Panels

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. Panelists include Franchesca Ramsey, Allen Maldonado, and James Chen.

 

For further details and to RSVP, please visit the SAG-AFTRA Foundation website.

 

*Please note: If you are not already registered with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, to create you own account click here.

 

 

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 p.m., Monday, Oct. 22

Where: The Bruno Walter Auditorium
New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center
Corner of 65th Street & Amsterdam Avenue

*To secure reserved seats, you must arrive by 5:30 p.m. Free admission. First come, first seated.

Click here for more info and to RSVP.

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.

 

Join us for an informative seminar and Q&A discussion about your right to work in a safe environment at all times. SAG-AFTRA National Director, Field Services Jim Damis; Emmy and SAG Awards nominee and stunt coordinator Ian Quinn; First Assistant Director Joe May, DGA and other industry professionals will discuss contracts and best practices, provide safety guidelines and answer your questions. 

Where: Skyway Studios
3201 Dickerson Pike
Nashville, TN 37207

When: Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018.  
5 – 5:30 p.m.: Mix and mingle.
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.: Seminar and Q&A Panel Discussion 

The main focus will be directed to safety issues relevant to performers; however, we believe that safety is everyone's concern no matter what side of the camera you work on.   

Admission: Free. This event is geared towards those working in the Nashville area film and television industry with a special emphasis towards actors and on-camera performers.  

For more information, contact SAG-AFTRA Nashville Executive Director Richard Van Syckle at (615) 327-2944 or richard.vansyckle@sagaftra.org.

When: 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 17
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

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

SAG-AFTRA’s series “Let’s Talk About It: Inside the Industry” presents the Shag 30th Anniversary Screening and Conversation. Join us for a screening of the fun cult classic and a conversation with producers Stephen Woolley and Kerry Rock, and screenwriter Robin Swicord, along with cast members Annabeth Gish, Page Hannah and Robert Rusler.

Stephen Woolley is an Academy Award-nominated and BAFTA-winning producer who has produced more than 60 films. He co-founded Palace Pictures and more recently Number 9 Films where he produced such films as Carol and On Chesil Beach.

Robin Swicord is an award-winning screenwriter and director. Her credits include Memories of a Geisha, Little Women, Matilda, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Jane Austen Book Club, Wakefield and is collaborating on the upcoming Netflix miniseries Central Park Five.

Kerry Rock has done stints as a producer, acquisitions executive and casting director. She produced the film Capote and acted as a casting director on the films The New Romantic and The Magic Lantern. 

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 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.

Five celebrated artists across various disciplines will appear and talk about their particular form of art and activism as it relates to social justice. 

Where: SVA Theatre
333 West 23rd Street
New York, NY 10011

When: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 5

The event features comedians Scott Blakeman and Negin Farsad from Stand Up for Peace; photojournalist Kathy Shorr, author of SHOT: 101 Survivors of Gun Violence in America; and writer Jake Halpern and illustrator Michael Shore, Pulitzer Prize-winners for the Welcome to the New World series published in The New York Times. Billboard Award-winning radio and PBS host Valerie Smaldone will host.

Cost: Free.

RSVP: Reservations are strongly recommended. Please RSVP here.

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: 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 29

Where: SAG-AFTRA Plaza
Frank Maxwell Room – Lobby Level
5757 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Parking will be validated.

This event will host two back-to-back workshop panels including:

WHAT TO WEAR – Stand Out and Book the Job (10:30 a.m. – noon)

Being invited to industry and red carpet events or meetings with producers and casting directors is exciting! That is until you realize you have no idea what to wear. Disability Fashion Styling Expert Stephanie Thomas shares tips for performers with disabilities on how to dress for networking events, award shows and social media marketing photos, in ways that may help you book the job. Furthermore, she will explain how to self-advocate when working with wardrobe stylists on set. Using her Disability Fashion System, she’ll also explain how to dress your body type, shop on a limited budget and why what you wear matters. The 25-minute seminar is followed by a panel discussion featuring influencers with disabilities and a Q&A session.

Presenter: Stephanie Thomas, Disability Fashion Expert

Panelists:

• Katy Sullivan (athlete, actor, NCIS: New Orleans)
• Mark Povinelli (actor, Water for Elephants)
• Tatiana Lee (actor, influencer)

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING - Personal Branding that Gets You Noticed (noon – 1 p.m.)

