Career Development

With film and episodic production beginning to pick up, so too has confusion about exactly what kind of paperwork is required before shooting begins, when reporting to set, and following the production wrap.  

You are invited to join us for a workshop to inform members about what is expected when you show up to work on Day 1.  

Join us for a presentation lead by Kathy Byrne (Senior Director of TV & Theatrical, Chicago local) and Anthony Cabral (1st AD, and member of DGA, Producers Guild of America, and SAG-AFTRA)

Don’t miss out on the chance to learn, confirm, and discuss how members can help streamline the paperwork process from audition to wrap. 

Bio:

Anthony E. Cabral, known as "ACE," is an award-winning filmmaker and highly sought-after assistant director with nearly 30 years of experience in film, television, and video production. A graduate of Missouri State University with a degree in Mass Media: Film Studies and Production, he has worked on a wide range of projects from low-budget independent films to Disney television programs. He is an active member of the Directors Guild of America (DGA), the Producers Guild of America (PGA), and SAG-AFTRA. Beyond his on-set work, Mr. Cabral serves on multiple DGA committees and has been elected as an alternate for the Eastern AD/UPM Council. He is dedicated to giving back to the industry through volunteer work as a Theater Manager for the Sundance Film Festival, teaching Production Assistant Training Classes, and guest speaking at various universities and organizations.

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. 

Join producers and actors Connie Chiarelli and Brooke McCormick as they discuss the importance of self-tapes and how they currently fit into the industry. They will demonstrate the making of a self-tape step by step and show examples of various self-tapes including their own which has led to booked jobs. 

Key Takeaways:

• Everything you need to know about those tricky co-star auditions
• Prepping auditions for film vs television including framing, tone and pace 
• How to handle eyelines, action, activity and props in a self-tape
• Self-tape set up; what's needed and what is not for gear and lighting

About Connie Chiarelli:

Connie Chiarelli relocated to California in 2012 after working as an actor and freelance casting agent in Pittsburgh’s PA’s vital film community. She has written and produced multiple projects and currently has a short film being well received at multiple local and international film festivals. Connie has been teaching at the Los Angeles Acting Studio of San Diego for six years.

About Brooke McCormick:

Brooke McCormick is currently making the festival rounds with the local short Death is a Rosebush she helped write and produce along with Connie Chiarelli. She was seen on television recently in Bosch Legacy and Ryan Murphy's Monsters. Brooke has a bachelor's degree in Cinema from Southern Methodist University and a degree in acting from The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Hollywood. She currently teaches a monthly two-week audition for camera workshop at The Los Angeles Acting Studio, SD and privately coaches self-tapes.

Cost: Free for SAG-AFTRA San Diego Local members in good standing (paid through April 30, 2025) with registration.

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.

RSVP: Registrations are required below. 

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.

Netflix and SAG-AFTRA are partnering on a series of in-person workshops aimed at helping to build a pipeline of diverse talent with live-action dubbing experience. The Los Angeles-based workshops will be held in a local recording studio and participants will be given hands-on instruction recording scenes with experienced dubbing creative leads.

Enrollment is free and available slots will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited to 15 participants and five (5) waitlist spots. Participants must be 18 years of age or older.

Members who have already participated in a Netflix & SAG-AFTRA Dubbing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Training Program are not eligible to participate at this time.

SAG-AFTRA will collect registration data for the workshop(s), however the program is administered, funded, and managed by Netflix.

Ideal participants are professional performers with some voiceover experience, but limited to no prior dubbing experience, who are interested in learning more about live-action dubbing and pursuing work opportunities in this area.

ADA accommodations will be provided upon request but must be solicited via email to diversity@sagaftra.org no less than 72 hours prior to the workshop(s).

All travel and expenses are the sole responsibility of workshop participants.

Netflix has requested permission to retain workshop participant contact information for potential follow-up after the workshop. Permission is granted at the sole discretion of workshop participants, given on the day of the workshop, and is not required to participate. Please note that this list is managed by Netflix and SAG-AFTRA does not have the ability to make changes once you grant permission.

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

Please be advised that this event may be photographed, videotaped or recorded by SAG-AFTRA, Netflix or a news media organization. By attending, you may appear in any such photographs, videos or recordings and agree that SAG-AFTRA, Netflix or a news media organization shall have the right to use your name, voice, and likeness in connection with the same. SAG-AFTRA, Netflix and a news media organization attending may wish to speak to you about your experience at this event. If you do not wish to speak to a writer covering the event, please notify a member of staff. 

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. 

Netflix and SAG-AFTRA are partnering on a series of in-person workshops aimed at helping to build a pipeline of diverse talent with live-action dubbing experience. The Los Angeles-based workshops will be held in a local recording studio and participants will be given hands-on instruction recording scenes with experienced dubbing creative leads.

Enrollment is free and available slots will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

Space is limited to 15 participants and five (5) waitlist spots. Participants must be 18 years of age or older.

Members who have already participated in a Netflix & SAG-AFTRA Dubbing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Training Program are not eligible to participate at this time.

SAG-AFTRA will collect registration data for the workshop(s), however the program is administered, funded, and managed by Netflix.

Ideal participants are professional performers with some voiceover experience, but limited to no prior dubbing experience, who are interested in learning more about live-action dubbing and pursuing work opportunities in this area.

ADA accommodations will be provided upon request but must be solicited via email to diversity@sagaftra.org no less than 72 hours prior to the workshop(s).

All travel and expenses are the sole responsibility of workshop participants.

Netflix has requested permission to retain workshop participant contact information for potential follow-up after the workshop. Permission is granted at the sole discretion of workshop participants, given on the day of the workshop, and is not required to participate. Please note that this list is managed by Netflix and SAG-AFTRA does not have the ability to make changes once you grant permission.

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, 2024 or in compliance with the November 2023 dues extension program).

Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.