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When: Thursday, August 1, 9 a.m.-Noon

Where:  Warner Brothers Studio - Gate 5; corner of Warner Blvd. and S. Avon Street, Burbank, CA; Parking on Riverside Drive
Please note: This is not the same location as last year’s TV/Theatrical pickets. 

SAG-AFTRA’s strike against video game employers went into effect on Friday, July 26. Please show your support by joining video game performers at their first picket at Warner Brothers Studios.

Remember to bring water, sun protection and your SAG-AFTRA gear! Members, friends, family and allies are welcome, but please leave your furry friends at home as it will be hot and potentially unsafe for them. If you are not feeling well, please stay home -- there will be plenty of other opportunities to show your support. 

We’ve also launched sagaftra.org/videogamestrike where you can find detailed information, helpful FAQs and social media toolkits.

No registration needed. Please bring your SAG-AFTRA member ID card or digital card on the SAG-AFTRA app to check in when you arrive.

Join Casting Director Jordan Bass who will teach attendees practice audition techniques. As a participant, you will perform a mock audition and receive direct feedback. The workshop is designed to be educational and informative.  

Conservatory Information:

• You will have direct access to a working Casting Director in a small, intimate setting.
• You will work one-on-one, reading a scene with the instructor and receiving specific and constructive feedback.
• You will learn from performing in a 'mock-audition' setting as well as watching your peers perform and receive feedback.
• During Q&A, you are encouraged to ask any relevant questions about auditioning, self-taping, demo reels, headshots, or the ‘business’ in general.  *All answers reflect the instructor’s specific opinions. 

General Instructions from SAG-AFTRA for Participation:

• If you are interested in participating in this workshop and performing a mock-audition, please send your resume to nevada@sagaftra.org by September 6, 5:00 p.m. PT.
• Each performer selected by SAG-AFTRA will receive a unique scene tailored to their ‘type’ a day or two prior to the workshop.  Memorization is not required.
• Maximum capacity is 20.  No walks-ins allowed.

About Jordan Bass:

Jordan Bass is a partner in bass/casting, a bi-coastal casting company comprising the partnership of siblings Jordan Bass and Lauren Bass, that specializes in curating strong ensemble casts across film, television, theatre & new media. Feature credits include: Taylor Sheridan's Wind River starring Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen, New Line's Annabelle, Amazon's Chemical Hearts, Wayfarer Studios' Love You Anyway, Blumhouse's Martyrs, HBO/Project Greenlight's The Leisure Class, Izzy Gets the F*ck Across Town, and A Violent Separation.  TV credits include: Ghosts of Beirut (Showtime), Beerfest (CW Seed), Hyperlinked (YouTube/Disney), The 5th Quarter (Go90), Ed Burns' Public Morals (TNT), Spartacus: Blood & Sand (Starz), Big Time Rush (Nickelodeon), and Vin Diesel's The Ropes (Crackle). Select LA Theatre credits include: Our Dear Dead Drug Lord (CTG, Kirk Douglas Theatre), A Kid Like Jake (Pasadena Playhouse), Happy Fall (LA LGBT Center), Arrowhead (IAMA Theatre).

Free for SAG-AFTRA Nevada Local members in good standing (paid through Oct. 31, 2024) with registration.

Check-in begins at 12:00 p.m.

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

Maximum capacity is 20.  

No guests are allowed. 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.

Join actor and Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute instructor Dylan Mooney for an exciting evening of delving into the Business of Acting.  

Discover essential skills and tools that will propel your journey in the acting industry to new heights, while also unlocking secrets to successfully assume the role of a thriving CEO in your acting business. 

Dylan will cover:

• Three of the seven philosophies taught in his Business of Acting course that all actors must live by to find success in the industry
• How to identify your type
• The secret to taking great headshots
• Why having PR is necessary & affordable
• Self-tape framing & eye-line tips
• Where to find remote readers to help you tape for free
• Creating the perfect landing page for your acting business

About Dylan Mooney

Dylan Mooney has been a professional actor for nearly 17 years and is currently recurring on the BET+ TV show The Family Business and just wrapped supporting roles on two feature films, The Comic Shop & Persona which will be released later this year. In addition to working as a professional actor, Mooney is currently an instructor at The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute (faculty page), where he has been teaching 'The Business of Acting' for the past several years, which is part of their graduate program. Mooney also teaches the same course, The Biz of Acting 6-Week Course, privately online. He is the VP of Content Development for Glass Slipper Pictures, a distribution and production company. Lastly, Mooney is the proud founder of the Actor Trade App (IG) which has been featured in Variety magazine and the Los Angeles Business Journal.

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

Cost: Free for SAG-AFTRA Nevada Local members in good standing (paid through Oct. 31, 2024) with registration.

If you are not a member, you can attend for a fee of $20. You must register below AND you must also pay via this link.

Check-in begins at 12:30 p.m.

No guests are allowed. 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.

Join us at our monthly coffee connection! Connections are casual open forum gatherings where SAG-AFTRA members and their guests can network, share industry news and enjoy a complimentary morning beverage. Arizona-Utah Local leaders will be in attendance to share union information. Look for SAG-AFTRA table signage.

Can't make it this month? Mark your calendar for the second Wednesday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and watch your email or check the app to confirm the location.

RSVP: Reservations are encouraged and helpful for planning. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP. 

This event is open to SAG-AFTRA members and invited industry guests accompanied by a SAG-AFTRA member. Parents/guardians of members under 18 years old are welcome.

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

On July 25, 2024, SAG-AFTRA’s Interactive Media Agreement Negotiating Committee, acting under joint authority with the National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland as delegated by the National Board, voted unanimously to issue a strike of the Interactive Media Agreement, effective July 26 at 12:01 a.m.

Read more at sagaftra.org/videogamestrike. 

