Join SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris, the President’s Taskforce on Education, Outreach & Engagement and an esteemed panel of Motion Picture & Television Fund experts for a discussion on health and wellness in the age of COVID-19. 

MPTF’s expert practitioners will provide practical guidance for managing the stress, anxiety and isolation that many people are experiencing as a result of work stoppages, stay-at-home orders and health concerns.

SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris gives an update where she discusses the importance of staying mentally healthy during these uncertain times.

The SAG-AFTRA COVID-19 hub has a dedicated tab for mental health where you can find information and resources, including how to get professional counseling during this time, even if you need financial assistance.

Visit sagaftra.org/covid19 to find more information. 

Join SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris, the President’s Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement, and leading commercials casting director Arlene Schuster for an instructional webinar on the art and science of self-taping.  

From lighting and sound to framing the perfect shot to insider tips on what casting directors are looking for, Schuster will walk you step-by-step through everything you need to know to self-tape like a pro.  

Join hosts SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris and IATSE International President Matt Loeb for an engaging virtual town hall discussion with California Congressman Adam Schiff, Hollywood’s representative in Congress.
 

President Gabrielle Carteris gives an update on the federal stimulus and how to track your check, as well as info on the tax deadline extension. If you need help with how to file your taxes, please be on the lookout for our upcoming livestream webinar hosted by the President’s Task Force on Education, Outreach and Engagement. 
 
Also, if you’d like to avoid going to the bank with your residuals checks during this time of social distancing, please sign up for direct deposit at sagaftra.org/directdepositsignup.

Want to avoid going to the bank as you practice social distancing? Learn how to sign up for direct deposit of your residuals through your SAG-AFTRA account.

Replay of the President's Task Force on Education, Outreach and Engagement webinar on unemployment assistance, held April 7, 2020. Topics include applying for unemployment insurance and getting relief provided by the CARES Act. Hosted by SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris and moderated by Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel Duncan Crabtree-Ireland; with National Executive Director David White and the following expert speakers:

President Gabrielle Carteris gives an update on SAG-AFTRA’s COVID-19 Dues Program, which provides a dues payment extension and lets members request an installment plan during this global pandemic. She also shares information on Congress’ recently passed stimulus bill, the CARES Act, including which provisions apply to many SAG-AFTRA members. 

President Gabrielle Carteris wants you to know we are in this together. SAG-AFTRA is responding to the outbreak of COVID-19 with steps to ensure the health and safety of both members and staff, while also trying to minimize the economic impact to its members.

Additionally, the SAG-AFTRA Foundation and the SAG-AFTRA Motion Picture Players Welfare Fund have begun a COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund, which lets you donate and help your fellow members who have lost work during this crisis.

MODERATOR:
Ellen Crawford

PANELISTS:
Jordan Goldman, ACE
Brandi Bradburn Holland
Maysie Hoy
Lily Mariye
Randy Jon Morgan, ACE
Eric Wilson

In this panel, directors, cinematographers and editors will share critical tips to optimize your performance on set and give you the best chance of remaining in the final cut. These industry professionals will provide insight on the do’s and don’ts, process and elements that determine the final product on screen.