What is SAG-AFTRA and How Do You Join? | When Should You Join SAG-AFTRA?
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- Опубликовано: 4 июл 2024
- What is SAG-AFTRA? How to join SAG-AFTRA, when to join SAG-AFTRA actors union. What's the difference between being union and non-union?
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Video Sections:
0:00 - Intro
2:21 - Discaimers
4:18 - What is SAG-AFTRA?
4:52 - Difference between union and non-union
8:38 - How to join SAG-AFTRA?
11:41 - When to join SAG-AFTRA?
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Raise your hand if you're a member of SAG-AFTRA! 🙋♂️
Oof
🙍🏻♀️
Not yet but I will be one day 😁
Me! I was Taft-Hartley'd in late 2019 and joined immediately because I was with LA representation that only submits me for union jobs! 🙋🏾♀️
Eligible but not a member
This episode is really important for young actors to know. Great content as always!
Thanks for all of this content, Kurt. I'm kind of in the middle tier of acting, still working toward the consistent work you're getting. I'm SAG eligible, but your video helped me determine it's not quite time to join up. I appreciate you helping everyone get to where ever it is they want to end up in the business. Hope to see you on set soon!
I have been acting in Chicago for 3 years now. Just this year I broke into feature film as a feature actor. And getting paid work to boot! This video helped me SO much with my recent conundrums. Right now I am getting contacted for productions that I am not comfortable going into negotiations alone without representation. Even though I do not have my SAG membership(YET) I still feel I have plenty to offer an agency with this paid work I am being contacted about. With the helpful tips to the trade from your videos I feel much more confident in the research and applied studies of my craft. Your videos give off the same vibe I feel when I train at the Acting Studio Chicago. Big thank you for doing this channel and looking forward to the rest of your channels future content!
I absolutely love your page. You're providing the community with indispensable advice & inspiration, plus you're implicitly supportive in a way that comes off as very genuine.
Awesome video, Kurt!
I LOVE EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOUR VIDEOSS!!!!
Great you're busy and good to see you here again.
Your videos are so helpful thank you so much!
Thank you very much for all this simplified information😍
Very informative! Answered all my questions.
There is also AGVA which is the American Guild of Variety Actors which is for performers that work at Universal Studios and Disneyland (like for Halloween Horror Nights for example or any of the characters in the park). I've heard it's a good union to get into because once you're in you have job security - and job security as an actor is hard to come by.
Thank you, super great info!
Congratulations on that, you are
awesome.
This was very informative! I feel better knowing this info for the future of my acting career. Thank you Kurt. Subscribed!
Greenland is a wonderful movie!!!! Great job and thank you for all of the information.
Thank you a lot waiting for your Emil 👍🏻😀
Fantastic video. It took me like 2 months to figure all this out this past Winter.
Great video. Eligible. Joining this year 🎬don’t give up y’all 💃🏾
This is such good advice thanks so much!
I just found your page from Kristen’s and wow! Thank you for high quality and informative videos. It can be daunting learning about this industry so I’m glad your page is another resource as I continue to grow 😊
Thank you so much for this video it helped me out a lot! I had a hard time deciding whether to be a union or non union actress, so now I’m going to wait until I get more jobs. Thank you again Kurt!😄👍🏽
Kurt, great video once again. As someone just starting out, your videos are so well done and extremely helpful. Thank you!
Very informative. Thank you
This was very helpful. Thank you.
This was great! Very informative and helpful video! I'm a 20 year old Dane who's planning on moving to California this September for half a year after I'm done with military service. Can't wait to get to act every day - hopefully :)
Great advice thanks. I'm considering going all the way with my acting career at age 67. I have a RUclips channel that satisfies my creative side, but many friends are encouraging me to stop "half-stepping" as they say. I always like your videos and just Subscribed. thanks Kurt.
Thanks,
Dan
See you on set soon Kurt....😉🤸🏽♂️
Thanks for this video Kurt, I didn't know i had the freedom to do union work as well. This is a game-changer. When I saw that some union projects only want union actors, I mistakenly assumed that all union projects were like that.
I'm going to be submitting way more now, thanks!
Uffffff makes me want to curl when I see this
Fantastic video -- thanks for the detail in-depth -- been eligible for a number of years now in a right to work state but feel that it's at a point where career-wise I want to make sure I'm in the auditioning pool more frequently for the larger supporting / lead role opportunities -- that's the main selling point for me to finally join.
You're amazing Thank you
Your explanation is the best!! I was so confused when other people explained joining the union after working union jobs but now that you have explained it, it’s clear as crystal . Thank you so much !!
Sorry you died come back to life again 🙀👽🤣
Thank u soo much 👌
Hello, I am from the future. I appreciate your very informative video as I believe I am ready to start acting.
I have all the steps of becoming a actor i just needed this of how to join sag aftra so my plan is complete
The movie greenland was so so good!!! I watched it twice in the cinema
Intresting......
