Events

WashingtonFilmWorks invites you to our annual Industry Update.  Join us as we celebrate the success of 2008 and talk about what’s in store for 2009.

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SAG/AFTRA/AEA

Yes, it’s that time of year!

Come celebrate the spirit of the season! 

Enjoy food, festivities, DOOR PRIZES! 

And the company of your fellow Union members!

When: Monday, December 8, 2008
4:30 p.m.—  8:00 p.m.

Where: AFTRA Seattle Office
4000 Aurora Avenue North, Suite 102
Seattle, WA  98103

RSVP by: Friday, December 5, 2008 to Chris Comte (206) 282-2506 or ccomte@aftra.com

Jingle Jangle Jingle…Time to mix and mingle

When: Friday, December 12, 2008
5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

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You are invited to attend a roundtable discussing the film industry's contribution to New Mexico's economy, its future in our state, and whether action is needed to continue its development here.

Representatives from the NM Film Office and City of Albuquerque Film Office, hoteliers, agents, actors, directors and many other industry related businesses will come together for this discussion.

When: Monday, November 24, 2008
9 a.m.

Where: Filmmaker Production Services
2731 Broadway NE Suite C
Albuquerque, NM

Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists are pleased to announce the beginning of the Joint Wages & Working Conditions (W&W) process in preparation for negotiation of the Commercials Contracts that were extended from October 29, 2008 to March 31, 2009. It is only through the involvement of members that proposals for this vital negotiation are developed.

Attention members who are actively producing:

Entertainment Industry Career Night
open to all professional young performers age 9-18 and their parents.
Where: 5757 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
AFTRA Board Room (1st Floor),
When: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Panelists include: Howard Berger, Make-up/Special Effects Artist and Founder of KNB EFX Group, Inc.; Mike Sakellarides, Radio/Television Personality for KOST 103.5; Dick Rawlings, Director of Photographer and member of Cinematographers Guild.

Light refreshments will be served.

SAG and AFTRA Membership Meeting & Holiday Bash

When: Monday, December 8
7 p.m. -  10 p.m.

Where:  Dallas Children's Theater
5938 Skillman Street
Dallas, TX  75231

RSVP: Sheila Cooper (972) 361-8185 or send email to scoooper@sag.org

Business never takes a holiday! Why not party and talk biz at the same time?  Attire - Dressy Casual

SCOTT SEDITA'S MASTER CLASS
Where the Actor's Craft and Career Come Together
When: 1:30 - 5:30 p.m., Saturday, May 16
Where: TBA
Cost: $50
Other Details: SAG members only. Learn from one of Los Angeles’ top acting coaches. More information is available at www.scottseditaacting.com.

What's happening in the biz?   Ask Hector about the "Naughty Kitchen" and the Oxygen Network.
Nosh with the pros and  enjoy free valet parking and great appetizers.  See you there!

When: Thursday,  November 20, 2008
6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Where: Hector's on Henderson
2929 Henderson Avenue (just east of I-75)
Dallas, TX  75206 
(214) 821-0432

SCREENING OF LIFERAFT INDIE VIDEOS
Recorded SAG Foundation interviews of actors/producers
When: 1:30 - 5:30 p.m., Sunday, April 26
Where: TBA
Cost: Free (Brown bag it.)
Other Details: DVDs available: No. 1, Making Your Own Movie with SAG Indie; No. 2, The Art of the Deal for Indie Films

INDIE WEEKEND FOR PROFESSIONAL PERFORMERS
GAY GILBERT INDIE FILMS ACTING WORKSHOP
When: 1:30 - 5:30 p.m., Saturday, April 25
Where: TBA
Cost: $25
Other Details: SAG members only. Learn from one of Arizona's top casting directors.
More information is available at www.illumastudios.com.

BUSINESS OF ACTING INTENSIVE WEEKEND
With Kristina Hughes, Brian Vermeire, Miata Edoga, David Rogers, and Arizona Branch President Lucky Hayes
When: Seminar – 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, March 7 (SAG members and non-members)
Workshop – 1:30 - 5:30 p.m., Sunday, March 8 (SAG members only)
Where: TBA
Cost: $50 covers SAG members both days; $75 covers non-members Saturday. (Brown bag it.)

SCREENING OF PAUL NAPIER LEGACY VIDEO
Recorded interview with the original Mr Goodwrench
When: 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., Saturday, February 7
Where: TBA
Cost: Free
Other Details: SAG members and guests. An extensive library of SAG Foundation Conversations, Legacy and LifeRaft videos and information will be available for checkout.

SAG AWARDS PARTY WITH LIVE BROADCAST
When: 6-10 p.m., Sunday, January 25
Where: Farrelli's Cinema Supper Club
14202 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Cost: Dinner and tips are separate checks
Other Details: SAG members and guests. Seating is limited.

