A lively discussion where background actors are provided valuable insights and suggestions on what it means to be “camera-ready” from the dressing room to the set.  A not to be missed panel for any person interested in background work! 

Panelists include assistant directors Erik J. Carpenter and Michelle Gritzer, Costumer Nancy Grossi, Hair Stylist Pavy Olivarez and Makeup Artist Cinzia Zanetti.

Join this lively discussion and hear the process Casting Directors go through when casting background actors and how the requirements have changed throughout the years. Where previously productions would tell the CDs how many people they needed and what the action was, today’s producers, directors and advertising agencies want more input and ask for pictures of proposed background actors before casting them. In some cases, where background actors might be in action close to lead talent, interviews are often requested. This panel is not to be missed!

In part 2 of Background Actors 101: join background actor Rick Markman and other seasoned professional performers as they provide pertinent information on how to become a valuable addition to any cast. This seminar offers an in-depth presentation of background actors’ contractual rights under the SAG-AFTRA Television and Theatrical contracts, including the Network TV Code, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon contracts. You will also learn how to file a claim if problems arise.

Join background actor Rick Markman and other seasoned professional performers as they provide pertinent information on how to become a valuable addition to any cast. Items covered in this seminar include on-set etiquette and navigating the SAG-AFTRA website to locating show sheets, contracts rates and FAQs.

An evening celebrating the visionary producers at 3Pas Studios, in conversation with The Wall Street Journal’s Erich Schwartzel. 

International film and television actor, comedian, director and screenwriter Eugenio Derbez starred in, directed and co-wrote Instructions Not Included, the highest grossing Spanish language film of all time worldwide. He is a partner in 3Pas Studios, the production entity behind this April’s How to Be a Latin Lover, in which he stars along with Salma Hayek, Rob Lowe and Kristen Bell.

Enjoy a special evening with actor-writer-producer Jim Piddock, moderated by esteemed Wall Street Journal reporter Erich Schwartzel who peels back the layers of this multi-talented genius.

Jim Piddock began his career on the British stage. Since then he has demonstrated his keen abilities in numerous comedies and dramas for theater, film and television. His genius shines bright alongside Christopher Guest in the Netflix feature, Mascots (as performers and co-writers) and in the HBO series Family Tree (as co-stars and co-creators).

Join a lively evening of stand-up comedy, stimulating conversation and novel world views—nothing’s off the table when former Seinfeld writer Peter Mehlman and esteemed entertainment journalist Erich Schwartzel of The Wall Street Journal are in the house!

The former Seinfeld writer’s impressive resume also includes stints as a Washington Post staffer, ABC Sports Producer, published novelist and essayist, freelance journalist and stand-up comedian.

Join SAG-AFTRA members and staff who led the way in unionizing a mostly non-union industry, to get tips on what it takes to join this burgeoning area of the voiceover industry. The MOVE L.A. committee provides a panel of experts to help guide you through the process, giving you the information that you need as well as the opportunity to ask questions. Panelists include: Cassandra Campbell, Hillary Huber, P.J. Ochlan, Emily Woo Zeller and Steve Sidawi, moderator.

Enjoy this lively panel of seasoned and exciting SAG-AFTRA radio and television broadcasters and explore the latest trends in Spanish and English language broadcast news and entertainment. 

Panelists include: Sandra Peña (On air personality, SBS-Mega), Elizabeth Aguilera (Reporter, previously with KPCC), Bel Hernandez (LatinHeat.com), Gabriela Teissier (Anchor, Univision-KMEX34) and Moderated by: Oswaldo Borraez (Senior Reporter, Univison-KMEX34).

Listen in on the challenges facing actors today in keeping their voices healthy throughout their careers. The video game industry continues to increase the demands on voice actors with many actors experiencing short-term and/or long term damage to their vocal chords. This panel specifically outlines potential stresses encountered in different types of voice work, empowers actors to collaborate with directors and producers to create a safe work environment, demonstrates exercises for voice health, and offers expert advice in preventing and minimizing vocal strain and stress.