Screen Actors Guild - American Federation Of Television And Radio

Programs: Performer programs: from audition technique to voiceover instruction, career talks with legendary actors to panels with leading directors, the foundation's performers programs focus on the nuts and bolts of both craft and career in order to better prepare a robust talent pool for success in an ever-changing entertainment and media landscape. The foundation's performers' programs encourage performing artists to take charge of their careers, hone their craft and learn new skills, and develop a habit of lifelong learning and self-focused professional development. The foundation live streams and/or records most panels and q&as and posts them to its video gallery. See continuation on schedule othe business - provides panel discussions, small group sessions and screenings to show multiple viewpoints from directors, producers, writers, agents, managers, casting directors and industry experts on a wide range of topics such as marketing and audition technique, taxes and financial planning, audiobook narration, independent film producing, and new media. # of programs: 222sag-aftra members attendance: 7,543non sag-aftra members attendance: 2,085cumulative views for october 1, 2016 - sept. 30, 2017: 49,513total lifetime views: 550,001conversations - provide screenings and inspiring q&a sessions with leading actors and casts, as well as career retrospectives with preeminent actors who explore the process and profession with an audience of fellow artists. # of programs: 245sag-aftra members attendance: 20,521non sag-aftra members attendance: 8,960cumulative views for october 1, 2016 - sept. 30 2017: 797,906total lifetime views: 6,954,536casting access - provides free audition preparation classes with prominent casting professionals. Casting directors and associates from the casting society of america (csa) and representatives from the independent casting community lead casting access classes, offering actors a wide range of educational and professional insights, from approaching the text to the auditioning process to casting etiquette# of programs: 346sag-aftra members attendance: 6,274computer lab - provides sag-aftra members access to cutting edge technology and industry-level software in a supportive and collaborative environment. Sag-aftra members are able to use professional computers and software to create and enhance their reels, headshots, and websites. La computer lab - 37 classes - 199 attendeesny computer lab - 192 classes - 1,216 attendeesvoice over lab - provides members with access to state-of-the art recording facilities, technological support and educational programming, all specifically aimed at enhancing their knowledge of the craft and preparing them for careers in voiceover. The broad scope of the vo lab programming includes the subjects of narration, promos, animation, commercials, vocal health, and business elements unique to voiceover. Participating members have the opportunity to learn from industry professionals through q&a's and train with those professionals in small interactive group classes where they receive constructive feedback, coaching and direction as well as advice on career development strategies. Number of ny vo lab orientations/workshops: 118sag-aftra members attendance: 2,955booth hours attended 1,817number of la vo lab orientations/workshops: 156sag-aftra members attendance: 4,908booth hours attended 2,958on camera (ny only) - to provide educational programming, training and technical support for union performers to gain valuable experience in front of a camera. 4,130 sessions booked.

assistance programs: through its assistance programs the foundation safeguards the health and well-being of performing artists and provides lifesaving emergency health and financial assistance for artists in times of need and crisis:emergency assistance - during times of crisis, the sag-aftra foundation emergency assistance program provides emergency financial assistance to eligible sag-aftra members and their families for basic expenses, including but not limited to rent, mortgage payments, utilities, health insurance premiums, car payments and car insurance. In 2016/17 the sag-aftra emergency assistance program helped 345 members in need. See continuation on schedule ocobra assistance - the sag-aftra foundation cobra assistance program provides short-term financial grants to eligible sag-aftra members and their families who have lost their earned eligibility through sag-aftra yet wish to continue their health insurance coverage through the 18-month cobra (consolidated omnibus budget reconciliation act) assistance program. During fy 16/17, $30,672 was granted in cobra assistance. Catastrophic health fund - provides insurance premium payment grants to eligible sag-aftra members and their dependents who suffer from catastrophic illness or injury and have qualified through sag-aftra pension and health for this program. $92,467 was granted in fy16/17. The scholarship programs - provide opportunities for sag-aftra members and their dependents for study at accredited institutions of higher education; or pursue related professions within the entertainment industry, or change their career paths. - the john l. Dales standard scholarship is awarded to eligible sag-aftra members and their dependents for study at accredited institutions of higher education; the john l. Dales transitional scholarship is awarded to eligible sag-aftra members to pursue related professions within the entertainment industry or change their career paths. Total grants awarded: 106- the george heller memorial scholarship is awarded to eligible sag-aftra members and their dependents for study at accredited institutions of higher education. Total grants awarded: 13-ken orsatti scholarship fund: provides one scholarship annually for $5,000 to a sag-aftra employee who is pursuing a college or graduate degree.

literacy program: promotes reading and literacy skill development in children. Initiatives include: storyline online, a free website, hosts a video library of children's literature as a resource for parents and educators alike. It is dedicated to increasing literacy in children primarily k-5th grade. The program features its own unique cast of celebrated actors reading children's literature, alongside creatively produced illustrations. Each video is accompanied by an activity guide aligned with common core standards that includes a book summary, discussion points, hands on activities and a list of related books and online resources for parentssee continuation on schedule oand teachers to follow. These additional materials reinforce comprehension and encourage students to think more deeply about topics presented in the story. During 2016/17 storyline online garnered 55,233,110 unique video views with a library of 38 books. Bookpals, provides sag-aftra members the opportunity to give back to their local communities by reading to children in title i public school classrooms across the nation. 4 branches, 144 schools, 4,916 hours logged in the academic year 2016/17.

other programs: with voiceover labs and computer labs in los angeles and new york and an intimate digital screening room in los angeles, sag-aftra foundation facilities provide free educational programming to union performers and are available for rental.