New England

Calling all dancers! We know you have burning questions about SAG-AFTRA contracts. Join us for this livestream to get your top questions answered! This presentation will cover:

• Are dancers considered background, special ability, or principal performers?
• What contracts cover dancers?
• How do you determine what contract and rate a production is covered under?
• What is the difference between the TV Agreement and the Network Code Agreement?
• What department(s) should you call to get answers to dancer questions?

Presented by the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement and hosted by SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair, this is an exclusive event for members-only.

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Please submit questions or comments to sagaftra.org/PTEOEquestions. Unless otherwise requested, your name may be read aloud during the program if your question is selected. Due to time limitations, not all questions will be addressed during or after the program.

If ADA accommodations are requested, please indicate on the RSVP form.

This program will be recorded and may be later shared in whole or in part on SAG-AFTRA’s website, podcast and social media channels.

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. Unless otherwise stated, the views expressed are those of the individual guests, not of SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for applicable professional advice. 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.

Calling all new members: If you have not attended a new member orientation, make sure you register for this event!

SAG-AFTRA New England staff and veteran members will provide an overview of SAG-AFTRA: Your Union, Your Work and Your Benefits. This will include union governance and core functions, Global Rule One, contracts, wages, working conditions, payments, representation, safety, communication, and health & pension benefits. You’ve made it this far – now make the most of your membership by learning everything SAG-AFTRA has to offer! 

• What is a Union?
• Wages and Working Conditions Under Union Contracts
• Pitfalls to Avoid
• Benefits of Membership

Where: Zoom Meeting, a zoom link will be included in your registration confirmation email sent immediately upon RSVP.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP and see the form below. 

Send questions to newengland@sagaftra.org. Please put “Member Orientation” in the subject of your email.

This meeting is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through April 30, 2022). Unfortunately, no guests allowed. Parents/guardians of younger performers under 18 years old are welcome. 

Calling all new members: If you have not attended a new member orientation, make sure you register for this event!

SAG-AFTRA New England staff and veteran members will provide an overview of SAG-AFTRA: Your Union, Your Work and Your Benefits. This will include union governance and core functions, Global Rule One, contracts, wages, working conditions, payments, representation, safety, communication, and health & pension benefits. You’ve made it this far – now make the most of your membership by learning everything SAG-AFTRA has to offer! This is an online event.

• What is a Union?
• Wages and Working Conditions Under Union Contracts
• Pitfalls to Avoid
• Benefits of Membership

Where: Online. A Zoom link will be included in the registration confirmation email you will received immediately upon your RSVP. 

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP and see the form below. 

Send questions to newengland@sagaftra.org. Please put “Member Orientation” in the subject of your email.

This meeting is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through April 30, 2022). Unfortunately, no guests allowed. Parents/guardians of younger performers under 18 years old are welcome. 

Learn all about SAG-AFTRA's groundbreaking Influencer Agreement. Check out this replay conversation about the world of Influencer marketing, and an in-depth look at the Agreement. Hear about its development, learn who the Agreement is for and when it can be used. Plus, find out why this is an important step forward for the entire SAG-AFTRA community. 

Hosted by the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement, join us as we walk you through key details and show you how easy it is to get started!

Moderator: Natalia Castellanos, Actor & Micro-Influencer, Commercials Performer Committee Member

Speakers:

• Wes "Wuzgood" Armstrong, Creator, Filmmaker and Entrepreneur
• Byron Ashley Austen, Talent Manager and President of Settebello 
• Qianna Smith Bruneteau, Founder & Executive Director of the American Influencer Council 
• Katherine Buskariol, Head of Business & Legal Affairs, Mayflower Entertainment

Click here to watch.

This PTEOE presentation includes an ASL interpreter and captioning.

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.
 

Tuesday, March 22, 2022
10 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. MT / Noon p.m. CT / 1 p.m. ET

Hosts: 

• SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair
• SAG-AFTRA National Board Member Linda Powell

Special Guests:

• Actor/Producer/Activist Alysia Reiner
• Executive Life Coach Beth Handel

Invested thousands of hours and dollars into refining your craft but still waiting for the big break?

Alysia Reiner (OITNB, Better Things) has been there. The SAG Award winning actor, producer, and activist has spent years on an award-winning TV series and created films that sold to Sundance, but it wasn’t always that way, and it’s not always easy -- even (especially) now!

Join Alysia and life coach, Beth Handel, to learn how to disrupt and create in an increasingly fragmented industry, the power of manifesting in business, and how to stay happy and proud of yourself as you build your own empire.

In this interactive and radically honest event, Beth and Alysia will coach you on how to: 

• Identify self-sabotaging inner dialogue
• Bust your favorite excuses and limiting beliefs
• Create an action plan that is a match with your dream
• Articulate your inspired arts business dream 

This presentation is hosted by the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP. 

