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AFTRA Retirement Fund Webinar

Dec 15, 2020 - 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM PST

Where: Online

The AFTRA Retirement Fund will be presenting an informational update for SAG-AFTRA members on:

Tuesday, December 15, at 10:30 a.m. PT /11:30 a.m. MT / 12:30 p.m. CT / 1:30 p.m. ET

Whether you're receiving benefits now or will be at some point in the future, join us to hear how the Retirement Fund is safeguarding pension benefits for current vested participants and those who may vest in the future.

AFTRA Retirement Fund trustees, actuaries and staff will share information on how it works, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the positive outlook for the Fund.

The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session where you can ask your retirement-related questions.

The AFTRA Retirement Fund is a separate organization from the union. For detailed information please visit www.aftraretirement.org.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP. You must be logged in to see the form and RSVP. 
If you are a AFTRA Retirement Fund participant but not a SAG-AFTRA member, click here to RSVP.

This event is open to SAG-AFTRA members and participants. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. 



2020 Holiday Celebration

Dec 17, 2020 - 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM PST

Where: Online

WHEN: Thurs, December 17, 4 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. MT / 6 p.m. CT / 7 p.m. ET

Hosts:
SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris
SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President & NY Local President Rebecca Damon
SAG-AFTRA Secretary Treasurer Camryn Manheim
National Executive Director David P. White 

It's SAG-AFTRA's first annual virtual Holiday Celebration and we’re bringing all of our members together to spread a bit of cheer and commemorate the holidays. 

It's been a particularly challenging year for us all so get ready to be whisked away for an evening of music, performances and festivities as our members and leadership join from across the country. Stay tuned for details about special guests and performances.

Please click here or cut and paste this URL into your browser join the party today: https://youtu.be/O-Xa57ytUsk

Share a holiday greeting that could be read during the party, or favorite memory, photo or holiday recipe with us by submitting here. We'll choose items to share during the party and items may also be used in digital and social media.

This PTEOE livestream will have ASL interpreters and is live captioned.

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.



Understanding Residuals for SAG-AFTRA Performers

Dec 10, 2020 - 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM PST

Where: Online

When: Thursday, Dec 10, 2020, 10 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. MT / Noon CT / 1 p.m. ET

To View: Please click here or cut and paste this URL into your browser to view the webinar on Thursday: https://youtu.be/p4U7CRtmdVM

Host: SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris
 
Guest Presenter:
Jennifer Gaudry, SAG-AFTRA Executive Director, Contract Enforcement & Strategy
Ray Rodriguez, SAG-AFTRA Chief Contracts Officer
 
Please join the President’s Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement for Understanding Residuals for SAG-AFTRA Performers, a presentation and discussion of how members earn TV/Theatrical and New Media residuals through their work on SAG-AFTRA contracts. This presentation will focus on television, theatrical and new media residuals; a presentation on commercials residuals will be scheduled for a later date.

This conversation may be a first for young performers, or a refresher for our more seasoned members. We’ll cover what residuals are, how compensation is paid to performers for use of a theatrical motion picture or television program beyond the use covered by initial compensation, when residuals are paid, how residuals are calculated, how to track them and much more.

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.

This PTEOE livestream will be live captioned. If additional 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. 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.
 

 



Background Casting Notice

 

Contract Type: 2023 SAG-AFTRA Television Agreement - New Media

Production: Mechanical

Signatory:  Apple Studios LLC

Tentative Shoot Date: April 30-May 2, 2025

Shooting Location: Washington D.C.

 

Washington-Mid Atlantic Mental Health Group Meeting - May

An outline of a person is seen with their brain being a multi-colored puzzle.
May 05, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT

Where: Zoom

Please join the Washington-Mid Atlantic Mental Health Group in May's monthly group session to discuss the challenges that you might face in your personal and professional life. The group session is a safe space where you will have the opportunity to explore your emotions, gain insights, learn about yourself, and, if time permits, get caring, sympathetic and empathetic support from your peers. Active participation in a group session can encourage good mental health and be a great healing tool as you can help others as you help yourself.

Group will be moderated by SAG-AFTRA member Nicole Hakim Yohn. Nicole is a Peer  Recovery Specialist for depression and an experienced group moderator. She has  studied under Craig Hedley CPRS; renowned DBT expert Lane Pederson Psy. D. LP C DBT; EMDR under Megan Boardman LSCW, ACADC, CCT P-11, EMDR-C;  PHD expert in CBT Charles Jacob; DBT under Katelyn Baxter-Musser, MSWCBT, C DBT, C-EMDR, and trauma under international trauma expert Janina Fisher, PHD.

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

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.

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. 

This event 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 these workshops 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.



Welcome Video


Production: Welcome Video

Signatory: Production Payroll Services

Contract Type: SAG-AFTRA Corporate/Educational and Non-Broadcast Agreement

Shoot Location: Washington, D.C Metropolitian Area

Shoot Date: May 4, 2025

Submission Deadline: April 13, 2025 at Noon

Nine Yards Media is seeking on-camera hosts, 25 to 50 years old, of any gender and ethnicity with strong teleprompter skills for a government training video.

 

Pain Medication Commercial


Production: Pain Medication Commercial

Signatory: Johnson & Johnson 

Contract Type: SAG-AFTRA Commercials Agreement

Shoot Location: Washington, D.C 

Tentative Shoot Dates: April 16, 2025 or April 17, 2025

Submission Deadline: April 9, 2025 (morning)

From Washington D.C., I Love You

Contract Type: SAG-AFTRA Short Project Agreement (Agreement Pending)

Production: From Washington D.C., I Love You

Signatory: From Washington D.C., I Love You LLC.

Submission Deadline: April 14, 2025

Tentative Shoot Date: May 1, 2025

Shooting Location: Washington D.C.

From Washington D.C., I Love You LLC is seeking submissions for principal performers for an upcoming short film project titled From Washington D.C., I Love You.

Washington-Mid Atlantic Mental Health Group Meeting- April

An outline of a person is seen with their brain being a multi-colored puzzle.
Apr 14, 2025 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT

Where: Zoom

Please join the Washington-Mid Atlantic Mental Health Group in April's monthly group session to discuss the challenges that you might face in your personal and professional life. The group session is a safe space where you will have the opportunity to explore your emotions, gain insights, learn about yourself, and, if time permits, get caring, sympathetic and empathetic support from your peers. Active participation in a group session can encourage good mental health and be a great healing tool as you can help others as you help yourself.

Group will be moderated by Nicole Hakim Yohn. A SAG-AFTRA member, Nicole is also a Peer Recovery Specialist for depression and an experienced group moderator. She has  studied under Craig Hedley CPRS; renowned DBT expert Lane Pederson Psy. D. LP C DBT; EMDR under Megan Boardman LSCW, ACADC, CCT P-11, EMDR-C;  PHD expert in CBT Charles Jacob; DBT under Katelyn Baxter-Musser, MSWCBT, C DBT, C-EMDR, and trauma under international trauma expert Janina Fisher, PHD.

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

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.

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. 

This event 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 these workshops 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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