He's right when it comes to union actors get priorities first. I want to do background acting in New York.
Wow, I work with a musician. I seen the opportunity for him to be a background actor. He's in a Universal Pictures movie that will be releasing it 2023. Today is his second day and he has two vouchers. He may not be wanting a career in acting so soon but this is great information and I appreciate you for explaining it so well. Someone on the set mentioned union and I did more research and I have a better understanding. Thank you so much
The guy that played Rocket was really good. I felt that.
Yet again, another jam packed video of knowledge! I just discovered your channel a few weeks ago, and it has helped me tremendously. You answer all the questions that an aspiring actor may have. Being that I live close to Pittsburgh, how do you feel about the rise of film & tv in that area?? I'm just curious as to your thoughts. It's a shame it wasn't this big when you lived close in Cleveland. Have a Happy Thanksgiving! 🤙
Happy Thanksgiving! I'm not familiar enough with the state of film and television production in the Pittsburgh area to be able to give my opinion on that. Use other actors in the market as a barometer. Are you consistently seeing local actors in major television shows and movies? I can definitively say that about Atlanta. My friends have been in Stranger Things, Walking Dead, Cobra-Kai, Marvel movies, Disney movies, and many more.
I only have two union waivers for featured background work... I came close to getting my third one, which would've made me eligible to join.
Where did you get that “life uh, funds a way” poster! That is awesome!
On Etsy!
I just completed my 1st industrial training video. What would I write on my resume? Is it under film and then a principal role? Thanks for these tips! You’re amazing
Great
I’m 16 years old I’ve been wanting to be an actor for awhile now just never new how to get started. Next school year I’m going to try to get into some classes. What is some good advice for getting started at my age?
I am also 16 and want to be actor.
im 14 i just watch a bunch of acting videos
i'm 16 as well and want to become and actor :( but don't know how to fully start..
@@ivannaquimi8598 I am also 16 and want to be actor in Hollywood.
@@itsmyworld8111 me too :(
Hey Kurt. Great videos. I'm a non-union actor in Atlanta. Did background on Greenland. Hope to see you around. Rick Papaleo.
awesome! I just watched the movie on Friday!
Interesting
I just saw holidate, the movie is very cool and suddenly I see that you appear as a DJ, I don't know why but I got excited😅and I remembered that you said you would be in a movie but you couldn't say the name, I imagine it's that one🤔
You got it!
I was forced to join SAG AFTRA because i would have lost a profit of over 10k. I was a core background extra for a Netflix show. I became eligible right before we were going to start shooting the final season. So i joined so i wont miss out on 7 months plus of SAG AFTRA pay
I'm just watching this cause I'm a usps employee, and they said I got selected to be a part of an ad, but I need to join SAG-AFTRA
Amazing video! Can you do one explaining how actress and actors get paid if you haven’t yet? Thank you so much 😊
This video is sort of what you are asking about: ruclips.net/video/7HWDo06odJE/видео.html
However, if you want to know how we are paid and how much we are paid for individual jobs, that is tough to answer because it depends on many factors: union status of the job, budget of the production, size of the role, negotiated rate, residual payments, etc. I may do a video on it in the future and try not to over complicate it :)
@@ActingCareerCenter Just watched the video and it was super helpful thank you 🙏🏻
I saw you in Greenland
Hey mr yue i saw you in the movie GREENLAND
Great video and even better information. Question; if I’ve worked on a show for 2 days straight here in Los Angeles, should I receive a voucher from the production company?
You should ask the production company about that. Not every production is the same
Thank you for the video! I have one question, are independent movies also considered non union productions?
First comment!
Thank u sir I love the advice u gave I appreciate it
Unfortunately, I could not see you Kurt in the movie Greenland, but I saw a guy pretty similar to you. Maybe is your evil twin or lost brother!!!! I am glad for you congrats soldier!!!!!!!!!!
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I’m sag - e as of today 🥰
Forgot to mention sag offers payment plans and they also have their own credit union
Wow these are very good information.also assuming that you want a agent very good one what are agents looking for before they sign someone what do they need to have are do before getting sign by a great agent ?
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2 questions... 1) Does paid film work in the UK count toward principal or background work, and 2) Does being featured in a documentary count toward SAG eligibility even though those aren't paid? Thank-you!
Just saw you in black widow
Kurt, great video, explains a lot so well! One question, and it's a bit personal so feel free to ignore, but given that you (1) live in a right to work state and (2) your market doesn't show preference to SAG actors, what made you decide to join? Thanks again!
The short answer is that I wanted to support the union and the majority of my work and income was already coming from union bookings. I also didn't want to put myself in the situation where I book a little non-union corporate training video and then having that be a conflict with a huge movie audition.
A couple of more follow-up questions for you Kurt. If as a Non-Union member you get cast on a Union project are they required to pay and treat you the same as the Union members working on that project?
Also you said that once you join the Union you can never work on a Non-Union project the rest of your life. But what if at some point you stopped paying yuour Union dues.
