New England

SAG-AFTRA New England’s Casting Director Cooperative program is a cooperative venture for the mutual benefit of New England casting professionals and SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. This is an opportunity for casting professionals to become better acquainted with the wide variety of talent in the local SAG-AFTRA membership.
 
When: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday, July 23
 
Where: SAG-AFTRA New England Office
20 Park Plaza, Suite 822
Boston, MA 02116
 
Boston Casting is currently responsible for local principal casting for the Showtime series SMILF and the feature films Sound of Metal and A Snow White Christmas. They have an extensive casting resume which includes blockbusters Ghostbusters, Central Intelligence and Patriot’s Day.  
 
Registration is open to all paid-up SAG-AFTRA New England Local members who have not auditioned with Boston Casting in the last six months. Registrations will be received on a first-come, first-served basis. All ethnicities and ages strongly encouraged to register. 
 
To submit for Casting Director Cooperative, click here. You must be logged in to the SAG-AFTRA website and fill in the required fields for registration. You will be notified via email by the end of business on Thursday, July 19 if you receive a space at Casting Director Cooperative. 
 
If you are given a slot in this program and must cancel, please give a 24-hour notice to allow for those on the waiting list to participate. If a cancellation is made with less than a 24-hour notice, the performer will not be eligible for the next Casting Director Cooperative.
 
Three performers will be seen in each 15-minute block. Sides will be sent out the night before. This may be taped. You may or may not receive feedback. 
 
You must bring a copy of your headshot and resume.
 
A waitlist will be kept for performers who did not receive an initial spot. When slots open up, waitlisted performers will be notified.   
 
If you have any questions, please call the SAG-AFTRA New England office at (617) 262-8001 or email newengland@sagaftra.org. Please do not call Boston Casting.
 
This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. Parents/guardians of younger performers under 18 years old are welcome. RSVP is required. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card or digital card on the app (paid through October 31, 2018) for admittance.
 

In preparation for the upcoming Commercials Contracts Wages & Working Conditions process, SAG-AFTRA is pleased to announce an opportunity to receive a presentation on “Making Sense of the U.S. Advertising Industry…and what it means for the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contracts” on Thursday, July 12, 2018.
 
This presentation is intended to help the membership understand the current state of the industry under which SAG-AFTRA will be negotiating the 2019 Commercials Contract and the 2019 Audio Commercials Contract. 
 
When: 3 - 5 p.m., Thursday, July 12 
 
Where: SAG-AFTRA New England
20 Park Plaza, Ste. 822
Boston, MA 02116

RSVP is required. Please RSVP to newengland@sagaftra.org. 

For future announcements on dates for the upcoming W&W process, please watch your email box or check your local page at sagaftra.org.

This meeting is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. Parents/guardians of younger performers under 18 years old are welcome. SAG-AFTRA MEMBERS, PLEASE BRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD OR DIGITAL CARD ON THE APP (paid through Oct. 31, 2018) FOR ADMITTANCE.

The SAG-AFTRA National Ethnic Employment Opportunities (EEO) Committee is pleased to sponsor the Roxbury International Film Festival, the largest New England film festival dedicated to celebrating films by, for and about people of color. The 20th Annual Roxbury International Film Festival gives voice to diverse cultures both local and worldwide through narrative, documentary, youth and experimental films.

This year SAG-AFTRA members can take advantage of a $2 discount on all regular screenings!

Where: Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Avenue of the Arts
465 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115

Alternate screening venues:

• Haley House Bakery Cafe, Roxbury: 6:30 p.m., June 25
• Hibernian Hall, Roxbury: 5 – 10 p.m., June 26
• Fenway Park, 20 Jersey Street, Boston (Closing Night Film): 6:30 p.m., June 30

Tickets Discount: $2 discount for “General Admission” tickets for all SAG-AFTRA members. Please show your valid SAG-AFTRA ID at the box office when purchasing tickets. Check back on the SAG-AFTRA New England Local Events page for a discount code and instructions when purchasing tickets online.

To view the program schedule and purchase tickets visit https://www.mfa.org/programs/series/the-roxbury-international-film-festival.

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