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Celebrate SWAN Day (Support Women Artists Now!) at this FREE Short Films Screening, Panel and Reception. Join Women in the Arts and Media Coalition, NYWIFT, SAG-AFTRA, School of Visual Arts, Women Arts, & FF2 Media for SWAN Day, an international initiative designed to showcase the power and diversity of women's creativity.

Screenings:

6:18 to Omaha
Dana Offenbach, Director
Leah Curney, Writer

Midas' Son
Annetta Marion, Director
Tina Lee and Ela Thier, Writers

A Man of His Time
Estelle Parsons, Director
Kate Taney Billingsley, Writer

The short films will be followed by a panel moderated by Terry Lawler, past executive director of NYWIFT, with the directors of the films: Anetta Marion, Estelle Parsons in person, and Dana Offenback virtually.

Click here for details and to RSVP at a third party site.

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Please click here or copy and paste this URL into your browser to view the webinar: https://youtube.com/live/RUUcat2034w?feature=share

Featuring: 

SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair 

Actor, Writer, Director and Acting Coach Michael D. Cohen 

What’s the secret for acing an audition? Being specific! Join us as actor and acting coach Michael D. Cohen reveals the "Specificity" technique he uses to land roles in A-list films and award-winning television shows. This program will cover: 

• How to make your self-tape audition stand out
• Creating an organic performance
• Connecting to your character
• And more!

Please submit questions or comments to sagaftra.org/PTEOEquestions. 
Unless otherwise requested, your name may be read aloud during the program if your question is selected. Due to time limitations, not all questions will be addressed during or after the program.

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. Unless otherwise stated, the views expressed are those of the individual guests, not of SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for applicable professional advice. You should always use good judgment in these matters.

10 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. MT / Noon CT / 1 p.m. ET

WATCH

Featuring: 

SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair 

SAG-AFTRA National Director, Entertainment Contracts Jessica Johnson
 

What’s my rate? If you don’t know what you're paid and why then you need to watch this webinar. Join us as we take a look at the TV/Theatrical Agreement and breakdown the different pay scales for performers. This program will cover: 

• Pay rate for different schedules
• Working conditions you should expect
• Difference between Theatrical and Television pay rates
• And more! 

Please submit questions or comments to sagaftra.org/PTEOEquestions. Unless otherwise requested, your name may be read aloud during the program if your question is selected. Due to time limitations, not all questions will be addressed during or after the program.

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. Unless otherwise stated, the views expressed are those of the individual guests, not of SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for applicable professional advice. You should always use good judgment in these matters.

As part of the wages and working conditions process (W&W) being held in preparation for the upcoming TV/Theatrical Contracts negotiations, SAG-AFTRA will be conducting an additional National Caucus on the SAG-AFTRA Health, SAG Pension and AFTRA Retirement Plans. Representatives from all three plans will be in attendance to discuss the state of the Plans and take questions as they relate to the TV/Theatrical Contracts negotiations.
This meeting is open to all paid-up SAG-AFTRA members*.

When: Monday, Feb. 6, 2023 4-7 pm PT/ 5-8 pm MT/ 6-9 pm CT/ 7-10 pm ET

Where: Online Via Zoom
RSVP: Reservations are required.

Steps to attend:
1. Make sure your dues are in good standing.
2. Have a Zoom account that identifies you by name used on the registration.
3. RSVP below. You must be logged in to RSVP and see the form below.
4. Complete the Confidentiality Agreement you will be emailed prior to the meeting.

If you have trouble registering for this meeting, please email tvtheatrical2023@sagaftra.org.

WHO CAN ATTEND
W&W meetings and caucuses are only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing, paid through April 30, 2023, or in compliance with the November 2022 Dues Relief Extension. No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

In order to participate in the wages and working conditions process, you must electronically complete the Confidentiality Agreement you will receive in your RSVP confirmation from webmaster@sagaftra.org. You will only need to complete this form once for the entire W&W process. Please complete and return this form as early as possible prior to the first meeting you attend. You will not be admitted into a meeting from the Zoom waiting room if we have not received this document. 

ADA requests may be included on your RSVP form below. Please note that ADA requests must be received 48 business hours before start of event. 

Please join us for a second San Francisco-Northern California and San Diego Locals 2023 TV/Theatrical Wages and Working Conditions meeting. This is your chance to participate in this very important process and make your voice heard.

Proposals for this negotiation are developed through the involvement of members like you. Make your voice heard and participate in this very important process. This meeting is open to all paid-up* SAG-AFTRA San Francisco-Northern California and San Diego Local members.

Please check your email and sagaftra.org/2023ww for wages and working conditions updates.

STEPS TO ATTEND

• Make sure your dues are in good standing
• Have a Zoom account that identifies you by name used on the registration
• RSVP below. You must be logged in to see the RSVP form below.
• Complete the Confidentiality Agreement you will be sent prior to the meeting. (You will only need to complete this form only once for the entire W&W process whether you are attending a National or Local meeting.)

