Classes

NOTE: This is a 2.5 HOUR class that will take place ONLINE.

The purpose of this workshop is to instruct SAG-AFTRA members on building a professional resume using a free word processor, Google Docs.  In this two hour session, members will setup an account to use the free software, learn how the site works as well as the basic functions provided, and build their resume during the workshop. While some members may finish their resume in the workshop, most members will have about 50-80% of their resume completed. NOTE: This is not a class to update your existing resume. We will be building a new resume in this workshop.

When: Friday, June 12, 1:45 p.m. ET / 12:45 p.m. CT / 10:45 a.m. PT

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To participate, you must confirm the following:

1. You can participate using a desktop computer (Mac or PC). No smartphones or tablets. 

2. You have a reliable Internet connection (Wifi at home).

3. You can successfully run this Zoom/audio test - https://zoom.us/test

* Zoom is a web conferencing provider which the Foundation will be using for its remote programming. It may require you to install some software which should be seamless. 

This class is not an introduction on how to use a computer, so basic computer skills are needed.  No exceptions.

All members are expected to have a functioning website by the end of the workshop.

Members must have the following organized on their desktop for this class:

At least 1 DIGITAL headshot 

Relevant information for your resume on paper. This can be an older resume.

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

When: Monday, June 8, 12:45 p.m. ET / 11:45 a.m. CT / 9:45 a.m. PT

NOTE: This is a THREE HOUR class that will take place ONLINE.

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To participate, you must confirm the following:

1. You can participate using a desktop computer (Mac or PC). No smartphones or tablets. 

2. You have a reliable Internet connection (Wifi at home).

3. You can successfully run this Zoom/audio test - https://zoom.us/test

* Zoom is a web conferencing provider which the Foundation will be using for its remote programming. It may require you to install some software which should be seamless.

This three hour class is for SAG-AFTRA members interested in learning how to edit narrative projects (e.g. short film, web series) using iMovie. In this class you will learn all of the basics of how iMovie works by editing a short scene.

Please Note: This class is not an introduction on how to use a computer, so basic computer skills are required. No exceptions. 

Requirements:

- An Apple Macintosh computer (desktop or laptop) with the latest version of iMovie installed (version 10.1.14)
- Desire and ability to learn to edit digital video footage using Apple iMovie.

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

Come build your website with the free online website builder, WEEBLY.COM

When: Wednesday June 3, 11:45 a.m. ET / 10:45 a.m. CT / 8:45 a.m. PT

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NOTE: This is a THREE HOUR class that will take place ONLINE.

To participate, you must confirm the following:

1. You can participate using a desktop computer (Mac or PC). No smartphones or tablets. 

2. You have a reliable Internet connection (Wifi at home).

3. You can successfully run this Zoom/audio test - https://zoom.us/test

* Zoom is a web conferencing provider which the Foundation will be using for its remote programming. It may require you to install some software which should be seamless. 

The purpose of this workshop is to instruct SAG-AFTRA members on building a professional website using the free online builder WEEBLY.  In this three hour session, members will learn how the site works and some of the basic functions provided. Some members may have a fully functioning web site completed within 3 hours. Most members will have about 50-80% of their site completed. 

This class is not an introduction on how to use a computer, so basic computer skills are needed.  No exceptions.

All members are expected to have a functioning website by the end of the workshop.

Members must have the following organized in a folder on their desktop for this class:

At least 2 different DIGITAL headshots 

1 resume (PDF and/or DOC)

1 video link to Youtube or Vimeo (reel, short, etc – anything that you can use as an example)

 

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

Studio Jams are a way to plug in with other members, get practice in the medium, work on industry-relevant material, and give and share feedback as you flex your muscles in a low-pressure setting - your own house!
  Virtual VO Jam takes place on Zoom this time around, and affords voice actors a time and place to work copy, listen to feedback, and make tweaks and revisions to get their voice work in tip top shape! RSVP here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-jams-with-the-kaufherr-center-tickets-101753254724

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

Once you have completed the required Voiceover Lab Application (online), you must complete the Voiceover Lab Orientation (VOLO) in order to begin using the Lab. The 2-hour VOLO covers Lab policies, aspects of sound, file formats, sample rates/bit depths, audio interfaces, microphones, voiceover recording and editing.

When: Thursday, May 28, 6 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. CT / 3 p.m. PT

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to log into program by computer equipped with a camera or by cell phone equipped with a camera.  Program will take place using Zoom (conferencing application) .  Camera is needed in order for participants to view presentation materials
• Attendees must be present for the entire program, which is from 6:00pm-8:00pm EST.
• Completed VO Lab Application.
• Note taking materials (laptop, pens, pencils, paper) recommended.

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The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

This event is open to all eligible VO Lab Eligible performers. 