All members, especially those who work under the Interactive Media Agreement, are encouraged to attend a member informational meeting to learn about why a strike has been called and the strike rules that will apply to all members. 

Two strike informational meetings will be held: 

MEETING 2: (via Zoom only)
When: Tuesday, August 6, 6-8 p.m. PT / 9-11 p.m. ET. 
RSVP Required:  Register below by 12 p.m. PT on Tuesday, August 6, 2024

MEETING 1 - IN PERSON:
When: Wednesday, July 31, 6-8 p.m. PT / 9-11 p.m. ET. 
RSVP required: Register HERE by 12 p.m. PT on Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Where:  Zoom and SAG-AFTRA’s Los Angeles headquarters:

MEETING 1 - ZOOM:
When: Wednesday, July 31, 6-8 p.m. PT / 9-11 p.m. ET. 
RSVP required: Register HERE by 12 p.m. PT on Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Where:  Zoom and SAG-AFTRA’s Los Angeles headquarters:

Meetings are open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through October 31, 2024.  No guests are allowed. Parents/ guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. 

If you are unable to attend and have questions regarding the strike, please read the FAQs available at sagaftra.org/videogamestrke or email videogamestrike@sagaftra.org. 

On July 25, 2024, SAG-AFTRA’s Interactive Media Agreement Negotiating Committee, acting under joint authority with the National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland as delegated by the National Board, voted unanimously to issue a strike of the Interactive Media Agreement, effective July 26 at 12:01 a.m.

Read more at sagaftra.org/videogamestrike. 

All members, especially those who work under the Interactive Media Agreement, are encouraged to attend a member informational meeting to learn about why a strike has been called and the strike rules that will apply to all members. 

Two strike informational meetings will be held: 

MEETING 1 (Via Zoom):
When: Wednesday, July 31, 6-8 p.m. PT / 9-11 p.m. ET. 
RSVP required: Register below for the Zoom meeting by 12 p.m. PT on Wednesday, July 31, 2024

For the in-person meeting at SAG-AFTRA Plaza in Los Angeles, register here. 

MEETING 2 (Via Zoom Only): 
When: Tuesday, August 6, 6-8 p.m. PT / 9-11 p.m. ET. 
RSVP Required:  Register HERE by 12 p.m. PT on Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Meetings are open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through October 31, 2024.  No guests are allowed. Parents/ guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. 

If you are unable to attend and have questions regarding the strike, please read the FAQs available at sagaftra.org/videogamestrke or email videogamestrike@sagaftra.org. 

On July 25, 2024, SAG-AFTRA’s Interactive Media Agreement Negotiating Committee, acting under joint authority with the National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland as delegated by the National Board, voted unanimously to issue a strike of the Interactive Media Agreement, effective July 26 at 12:01 a.m.

Read more at sagaftra.org/videogamestrike. 

All members, especially those who work under the Interactive Media Agreement, are encouraged to attend a member informational meeting to learn about why a strike has been called and the strike rules that will apply to all members. 

Two strike informational meetings will be held: 

MEETING 1 (In Person):
When: Wednesday, July 31, 6-8 p.m. PT / 9-11 p.m. ET. 
RSVP required: Register below by 12 p.m. PT on Wednesday, July 31
Where: SAG-AFTRA Plaza
5757 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036

MEETING 1 (Via Zoom):
When: Wednesday, July 31, 6-8 p.m. PT / 9-11 p.m. ET. 
RSVP required: Register here by 12 p.m. PT on Wednesday, July 31

MEETING 2 (Via Zoom Only): 
When: Tuesday, August 6, 6-8 p.m. PT / 9-11 p.m. ET. 
RSVP Required:  Register HERE by 12 p.m. PT on Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Meetings are open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through October 31, 2024). No guests are allowed. Parents/ guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. 

If you are unable to attend and have questions regarding the strike, please read the FAQs available at sagaftra.org/videogamestrke or email videogamestrike@sagaftra.org. 

Please join us for the annual Arizona-Utah Local Local Membership Meeting in Utah. The meeting opens with guest speaker Jeff Johnson who is the president and political strategist of the Motion Picture Alliance of Utah (MPAU) as well as a C.S.A casting director for more than 25 years in Utah for film, television and commercials. The meeting includes updates from Arizona-Utah Local elected leaders and staff as well as an open Q&A. Following the meeting is a networking lunch.

A special invitation is extended to new members joining in the past year who will be presented their SAG-AFTRA pin. New transfers to the Arizona-Utah Local will also be recognized. 

Meeting schedule:
10 am-10:30 am |  Check in 
10:30 am-Noon |  Meeting
Noon-1 pm |  Lunch & Networking

RSVP: Reservations are required by Wednesday, August 14. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP.  Meeting room and parking information will be included with your email registration confirmation.

This meeting is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Oct. 31, 2024.) No guests are allowed. 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. 

The Seattle Film Commission presents a film crew town hall, Tuesday, July 30, at M5 Creative about the state of the local film industry with Amy Lillard (Washington Filmworks), Kate Becker (King County Creative) and Chris Swenson (Seattle Office of Economic Development), moderated by Seattle Film Commission vice-chair Michael Huang.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out in the industry, your voice is important. Connect with fellow filmmakers, share your experiences and gain valuable insights. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a part of Seattle’s vibrant film community and learn more about the state of local filmmaking!

For more information and to register for free, click here.

To get as many questions in advance as possible, the Seattle Film Commission requests that those interested in attending fill out this pre-event survey.

In addition to the Actors Month events listed on the website, we will host a Stunt Performers Pau Hana Mixer on Thursday, August 29, 2024 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at The Black Shamrock. Pizza and pupus will be provided; attendees must purchase their own drinks.

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 Oct. 31, 2024.) No guests are allowed. 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.