The Central Florida Film Festival is pleased to offer local Screen Actors Guild members a day pass for only $10.** The day pass is good for all screenings and panels on September 4, and all screenings, a special screening and award show on September 5.
When: Noon to 2 p.m., Thursday, August 26, 2010
(Doors open at 11:30 a.m.)
Our last Screen Actors Guild mixer at the Hard Rock Café was such a huge success that we’re bringing a member mixer to Miami. Please join us for an informal get-together at Soyka. The mid-town location is close to the causeway, so we hope to see many of our South Beach members there. Come out and celebrate- we’re all in this together.
SAG and AFTRA St. Louis members are invited to participate via teleconference in a Joint Wages & Working Conditions Meeting* to be conducted by the SAG Chicago Branch/AFTRA Chicago Local in preparation for the SAG TV/Theatrical and AFTRA Exhibit A Contract Negotiations. For details on W&W 2010, please visit either the Screen Actors Guild website at SAG.org or the AFTRA website at AFTRA.com.
Affirmative Action & Diversity and Spanish Language Organizing
SAG and AFTRA Cleveland members are invited to participate via teleconference in a Joint Wages & Working Conditions Meeting* to be conducted by the SAG Chicago Branch/AFTRA Chicago Local in preparation for the SAG TV/Theatrical and AFTRA Exhibit A Contract Negotiations. For details on W&W 2010, please visit either the Screen Actors Guild website at SAG.org or the AFTRA website at AFTRA.com.
Attention Hollywood Screen Actors Guild and AFTRA Members
All paid-up SAG and AFTRA members who appeared in Television Series made prior to July 1974 on shows produced in the 1950s (such as Maverick), 60s (such as Bewitched) and the 70s (such as The Brady Bunch), are invited to an important caucus Wednesday, July 21, 2010 to discuss the New Media streaming of TV series made prior to July 1974.
Come early and bring your membership card. Participation is limited only by the fire rules.
Sheridan Whiteside, the cantankerous but talented writer and radio personality, reluctantly accepts a dinner invitation while on a lecture tour in a small town in Ohio. His thought is to eat and run, but he slips on a patch of ice and is forced to change his quick-escape plans. It’s a nightmare for the host family as Whiteside takes over the household with a combination of demands, rudeness, and expensive whims.
The Portland Branch will be conducting a Joint Wages & Working Conditions Meeting in preparation for the SAG TV/Theatrical and AFTRA Exhibit A Contract Negotiations. For details on W&W 2010, please visit either the Screen Actors Guild website at SAG.org or the AFTRA website at www.aftra.com.
The Philadelphia Branch will be conducting a Joint Wages & Working Conditions Meeting in preparation for the SAG TV/Theatrical and AFTRA Exhibit A Contract Negotiations. For details on W&W 2010, please visit either the Screen Actors Guild website at SAG.org or the AFTRA website at www.aftra.com.
The SAG Washington-Baltimore Branch and the AFTRA Washington-Baltimore Local will be conducting a Joint Wages & Working Conditions Meeting in preparation for the SAG TV/Theatrical and AFTRA Exhibit A Contract Negotiations. For details on W&W 2010, please visit either the Screen Actors Guild website at SAG.org or the AFTRA website at AFTRA.com.
Please follow the submission instructions below for this event.
Casting Access/Talent Access – 2010
What This Is
An ongoing, cooperative venture for the mutual benefit of Chicago casting professionals, talent agents and AFTRA/SAG members in good standing;
An opportunity for casting professionals and talent agents to hold “generals” and become better acquainted with the wide variety of talent in Chicago’s AFTRA and SAG memberships;
Claire Simon, of Claire Simon Casting, is our special guest for a Casting Access event on July 19.
Simon does not want to re-interview anyone that she has seen in the past year. Please, respect her request and do not apply for this event if you have met with Simon since July 2009.
Claire Simon Casting is currently conducting auditions for the Fox Television show, Ride Along, which is filming 12 episodes in Chicago beginning at the end of July. The Ride Along pilot—shot in Chicago in April—was picked up by Fox as a mid-season replacement.
