Voiceover

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. 

If you are not a member or not a San Diego Local Member you can attend for a fee of $10. You must register below AND you must also pay via this link.

Unlock the secrets to creating compelling self-tapes and demo reels that captivate casting directors and land you the role. Learn how to deliver standout performances, optimize your setup for professional-quality recordings, and edit your material to highlight your strengths. And much more.

Key Takeaways:

• Do's and Don'ts for Self Tape Auditions
• What equipment do I need?
• How to craft a compelling Actor Reel
• What Directors are looking for in Self Tapes and Actor Reels
• What if you don't have enough content to make an actor reel?

About Rich Varville

Rich Varville is a San Diego based filmmaker and recording artist that gained notoriety from his unique style of story-based, cinematic, music films. In addition, he produces and directs narrative, industrial, and documentary films through his company RSVP FILMS.

Originally from Colorado Springs, Colorado, he studied media production at Pikes Peak College before relocating to San Diego and studying psychology at Palomar College in San Marcos, CA. These two very different studies eventually led to his vision of creating thought provoking films that illustrate the human condition. 

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

Cost: Free for SAG-AFTRA San Diego members to attend who are in good standing (paid thru October 31, 2024).

Check-in begins at 6:30 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. 

When trying to secure voice work, your demo can be your strongest marketing tool, or it may be why you keep getting passed over. A strong, fairly-recent demo can wedge your foot in the door and get you on the 'short list' for the job. By listening to and discussing examples, we will talk about common mistakes many actors make that could be jinxing your opportunities. We will work on how to find and spotlight your best tricks and how to strike a balance between consistency and versatility. 

Ken Slobodkin is  a Creative Service Director, Audacy Virginia and CEO, the Voice Actor's Place Demo Production. For more than 40 years, "Slobo" has muttered foolish nonsense into microphones as a radio sidekick, newscaster, morning show host, imaging voice and producer. He has crafted sound design for TV and film comedy for Premiere Radio Network, and produced at both the Studio Center and Earwork Audio. He has also been a talent coordinator with Voice Talent Warehouse in Las Vegas. Ken's all-time favorite role was as the voice of Rod Roddy for "The Price is RIght Live" show. He recently became 'Star-Trek-struck' recording lines with Kate Mulgrew for the latest Trek video game. Captain on the bridge! Boston-born (the accent still comes out every so often), Ken enjoys karaoke, audio plug-ins, and walking the Virginia Beach boardwalk with partner and fellow empty nester Marcia. 

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 Apr. 30, 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. 

Deadline to RSVP is Dec. 17 at 12 noon PT.

Join the SAG-AFTRA LA Conservatory for Audiobook Narration - A Basic Overview for Voice Actors with Josh Horowitz.

You've done voiceover spots... but how would you like to be the equivalent of a marathon runner by narrating audiobooks? Learn about the skills, equipment, creativity, and mindset needed for audiobook work, and discover resources for gaining experience and finding jobs as a long-form storyteller.

Please note this is a beginners introduction course. 

RSVP Required: Log in to see the form below and RSVP by Dec. 17 at 12 noon PT.

Please note: You will receive your Zoom information the day before the meeting from SAG AFTRA LA Local. If you have trouble joining the Zoom meeting, please email webhelp@sagaftra.org or call (855) 724-2387.

Members must have a registered Zoom account in order to participate. You must use a Zoom account with the same email address that was submitted with the RSVP. 

Members will be expected to engage with professionalism and courtesy.

Questions? Please email conservatory@sagaftra.org.

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Apr. 30, 2024 or in compliance with the November 2023 Dues Relief Extension program). 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. 
 

SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local Conservatory presents:
"Demystifying the World of Animation and Video Game Voice Over"

Along with countless negatives, the pandemic brought one shining positive to Chicago's voice actors - more animation and video game auditions! These auditions and subsequent jobs can be full of wide ranging acting challenges. From crisp organic dialogue to crazy characters and event grunts and gory deaths - these scripts bring it all. How can a voice actor best prepare for these types of opportunities? Join us in October as LA-based animation and video game Voice Actors/Directors - and SAG-AFTRA members—help guide you to bringing your A game. The final stretch of our evening will include a discussion with the directors and some of Chicago's A-list voice actors about the realities of working these jobs and contracts, and what to be on the lookout for in our current labor climate.

If interested in the opportunity to submit a read for playback and critique, please register for the event and submit your interest to Jess Jones via (Jess.Jones@sagaftra.org) - deadline is October 13th @ 12noon. Those selected will be notified by Monday October 16th. MP3s for submission and playback will be due by Thursday October 19.

 

PRESENTER BIOS:

Sarah Elmaleh - Sarah Elmaleh is an actor and voice director with a passion for collaborative creation, and serves as SAG-AFTRA Chair of the Interactive Negotiating Committee. Best known for roles in AAA games like Hi-Fi Rush, Halo Infinite and Gears 5, and for indies like Afterparty, Pyre and Gone Home, her directing credits likewise span production scope from Goodbye Volcano High to Fortnite. Led by her desire to foster stronger inter-disciplinary collaboration within games, she has spent years organizing, advising, and educating in the games industry and academic programs.

Deb Doetzer is a proud member of the performer unions SAG-AFTRA and AEA. Deb is represented exclusively by Stewart Talent in Chicago and New York, and has an extensive list of voice-over credits to her name: most recently she was Gwendolyn Clawthorne on season two of the Disney animated series “The Owl House.” She can also be heard on the interactive games Red Faction (PA Announcer), Tao Feng: Fist of the Lotus (Divinity), Watch Dogs (various) and Injustice: Gods Among Us as the Narrator. She is adjunct faculty at both Columbia College and the Theater School at Depaul University, an instructor at Acting Studio Chicago and helped originate the voiceover courses at The Second City Training Center.

(Additional Presenters, forthcoming / as announced)

Panel Participants include:

Brad Grusnick has a B.S. in Theatre from Northwestern University. He is a graduate of The Second City Conservatory in Chicago and UCB Los Angeles. A 20-year VO veteran, he has voiced characters for several video games, including Diablo IV, Back4Blood, Elder Scrolls Online, Metro: Exodus, Days Gone, Bioshock: Infinite, God of War: Ascension, Elder Scrolls: V Skyrim, Asura’s Wrath, and more. He was "Mayor Moose" and "Lou Behr" in the Amazon Pilot, Bear in Underwear, "Mumkey" and "Spiderlamb" in WB Animation's Bunnicula, and is "Magnus Finke" and "Gill" in Dreamworks Dragons Rescue Riders.

Tim Dadabo is a multifaceted voice actor, who in addition to work in commercial, promo, and television narration has worked on some of the biggest titles in Video games like:  Halo, TMNT,Watch Dogs, MLB, Dragon Age, Dragon Dogma, Disney Guilty Party, Stubs The Zombie,  Leisure Suit Larry, and  Red Faction.  His animated credits include Kung Fu Panda, Doc McStuffins, Disney Spidey and His Amazing Friends. Looney Toons and  American Dad.

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). 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.