Workshops

Celebrate Women's History Month with a workshop at Miami Action Design Gym on March 28, 2025 from 6-9 p.m. ET.

Gym co-owners and stunt community members Yessenia Cossio and Christopher Bogdanksi Shore will be conducting interactive demonstrations for people of all ages. Cossio and Shore have previously worked on blockbuster films Dune 2, Bad Boys: Ride or Die and Black Panther 2.  

Light bites and refreshments will be served.  Please come in comfortable attire as the workshop is interactive and you will be encouraged to be physically active.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP.  Please RSVP by Thursday, March 27.

ADA requests may be included on your RSVP form below. Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 hours before the start of the event.

Doors open at 9:30 a.m.

Calling all teen and kid SAG-AFTRA members! The SAG-AFTRA New York Young Performers Committee invites you to Kids and Teens Day at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation. Come camera-ready for a fun-filled day of programming and classes in the SAG-AFTRA Foundation On-Camera and Voiceover Labs. Activities will include group sessions with a professional agent, casting director and photographer:

• Free Headshots from Headshot Photographer Rex Lott
• Casting Access Class with Casting Director Carolyn Volpe 
• Voiceover Casting Class with Casting Director Angela Mickey

Parents will have a separate line of programming including a presentation about the many services offered by the SAG-AFTRA Foundation and tutorials in the On-Camera and Voiceover Labs.

Breakfast and lunch will be served.

RSVP: Reservations are required and space is limited. Please complete the form below - you must be logged in to access the form. Due to space limitations we can only accommodate one parent or guardian per young performer.  If a parent or guardian is attending with the young performer please update the attendee count to 2 below and include their name on the form where noted.

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

If you would like to request an Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodation, including ASL interpretation, please specify the accommodation you are requesting on the form at least 72 business hours before the event. You will be contacted by a staff person to discuss your request.

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 April 30, 2025) 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.

Please note that SAG-AFTRA will be taking photographs and videos at the event which might be used in our publications, social media, and to promote the union and its activities. You might appear in the photos and video and, by attending, you agree to these uses. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact newyork@sagaftra.org.

 

Are you a filmmaker looking to understand SAG-AFTRA contracts? This presentation is designed to help you gain insights into the essential aspects of our low budget film agreements. It's a perfect opportunity to learn directly from SAG-AFTRA staff, ask your burning questions, and connect with fellow filmmakers. Beverages and light refreshments will be provided.

Don’t miss this chance to enhance your understanding of our contracts so you can cast SAG-AFTRA professionals in your next project. We look forward to seeing you there!

Doors open at 6 p.m. Presentation begins at 6:30 p.m.

RSVP: Reservations are requested. Please complete form below to RSVP. 

 

Questions? Email Arizona-Utah Local Executive Director Lisha.Brock@sagaftra.org 

This event is open to SAG-AFTRA members and all industry professionals. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. 

Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event.

Doors open at 9:30 a.m.

Young Performers have a lot to navigate - changing technologies not only impact the way they learn and interact with their peers, but as working professionals, it impacts the way they navigate a constantly changing industry. Join the SAG-AFTRA New York Young Performers Committee for a mentoring workshop about how to remain resilient and adapt to a continually evolving professional environment.  

The morning will feature a seminar presented by the Entertainment Community Fund Looking Ahead program on how to handle rejection, followed by a hands-on activity. In the afternoon, young performers will work with Casting Director Robin Carus, for the opportunity to flip the script and learn about what it’s like to sit on the other side of the table with a casting professional. 

Parents will have a separate line of programming including a presentation about the stages of child development and information about the young performer provisions and new provisions of the most recently negotiated TV/Theatrical/Streaming Contract.

Breakfast and lunch will be served.

RSVP: Reservations are required and space is limited. Please complete the form below - you must be logged in to access the form. Due to space limitations we can only accommodate one parent or guardian per young performer.  If a parent or guardian is attending with the young performer please include their name on the form below where noted. 

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

If you would like to request an Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodation, including ASL interpretation, please specify the accommodation you are requesting on the form at least 72 business hours before the event. You will be contacted by a staff person to discuss your request.

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, 2024 or April 30, 2025) 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.

Please note that SAG-AFTRA will be taking photographs and videos at the event which might be used in our publications, social media, and to promote the union and its activities. You might appear in the photos and video and, by attending, you agree to these uses. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact newyork@sagaftra.org.