Equity & Inclusion

The SAG-AFTRA National Native American Committee hosts this panel discussion "Native Americans in the Industry: Where We Are Today" during L.A. Skins Fest, the premiere Native American film festival in Los Angeles. The panel addresses the inclusion of Native Americans in film and television and features professional actors, writers and casting directors.

Panelists include casting director Rene Haynes (The Revenant, Jamestown), actors Elizabeth Frances (The Son), Forrest Goodluck (The Revenant), Atticus Todd and writer Lucas Brown Eyes (Young & Hungry).

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)

The second of two EEO and Diversity panels aimed at educating performers with disabilities on effective branding skills. This panel moderated by SAG-AFTRA member Angela Rockwood covered tips and tricks for marketing your brand on social media with a talent agent and a social media expert.

The first of two EEO & Diversity panels aimed at education performers with disabilities on effective branding skills. This panel and discussion was moderated by Disability Fashion Expert Stephanie Thomas, M.A. M.A.C. Panelists include SAG-AFTRA members Katy Sullivan, Mark Povinelli, and Tatiana Lee.

SAG-AFTRA honors Black History Month by hosting a panel discussion about the future of Black entertainment with SAG-AFTRA members Lil Rel Howery, Amanda Seales, Glynn Turman, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Angelica Ross. Panel moderated by SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director David White.

SAG-AFTRA remains committed to promoting diversity programming in all areas in the union. Find out how your union prioritizes equal access, inclusion and protections from harassment and discrimination.

With an introduction by Bruce Lee’s daughter Shannon Lee, the Los Angeles Local EEO Committee invites you to join some of the preeminent martial arts stunt performers and motion capture artists working today to discuss martial arts as a “game-changer” in the stunts and American film/TV industry; its influence in introducing diverse performers into entertainment and the overall craft and industry of martial arts stunt work.
 

If you are a SAG-AFTRA member and a veteran, or related to a veteran in need of information, this panel discussion is not to be missed.  Join actor Kevin Dobson, and an illustrious panel of speakers who discuss various available resources and benefits available now to veterans.  Sponsored by SAG-AFTRA and The Los Angeles Military Personnel and Families Support Committee.

Enjoy this lively panel of seasoned and exciting SAG-AFTRA radio and television broadcasters and explore the latest trends in Spanish and English language broadcast news and entertainment. 

Panelists include: Sandra Peña (On air personality, SBS-Mega), Elizabeth Aguilera (Reporter, previously with KPCC), Bel Hernandez (LatinHeat.com), Gabriela Teissier (Anchor, Univision-KMEX34) and Moderated by: Oswaldo Borraez (Senior Reporter, Univison-KMEX34).

Join a panel of development, production and distribution experts to learn how Latinos can and are making an impact as storytellers, content creators and industry insiders.
 
Featuring: Joe Menendez, Director/Producer/Writer (From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series, Ladrón Que Roba Ladrón, The Brothers Garcia, Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide), Ari Maruri, Pantelion Films Director of Production and Development and Marisa Leal, SAG-AFTRA Manager of Theatrical Contracts. Moderated by Maylen Calientes, Filmmaker and Founder of Latino Filmmakers Network.