On May 30, around three dozen San Francisco-Northern California members attended a virtual panel, hosted by the Local’s Voiceover, Commercials, Corporate/Educational Committee — known as VOCCO. Industry professionals such as SAG-AFTRA member and freelance producer Liz Anderson, casting director Kristen Beck and Talent Fund payroll service provider’s Christy Anderson and Kate Chasanoff shared information on local waivers, regional codes and long-term relationship-building with potential employers. SAG-AFTRA member and SF-NC VOCCO Chair, Kathy Goodin organized and moderated the event. Member Dennis Yen appreciated the opportunity to learn more about how to bring non-union projects into the union fold. “The session really helped connect the dots for me.” Member Kerwin Thompson agreed, “The panelists put everyone at ease by letting us know this seemingly complex challenge had simple solutions.”
This item was originally featured in the SAG-AFTRA summer 2023 magazine.