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SAG-AFTRA
  • What Is SAG-AFTRA?

    With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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    Is SAG-AFTRA worth the fee?
    Why do actors need a union?
    How does SAG-AFTRA work?
    Should I join SAG-AF...

  • How Can I Join SAG-AFTRA?

    With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
    http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
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    What is a SAG voucher?
    Can I become SAG eligible through background work?
    What is a Taft Hartley?
    Can...

  • Should I Join SAG-AFTRA When I Become SAG-E?

    With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
    http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
    https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

    Can I do non-union jobs when I am SAG?
    What is the downside of becoming SAG right away after becoming...

  • Can I Join SAG-AFTRA For Background Or Extra Work?

    With working actor, Television Academy voting member, SAG-AFTRA delegate, author of The Hollywood Survival Guide For Actors & founder of Secret Actor Society, Kym.

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    Info on joining SAG-AFTRA:
    https://www.sagaftra.org/membership-benefits/steps-...

  • What is OK Thirty in SAG-AFTRA?

    With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
    http://www.hollywoodsguide.com

    How many jobs can I take in the OK thirty period?
    Can you breakdown the OK-thirty time period?
    Am I within the OK thirty window?
    Am I ...

  • I Am SAG-E, Does That Mean I Have To Join SAG-AFTRA Before My Next Job?

    With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
    http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
    https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

    What is an OK 30?
    What does SAG-E mean?
    Am I limited by being SAG-E?
    How many times can I be a SAG-E ...

  • Why Is The Name SAG-AFTRA Hyphenated?

    With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
    http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
    https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

    What is SAG?
    What is AFTRA?
    What was the role of AFTRA?
    Why did SAG and AFTRA merge?
    When did SAG and...

  • How Many Credits Do I Need To Join SAG-AFTRA?

    With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society

    A link to SAG-AFTRA Eligibility Information:
    https://www.sagaftra.org/membership-benefits/steps-join

    Find out:
    Can I join SAG-AFTRA anytime?
    Why can't I join SAG-A...

  • How Can An International Actor Join SAG-AFTRA

    How Can An International Actor Join SAG-AFTRA

  • Is It Against SAG-AFTRA Rules To Lie About Where I Live (To Be A Local Hire)?

    With Ben Whitehair, CIO, TSMA | Founder, Working.Actor | SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President
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    www.working.actor

    Ben explores if lying about where you live to be considered a local hire, is against the SAG-AFTRA rules.

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    ...

  • Should My Child Join SAG-AFTRA?

    with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
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    When should my child join SAG-AFTRA?
    When is the right time to join the union for my son?
    When should my daughter join the union?
    What moment will I know it is the right time for my...

  • Should I Join SAG-AFTRA For Voice Over Work?

    with David H. Lawrence XVII, Actor, storytelling coach, technologist | VOHeroes.com | Rehearsal® Pro
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    How does SAG-AFTRA improve my voice over career?
    Do I need to be in SAG-AFTRA to do voice over jobs?
    Does SAG-AFTRA cover voice over work?
    Why do I need SAG-AFT...

  • Is There An ActorsGuru Discount For SAG-AFTRA members?

    with Ayelette Robinson, Actor | Producer | VO | Founder, ActorsGuru.com
    www.ActorsGuru.com

    What is the discount at ActorsGuru discount for SAG-AFTRA members?
    What discount does SAG members get at ActorsGuru?
    When will the discount for SAG members at ActorsGuru be live?
    Why doesn't Actors Guru o...

  • Do I Get SAG-AFTRA Residuals On A Non-Union Project?

    With Ben Whitehair, CIO, TSMA | Founder, Working.Actor | SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President
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    www.working.actor

    Ben explores the topic of SAG-AFTRA Residuals on a Non-Union Project.

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  • When Is The Right Time To Join SAG-AFTRA?

    With Ben Whitehair, CIO, TSMA | Founder, Working.Actor | SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President
    www.tsmaconsulting.com
    www.Working.actor

    Ben discusses the most ideal time to join SAG-AFTRA and how to decide if it's the best move for you.

    SAS Resources: https://secretactorsociety.com/member-resourc...

  • I Can't Afford To Pay My SAG-AFTRA Initiation Fees. Help!

    With Ben Whitehair, CIO, TSMA | Founder, Working.Actor | SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President
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    www.working.actor

    In this video, Ben explores the options you can explore if you are unable to pay your SAG-AFTRA initiation fees.

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  • What Are The Benefits Of Being A SAG-AFTRA Actor?

    With Ben Whitehair, CIO, TSMA | Founder, Working.Actor | SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President
    https://tsmagrowth.com
    www.working.actor

    Ben explores in detail the benefits of being a SAG-AFTRA actor. Some of these benefits include health insurance, pension and resources such as educational panels ...

  • I Didn't Get My Screeners From SAG-AFTRA. What Happened?

    With Ben Whitehair, CIO, TSMA | Founder, Working.Actor | SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President
    https://tsmagrowth.com
    www.working.actor

    Ben explains the possible reasons for missing SAG-AFTRA Screeners and
    how to go about rectifying the problem.

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  • What Does SAG-AFTRA Scale Mean?

    With Ben Whitehair, CIO, TSMA | Founder, Working.Actor | SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President
    https://tsmagrowth.com
    www.working.actor

    Ben shares with us what the SAG-AFTRA Scale is and how it can be of benefit if one is in place.

    Work with TSMA Consulting & use code 'SAS' for $10 off

    SAS Resou...

  • What Is Honorary Withdrawl At SAG-AFTRA?

    With Ben Whitehair, CIO, TSMA | Founder, Working.Actor | SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President
    https://tsmagrowth.com
    www.working.actor

    Ben explains in detail what an Honorary Withdrawl is and under what conditions you can do one.

    Work with TSMA Consulting & use code 'SAS' for $10 off

    SAS Resou...

  • When A SAG-AFTRA Representative Comes To Set What Are They Looking For?

    With Ben Whitehair, CIO, TSMA | Founder, Working.Actor | SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President
    https://tsmagrowth.com
    www.working.actor

    Ben shares possible reasons why SAG-AFTRA Representatives come to set and what it means when they do.

    Work with TSMA Consulting & use code 'SAS' for $10 off

    SAS...

  • What Is The SAG-AFTRA Global Rule One?

    With Ben Whitehair, CIO, TSMA | Founder, Working.Actor | SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President
    https://tsmagrowth.com
    www.working.actor

    Ben explains what the SAG-AFTRA Global Rule One is and how it can be of benefit to you.

    Work with TSMA Consulting & use code 'SAS' for $10 off

    SAS Resources: h...

  • Can I Take Non-Union Work Overseas As A SAG-AFTRA Actor?

    With Ben Whitehair, CIO, TSMA | Founder, Working.Actor | SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President
    https://tsmagrowth.com
    www.working.actor

    Ben explains if actors can do non-union work under the SAG-AFTRA Global Rule One and how to access more information regarding this.

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  • Are My Initiation Fees & Dues For SAG-AFTRA Tax Deductible?

    With Ben Whitehair, CIO, TSMA | Founder, Working.Actor | SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President
    https://tsmagrowth.com
    www.working.actor

    Ben outlines whether or not SAG-AFTRA Fees are tax deductible and what to do if you are not sure.

    Work with TSMA Consulting & use code 'SAS' for $10 off

    SAS Res...