaftra.org.

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Apr. 30, 2024). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

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

Deadline to RSVP is Mar. 18 at 12 noon PT.

This is a three week intensive course for performers under the age of 18 only.

You must be available for the following dates in order to take this class:

• Wednesday, March 20 from 4:30pm - 6:30pm
• Wednesday, April 3 from 4:30pm - 6:30pm
• Wednesday, April 17 from 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Once you are registered for this initial prerequisite course on March 20, you will be automatically registered for the rest of the dates listed above. 

Class Limit: 20

Location: Online via Zoom

Instructor: Cynthia Bain

Description:

Join the SAG-AFTRA LA Conservatory for Cynthia Bain’s Young Actor Studio Signature Scene Study Class!

This virtual three week course of Cynthia Bain's Young Actor Studio Signature Scene Study Acting Class for Young Performers is dedicated to nurturing the creative potential of aspiring actors by providing a supportive and enriching environment for them to explore and refine their craft. By taking a deep dive into script analysis and character analysis, they believe in empowering young performers to discover their unique voice, fostering a deep appreciation for the art of acting. With a focus on goal setting, positive achievements, and replacing can't with can - Cynthia Bain's Young Actor Studio instills confidence that extends beyond the stage. Their mission is to cultivate a community where passion meets skill, where collaboration thrives, and where each participant can learn professional acting and life skills in a safe, supportive environment.

• Learn script analysis and deep character analysis. 
• Learn goal setting, positive achievements and replacing can’t with can.
• Learn professional acting and life skills in a safe, supportive environment.

Please note: You will receive your Zoom information the day before the class from SAG-AFTRA LA Local. 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. 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 conservatory@sagaftra.org.

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Apr. 30, 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. 
 

Nothing moves without the crew! And as our on-set co-workers head into negotiations with the AMPTP next week, they need our #SagAftraStrong support, so let’s join them this Sunday for a rally in the Valley! 

IATSE, Teamsters, IBEW, OPCMIA, LiUNA! and UA showed up on our picket lines during our historic 118-day strike. Now let’s show up for them!

These folks build the sets, drive the trucks, design the wardrobe, put up the lights, keep the electricity flowing and edit our scenes. They deserve to know just how much their hard work means to us.

Importantly, our solidarity with our union siblings will ensure a more sustainable future for everyone who works in film and television.

This Sunday, show the employers that our crew has the full support of everyone in the industry. The bigger the crowd, the bigger the impact! 

There will be speakers — including SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland! Music! And a chance to reunite with all your friends from the picket lines.

Wear your SAG-AFTRA gear (no strike shirts) and join us for the “Many Crafts, One Fight” rally in the Valley, this Sunday. The rally is open to all of Hollywood labor as a show of solidarity and support for their success in this year’s bargaining cycle.

They make our scenes. Let’s help them be seen!

When: Sunday, March 3, 2024 10a.m. - Noon

Where: Woodley Park (Section 1)
             6076 Woodley Ave. Encino, CA 91316

SAG-AFTRA shirts are available in advance at 5757 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 130 this Tuesday - Friday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Show your membership card. A limited number of shirts will be available at the rally.

SAG-AFTRA does not seek to induce or encourage anyone to cease working, or to refuse to pick up, deliver, handle or transport any goods.

Deadline to RSVP is Feb. 20 at 12 noon PT.

Location: Los Angeles Film School, Main Theater
            6363 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Instructor: Shaan Sharma

Description:

Join Shaan Sharma in a conservatory workshop on how to have a successful and sustainable career. In this workshop, you will learn how to:

• Make money with your art in the business.
• Fight for the value of your art in the marketplace. 
• Take care of yourself so you can be reliable and consistent with the quality of your work. 
• This fun, informal and interactive lecture will teach you about:
• Optimizing every variable in your control to make your success inevitable and not a gamble.
• On-camera craft and audition tips, how casting works, the online casting services, headshots, reels and branding.
• Creating your own content.
• Conquering nervousness and boosting confidence and so much more.

Directions: Attendees are welcome to bring materials to take notes. 

Parking: Limited street parking is available. Members are welcome to park at the Los Angeles Film School parking lot on Ivar Ave and Sunset Blvd. However, please note parking costs $15 due to the duration of the class.

We encourage attendees to carpool, use Uber/Lyft, or use public transportation. 

Questions? Please email conservatory@sagaftra.org.

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Apr. 30, 2024 or in compliance with the May 2023 COVID-19 Dues Relief Extension program). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

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