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SAG News

Los Angeles (July 1, 2009)—Screen Actors Guild joins the world in mourning renowned actor Karl Malden, who died today. He was 97.

“Karl was an actor’s actor, the embodiment of professionalism, which included National Board service to this union,” said SAG National President Alan Rosenberg. “We will remember the many indelible characters he created, and his screen legacy will continue to move us, educate us and enrich our lives.”



Events

  • Join us for an Austin Conservatory Workshop on Texas Incentives July 12
    Start: 07/12/2009 - 4:00pm
    End: 07/12/2009 - 6:00pm

    TEXAS INCENTIVES—HOW TO GET A PIECE OF THE PIE!

    Discover the ins & outs of the TX Moving Image Industry Incentive Program & building the biz in Texas.

    Join this open forum for producers, directors, actors and crew. Learn about the new incentives for growing work in Film, Commercial Advertising, Corporate Film, Video Gaming, & New Media. Find out how the new incentives have impacted Texas production, who’s using the incentives, and how home grown creativity can benefit from the new program.

    When: Sunday, July 12, 2009

  • Join us for an Austin Conservatory Workshop on Texas Incentives July 12
    Start: 07/12/2009 - 4:00pm
    End: 07/12/2009 - 6:00pm

    TEXAS INCENTIVES—HOW TO GET A PIECE OF THE PIE!

    Discover the ins & outs of the TX Moving Image Industry Incentive Program & building the biz in Texas.

    Join this open forum for producers, directors, actors and crew. Learn about the new incentives for growing work in Film, Commercial Advertising, Corporate Film, Video Gaming, & New Media. Find out how the new incentives have impacted Texas production, who’s using the incentives, and how home grown creativity can benefit from the new program.

    When: Sunday, July 12, 2009

  • Disney ABC Television Group’s Casting Project – Now Accepting Applications for ABC Diversity Showcase
    Start: 07/10/2009 - 12:00am

    When: You must have an iActor profile completed by Friday, July 10th.
    (see below for audition and other details)

    Where:
    Those interested in being considered for the Los Angeles Showcase auditions will automatically be considered if you have a profile up on iActor. Please sign up for iActor to be considered. You do not have to submit. ABC will browse iActor profiles and make their selections.

  • The Screen Actors Guild Presents: Auditions 101: NY’s Got Talent, July 9
    Start: 07/09/2009 - 7:00pm
    End: 07/09/2009 - 8:00pm

    Have you ever gone through a confusing or frustrating audition where you were unsure about how it went and didn’t get notes back on how to improve your technique and sharpen your craft? Do you wonder if you are auditioning correctly? Is the material you’ve chosen best suited for your talents? Well, then this event is for you!

    SAG NY’s Got Talent!

  • SAG & The SAG Foundation Proudly Present: An Evening with Agents: How To Secure The Services of a Talent Agent, July 8
    Start: 07/08/2009 - 7:00pm
    End: 07/08/2009 - 8:30pm

    Would you like the opportunity to meet with qualified NY talent agents? Are you interested in developing helpful techniques that can advance your career opportunities and representation possibilities? Have you had trouble in getting an agent and want to learn tips about what those agents look for in a client? If so, then this event is for you!

    When: Wednesday, July 8, 2009
    7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
    7:00 p.m. (check-in begins at 6:45 p.m.)

    Where: American Academy of Dramatic Arts
    120 Madison Ave., between 30th and 31st St.

  • The SAG Foundation is Offering "Business of Acting" LifeRaft Events Via live Video Stream on the Internet
    Start: 07/07/2009 - 12:00am
    End: 07/28/2009 - 12:00am

    LifeRaft Live Stream Pilot Program

  • Join the Script to Screen Team in Houston! The Houston Script to Screen Team announces its summer read “Clayton” by Kevin Mahon.
    Start: 07/06/2009 - 12:00am
    End: 07/27/2009 - 12:00am

    Casting for “Clayton” is underway. For possible consideration to become part of the Script to Screen Team, please submit your headshot and resume to sheila.cooper@sag.org no later than July 6, 2009.

    Team members will need to be available for the read on July 27 and one rehearsal prior to the week of performance.

  • SAG/AEA/AFTRA present the 7th Annual Tri-Guild Ivy Bethune Diversity Awards.
    Start: 06/29/2009 - 7:00pm

    The honorees for 2009 are: Dr.


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