The SAG-Producers Pension Plan recently held a webinar to provide participants with an accurate and detailed update on the Plan's outlook. The webinar was led by SAG-Producers Pension Plan CEO Michael Estrada and Plan actuary Cary Franklin. Key takeaway: The Plan is in good financial health and has a positive outlook.

Here’s your chance to brush up on your auditioning skills as the industry begins to reopen! Join SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Rebecca Damon and veteran character actor David Dean Bottrell for a primer on impressive auditions to help you nail your next opportunity.

As of September 21, there have been 825 reported aggressions against journalists in the U.S. including 109 arrests, 203 physical attacks (including more than 75 by law enforcement), 99 tear gassings, 61 pepper sprayings, 194 rubber bullets, among others. This 90-minute workshop will cover risk assessment and situational awareness as well as practical strategies and tactics for preparing to cover civil disturbances. Topics will include protective gear, positioning in a crowd, how to deal with tear gas, rubber bullets and other riot and crowd control tactics.

The Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, a project of Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, will deliver a 75-minute training on 1) trauma and journalism, introducing best practices in news coverage (e.g. ethical interviewing of traumatized or highly vulnerable sources; effective reporting approaches to sensitive topics; ethics concerns; reporting dilemmas); and 2) basics of self-care and collegial support (e.g.

Host: SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris

Join us for a conversation with Creator Coach, Josh Zimmerman, and Creator industry executive, Phil Ranta, for a forward-thinking discussion on how Creators and Creatives can keep producing inspired content even during difficult times. 

Hosted by the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement, the panel will discuss the creative process and ways to reach one’s full potential, along with helpful tips and tricks to combat burnout. 

Host:
SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris

Moderator:
SAG-AFTRA Atlanta Local President Clayton Landey

Special Guests:
Rhavynn Drummer, Casting Director Tyler Perry Studios
Mark Fincannon, Emmy winning Casting Director
George Pierre, Casting Director
Ric Reitz, Actor, writer, composer, director and producer

Host:
SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris

Moderator:
Nikki Dixon, Actor and Producer

Special Guests:
Evan Bass,  Actor, Writer, Producer, Filmmaker and Improviser    
Jessica Johnson, SAG-AFTRA Director, Entertainment Contracts
Aubrey Mozino, Actor and Producer
Doryan Robinson, Actor, Writer and Gamer
Sarah Seeds, Actor, Producer, Writer, Podcaster and Gamer

Gabrielle Carteris announces that SAG-AFTRA’s residuals direct deposit partnership with Exactuals has reached one million payments. sagaftra.org/directdepositsignup

Moderator: 
Amanda Salas, Anchor, Good Day LA

Special Guests:
Dan Bucatinsky, Actor, The Beauty and the Baker
Gloria Calderon Kellett, Creator, Actor and Producer, One Day at a Time
Nicholas Gonzalez, Actor, The Good Doctor
Carla Hool, CSA Casting Director, Narcos
Jolene Rodriguez, President, Broken English Productions
Gina Torres, Actor, Suits

SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris shares protocols negotiated with the industry for a safer return to work. For more info visit: sagaftra.org/backtowork