2020 TV/Theatrical Contracts Highlights

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.

PTEOE presents Race & Storytelling

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

Mastering the Basics of Home VO Studios

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.

SAG-AFTRA PTEOE and MPTF Present Maintaining Balance and Wellness During the Pandemic

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.

President Gabrielle Carteris on the Importance of Mental Wellness​

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. 

Self-Tape Like a Pro with Commercials Casting Director Arlene Schuster, CCDA

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.  

President Gabrielle Carteris Discusses Stimulus Checks, Tax Info & Assistance and Direct Deposit

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.

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