The term “personal branding” is often used, but rarely understood. This panel explores the three pillars of personal branding to help actors with disabilities better understand how effective consistent personal branding enhances the possibilities of booking jobs, earning livable wages and creating more independence. Strong personal branding alone does not guarantee this outcome, but we know that strong branding makes you more appealing to agents, publicists, managers and casting directors.

Presenter/Moderator: Angela Rockwood (actor, Push Girls)

Panelists:

• Gail Williamson (agent)

You must RSVP to attend. Spaces are limited and not guaranteed once the room reaches capacity.

To RSVP, click here.

Questions? Contact (323) 634-6644.

SAG-AFTRA members, PLEASE BRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD OR DIGITAL CARD ON YOUR APP (paid through Oct. 31, 2018) FOR ADMITTANCE. This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. Panelists subject to change. Sponsorship of this workshop/panel is not intended to imply SAG-AFTRA’s endorsement of any participating individual or company. 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 not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided at the workshop.

Trascendiendo #MeToo: Panel informativo en español sobre cómo enfrentar el acoso sexual en la industria latina del entretenimiento. Los asistentes tendrán la oportunidad de hacer preguntas.

Panelistas:
Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, Dir. Gerente y Jurídico de SAG-AFTRA
Hada María Morales, Escritora y Conferencista de Asuntos Laborales
Katie Barberi, Miembro de SAG-AFTRA, Actriz y Víctima de Acoso Sexual

Moderadora:
Ana Carolina Grajales, Miembro de SAG-AFTRA, Actriz 

Fecha: 2 – 4 p.m., Sábado, 28 de julio de 2018 

Lugar: Hotel Aloft, Doral 
3265 NW 107th Ave.
Doral, FL 33172

Este evento está presentado por La Sede Local de SAG-AFTRA Miami, el Comité Nacional de Medios en Español y el Departamento de EEO y Diversidad de SAG-AFTRA.

Se requiere RSVP a susana.carrillo@sagaftra.org.

Come enjoy a discussion with the director and cast of this important film starring Sandra Oh, Tzi Ma and Pei-Pei Cheng with director Mina Shum. In this deft, subtly emotional love letter to Asian immigrant moms, Meditation Park is a coming-to-independence story for a 60-year-old woman who questions her identity for the first time and finds a life for herself in the world outside of her home.

When: 8 – 10:30 p.m., Friday, July 27

Where: Village East Cinema
181-189 2nd Avenue
New York, NY 10003

Discounted Tickets: SAG-AFTRA members can purchase tickets to regular screenings and galas at 25 percent off the festival member price with the online discount code SAG_AFTR41. Click here to buy your tickets now.

If you need Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation, please contact Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF) at info@asiancinevision.org and specify the accommodation you are requesting. A staff member will respond directly to your request.

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 not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. The information provided 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: 5:30 - 7 p.m., Saturday, July 14

Where: Directors Guild of America
The Atrium
7920 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90046

Parking: Parking is free at the DGA Theater Complex and at the additional DGA parking located across the street from the DGA Theater Complex on Hayworth Ave. at the furthest entrance south (2nd entryway) from Sunset Blvd. It is labeled “DGA Parking.” Click here to see nearby paid parking options in case lots are full.

Celebrate the films of Outfest Los Angeles, the premiere lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) film festival in Los Angeles, with a free networking mixer at the Directors Guild of America. We welcome SAG-AFTRA actors, as well as producers, filmmakers and casting directors to join the cast and crew of the Outfest Los Angeles films to mix and mingle before the evening’s screenings begin. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be served. Don’t forget your business cards!

Please note: This is a SAGindie/SAG-AFTRA event and RSVP is required for attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited and entry is not guaranteed once the venue reaches capacity, even with RSVP confirmation. You will be notified with further instructions if confirmed for admission. We appreciate your attendance with your RSVP.

Schmoozefest precedes the Outfest LA & SAG-AFTRA sponsored Bi in the Biz panel, which is at 7 p.m., also at the DGA. Panelists will include Stephanie Beatriz (actor, Brooklyn Nine Nine), Travon Free (Writer, The Daily Show, Executive Prod., Him or Her, with Issa Rae), Zelda Williams(actor, Dark/Web, The Legend of Korra), Dalila Ali Raja (actor, Cherry Bomb), Jen Richards (actor, writer, Her Story) and Megan Townsend of GLAAD. The panel is a ticketed event.Tickets can be purchased at the DGA Box office or online by clicking here.

You must RSVP to attend Schmoozefest. Space is limited. Click here to RSVP.