SCREEN ACTORS GUILD MAILS OUT NATIONAL ELECTION BALLOTS TO MEMBERS

Los Angeles (August 24, 2005) – Screen Actors Guild announced today it has mailed out national election ballots to its members. All ballots must be returned to the assigned post office box by 6:30 a.m. (PDT) September 23. Election results are expected to be announced that evening.

Members who do not receive a ballot or wish to request a replacement ballot may call Screen Actors Guild’s Membership Department at (323) 549-6778.

A Guide to the 2005 Screen Actors Guild Election:

-- For detailed ballot information and a complete list of candidates running for national officer and national board seats, please click here.

-- Just added: 2005 branch election status and results click here

-- Also, Screen Actors Guild issued a statement this week to agents, managers, casting agents, and producers regarding restrictions on campaign contributions. To read that message, please click here