Presented by the SAG-AFTRA National and Los Angeles Local Seniors Committee, this livestream event features an educational series addressing topics important to 55+ and senior SAG-AFTRA members. These game-changing panels and workshops will focus on keeping up with the changing technology of the industry and creating your own new media content.
When: 1–6:30 p.m. CST, Tuesday, Jan. 22
Where: Watch the livestream from home! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_1kAsp3eL8
PANEL INFORMATION AND SCHEDULE :
1-2 p.m.: Nuts & Bolts with Creators
Digital content creators, including actors who made the leap to filmmaking, will discuss their journey on how they made their own digital content.
Panelists:
Michael Gross, actor and producer (Carbon Dating, Family Ties)
Amanda Serra, actor, producer, director (Carbon Dating)
Nancy Hendrickson, writer-director (Boomers)
Elester Latham, producer and actor (Blended Family)
Dan Bowser, National Director, Entertainment Contracts SAG-AFTRA
Moderator: Ellen Crawford, SAG-AFTRA National Board member and actor (Boomers)
3-4 p.m.: Networking Break
The livestream will be on intermission at this time.
4-5:30 p.m.: Learn by Doing with Foley-Marra Casting
Casting directors Chuck Marra and Megan Foley Marra present their popular and dynamic seminar on writing and producing your own content. Panelists are subject to change.
Panelists:
Chuck Marra, Casting Director, Founder, The Foley Marra Project
Megan Foley Marra, Casting Director, Founder, The Foley Marra Project
5:35-6:30 p.m.: Mobile Filmmaking and Equipment Made Easy
Learn how to make low-cost, high quality content by using easy-to-use equipment and devices that attach to your mobile phones.Panelists are subject to change.
Panelists:
Aubrey Mozino, NextGen Performers Sub-Committee vice-chair, Co-Founder We Make Movies
Sam Mestman, Founder /CEO, We Make Movies