WHO CAN ATTEND

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP. 

*This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru April 30, 2023, or in compliance with the November 2022 Dues Relief Extension). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

ADA requests may be included on your RSVP form below. Please note that ADA requests must be received 48 business hours before the start of the event. 

WATCH NOW!

Featuring: 

SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair 

SAG-AFTRA National Director, Commercials Contracts, Tracy Hyman

Over $120 million in new financial gains is on the horizon for members thanks to the 2022 SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract. Join us as we examine the second phase of the agreement, which went into effect at the beginning of 2023, bringing several lucrative benefits for union performers that affect how much you get paid and when. This program will cover: 

• New payment schedules
• Simplified payment structures
• Clarification for types of use across linear and digital
• And more! 

You can find more information on the New Payment Structure in the 2022 Commercials Contract, along with a series of other videos about the new agreement by clicking on this link.

Please submit questions or comments to sagaftra.org/PTEOEquestions. Unless otherwise requested, your name may be read aloud during the program if your question is selected. Due to time limitations, not all questions will be addressed during or after the program.

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. Unless otherwise stated, the views expressed are those of the individual guests, not of SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for applicable professional advice. You should always use good judgment in these matters.

Featuring: 

SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair 

SAG-AFTRA Chief Broadcast Officer Mary Cavallaro

Join us as we take the guesswork out of Personal Service Agreements for those working in broadcasting with the help of SAG-AFTRA Chief Broadcast Officer Mary Cavallaro, as she answers some of your most pressing questions about employment contracts:  

• Variables of compensation
• The importance of the term of a contract
• Termination or nonrenewal without cause
• Non-compete clauses
• And more! 

Please submit questions or comments to sagaftra.org/PTEOEquestions. Unless otherwise requested, your name may be read aloud during the program if your question is selected. Due to time limitations, not all questions will be addressed during or after the program.

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. Unless otherwise stated, the views expressed are those of the individual guests, not of SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for applicable professional advice. You should always use good judgment in these matters

Featuring: 

• SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair 
• SAG-AFTRA National Director, Background & New York Entertainment Contracts 
• Stephanie Perry

Join the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement for a primer on the special rules and protections for Young Performers working on set.

• Special on-set considerations for minors
• Coogan accounts
• Travel compensation for parents or guardians of young performers
• And more! 

Members, log in and RSVP on the form below. 

Please submit questions or comments to sagaftra.org/PTEOEquestions. Unless otherwise requested, your name may be read aloud during the program if your question is selected. Due to time limitations, not all questions will be addressed during or after the program.

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. Unless otherwise stated, the views expressed are those of the individual guests, not of SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for applicable professional advice. You should always use good judgment in these matters.

This event is only open to members from the San Francisco-Northern California and San Diego Locals. RSVP is required

The SAG-AFTRA San Francisco-Northern California and San Diego Locals will conduct a local wages and working conditions (W&W) meeting in preparation for the 2023 TV/Theatrical Contracts negotiations. This is your opportunity to recommend proposed changes to these contracts.

Proposals for this negotiation are developed through the involvement of members like you. Make your voice heard and participate in this very important process. This meeting is open to all paid-up* SAG-AFTRA San Francisco-Northern California and San Diego Local members.

Please check your email and sagaftra.org/2023ww for updates as additional wages and working conditions meetings are announced.

Steps to attend:

1. Make sure your dues are in good standing
2. Have a Zoom account that identifies you by name used on the registration
3. RSVP at the link above, you must be logged in to RSVP
4. Complete the Confidentiality Agreement you will be sent prior to the meeting

WHO CAN ATTEND

*W&W meetings are only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing thru April 30, 2023, or in compliance with the November 2022 Dues Relief Extension. No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND A W&W MEETING 

You may submit proposal recommendations by email at tvtheatrical2023@sagaftra.org. Recommendations must be received by Friday, January 27, 2023.

ADA requests may be included on your RSVP form below. Please note that ADA requests must be received 48 business hours before the start of the event. 

 

The holidays get so busy

2022 will soon depart

We haven’t been meeting so often

Maybe it’s time that we start

If you’re feeling festive, social or jolly

Join us here virtually for a Holiday Party

Please join your Philly Local family for a Zoom eParty to celebrate/highlight the 2022 holiday season! We would like to offer an opportunity for members to share any well-wishes, seasonal recipes, favorite memories, etc. Please email ryan.stapleton@sagaftra.org to be added to the roster.

Thursday, December 22, 2022

7-8:30pm

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP. 

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru April 30, 2023, or in compliance with the November 2022 Dues Relief Extension). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

ADA requests may be included on your RSVP form below. Please note that ADA requests must be received 48 business hours before the start of the event.