Career Development

Please join the New York Women’s Bar Association for a program titled: “How to Dress for Court” with Dan Lawson, costume designer for THE GOOD FIGHT.

When: Saturday, May 11, 2019
6:30 p.m. - Screening 
7:30 p.m. - Conversation with Dan Lawson, Costume Designer
Doors open at 6 p.m.

Cost: No Charge 
Julie Hyman, P.C. has underwritten this event.  

RSVP: Space is limited.  Reservations are required. All names will be checked at the door. Please login and complete form below by 3 p.m. on Friday, March 10 to RSVP. 
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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.

Class Description: The Background Actors Onset Workshop will help to prepare the Background Performers for Principal Work. This workshop will cover "On-Set Exercises and Practical Scene Exercises." There will be a question and answer period to follow.

Note: Class size is limited to 20 participants max.

Participants will be randomly selected from those who respond, with preference being given to those who have not attended Conservatory events within the past 3 months.

As a courtesy to members on the waiting list, if you have reserved a space in this workshop and cannot attend, please cancel your reservation by Friday, May 10. Failure to do so may result in the inability to attend future workshops.

We appreciate your enthusiasm to participate in conservatory classes, but anyone who shows up without receiving written confirmation will not be granted access to the class. If you arrive late, it is up to the discretion of the teacher as to whether or not you will be admitted.

There is no charge for this event.

Directions/Parking: Public transportation is available (BART and MUNI – Walking distance from Montgomery Street Station). Street parking is also available in the immediate areas around the building.

Lucrecia Sarita Russo is a member of SAG-AFTRA and in her ninth year serving on the San Francisco-Northern California Local Conservatory Committee. Lucrecia majored in the performing arts at Santa Monica City College. She taught acting for “Deslie Cashman’s School of Dramatic Arts” and “The Russ Lewis School of Drama”. Her studies include online master classes with Jodie Foster and Ron Howard. Her experience includes personal performance as well as casting for film, theater, television, commercials and booking major musical artists nationwide.

Charlie Holliday is a member of SAG-AFTRA, former member of Actors' Equity Association, and is a working actor who has appeared in more than sixty movies and television programs. His recent credits include Clint Eastwood’s Hereafter and the Hallmark Movies of the Week The Christmas Card and Out of the Woods. Television credits include the mini-series Gone But Not Forgotten, Quantum Leap, General Hospital, and many more. In addition to his film and television work, Charlie has acted and directed in a wide range of stage productions. Charlie also teaches film and TV acting and directing and is owner/director of the Mosaic Acting Studio in Rancho Cordova, CA where he also conducts classes and has been voted Sacramento’s Outstanding Training Resource for Actors. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the San Francisco-Northern California Local of SAG-AFTRA, and is the union’s liaison with the Northern California film commissioners. Charlie is also a partner in Black-Holliday-Snow Productions.

Don Black is a SAG-AFTRA member and a highly skilled producer and director of photography with over 30 years television and movie shooting experience. Don has a talented eye for directing and blocking scenes and is able to save valuable time on the set with the actors and crew during principal photography. Don’s production experience makes him prepared to overcome challenges and meet goals every day on the set or during class room instruction.

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 April 30, 2019 or October 31, 2019) for admittance.

Gilda Graham knows what you're going through.  She has worked as an actor, producer and screenwriter in a career that has spanned over 20 years.  In this comprehensive class, Gilda brings her well-rounded experiences to help you hone your skills.  Topics include:  cold reading, audition techniques and scene study.  

About Gilda Graham

Gilda made her first stage debut in college as a Shakespearean actress in the lead role of Helena in "A Midsummer Night's Dream". She was very well received and this first experience of acting led to more dramatic roles in independent films. Though she continued to enhance her acting skills working with various acting coaches throughout Hollywood, it was her curiosity and desire to stretch her imagination that expanded into the production side of the industry. Studying under acclaimed artists like, Alexis Krasilovsky and Eric Edson at California State University of Northridge, brought out and honed Graham's adeptness for producing and screenwriting. Her producing earned her an Emmy Nomination in 2017 and ADDY Awards in 2018. She continues to work in front and behind the camera with her students in Las Vegas.