SAG SENIORS / PWD HEADSHOT SEMINAR AND PHOTO SHOOT
With Nancy Hall and Early Smith

Seminar and Individual Consultations
When: 9-11:30 a.m., Saturday, January 10
Where: Phoenix Film Foundation – IFP/Phoenix
1700 N 7th Ave, 2nd floor, Phoenix, AZ 85007

FAITH HIBBS-CLARK AUDITIONING WORKSHOP

Basic Mistakes Professional Performers Make
When: 1:30-5:30 p.m., Saturday, December 20
Where: Good Faith Casting LLC
2617 S 46th St, #300, Phoenix, AZ 85034
Cost: $25
Other Details: SAG members only. Learn from one of Arizona’s top casting directors.
More information is available at www.goodfaithcasting.com.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Additional Date Added for Booz Allen Hamilton Study Presentation

When: Monday, December 8, 2008
6:30 p.m. mixer with refreshments
7:30 p.m. meeting commences 

Where: Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa (Cloister South)
1900 Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830
www.buenavistapalace.com

Please join South Region Executive David Fazekas, Florida Branch President Steve Gladstone and your local Councilors for our annual informational meeting.

Joint Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Wages & Working Conditions meetings have been scheduled in preparation for negotiation of the Commercials Contracts that were extended from October 29, 2008 to March 31, 2009. The New Mexico Branch is asking all members who work the Commercials Contracts to share their input on this contract with the Joint W&W Committee.

Arizona Film Tax Incentive Program

The impact on you in 2009

Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists members who work the Commercials Contracts are invited to attend this meeting focusing on background actor issues.  The Commercials Contracts were extended from October 29, 2008 to March 31, 2009. Please join your fellow members to discuss issues related to the relevant provisions of the Commercials Contracts. Participation will be limited only by fire rules. Come early and bring your membership card.

NEW YORK
Wednesday, November 19, 2008  10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
SAG Boardroom

Joint Screen Actors Guild / American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Wages & Working Conditions meetings have been scheduled in preparation for negotiation of the Commercials Contracts that were extended from October 29, 2008 to March 31, 2009. All members who work the Commercials Contracts 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.

Houston SAG members gather for another round of networking and insight into the industry.  Get to know your fellow actors and discuss the biz over a glass of wine, beer or lemonade. Light hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.

When: Thursday, November 13, 2008
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Where: Richmond Chill Bar & Grill
4704 Richmond Avenue
Houston, Texas  77027
(713) 622-0775
(Located 1 block inside the West Loop)

Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists members who work the Commercials Contracts are invited to attend this meeting focusing on singers issues.  The Commercials Contracts were extended from October 29, 2008 to March 31, 2009. Please join your fellow members to discuss issues related to the relevant provision of the Commercials Contracts. Participation will be limited only by fire rules. Come early and bring your membership card.

NEW YORK

Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists members who work the Commercials Contracts are invited to attend caucuses in New York and Los Angeles that will focus on member issues relating to work in Spanish language commercials.  The Commercials Contracts were extended from October 29, 2008 to March 31, 2009. Participation will be limited only by fire rules. Come early and bring your membership card.

LOS ANGELES
Friday, November 21 – 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cagney  Room
5757 Wilshire Boulevard, 1st Floor

Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists members who work the Commercials Contracts are invited to attend caucuses in New York and Los Angeles that will focus on member issues relating to work in Spanish language commercials.  The Commercials Contracts were extended from October 29, 2008 to March 31, 2009. Participation will be limited only by fire rules. Come early and bring your membership card.

LOS ANGELES
Friday, November 21 – 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cagney  Room
5757 Wilshire Boulevard, 1st Floor

Joint Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Wages & Working Conditions meetings have been scheduled in preparation for negotiation of the Commercials Contracts that were extended from October 29, 2008 to March 31, 2009. All members who work the Commercials Contracts 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.

Joint SAG/AFTRA Commercials Contract Caucuses to be held in Los Angeles and New York for:

Policy of Non-discrimination and Affirmative Action/Diversity

Joint SAG/AFTRA Commercials Contract Caucuses to be held in Los Angeles and New York for:

Policy of Non-discrimination and Affirmative Action/Diversity

Attention Hollywood Guild Members

All paid-up SAG members who work the Television Contract are invited to an important caucus Tuesday November 18, 2008 to discuss the New Media streaming of TV series made prior to July 1974.

A very special invitation to members who worked on shows produced in the 1950s (such as Maverick), 60s (such as Bewitched) and the 70s (such as The Brady Bunch).

Come early and bring your membership card.

Participation is limited only by the fire rules.

Joint Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Wages & Working Conditions meetings have been scheduled in preparation for negotiation of the Commercials Contracts that were extended from October 29, 2008 to March 31, 2009. All members who work the Commercials Contracts 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.

Don't Miss the Starz Denver Film Festival November 13-23, 2008
see the world through new eyes

When: Saturday, November 15, 2008
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Where: Denver Newspaper Agency
101 West Colfax Avenue
Denver, CO

SAG members will receive a two-for-one discount on tickets to this special event.