When: 6 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. CT / 3 p.m. PT

Learn the foundation of great audiobook narration according to industry pro Jayme Mattler. With a focus on Comprehension and Authenticity, the class will work on POV, character voices, and everything in between, while aiming for honest choices with emotional connection. This class is open to all experience levels. You will need to email us 2-3 pages of a fiction book written in the last 10 years (no children's books or poetry) and a second copy for Jayme to read along.

You must be able to attend the entire program.

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Jayme has spent 10 years working in voiceover. She started as an engineer and then began directing, casting, producing, and narrating. In this time, she has over 1000 audiobooks recorded, over 80 narrated and has 2 Grammy nominations.  Her work in the industry led her to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation where she was one of the founding engineers at the EIF Voiceover Lab in NYC, coaching and directing actors on the art of voiceover. 

Some audiobooks she has recorded include American Grown written and narrated by Michelle Obama (Grammy nominated), Astrophysics for People in a Hurry written and narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson (Grammy nominated), The Handmaid's Tale narrated by Claire Danes (Audies Award Winning), A Rage in Harlem narrated by Samuel L. Jackson (Audies Award nominated), and many more. She has worked with authors, celebrities, and all of New York's top talent. 

Over the years she has worked on audiobooks for Audible, Harlequin, Penguin Random House, Hachette, Simon and Schuster, Recorded Books, Harper, etc. At present she is a Producer/Director for Blackstone Publishing.

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

When: Thursday, May 21, 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m CT / 6 p.m. PT

Once you have completed the required Voiceover Lab Application (online), you must complete the Voiceover Lab Orientation (VOLO) in order to begin using the Lab. The 2-hour VOLO covers Lab policies, aspects of sound, file formats, sample rates/bit depths, audio interfaces, microphones, voiceover recording and editing demonstration using Twisted Wave software.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to log into program by computer equipped with a camera or by cell phone equipped with a camera.  Program will take place using Zoom (conferencing application) .  Camera is needed in order for participants to view presentation materials
• Attendees must be present for the entire program, which is from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.
• Completed VO Lab Application.
• Valid/Current SAG-AFTRA or AEA membership card.
• Note taking materials (laptop, pens, pencils, paper) recommended.

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The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

Are you just getting started in voice over?  Don't know where to start?  Well, commercials are the way to get going!  This class will ease you into doing commercial reads, provide the basic building blocks and industry info needed to thrive in this lucrative and abundant area of voiceover.  Come spend a couple of hours revving up your VO career in this safe and encouraging space!

When: Tuesday, May 19, 6:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. CT / 3:30 p.m. PT

Come ready with a piece of copy or choose from materials that will be provided to you before the class.  Either way, come prepared to read!

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The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.
 

Headshots are an actors' calling card, but is it a professional picture that matches with how the buyers see you? Does your picture accurately communicate the product that is being sold? In this session we will discuss what your headshot is communicating and if that matches with what is coming into the audition room.

Please email copies of the headshots (MAX 2) that are submitted the most to thebusiness@sagaftra.foundation, by 7pm the evening prior to the class. The class may not get through all headshots. 

If you have taken The Branding Workshop, please bring a typed copy of your branding sentence. It is not required that you take The Branding Workshop before you take this session.

When: Thursday, May 21, 4 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. PT

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This class will meet REMOTELY. All RSVP'D Members will receive a GOOGLE HANGOUTS Link inviting them to join the class at the time of Check-in. 

Small Group Sessions are facilitated discussions with the goal of digging deeper into some of the information and advice shared within the panels. These sessions provide a time to break down concepts into practical action items by which an actor can individually apply to their professional pursuits. This session will last for 2 - 3 hours. Participants must stay for the whole time.

Before attending, it is recommended you watch the panel discussion here.

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members — no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card or digital card from the app (paid through April 30, 2020) for admittance. This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for the advice of other industry professionals. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the works

Join us for a remote Zoom conversation with Agent Brittany Stone.

When: Thursday, May 15, 4 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. PT

RSVP-ed members will receive the Zoom link by email one hour prior to the start of the program, and will be able to ask questions through Zoom's chat function.

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PANELIST BIO

Brittany Stone -  Prior to becoming an agent, Brittany Stone spent over 15 years working on independent film festivals, both domestically and internationally. Brittany co-founded LoveStone Talent Agency in 2015. She had worked with her business partner at boutique agency and took some time off to pursue her law degree, focusing on Entertainment Law. During her tenure at Southwestern Law School, she worked with companies including NBCUniversal & RKO Pictures, and worked closely with the general counsel at Lionsgate. After becoming an attorney she missed being an agent and wanted to work on the creative side of the industry again. Combining the great education in entertainment law with her prior experience in the industry, she became an advocate for her clients on a higher level. Brittany's clients work regularly on shows including American Crime Story, NCIS, Siren, You, 9-1-1, Grey's Anatomy, In the Dark, FBI, and more.  

Moderated by Rochelle Rose, National Director of Performers Programs, SAG-AFTRA Foundation.

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.