Cost: SAG-AFTRA Nevada Conservatory membership: $40/year (May 1, 2019 - April 30, 2020) or $20/workshop for paid up members through April 30, 2019 or Oct. 31, 2019.  All others: $80/year (May 1, 2019 - April 30, 2020) or $20/workshop.

To RSVP, click here.

RSVP is required for attendance.

All performers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. 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.

The SAG-AFTRA National Asian Pacific American Media Committee is proud to sponsor these great hi-profile events at the 2019 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival! We look forward to seeing you there. Please check out their selection of events and these specials SAG-AFTRA sponsored ones below.

Discount: SAG-AFTRA members can take advantage of special L.A. Asian Pacific Film Festival screenings, tickets and passes using promo-code: 2019LAAPFFSA20 at checkout. Click here to view box office and ticketing information. The Opening Night, Festival Centerpieces and Closing Night special programs are not included in this discount but are still available for purchase. Click here to view full event schedule of the festival’s C3: The Conference for Creative Content

ALL-AMERICAN GIRL 25th Anniversary Reunion Screening with Margaret Cho and Cast

At the festival’s C3: The Conference for Creative Content

When: 7:30 – 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 7
 
Where: Regal Cinemas L.A. Live
Theatre 12
1000 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015

Parking: You may park in nearby lots. Click here for more information on parking at L.A. Live.
 
In 1994, All-American Girl made history as the first network sitcom starring an Asian American family. Margaret Cho, Clyde Kusatsu, Jodi Long, Amy Hill and more star in the short-lived but landmark show is considered to be a trailblazer for Asian Americans on television. 25 years later, we revisit the series and have a candid discussion with the reunited Kim family.

Click here for more information on this event.

Special High-Profile “Surprise” Screening followed with a Cast and Crew Q&A
Film will be announced May 1

When: 7:30 Wednesday May 8
 
Where: Regal Cinemas L.A. Live
Theatre 11
1000 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015

Parking: There is available parking in nearby lots or at the Hotel Indigo which is a walkable distance to Regal Cinemas L.A. Live. Click Here for more information on parking at L.A. Live.
 
A special “surprise” screening of an acclaimed film from Sundance Film Festival Film followed by a Q&A with the cast and crew. 

Additionally, ticketed guests with SAG-AFTRA ID cards and credentialed festivalgoers are invited to attend a casual reception at the 18 Social Penthouse Lounge in the Hotel Indigo located at 899 Francisco St., Los Angeles, CA 90017.

Questions? Please contact the SAG-AFTRA EEO & Diversity at diversity@sagaftra.org or (323) 549-6644.

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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 by the union nor is any warranty or guarantee implied. If you need an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation, please contact LA Asian Pacific Film Festival / Visual Communications at 213-680-4462 | festival@vconline.org and specify the accommodation you are requesting. A staff member will respond directly to your request.

The Muriel Moore & Danny Nelson SAG-AFTRA Conservatory is proud to celebrate its seventh anniversary with a panel of 11 Atlanta franchised agents. Once a year we hold an event open to all Georgia actors, union and pre–union. Please join us for this unique opportunity to hear these agents address the issues that most affect you.
 
When: 7 – 10 p.m., Monday, May 6
 
Where: Wieuca Road Baptist Church
3626 Peachtree Rd. (corner of Peachtree and Wieuca Rd.)
Atlanta, GA  30326                                   
(Located in the Sanctuary; signs will be posted. Parking is Free. For directions, click here.)
 
The 11 Atlanta franchised agents on the panel are Actors LA Agency, Aligned Stars Agency, Atlanta Models & Talent, Avery Sisters Entertainment, BMG Talent, The Burns Agency, Houghton Talent, The People Store, Stewart Talent, The Jana VanDyke Agency and  The Alexander White Agency.
 
Also attending are Classic Talent Agency, isubmit  Talent Agency, Kathleen Shultz Associates, STW Talent Agency, East Coast Talent and Talent Direct Atlanta.
 
