Wash-Mid Atlantic

Join the Washington-Mid Atlantic Local for the popular “SAG-AFTRA 101” workshop. This conversation will provide attendees with information on performer’s rights and protections, present an overview of some of the key elements of the Commercials, Corporate/Educational and Non-Broadcast, Television, and Theatrical Agreements, discuss the benefits of membership, and share the resources available to members of SAG-AFTRA. Additionally, we will be joined by SAG-AFTRA National Board member Towanda Underdue. This presentation is perfect for new and veteran members alike.

When: Tuesday, December 6, 2022  - 6-8 p.m. ET

Where: Online via Zoom

At the end of the presentation, there will also be an opportunity to address questions. If there is a question you would like addressed, you may submit it in advance to Colin Bouchard at colin.bouchard@sagaftra.org.

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

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA Washington-Mid Atlantic members in good standing (paid thru October 31, 2022 or April 30, 2023, or in compliance with the November 2022 Dues Relief Extension). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

You are invited to join a regional member informational meeting to discuss self-tape auditions. The National Board has recently appointed a self-tape committee to explore and consider ways to improve the self-tape process. This topic has significant relevance to our actor/performer members and this is an opportunity to provide important feedback for the committee’s consideration. 

If you have comments, concerns or experiences to share, we encourage your participation.

WHEN: Wednesday, Dec, 7, 2-4 p.m. ET

WHAT: Self-Tape Audition Member Informational Meeting - New England, Washington-Mid Atlantic and Philadelphia Locals

WHERE: Meetings will be held by Zoom. 

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

Steps to attend:

1. Make sure your dues are in good standing

2. Have a Zoom account that identifies you by name 

3. RSVP at the link below

If you cannot attend and have comments to share, email them to linda.dowell@sagaftra.org with Self-Taping in the subject line.  

Also, a reminder that SAG-AFTRA has begun the Wages & Working Conditions (W&W) process for the 2023 Producer–SAG-AFTRA Codified Basic Agreement and the SAG-AFTRA Television Agreement (collectively, the “TV/Theatrical Contracts”) Negotiations. The TV/Theatrical Contracts expire June 30, 2023. Watch your email or visit sagaftra.org/2023ww for scheduled events and plan to participate.  

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru October 31, 2022 or April 30, 2023, or in compliance with the November 2022 Dues Relief Extension). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Join fellow new and seasoned Washington-Mid Atlantic Local members to learn about your union, your membership and working as a background actor in film and episodic series.

We'll cover topics that come up frequently such as craft service, NDBs, travel, bookings and more! There will be plenty of time to ask questions and have a discussion.

When: 6-7:30 p.m. ET, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022 

Where: Remote via Zoom

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

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru April 30, 2023 or in compliance with the November 2022 Dues Relief Extension). 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 48 business hours before start of event. 

You may have heard that there are a lot of television and theatrical productions currently filming in Wilmington, NC and always more on the horizon. Keith Flippen will moderate a panel about "Working in Wilmington" featuring fellow SAG-AFTRA members and North Carolina natives, Jerry Winsett, Lee Armstrong and Allie McCulloch. These great panelists will discuss what it is like to work in the Wilmington, NC market and what you need to know to help you break in there. They’ll also provide insight into their favorite Wilmington actor resources, what the market's production community is like, how to spend your down time while you’re there shooting, how to avoid local traffic pitfalls and they’ll answer all of your questions.

 

When: Saturday, Sept. 24, 1-2:30 p.m. ET

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

 

Click the registration button above to RSVP by the deadline of Friday, Sept 23, 2022 at 1 pm ET.

 

Questions about the meeting? Please contact colin.bouchard@sagaftra.org or (301) 634-4869.

 

This meeting is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA Washington-Mid Atlantic members in good standing paid thru Oct. 31, 2022, or in compliance with the May 2022 Dues Relief Extension. No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. If more than one SAG-AFTRA member per household will be attending, each member will need to RSVP individually. RSVP is required prior to the above mentioned deadline for admittance.

 

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.

Join your fellow SAG-AFTRA members for the 2022 Washington-Mid Atlantic Local Virtual Membership Meeting to hear the latest news and updates. This meeting will be followed immediately by a discussion with casting directors Craig and Lisa Mae Fincannon of Fincannon & Associates in Wilmington, NC. We will have more information to share with you concerning the Fincannons a little later, but we hope you’ll start preparing your questions now. 

Members will have the opportunity to learn and ask questions of elected representatives and staff. While the method of meeting may be slightly different, the community feeling will be the same. Hope to see you there!

When: Monday, September 12, 6:30-9 p.m. ET

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

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please RSVP below by the deadline of Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 5 pm ET. (You must be logged in to see the RSVP form below.)

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 ryan.hastings@sagaftra.org or (301) 634-4855.

This meeting is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA Washington-Mid Atlantic members in good standing paid thru Oct. 31, 2022, or in compliance with the May 2022 Dues Relief Extension. No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. If more than one SAG-AFTRA member per household will be attending, each member will need to RSVP individually. RSVP is required prior to the above mentioned deadline for admittance.

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. Reminder: You must use a Zoom account with the same email address that was submitted with the RSVP.

By RSVPing below (you must be logged in to your SAG-AFTRA member account to see the RSVP form below), you agree to the following:

I understand that in order to be eligible to attend the meeting I must be a paid-up member in good standing of the Washington-Mid Atlantic Local or in compliance with the May 2022 Dues Relief Extension Program or a parent/guardian of an eligible member under 18 years old. I agree to not forward my unique registration link for this meeting to anyone else or permit other unauthorized individuals to hear the meeting audio or see the meeting video. 

Featuring: National Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair and National Director, Voiceover Treslyn Williams

Join the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement for a primer on the basic contract terms for dubbing work. This presentation will review: 

• Which contracts cover dubbing
• Type of work covered
• Pay rates

When: Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, 10 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. MT / Noon CT / 1 p.m. ET

Watch Now: https://youtu.be/OlNi-HH7-OU

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 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.
 

The SAG-AFTRA Washington-Mid Atlantic Local will be conducting Wages & Working Conditions (“W&W”) meetings in preparation for the 2022 Corporate/Educational & Non-Broadcast Contract (“Co/Ed Contract”.) The Co/Ed contract expires October 31, 2022.

Proposals for this negotiation are developed through the involvement of members like you. Make your voice heard and participate in this very important process. Meetings are open to all paid-up SAG-AFTRA members*.

WHEN: Tuesday, August 30, 2022 10:00-11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Meetings will be held by Zoom. You must have a Zoom account that identifies you by name to participate.  RSVP by completing the registration form below (you must be logged in to see the RSVP form). Upon RSVP, you will immediately receive a Zoom link and confidentially agreement.

Please check your email and Washington-Mid Atlantic Local webpage for any additional meetings.

If you cannot attend a W&W meeting, you may submit proposal recommendations by email at CoEd2022@sagaftra.org. Recommendations must be received by 5 pm on Monday, August 29, 2022.  

W&W meetings are only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through October 31, 2022 or in compliance with the May 2022 dues relief extension program) — no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. 

SAG-AFTRA will be conducting a Wages & Working Conditions (“W&W”) meeting specifically for the Mid-sized and Small Locals in preparation for the  2022 SAG-AFTRA Corporate/Educational & Non-Broadcast (“Co/Ed Contract”) Negotiations. The Co/Ed Contract expires October 31, 2022.

Proposals for this negotiation are developed through the involvement of members like you. Make your voice heard and participate in this very important process. Meetings are open to all paid-up SAG-AFTRA members.

WHEN: Wednesday, August 31, 10 am - 1 pm PT/12 pm - 3 pm CT/1 pm - 4 pm ET

WHERE: The meeting will be held by Zoom. You must have a Zoom account that identifies you by name to participate. 

RSVP: RSVPs are required, please fill out the form below to RSVP. Once you've registered you will receive an email with more information and the zoom link from webmaster@sagaftra.org. Please be sure to check your spam folder if you have not received the email.

If you cannot attend a W&W meeting, you may submit proposal recommendations by email at CoEd2022@sagaftra.org. Recommendations must be received by 5 pm on Monday, August 29, 2022.  

W&W meetings are only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through October 31, 2022 or in compliance with the May 2022 dues relief extension program) — no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. 
 

10 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. MT / Noon CT / 1 p.m. ET

WATCH NOW AT: https://youtu.be/eBnZ1t27mLc

Featuring: 
SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair
and
National Director, Background & NY Entertainment Contracts Stephanie Perry

Join the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement to zip through the basics of compensation when working background on a TV/Theatrical/New Media production. This presentation will cover: 

• Payments for costume fittings
• Rates for providing required wardrobe
• Who to call with questions

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 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.

10 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. MT / Noon CT / 1 p.m. ET
Please click here or copy and paste this URL into your browser to view the livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8kR04yLk9c

Featuring: 
National Board Member Ilyssa Fradin
and
Director, Commercials Contracts Claudette Singh

Join the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement for another primer that breaks down the updated provisions of the newly ratified, groundbreaking 2022 SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contracts. Commercials 101: Four Provisions You Should Know, will cover new contract terms for:

• Social Media & YouTube Waiver
• Choreographers
• Theatrical/Industrial Exhibition
• Public Service Announcements (PSA’s)

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 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.