The Chicago Activator - February 5, 2018

Official E-Newsletter of the SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local

February 5, 2018

IN THIS ISSUE February Conservatory Attention Filmmakers 20% off at Bijan's Bistro

SAG-AFTRA Chicago Conservatory Presents

February Conservatory Volunteer at the GCFD

Self-Taping

CFL College Scholarship

Monday, Feb 26 details below

SAG-AFTRA Conservatory on Self-Taping Jim Dougherty will present his self-taping workshop on Feb. 26. This workshop will be a refresher for those who attended the last one with additional new material - and it's a great opportunity for those just learning to self-tape.

You will be empowered to make your setup great!

Topics include:  Lighting on a budget.  Backgrounds and clothing to make you stand out.  Utilizing your existing equipment.  Getting great sound and capturing great video.  Using editing software.  Compressing video for EcoCast delivery.  Utilizing file transfer services.  Travel setups in a carry-on.  Utilizing your cell phone.

Dougherty has taught this workshop in multiple markets, including Chicago and Atlanta.

He is an actor and editor with four IT certifications. He has successfully booked multiple roles via self-tape, including work on Chicago PD, The Inspectors, Killing Reagan and House of Cards.

When: 6 - 8 p.m., Monday, Feb. 26 Where: SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local

1 E. Erie, Suite 650 Chicago, IL 60611 Please RSVP to Kathy Byrne at kathy.byrne@sagaftra.org.

Park at 10 East Ontario. Enter on the north side of Ontario between Wabash and State, and then take a ticket. When you sign in, you may purchase a four-hour ticket for $13 cash, $14 Visa, MasterCard or American Express payment. You will need both tickets to exit the parking structure.

Please note that we will also have a follow-up to this event sometime in March, where participating members will put their new-found skills to the test by sharing a self-tape for peer critique. Stay tuned for details.

This meeting is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing.

Unfortunately, no guests allowed. Parents/guardians of younger performers under 18 years old are welcome. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card or digital card on the app (paid through April 30, 2018) for admittance.

Attention Filmmakers A call for submissions is now open for the new screenplay table reading series At the Table. Deadline for script submissions is today, Monday, Feb. 5.

SAG-AFTRA and IFP Chicago are seeking new narrative feature scripts in late-stage script development.

This new program was created to support SAG-AFTRA and IFP Chicago members in an effort to spark more high-quality, completed work in the region. Our goal is to forge stronger connections between writers, filmmakers, actors and their respective communities.

Eligibility Projects and teams must meet the following criteria:  

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A key team member must be a member of the SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local or IFP Chicago.

The individual or company submitting material must either own or possess all rights contained within the material. If the writer/team is not the owner of the material, they must provide the necessary licenses.

Must be a narrative feature in late-stage script development.

Able to be produced for less than $2.5 million.

More than 50 percent of the filming locations must be in local territory: Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and the eastern third of Iowa.

Click here for the complete details on submission requirements.

Email kathy.byrne@sagaftra.org for the application.

At the Table: A Script Reading Series is an unpaid stage performance presented to a live

audience. Casting will be based on vocal quality and characterizations. We are committed to diverse, inclusive casting. For every role, please submit qualified performers without regard to race, age, color, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity, disability or any other basis prohibited by law, unless otherwise specifically indicated.

Get 20 Percent Off with SAG-AFTRA Member ID Bijan's Bistro 633 N. State St. (Across the street from the SAG-AFTRA office) bijansbistrochicago.com SAG-AFTRA Chicago Conservatory Presents How to Get the Most Out of Online Casting Sites Jason Teresi from Breakdown Services and Carinne Uslar from Casting Networks will discuss specific ways for you to get the most out of online casting. Casting Director Virginia Anello from O'Conner Casting will round out our panel and share with you what they look for in your auditions.

When: 6 - 8 p.m., Monday, Feb. 12 Where: Kaufherr Members Resource Center (KMRC) 1 East Erie, Suite 660 Chicago, IL 60611 RSVP to kathy.byrne@sagaftra.org or call (312) 867-5508 As these events are free, reservations fill up fast. A waiting list will be used. If you can't make it, please cancel your reservation with as much notice as possible.

Park at 10 East Ontario. Enter on the north side of Ontario between Wabash and State, and then take a ticket. When you sign in, you may purchase a four-hour ticket for $13 cash, $14 Visa, MasterCard or American Express payment. You will need both tickets to exit the parking structure.

The event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing, no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. You must bring your current membership card or digital card on the app (paid through May 31, 2018) for admittance.

SAG-AFTRA to Volunteer at GCFD on Feb. 16 The SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local is returning to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Join staff and members from 9 - 11:45 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 16. The GCFD is at 4100 W. Ann Lurie Place in Chicago near Midway Airport.

Free parking is available.

Volunteer opportunities include repacking bulk products to individual/family sizes, assembling boxes with assorted food, checking expiration dates, labeling products, sorting products, etc. Participants must be at least 14 years old. The GCFD is a nonprofit food distribution and training center that provides food for hungry people and strives to end hunger in our community. The GCFD distributes donated and purchased food through a network of 650 pantries, soup kitchens and shelters to 678,000 adults and children in Cook County every year.

This event is open to everyone. Family and friends are more than welcome to join you.

To volunteer, please RSVP to Gianna Consalvo at gianna.consalvo@sagaftra.org.

SAG-AFTRA Announces Its Newly Available Regional Commercial Code SAG-AFTRA Chicago is proud to announce the release of our newly approved Illinois Regional Commercial Code. Rates, terms and conditions apply to commercials produced within Illinois (except Chicago), Wisconsin, Indiana and Eastern Iowa. Commercials may be exhibited within the state produced as well as any neighboring states. All broadcast, cable and internet exhibition is included in one flat four-week, 13-week, six-month or oneyear fee. It's our hope that local and regional advertisers take advantage of this new opportunity to work with SAG-AFTRA members. SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local extends its thanks to our members, agents and others who made this a reality for our working actors in the Midwest. For more information on the Illinois Regional Code, please contact: Sean Hennessy, Manager, Commercials, Co/Ed, and New Media Agreements P: (312) 867-2549 E: Sean.Hennessy@sagaftra.org Gianna Consalvo, Business Representative, Commercial, Co/Ed, and New Media Agreements P: (312) 867-3712 E: Gianna.Consalvo@sagaftra.org CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE CFL Annual College Scholarship Applications for the Chicago Federation of Labor's annual college scholarship are now available on the CFL website. The CFL will award 10 scholarships valued at $2,000

each to 10 high school seniors.

Eligibility * The applicant must be a senior in high school and graduate in the spring of 2018. * Either the applicant or the applicant's parent must be a member in good standing of a CFL-affiliated union.

Deadline Completed applications must be received by the Chicago Federation of Labor by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14. The Chicago Federation of Labor is located at 130 E. Randolph St., Suite 2600, Chicago, IL 60601. Applications may be dropped off at the office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Mailed applications must be postmarked by Tuesday, Feb. 13.

In response to members' requests to stay informed, The Activator may include notice of rallies, pickets and other actions by unions and the labor movement that have not been sanctioned by the National or Chicago Board of Directors of SAG-AFTRA. This information is provided as a convenience.

The information contained herein regarding workshops, vendors, special offers and the like is provided for informational purposes and is not intended to imply endorsement by SAG-AFTRA of them or the information, material, products or services provided. SAG-AFTRA makes no warranties or representations regarding the use of the material or the quality of the services or service providers.

SAG-AFTRA Chicago: (312) 573-8081 Email: chicago@sagaftra.org Website: SAGAFTRA.org