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Learn how to master your social media presence once and for all with this comprehensive session from TSMA CEO Ryan Walker. In this intermediate seminar, Walker will discuss mindset strategies, efficiency, using analytics, follower growth, and what the industry is expecting from your socials. Walker brings over a decade of high-level entertainment marketing experience, as well as his background in casting to his carefully crafted speaking sessions — this is one not to miss!

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please log in to see the RSVP form below. 

About Ryan Walker

Walker’s resumé spans a decade of digital marketing and media, from leading the west coast experiential team for Diageo, to negotiating the first influencer partnership ever done with Uber. As the founder and chief executive for TSMA, his unique perspectives on digital consumer behavior, organic social growth acceleration, and content placement algorithms has informed the marketing decisions of numerous celebrities and Fortune 500 businesses.

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA Nevada Local members in good standing (paid thru Oct. 31, 2022, April 30, 2023 or in compliance with the November 2022 Dues Relief Extension). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

These events are not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. The information provided 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 these events.

Join us for a presentation to San Francisco-Northern California members by National Director, Background Stephanie Perry about the local Background Zones. 

This meeting will provide a deep dive into Schedule X-I of the TV/Theatrical contract, which covers background performers working in film and television productions shooting in San Francisco and Sacramento.

Learn your rights under the agreement.

Stay informed of best practices.

Bring your questions and get the answers on all aspects of TV/Theatrical Background work, including:

-What are the TV/Theatrical Background Zones in the Northern California?

-Why and when were the TV/Theatrical Background Zones created?

-When do the Background Zones apply to a production shooting locally?

-Can I accept work outside the TV/Theatrical Background Zones?

 

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that 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, 2022). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Making a movie inherently comes with challenges. Add a pandemic to the mix and those challenges become next level!

The Miami Local is proud to present an educational panel on the life cycle of a short film created under SAG-AFTRA’s short project agreement. This ev will unpack the project from idea to screen and everything in-between with an emphasis on how SAG-AFTRA interacted with the cast and crew during the pandemic.  The presentation will culminate in a screening of the 13-minute short film Boxed.

Panelists scheduled to appea:  

Avi Hoffman - Lead Actor - Moderator

Laurel Levey - Lead Actress and Producer

Anthony Dones - Cinematographer

Alyn Darnay - Director 

Stacey Steele - UPM

Ira Grossman - Supporting Actor

Emil Temeltas - Composer     

James Hook - Prop and Master Set Builder

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

**PLEASE NOTE NO RECORDING OF THIS PANEL AND PRESENTATION OF THE SHORT FILM WILL BE ALLOWED**

This event is only open to paid-up Miami Local SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Oct. 31, 2022, or in compliance with the May 2022 Dues Relief Extension). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. 

Calling all new members of the Miami Local!  If you have not attended a member orientation meeting please join us virtually via Zoom to hear from staff about your union. This “SAG-AFTRA 101” presentation is perfect for new members! 

At the end of the presentation, there will be an opportunity to address questions. If there is a question you would like addressed, you may submit it in advance to miami@sagaftra.org. 

Come learn about who we are, what we do and how you can get the most out of your membership. Make plans to attend now by registering for this virtual event below.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that 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, 2022 or Oct. 31, 2022 or in compliance with the May 2022 Dues Relief Extension) — no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Join us for the SAG-AFTRA Miami Regional Commercials Code Review and Recommendations meeting. 

Now that the 2022 Commercials Contracts have been ratified, it’s time to focus on our Local’s 2022 Regional Commercials Code. This agreement is tailored specifically to meet the needs of our regional advertisers so they may easily hire local SAG-AFTRA performers.

If you’ve worked under a Miami Regional Commercials Code during the past five years, we encourage you to attend this meeting. It’s a great opportunity to make your voice heard and provide feedback as we review the current Regional Code provisions.

WHEN: May 31, 2022 at 3-4 pm ET.

WHERE: Meeting will be held by Zoom. You must have a registered Zoom account that identifies you by name to participate.

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

Once you RSVP, you will immediately receive your Zoom link. Reminder: You must use a Zoom account with the same email address that was submitted with the RSVP. We recommend participating from a location that has the necessary internet access for optimal viewing.