Joint Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Wages & Working Conditions meetings have been scheduled in preparation for negotiation of the Commercials Contracts that were extended from October 29, 2008 to March 31, 2009. All members who work the Commercials Contracts 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.

On Wednesday November 12th, Hollywood MOVE will be hosting a New Media Signatory Workshop.  If you are thinking of making a project for New Media, then this is the workshop for you!  We will take you step-by-step through the process of signing your project to a SAG agreement.  Details below.

What: Hollywood MOVE / New Media Signatory Workshop

When: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Where: Cagney Board Room
5757 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA  90036

You’re Invited to Screen Actors Guild National Spanish Language Media Task Force NY Ethnic Employment Opportunities Committee and MORE’s Business of the Biz Seminar: “Surviving and Thriving in a Multi-Lingual Business"

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Joint SAG/AFTRA Commercials Contracts Wages & Working Conditions
Member Feedback

Joint Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Wages & Working Conditions meetings have been scheduled in preparation for negotiation of the Commercials Contracts that were extended from October 29, 2008 to March 31, 2009. The Houston Branch is asking all members who work the Commercials Contracts to Share their input on this contract with the Branch W&W Committee.

Joint Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Wages & Working Conditions meetings have been scheduled in preparation for negotiation of the Commercials Contracts that were extended from October 29, 2008 to March 31, 2009. All members who work the Commercials Contracts 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.

The MOVE Committee Seminar entitled “Working in New Media” scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 2008 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the SAG Boardroom has been postponed until further notice.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Please check the NY Division’s Events webpage for information about future MOVE committee events.

IMPORTANT SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE

COMMERCIALS CONTRACT 2008

IMPORTANT SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE

COMMERCIALS CONTRACT 2008

Joint Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Wages & Working Conditions meetings have been scheduled in preparation for negotiation of the Commercials Contracts that were extended from October 31, 2008 to March 31, 2009. All members who work the Commercials Contracts 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.

When: Thursday, November 6, 20008
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

And Tuesday, November 11, 2008
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: SAG 12th Floor Member Lounge, 360 Madison Avenue (entrance at 45th street)

The Actors Fund will be providing free flu shots to SAG members on Thursday, November 6, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesday, November 11 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Joint Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Wages & Working Conditions meetings have been scheduled in preparation for negotiation of the Commercials Contracts that were extended from October 29, 2008 to March 31, 2009. All members who work the Commercials Contracts 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.

When: Saturday, November 8, 2008  
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. 
(1 hour lunch break)

Where: Dream Vision Studio  
6705 S. Eastern  
Las Vegas, Nevada  89119

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JUST ADDED
The New Mexico SAG Conservatory Presents:
“Making Choices: The Remedy for the Actor’s Nightmare” A workshop with Price Hall of The Natural Act

Joint Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Wages & Working Conditions meetings have been scheduled in preparation for negotiation of the Commercials Contracts that were extended from October 29, 2008 to March 31, 2009. The Dallas/Ft. Worth Branch is asking all members who work the Commercials Contracts to Share their input on this contract with the Branch W&W Committee.

When: Friday, November 7
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Where: Screen Actors Guild Office
15950 N Dallas Pkwy, Suite 400

When: Monday, November 10, 2008
7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 

Where: Salt Lake City Public Library
210 East 400 South
(Conference Room C on the lower level)

Agenda

•        Reports on the status of negotiations

•        The latest news on Utah’s incentives and the film commission’s expanding outreach to filmmakers around the country

•        An open discussion about the things that matter most to you

When: Monday, November 10
7 p.m.

Where: 1125 SE Madison St.
Portland, OR 97214

Parking: Parking available east end of parking lot or on the street.
Please do NOT park in Madison’s Grill parking spaces.

What: Please join us for the 2008 Portland Branch General Membership Meeting. This will be a joint SAG/AFTRA meeting with information from both organizations.  We will have a social hour after the meeting where you can get to know your local leadership and fellow members from both Unions.

OAKLAND FILM COMMISSION TO PRESENT PROPOSAL TO THE
OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL TO REDUCE FILM PARKING PERMIT FEES

THE OAKLAND FILM COMMISSION REQUESTS ATTENDANCE AT THE MEETING TO
SUPPORT THE PROPOSAL, AS WELL AS EMAIL TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

When: Tuesday October 28, 2008
2 p.m.

Where: Oakland City Hall
1 Frank Ogawa Plaza (at 14th & Broadway)
Hearing Room 1

The following is a message from the Oakland Film Office:

When: Monday, November 3, 2008
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 pm.

Where: Directors Guild of America
110 West 57th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues)
New York City

AGENDA

1.    Introductory Remarks
2.    New York Division President’s Report
3.    Joseph C. Riley Awards
4.    New York Executive Director’s Report
5.    New Business