RSVP: To attend this conservatory event, email your name and the event name to atlanta@sagaftra.org, or call (404) 239-0131 ext. 0. You will receive a confirmation of your reserved seat via email.
 
Admission is free; however, we ask that you please bring a food donation for the Buckhead Christian Ministry Food Pantry.

Boxes for headshots and resumes will be available for each agency.
 
Issues or questions you would like to see addressed? Please contact atlanta@sagaftra.org.
 
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Please join Washington-Mid Atlantic Local Senior Business Representative Jess W. Speaker, III for a look at the Short Project Agreement, SAG-AFTRA’s newest agreement for independent film producers! This webinar will cover the terms of the agreement, explain easy it is to become a signatory, and provide a walkthrough of the required pre-production, production and post-production documents.

This presentation is meant for performers and producers.

ABOUT THE SHORT PROJECT AGREEMENT

The Short Project Agreement represents a new approach to independent production in recognition of the changing patterns of exhibition of low budget short projects. The qualifications for this agreement include: a budget of $50,000 or less, a running time of 40 minutes or less, no more than 30 days of principal photography and, like all of the low budget agreements, must be shot entirely in the United States and its territories.

For more information, check out the page on the website by clicking here.

Due to the high demand of last year’s event, we are pleased to offer another open discussion on The Business of Acting, led by Playhouse West’s long-tenured senior instructor and artistic director Tony Savant. 

RSVP to ramon.jackson@sagaftra.org. Space will be limited so you must RSVP to to be admitted to this event.

Questions? Contact Ramon Jackson at (215) 430-6360.

Topics to be discussed range from training and auditioning to networking and building relationships with agents and managers. Savant has trained hundreds of working actors, many of whom are top actors in film and television, over the past 29 years. He established Playhouse West Philadelphia in 2012.
 

Topics to be discussed range from training and auditioning to networking and building relationships with agents and managers. Savant has trained hundreds of working actors, many of whom are top actors in film and television, over the past 27 years. He established Playhouse West Philadelphia in 2012.

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.

The Kaufherr Center is proud to present an Actors Fund workshop on the Myers-Briggs method for career development.
Working your work style is more than just finding a way to “do what you love and love what you do.” Join us for this one-night-only workshop and grow in the understanding of your personality type and how it informs your career and work style.
Are you an INFP? Or an ESTJ? Find out what that means and how it can impact the work you do. Knowing more about your personality type can help you discover and use your strengths to accomplish the task at hand, in or out of the industry. It also helps identify what work settings may be a bad fit and suggest solutions based on your preferences. Join your creative community in learning about this useful assessment tool from a Myers-Briggs master practitioner. 
The instructor for this class will be Actors Fund Career Counselor Maryellen Langhout.  
When:  Monday, May 6, 2019
Time:   6-8 p.m.
Where: Kaufherr Center, 1 E. Erie St., Suite 660, Chicago

Please follow this link to register for this event.

For more information, please contact: jess.jones@kaufherrcenterchicago.com

Please park at 10 E. Ontario. Enter on the north side of Ontario between Wabash and State, and then take a ticket. When you sign in, you may purchase a four-hour ticket for $13 cash. You will need both tickets to exit the parking structure.

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. 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.

This exclusive event is in partnership with the Kaufherr Center and the SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local.

Have you ever wanted to audition for a project and then found out it was non-union, so you skipped it? Well, let actor, singer and entrepreneur Carla Christina Contreras show you another option!  In this enlightening SAG-AFTRA Nashville Conservatory workshop with Nashville's top “flippers,” you’ll learn how to help a job go union. We'll have an open discussion including what to say and do without scaring writers, directors or producers.

RSVP: Please RSVP below by Wednesday, May 22. You must be logged into your member account to see the RSVP form below. The SAG-AFTRA Nashville Studio is in back of our local office. Park in back or front of building.

We will have many more wonderful opportunities to follow and hope you will join us as often as possible. We also welcome your suggestions for additional workshops as well as being interested in workshops you may wish to provide!

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This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. All performers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. SAG-AFTRA members, PLEASE BRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD OR DIGITAL CARD ON YOUR APP (paid through April 30, 2019 or Oct. 31, 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.