Basics and Benefits of Union Membership.

You’ve heard about the benefits of joining SAG-AFTRA, but what does that really mean? Join SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris and Executive Vice President Rebecca Damon for an overview of the union’s history, the work our members do, protections in place for our members, eligibility and member benefits.

SAG-AFTRA members Michelle Bonilla, Avis Boone and Mike Pniewski discuss the real world improvements in wages, benefits and streaming residuals, and why they are voting “yes” to ratify the new TV/Theatrical Agreement.  

SAG-AFTRA members Chantal Cousineau, Kelly Hansen and Michelle Hurd discuss the stronger protections for performers doing nude and simulated sex scenes, the powerful new language around sexual harassment, and why they are voting “yes” to ratify the new TV/Theatrical Agreement.  

SAG-AFTRA NextGen Performers Elizabeth McLoughlin, Rudy Solis and Ben Whitehair discuss the significant gains in streaming residuals in the new TV/Theatrical agreement and why they are voting “yes”. 

You’ve got the script, you’ve learned the lines, but how do you stand out and nail that self-taped audition? Join SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris and leading television, film and new media casting director Jason Kennedy for a primer on self-taping for television auditions featuring insider tips from an expert who sees hundreds of self-tapes each week.

SAG-AFTRA negotiated a future-focused agreement providing the strong foundation our members need to evolve with the industry. The board approved the tentative agreement by a super majority and recommends members vote “yes” to ratify the contracts.

SAG-AFTRA achieved unprecedented increases in residuals in the fastest-growing category, secured ground-breaking protections for members in the areas of nudity, simulated sex and sexual harassment, and strengthened our benefit plans. The board approved the tentative agreement by a super majority and recommends members vote “yes” to ratify the contracts.

SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris highlights gains in wages, residuals, benefits and sexual harassment protections in the new TV/Theatrical agreement and encourages members to cast their vote.

A panel with an urgent exploration of the racial biases and inequities that result in the dramatic underrepresentation of Black people in entertainment and media boardrooms, writer’s rooms, on sets, on screen and in studios. We will look at the impact of systemic underrepresentation on content creation and on-screen representation and discuss the ways we can address systemic biases in our own front yard.

Moderator: Jason George, Actor

Join SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris, the President’s Taskforce on Education, Outreach & Engagement and leading voiceover experts from the SAG-AFTRA Foundation and Source Elements for a discussion on setting up a professional home VO studio.

Pulling from their vast experience in voiceover, sound design and audio engineering, our presenters will provide practical guidance for setting up a home VO studio, creating real-time high-quality audio connections for voice professionals, professional livestream tips and tricks, demystify Source-Connect and more.