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.”
- Screen Actors Guild Members Mourn the Passing of Legendary Icons Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson
- Trekkie Takei and “Dancing’s” Burke Among Diversity Award Honorees
- LONGTIME SCREEN ACTORS GUILD MEMBERS TO RECEIVE HOLLYWOOD DIVISION’S RALPH MORGAN AWARD
- Screen Actors Guild to Host African American Caucus June 18
- Screen Actors Guild Members Overwhelmingly Ratify TV/Theatrical Agreements
- SAG, AFTRA & EQUITY ANNOUNCE 2009 IVY BETHUNE TRI-UNION DIVERSITY AWARD RECIPIENTS
- Screen Actors Guild Regional Branch Leaders Meet in Atlanta for Annual Board Meeting
Alerts
Dear Members,
As we head into the long holiday weekend, I wanted to write to you today to acknowledge the tremendous loss and sadness our community has experienced in recent weeks with the passing of so many cultural icons in such a short amount of time.
- Screen Actors Guild Members Overwhelmingly Ratify TV/Theatrical Agreements
- MAKE SURE YOUR VOTE COUNTS
- Background Actors: VOTE YES FOR YOUR FUTURE
- Sign the Online Statement of Support and Vote Yes
- AFTRA and SAG Members Overwhelmingly Ratify New Television and Radio Commercials Contracts
- Message from David White, Interim National Executive Director, May 19, 2009
- Messages to Members Regarding the TV/Theatrical Contracts
Events
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Join us for an Austin Conservatory Workshop on Texas Incentives July 12Start: 07/12/2009 - 4:00pm
End: 07/12/2009 - 6:00pmTEXAS 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
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Join us for an Austin Conservatory Workshop on Texas Incentives July 12Start: 07/12/2009 - 4:00pm
End: 07/12/2009 - 6:00pmTEXAS 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
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Disney ABC Television Group’s Casting Project – Now Accepting Applications for ABC Diversity ShowcaseStart: 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 9Start: 07/09/2009 - 7:00pm
End: 07/09/2009 - 8:00pmHave 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 8Start: 07/08/2009 - 7:00pm
End: 07/08/2009 - 8:30pmWould 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 InternetStart: 07/07/2009 - 12:00am
End: 07/28/2009 - 12:00amLifeRaft 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 - 12:00amCasting 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 - 7:00pmThe honorees for 2009 are: Dr.
Industry
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Los Angeles (January 15, 2009) -- Screen Actors Guild today released the following message for distributors and Screen Actors Guild signatories in response to press reports that studio-affiliated distributors have raised concerns about their potential obligations as distributors of motion pictures produced under Guaranteed Completion Contracts in the event of a SAG work stoppage.
SAG’s message to distributors was mailed today from the office of SAG NED and Chief Negotiator Doug Allen. The message follows:
“January 15, 2009
- Blockbuster links with CinemaNow
- Movie industry hospital and nursing home to close
- What the Year Holds for Broadcast Television
- L.A. film production drops 1.7% in 2008
- DVD sales down 5.5% in '08
- Time Warner to report loss after $25 billion charge
- Home electronics biz remains resilient