Stunt Performers are invited to attend a special roundtable meeting to discuss the issues facing Stunt Performers today, in preparation for the SAG TV/Theatrical and AFTRA Exhibit A Contract Joint Wages and Working Conditions Committee Meetings. The proposals will be presented to the Joint Wages and Working Conditions Committee. For details on W&W 2010, please visit either the Screen Actors Guild website SAG.org or the AFTRA website at AFTRA.com.
All SAG and AFTRA members who work the SAG TV/Theatrical and AFTRA Exhibit A Contracts (covering Prime Time Dramatic Television shows, Pay TV, made for DVD programs and Feature Films) are invited to attend. These contracts expire on June 30, 2011. The Caucus is open to all paid-up members. Make your voice heard, attend and participate in this very important process. Please bring your membership card.
SAG and AFTRA members are invited to attend a special Round Table Meeting to review the Producer-Screen Actors Guild’s Policy on Non-Discrimination and Diversity in the Codified Basic Agreement and Television Agreement and AFTRA’s Policy of Non-Discrimination/Affirmative Action in Exhibit A of AFTRA Network TV Code. The non-discrimination policies are mostly identical for both unions. Meetings are open to all paid-up SAG and AFTRA members. Come early and bring your membership card.
When: 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, July 7, 2010
SAG’s New York Division and AFTRA’s New York Local will hold open Joint Wages & Working Conditions Meetings in preparation for the SAG TV/Theatrical and AFTRA Exhibit A Contract Negotiations. On Tuesday, July 6 there will be a presentation on an Industry Overview and Outlook, and on Wednesday, July 7 there will be a presentation on the Landscape of Television. For details on W&W 2010, please visit either the Screen Actors Guild website at SAG.org or the AFTRA website at AFTRA.com.
When: 1 p.m. Thursday, July 15, 2010
Where: Kaufherr Members Resource Center
One East Erie, Suite 660
Chicago, IL 60611
Andrea Marcovicci was hailed as the “most Sinatra-like” of the new generation of cabaret performers by Life Magazine. She was described as “Torch singer, spellbinder, heart-breaker,” by People.
SAG and AFTRA members are invited to attend a special contract caucus meeting to review the Producer-Screen Actors Guild’s Policy on Non-Discrimination and Diversity in the Codified Basic Agreement and Television Agreement and AFTRA’s Policy of Non-Discrimination/Affirmative Action in Exhibit A of AFTRA Network Television Code. The non-discrimination policies are mostly identical for both unions.
When: 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Where: Leon Janney Board Room
Screen Actors Guild
360 Madison Avenue – 14th Floor
ATTENTION ALL DALLAS/Ft. WORTH AND HOUSTON BRANCH MEMBERS
The Dallas/Ft. Worth Branch and Houston Branches will be conducting Joint Wages & Working Conditions Meeting in preparation for the SAG TV/Theatrical and AFTRA Exhibit A Contract Negotiations. For details on W&W 2010, please visit either the Screen Actors Guild website at SAG.org or the AFTRA website at AFTRA.com.
ATTENTION ALL DALLAS/Ft. WORTH AND HOUSTON BRANCH MEMBERS
The Dallas/Ft. Worth Branch and Houston Branches will be conducting Joint Wages & Working Conditions Meeting in preparation for the SAG TV/Theatrical and AFTRA Exhibit A Contract Negotiations. For details on W&W 2010, please visit either the Screen Actors Guild website at SAG.org or the AFTRA website at AFTRA.com.
ATTENTION ALL FLORIDA BRANCH MEMBERS
The Florida Branch will be conducting a Joint Wages & Working Conditions Meeting in preparation for the SAG TV/Theatrical and AFTRA Exhibit A Contract Negotiations. For details on W&W 2010, please visit either the Screen Actors Guild website SAG.org or the AFTRA website at AFTRA.com
To Be Held in Los Angeles
All SAG and AFTRA members who work the SAG TV/Theatrical and AFTRA Exhibit A Contracts are invited to attend these caucuses. These contracts expire on June 30, 2011. The Caucuses are open to all paid-up members and participation will be limited only by fire rules. Come early and bring your membership card.