This meeting is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA Miami Local members in good standing (paid thru April 30, 2022 or Oct. 31, 2022 or in compliance with the May 2022 Dues Relief Extension). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. If more than one SAG-AFTRA member per household will be attending, each member will need to RSVP individually.

Moderator:

• Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, National Executive Director, SAG-AFTRA 

Panelists: 

• Ginnifer Goodwin, Actor
• Michelle Lang, Actor & Producer 
• Ray Rodriguez, Chief Contracts Officer, SAG-AFTRA

The explosion of streaming media has been a boon for consumers and has democratized and diversified the stories, images and people we see on screen, but the new business model raises significant economic challenges for the journeymen actors who form the backbone of our creative economy. In this replay panel from last month’s SXSW, SAG-AFTRA members and staff discuss the central question of what the future holds for the actors at the heart of the productions feeding the ever-expanding appetite for streaming content. 

This replay panel is presented by the SAG-AFTRA President's Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement. 

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This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. Unless otherwise stated, the views expressed are those of the individual guests, not of SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for applicable professional advice. 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.

Calling all new members: If you have not attended a new member orientation, make sure you register for this event!

SAG-AFTRA New England staff and veteran members will provide an overview of SAG-AFTRA: Your Union, Your Work and Your Benefits. This will include union governance and core functions, Global Rule One, contracts, wages, working conditions, payments, representation, safety, communication, and health & pension benefits. You’ve made it this far – now make the most of your membership by learning everything SAG-AFTRA has to offer! 

• What is a Union?
• Wages and Working Conditions Under Union Contracts
• Pitfalls to Avoid
• Benefits of Membership

Where: Zoom Meeting, a zoom link will be included in your registration confirmation email sent immediately upon RSVP.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP and see the form below. 

Send questions to newengland@sagaftra.org. Please put “Member Orientation” in the subject of your email.

This meeting is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through April 30, 2022). Unfortunately, no guests allowed. Parents/guardians of younger performers under 18 years old are welcome. 

Calling all new members: If you have not attended a new member orientation, make sure you register for this event!

SAG-AFTRA New England staff and veteran members will provide an overview of SAG-AFTRA: Your Union, Your Work and Your Benefits. This will include union governance and core functions, Global Rule One, contracts, wages, working conditions, payments, representation, safety, communication, and health & pension benefits. You’ve made it this far – now make the most of your membership by learning everything SAG-AFTRA has to offer! This is an online event.

• What is a Union?
• Wages and Working Conditions Under Union Contracts
• Pitfalls to Avoid
• Benefits of Membership

Where: Online. A Zoom link will be included in the registration confirmation email you will received immediately upon your RSVP. 

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP and see the form below. 

Send questions to newengland@sagaftra.org. Please put “Member Orientation” in the subject of your email.

This meeting is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through April 30, 2022). Unfortunately, no guests allowed. Parents/guardians of younger performers under 18 years old are welcome. 

Join the Washington-Mid Atlantic Local for the popular “SAG-AFTRA 101” workshop. This conversation will provide attendees with information on performer’s rights and protections, present an overview of some of the key elements of the Commercials, Corporate/Educational and Non-Broadcast, Television, and Theatrical Agreements, discuss the benefits of membership, and share the resources available to members of SAG-AFTRA. Additionally, we will be joined by Washington-Mid Atlantic Local President Kathryn Klvana. This presentation is perfect for new and veteran members alike. 

At the end of the presentation, there will also be an opportunity to address questions. If there is a question you would like addressed, you may submit it in advance to Colin Bouchard at colin.bouchard@sagaftra.org.

When: 6–7:30p.m., Wednesday April 6, 2022

Where: Meeting will be held by Zoom. You must have a registered Zoom account to participate.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP and see the form below.  You must RSVP by the deadline of Monday, April 4, at 5 pm ET. 

Questions about the meeting? Please contact Colin Bouchard at colin.bouchard@sagaftra.org or (301) 634-4869.

This workshop is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through April 30, 2022) — no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

Members must have a registered Zoom account in order to participate and will receive a Zoom link immediately upon RSVP. We recommend participating from a location that has the necessary internet access for optimal viewing. Members will be expected to engage with professionalism and courtesy.