If you are a SAG-AFTRA member and a veteran, or related to a veteran in need of information, this panel discussion is not to be missed.  Join actor Kevin Dobson, and an illustrious panel of speakers who discuss various available resources and benefits available now to veterans.  Sponsored by SAG-AFTRA and The Los Angeles Military Personnel and Families Support Committee.

Have you downloaded the SAG-AFTRA app but still have a few questions? Check out our member app tutorial to learn more. We’ll teach you how to update your contact info, keep tabs on residuals, check out local and national events, find news updates and how to take advantage of local and national deals and discounts.
 
All of this (and more!) is available in your SAG-AFTRA app, it’s available for download now from the App Store and Google Play.

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!

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.