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SAGindie at the International Black Film Festival

Oct 04, 2019 - 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM CDT

Where: Belmont University, The Johnson Center (Large Theater)

The Perfect Score: Creating Powerful Scenes with Music

Panelists: Jabari Ali, Shannon Sanders, Angela Green, Geoff Koch

Moderator: Darrien Michele Gipson (SAGindie Executive Director)

Pre-existing and original music, sound effects, instrumentals, orchestral and choral pieces, all drive the mood of your project. The score helps to bring life to your project and connects your work with the audience. Join SAGindie and top industry composers, music supervisors, and business executives as they present a powerful session on creating “The Perfect Score.”

The International Black Film Festival is an inclusive, high impact marketplace where independent creatives can engage with and learn from the best in the industry. It is an interactive environment where opportunity thrives and business is done, centered around six key focal points: Create, Innovate, Activate, Monetize, Watch and Entertain. 

Registration required: www.ibffevents.com 

SAG-AFTRA members recieve a 20% discount on tickets and events with the promotional code "SAGAftra19." Excludes Fast Pitch events.



October Monthly Mixer

Oct 15, 2019 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM PDT

Where: Studio Diner - Back Patio, 4701 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123

Join the San Diego Local for a casual monthly mixer. Everyone is welcome and RSVP is not needed. Show up and mingle with other local members and friends at the Studio Diner on Tuesday, October 15, 2019.


 



New Commercial Provisions Bootcamp

Oct 22, 2019 - 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM EDT

Where: SAG-AFTRA, 1900 Broadway, 5th Fl., Multipurpose Room, New York, NY 10023

Please join us to review the new terms of the 2019 Commercials Contracts, including the innovative and flexible Upfront packages. 

We will be giving out prizes during the games portion of the seminar. You won't want to miss it! RSVP early to get a seat.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP. 
Seeing this on your app? Please click here to log into the website and RSVP. 

This event 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 or digital card from the app (paid through October 31, 2019) for admittance.



Audition Best Practices with Director Tom Logan

Oct 09, 2019 - 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM PDT

Where: American Federation of Musicians, 1717 Morena Blvd., San Diego, CA 92110

Learn what directors and producers look for during an audition. Led by veteran director Tom Logan, this workshop will help demystify the audition process and provide you with tools for your next audition. Additionally, you will gain insight on working with directors on professional sets. 

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP. 
Seeing this on your app? Please click here to log into the website and RSVP. 

About Tom Logan

Tom Logan is a director, writer, producer, acting instructor and actor. Based in Los Angeles, he has directed a multitude of feature films and television shows, and directed hundreds of national and international commercials. Logan has performed his acting seminars in five countries and 47 states for more than 30 years. Tom is a member of the Director's Guild of America (DGA) and holds a B.A. in Theatre Arts from California State University, Northridge.  

This event 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 or digital card from the app (paid through October 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 judgement in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the workshop.



Escape Room Game Night

Oct 24, 2019 - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM CDT

Where: KMRC - 1 E. Erie, Suite 660, Chicago, IL 60611

The SAG-AFTRA NextGen Performers Committee presents our next monthly Game Night at the Kaufherr Center!

For the month of October, we'll be turning the Kaufherr Center into THREE ESCAPE ROOMS. So bring your A-game brains as well as your friends, family, co-workers, partners, or even that friendly person on the corner. It'll be an evening of fun and community at the Kaufherr Center. Halloween theme clothing suggested! Feel free to bring snacks of your own! Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

NextGen Performers is a new Chicago Local committee devoted to helping the next generation of SAG-AFTRA performers develop their careers, utilize the amazing resources of SAG-AFTRA and connect with other union members.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP. 
Seeing this on your app? Please click here to log into the website and RSVP. 

SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card or digital card from the app (paid through October 31, 2019 or April 30, 2020) for admittance.



Miami Local Annual Membership Meeting

Nov 18, 2019 - 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM EST

Where: Dave & Buster's, 3000 Oakwood Blvd., Hollywood, FL 33020

The SAG-AFTRA Miami Local Board invites you to the 2019 Annual Membership Meeting. Join us for hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, networking, and trivia game and door prizes. Get updates and information, learn about the latest developments in your union and find out about what’s ahead.

When: Monday, Nov. 18, 2019
5:30 p.m. - Registration Opens
6-7 p.m. - Mixer
7-9 p.m. – Annual Membership Meeting 

Where: Dave & Buster’s 
3000 Oakwood Blvd.
Hollywood, FL 33020

For directions click here

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP. 
Seeing this on your app? Please click here to log into the website and RSVP or contact Eileen Neel at (305) 663-7079 or by email at eileen.neel@sagaftra.org

This event 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 or digital card from the app (paid through October 31, 2019 or April 30, 2020) for admittance.



Cultivating Your Best Self While Creating in Chaos

Oct 19, 2019 - 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM PDT

Where: SON Studios 5125 W. Oquendo Rd., Suite 1, Las Vegas, NV 89119

Discover how to make your career work for you within a multi passionate life. Alison Robertson, actor, personal development coach and motivational speaker, will teach you how to get out of your own way and remind you that it’s an inside job to bring your best self into any room. You will walk out having gained gratitude for what you already have and the knowledge that you are enough in any situation.  

This class is open to all levels. There will be one-on-one work with Robertson based on time and volunteers.

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

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP. Seeing this on your app? Please click  https://www.sagaftra.org/node/61047 to log into the website and RSVP. 

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 judgement in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the workshop. 

About Alison Robertson

Alison Robertson has been a professional actor on television for over 20 years. While living in Los Angeles she received her certification as a solution-focused life coach. After opening her own practice in Los Angeles, she also began speaking and hosted the podcast Hold the Drama, a survival guide for people in show business. As a personal development coach, Robertson has been working with clients for over a decade to move from where they are in life to where they want to be. Her debut book, Enoughness: The Simple Truth of Embracing YOU, encourages readers to create their perfect lives.



Professional Representatives Committee Meeting

Sep 18, 2019 - 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM CDT

Where: 1 E. Erie, Suite 650, Chicago, IL

 

This is a committee meeting, not to be public, for iphone check in purposes only.

This event 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 or digital card from the app (paid through October 31, 2019) for admittance.



Every Artist Insured: Get Enrolled, Chicago!

Nov 01, 2019 - 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM CDT

Where: KMRC - 1 E. Erie, Suite 660, Chicago, IL

It’s Open Enrollment time on the health insurance marketplace, and The Actors Fund is here to help you find the right insurance for you.

If you are uninsured, have recently lost, or are about to lose your health insurance, or wonder if you can find a cheaper plan, you won’t want to miss this.

This session will cover:

  • How to apply on the marketplace
  • Income eligibility for financial assistance or free coverage
  • How to estimate variable income for the application
  • How to pick a cost effective plan that works for you
  • What to do if you’re uninsured
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The best part? You’ll meet one-on-one with an application counselor from Howard Brown Health and The Actors Fund to discuss your options and make an appointment to enroll.

 

WHEN: Friday, November 1, 2019

Noon-3 PM

 

WHERE: Kaufherr Members Resource Center

1 E. Erie St #660, Chicago, IL 60611

 

RSVP to The Actors Fund: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/every-artist-insured-get-enrolled-chicago-tickets-70202338083

This event is in partnership with The Actors Fund, SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local, CEILC, and sponsored by the Hearst Foundations.

 

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.

 



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