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. Unless otherwise stated, the views expressed are those of the individual guests, not of SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for applicable professional advice. 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.

Hosts: 

• SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair
• SAG-AFTRA National Board Member Linda Powell

Special Guest:

• VITA Tax Director Sandra Karas

Join the President’s Task Force on Education Outreach and Engagement for a two-part update on everything you need to know before filing your 2021 taxes. 

These presentations will cover:

• What’s New?
• What Do I Need To Give My Tax Preparer?
• What Do I Do With My Expenses?
• How Do I Free File?

This presentation is split into two parts. We recommend participating in both sessions to get answers to all four of these questions.

Important: SAG-AFTRA members should download tax preparation worksheets available at sagaftra.org/taxprep in order to follow along. 

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP. You will receive links to both parts when you RSVP. 

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. The information provided is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for the advice of tax preparer/professional, legal or financial counsel. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided.

Locals: All locals outside of New York and Los Angeles

Join us for the first Ads Go Union gathering of 2022, as we talk about:

• The state of the commercial industry
• Organizing activities and victories
• How you can help increase Union Commercial work

The Ads Go Union Commercial Organizing Campaign is a member-driven initiative that protects and increases union commercial work. 

Get in touch and submit questions in advance of this meeting at AdsGoUnion@sagaftra.org.

Where: Webinar will be held on Zoom. You must have a registered Zoom account to participate. 

RSVP: Reservations are required. RSVP below (you must be logged in to see the RSVP form below) by Monday, Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. CT. If more than one SAG-AFTRA member per household will be attending, each will need to RSVP individually.

Please note: You will receive your unique Zoom information the day before the meeting from Zoom <no-reply@zoom.us>. If you have trouble joining the Zoom meeting, please email webhelp@sagaftra.org or call (323) 549-6789.   

Questions about the meeting? Please contact AdsGoUnion@sagaftra.org.

Members must have a registered Zoom account in order to participate and will receive a unique Zoom link that is not transferable. We recommend participating from a location that has the necessary internet access for optimal viewing. Members will be expected to engage with professionalism and courtesy.

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing — no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. 

Locals: All locals outside of New York and Los Angeles

Join us for the first Ads Go Union gathering of 2022, as we talk about:

• The state of the commercial industry
• Organizing activities and victories
• How you can help increase Union Commercial work

The Ads Go Union Commercial Organizing Campaign is a member-driven initiative that protects and increases union commercial work. 

Get in touch and submit questions in advance of this meeting at AdsGoUnion@sagaftra.org.

Where: Webinar will be held on Zoom. You must have a registered Zoom account to participate. 

RSVP: Reservations are required. RSVP below (you must be logged in to see the RSVP form below) by Monday, Feb. 7 at 11 a.m. CT. If more than one SAG-AFTRA member per household will be attending, each will need to RSVP individually.

Please note: You will receive your unique Zoom information the day before the meeting from Zoom <no-reply@zoom.us>. If you have trouble joining the Zoom meeting, please email webhelp@sagaftra.org or call (323) 549-6789.   

Questions about the meeting? Please contact AdsGoUnion@sagaftra.org.

Members must have a registered Zoom account in order to participate and will receive a unique Zoom link that is not transferable. We recommend participating from a location that has the necessary internet access for optimal viewing. Members will be expected to engage with professionalism and courtesy.

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing — no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. 

Establishing inclusive space and equal access for performers of color on set for hair and makeup creates more comfortable workplaces for actors and helps productions meet stated commitments to equity and inclusion.

Presented in partnership between SAG-AFTRA and American Film Market on Nov. 2, 2021, SAG-AFTRA member Tiffany Yvonne Cox, LA Local Board Member Jason George, National Vice President, Los Angeles Michelle Hurd and moderator David White, SAG-AFTRA senior advisor and former national executive director, discussed how we can advance our shared goals of equity in the workplace by raising awareness on this important issue. 

RSVP: Reservations are requested. Please complete form below to RSVP.

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

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The 28th Annual SAG Awards are less than a week away! We’re celebrating by throwing back to Robert De Niro joining then- SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris after receiving SAG-AFTRA’s highest tribute: the SAG Life Achievement Award. The interview was recorded in February of 2020.

Tune in to the SAG Awards on Feb. 27 at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET on TBS and TNT as we celebrate 57th Life Achievement honoree Helen Mirren and all of this years’ unforgettable performances. 

Voting for all eligible SAG-AFTRA members closes on Friday, Feb. 25. Don’t forget to vote!

RSVP: Reservations are requested. Please complete form below to RSVP.