THE NEW YORK DIVISION HAS ADDED AN ADDITIONAL OPEN W&W MEETING
Join SAG President Ken Howard and AFTRA President Roberta Reardon at an open Joint Wages & Working Conditions Meeting in preparation for the SAG TV/Theatrical and AFTRA Exhibit A Contract Negotiations. At this open meeting there will be a presentation on New Media. For details on W&W 2010, please visit either the Screen Actors Guild website at SAG.org or the AFTRA website at AFTRA.com.
All SAG and AFTRA members who work the SAG TV/Theatrical and AFTRA Exhibit A Contracts (these contracts cover Prime Time Dramatic Television shows, Pay TV and made for DVD programs and Feature Films) are invited to attend this caucus. These contracts expire on June 30, 2011. The Caucus is open to all paid-up members. Make your voice heard, attend and participate in this very important process. Come early and bring your membership card.
When: 4-8:30 p.m., Thursday, June 24
Where: Museum of Tolerance
9786 West Pico Boulevard
The Chicago Branch will be conducting Joint Wages & Working Conditions Meetings in preparation for the SAG TV/Theatrical and AFTRA Exhibit A Contract Negotiations. For details on W&W 2010, please visit either the Screen Actors Guild website at SAG.org or the AFTRA website at AFTRA.com.
Proposals for this important negotiation are developed through the involvement of members like you. Make your voice heard, attend and participate in this very important process. Meetings are open to all paid-up SAG and AFTRA members.
Please join Shirley Rich's family and friends in a life affirming celebration of her life. If you would like to share your experience with the audience, please contact Shirley's daughter directly via email lisakrohnllc@gmail.com
When: Thursday, June 24th
Where: 59 East 59th Street Theatres
Theatre A
12-12:30 p.m.
wine and soft drinks
time for people who have not seen one another in years to re connect, have a hug, glass of wine.
Dancers are invited to attend a special round table meeting to discuss issues facing Dancers today, in preparation for the SAG TV/Theatrical and AFTRA Exhibit A Contract Negotiations. The proposals will be presented to the Joint Wages and Working Conditions Committee. Agents who represent Dancers will be in attendance for the 1st hour of the meeting.
For details on W&W 2010, please visit either the Screen Actors Guild website SAG.org or the AFTRA website at AFTRA.com.
Are you interested in producing your own film or new media production? Don’t know where to start? Then make plans to attend this workshop conducted by SAG Central Florida Staff.
When: Wednesday, June 23, 2010
6 p.m. Mixer with refreshments
7 p.m. Membership meeting
Where: Watkins College of Art, Design and Film
2298 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37228
The general membership meeting will include the following business items:
1. nominations for the Nashville Branch elections
2. reports from your Nashville President and Executive Director
The Washington-Baltimore Branch will be conducting a Joint Wages & Working Conditions Meeting in preparation for the SAG TV/Theatrical and AFTRA Exhibit A Contract Negotiations. For details on W&W 2010, please visit either the Screen Actors Guild website at SAG.org or the AFTRA website at AFTRA.com.
What: SAG NY CONSERVATORY Friday Seminar Series Presents
Joint Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Wages & Working Conditions meetings have been scheduled in preparation for negotiation of the SAG TV/Theatrical and AFTRA Exhibit A Contract that expires June 30, 2011. All members who work this contract are invited to attend and participate. All W&W Committee meetings are open to all paid-up members of both Unions; participation is limited only by fire department regulations.
Mr. Weber conducts cold reading workshops worldwide. His intensives are designed for actors 10 and older. He will give each actor a scene to prepare and will offer personal direction and guidance that will give the actor insight into the cold reading process, help the actor develop audition and marketing skills, and prepare the actor for a successful career in the industry. He presently teaches “The Working Actor, Get the Audition, Book the Job”, at UCLA.
When: 12:30-3:30 p.m., Saturday, June 12, 2010
Check-in begins at 12:45 p.m.
The National Healthcare Safetynet Committee and the MOVE Committee Present: “Yoga* for Osteoporosis, Arthritis and Rotator Cuff Syndrome”
Loren Fishman, MD is a founding partner and Director of Manhattan Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in New York City. He is a professor at the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, author of seven books, more than 70 academic articles, and a world-recognized pioneer in the treatment of piriformis syndrome and rotator cuff tear.