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To all members represented by an ATA/NATR agency that have chosen to sign a General Services Agreement (or “GSA”) with their agent:
Read MoreSAG-AFTRA's Global Rule One and No Contract/No Work Rule is among the founding principles and strengths of the union. It does not matter where you work; you cannot work without a union contract or signatory in place prior to the first day of work. Just look on the back of your SAG-AFTRA membership card: As a member of SAG-AFTRA, you are obligated to uphold all SAG-AFTRA rules, including, but not limited to, the following: 1. You must comply with SAG-AFTRA's Global Rule One and No Contract/No Work Rule.
The SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local is deeply saddened by the loss of our local member and film icon Roger Ebert. Mr. Ebert was a bright light in a city of luminaries.
A no-nonsense, straight-talking, Midwestern original, Mr. Ebert always spoke his mind, and did so with an eloquence and beauty unmatched in film critique.
Read MoreThe mission of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is to enrich Chicago's artistic vitality and cultural vibrancy. DCASE provides more than $1 million annually in direct funding for Chicago's arts community through the Cultural Grants Program. The grants provide operating funds, as well as support for professional development, the creation of new work and instructional arts programs. Awards are made through a competitive panel review process.
Individual Artists Program
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CHICAGO MEMBERS
To: All SAG-AFTRA Members who are currently represented by, or previously been affiliated with, Ford Talent Group, Inc. a/k/a Aria Talent
From: Zino Macaluso, National Director/Sr. Counsel, Agency Relations; Megan Capuano, Associate National Director, Agency Relations
Date: Jan. 31, 2013
Re: Surrender of the Ford Talent Group a/k/a Aria Talent
Read MoreThe 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® will be here soon, and SAG-AFTRA members will choose the honorees.
Pay your November dues bill to be eligible for SAG Awards voting and any "for your consideration" offers. Register at SAGAwardsRSVP.org for Screen Actors Guild Awards updates and screening invitations.
SAG Awards Screening Party
Peoria Ratifies New Contract with Week TV and WHOI TV
Read MorePlease note that SAG-AFTRA has accepted the surrender of the Iris Talent Agency, LLC’s SAG and AFTRA franchises effective immediately.
The effect of the surrender is as follows:
