Panels

James Cagney Boardroom – Lobby Level 
5757 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Parking will be validated. Light refreshments served.

Please join us for lively conversation between Oscar-nominated screenwriter, director and TV producer Billy Ray and Emmy-winning television host Carly Steel.

Billy Ray (Captain Phillips, The Hunger Games, Shattered Glass, Secret in Their Eyes, and the Amazon series, The Last Tycoon, just to name a few…) is a multi-talented force of nature whose prolific career spans nearly thirty years. Carly Steel is a two-time Emmy-winning host, actor and producer. She's been a correspondent for CBS’s Entertainment Tonight for the past four years.

#InsideTheIndustry

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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 workshop.

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Join us for an evening with author and social media impresario Brendan Kane in conversation with journalist Merle Ginsberg. Kane will reveal the tried and true methods featured in his new book One Million Followers: How I Built a Massive Social Following in 30 Days.

When: 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 3
(Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Light refreshments served. 

Where: SAG-AFTRA
James Cagney Board Room – Lobby Level
5757 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Parking will be validated.

Brendan Kane is a growth hacker for Fortune 500 corporations and brands. More than 50 million people have accessed the applications and platforms that he’s created for celebrity clients such as Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Xzibit, Charles Barkley, Michael Strahan, Adriana Lima and pro skateboarder Ryan Sheckler.

Merle Ginsberg is an award-winning journalist and New York Times best-selling author who has contributed to publications including W, Women's Wear Daily, The New York Times Magazine, InStyle, Harper's Bazaar, Rolling Stone and People.

You must RSVP to attend. Spaces are limited. To RSVP, click here.

Questions? Contact (323) 549-6842.

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 workshop.

When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018
Doors open at 9:30 a.m.

Where: SAG-AFTRA
1900 Broadway, 5th Floor
New York, NY
(Between 63rd and 64th Streets)

Everything these days happens on social media. Producers make content for it. Fans and stars interact on it. Performers promote their work on it. Join the NY Young Performers Committee to learn about how our youngest members can use social media as a career tool.

The workshop will feature a conversation with special guest young performer Niles Fitch (This Is Us) to talk about his career and presence on different social media platforms, followed by a group activity for the young performers.

Parents will attend a panel discussion in the afternoon about how young performers can use social media as a career tool with entertainment professionals including casting director Adrienne Stern and SAG-AFTRA staff.

Breakfast and lunch will be served.

RSVP: Reservations are required and space is limited. Click here to RSVP - you must be logged in to access the form. This event is for SAG-AFTRA members aged 17 and under. Due to space limitations we can only accommodate one parent or guardian per young performer.

This program is made possible by a grant from the SAG-AFTRA – Producers Industry Advancement and Cooperative Fund.

This meeting is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. Parents/guardians of younger performers under 18 years old are welcome. PLEASE BRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD OR DIGITAL CARD IN THE MEMBER APP (paid through Oct. 31, 2018 or April 30, 2019) 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 workshop.

When: 6:30 p.m., November 14, 2018

Where: Streamed live online @ facebook.com/SAGAFTRA

This panel will discuss the Child Performer Protection Act, which requires many professionals who work with child performers – publicists, hair/makeup artists, acting coaches, etc. – to pass a background check and obtain a special permit issued by the state of California. The panel will review how affected professionals can comply with the law.

Panelists include:

• Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, SAG-AFTRA, Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel
• Patricia Salazar, Attorney, CA Division of Labor Standards and Enforcement
• Mark Lambert, Former Los Angeles Deputy City Attorney
• Elizabeth McLaughlin, SAG-AFTRA, Chair, Young Performers Committee
• Daryn Simons, Talent Manager, Cohesive Entertainment Group

The information provided through this event 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 this event.

When: 3-5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 9

Where: SAG-AFTRA – Ken Howard Board Room 
1900 Broadway, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10023
(Between 63rd and 64th Streets)
 
Join the Seniors Committee for this informative career panel with practical advice and inspirational insight on navigating a successful career. This panel, led by industry insiders, casting directors and agents will explore the various jobs and opportunities available to 50+ performers. Come learn how to take charge of your career!

Panelists

• John Ort, owner and casting director, Ort Casting
• Dianne Busch, owner and agent, Leading Artists, Inc.
• Karyn Casl (Casting Director, Telsey + Company)

RSVP at RSVPdiversity@sagaftra.org

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing — no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card (paid through Oct. 31, 2018 or April 30, 2019) 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 workshop.
 

SAG-AFTRA is an official sponsor of the 45th Northwest Filmmakers Festival in Portland, Oct. 31- Nov. 5. SAG-AFTRA members are able to receive $5 discounted tickets while they last when you purchase online. Just send an email to portland@sagaftra.org and we'll send you the code! Be sure to check out the SAG-AFTRA booth at the Northwest Filmmakers’ Summit. We will be hosting a panel discussion as well. 

Northwest Filmmakers’ Summit
When: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Fields Ballroom of the Portland Art Museum
Cost: Free
Food on site by Hoda’s Middle Eastern Cuisine

SAG-AFTRA's panel Why Union
When: 2:30-3:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 3
Script reading to follow with fellow actors at 4: 30 p.m.

Click here for more on the festival.

When: 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 18

Where: SAG-AFTRA Foundation Robin Williams Center
247 W 54th Street
New York, NY 10019
 
The National EEO Committee and the SAG-AFTRA Foundation present a special panel: New Voices, New Stories: Creating Opportunities. This panel focuses on the best and brightest examples of those who take ownership of their careers and forge their own paths in the media landscape.
 
For further details and to RSVP, please click here.

 

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