Wouldn't you get kicked out of the Union? And if so wouldn't you then be free to work on Non-Union projects once again? Or will you then find yourself in a place where you can never work on any movie projects (Union or Non-Union) ever again?
Kurt please tell about nyfa
We want a video about for acting books
here are some books I recommend : www.actingcareercenter.com/best-acting-books-and-resources
Hi Kurt, thanks for the insight! I have a question: Would you consider yourself to be self-employed? Even though you’re in a union that provides benefits, how do you handle things that would normally already be taken care of in a traditional 9-5 job (taxes, health insurance, etc)?
It's very tricky, especially with non-union work being 1099 and union work being W-2. Also, some actors incorporate themselves for tax purposes. On top of that, most actors have a side income or multiple side incomes.
SAG-AFTRA offers health insurance, but only if you meet an earnings threshold every year (currently approx. $26,000).
There's no one-size-fits-all answer to this as everyone is going to have a slightly different situation. Highly recommend you talk to a tax professional to help you find the best path forward for you.
Been doing background for about 3-4 years now got my fist 3 union jobs my first year never was forced to join the union. But I’m total of all my union work I have at least 10i did like 3 union job this year as well I wanna join for stand in work personally
Dude!!! I thought that was you in Greenland!! Lol
😂
I have one out of three vouchers. I don’t want to get the other two just yet because from what I remember once you are sag eligible you only have one month to decide to join union or not. Wanting more experience first so may slow down on background roles
Do you have any advice to anyone who is stuck in their state? (The governor just released a law saying that the people in my state can't visit other states)
Also congratulations on the films you've been working on!
You won't be stuck there forever. Plus you can still train either in your state or via Zoom acting classes anywhere.
Hey Kurt I know this is an older video but I have a question for you. You provided some good information but one thing you never addressed was what one thing (or things) specifically compelled you to join the Union. Since you live in Georgia you could work on all of the Union projects that you wanted to. And you indicated that (unlike L.A.) Atlanta is not a place where Union productions would necessarily favor Union or Non-Union actors. And as you pointed out, the advantage of being Non-Union (in a right to work state) is that you can work both Union and Non-Union projects, whereas Union members can only work Non-Union projects. So what compelled you to join the Union at all?
And if I am a Chinese actor or Korean actor do I need it?
Mister Kurt , Can you please tell us maybe you know some same site for to found an agent but in Europe ? I am in Netherlands now :)
Hi
I want to start my sdudy in this feld
So but I do not know what collage is blongs to acting
Thank you Kurt yue
Hello I was raised in Hollywood my father was a multi award winning hairdresser part of the union, now I have a friend who is one of the most. Talked about Internet celebs name is paul denino his nickname is ice Poseidon , in the last week dozens of top podcast mention him, and this has been happening for the last 3 years, I talk with him and I recently explained to him about sag and getting an agent, now my question is do you think he just needs an agent and then join sag? How would you go about it? I can only help him so much he has connection I’m sure but I’m the only one explaining to him how Hollywood works with guilds and agents
My question is have you only been uni since 2019 ?? With Covid happening?? And already have speaking roles?? In less than 3 years?? Taking classes?? How did YOU become eligible if you shun background work???
what about "Must Join" status?
Why should I join the union
If someone lives in Tennessee will they need to relocate to become an actor/actress?
What are the union and non union projects .
The union projects are basically major movies and tv shows ( but you have to become a member of SAG-AFTRA if you want to audition for more film and television ) and non union projects are basically short films, student films, and webisodes ( or webseries ). ( But their non SAG-AFTRA projects ).
Do the union help you get acting jobs?
Do we get an agent first or join the Union first?
Honestly, being in SAG hasn't been much help here in the SE US. It's been more helpful in different markets, but in Atlanta, it hasn't really benefited me much if any.
What do you mean exactly? regarding to your market
@@CJ-pp1th I'm in sag, and in Atlanta, i can't see where it's helped me book any differently.
As a right to work state, it's not an issue. Ive worked in other states where SAG was a requirement to work or audition (example. Yellowstone).
Agreed. Being a union member in the Southeast doesn't have the same advantages as it does in other markets
I am non - union
I’m a sag member in Chicago but never have done speaking acting . I’m working on a reel now do you think I should put my membership on hold or will there be enough student films or beginner things to make a professional reel?
I think the Chicago market will have enough union opportunities available to not leave the union, but that is just my guess since I dont' live there
So if someone is SAG but they want to work on a non-union project they can't? There's no option for them to work on a non-SAG production?
What are the best talent website for the new york city arena that can get me to sag?
Is it better to apply for non union or Union Jobs
I have a question if I join the union in california and I am an immigrant, can I extend my visa?
Is there any good unions in the UK... Literally can't find any
Hi Kurt, how willing are Union Productions willing to hire Non Union Actors?
Hey Kurt, quick question, Can you become SAG-e from a principal role in a project under SAG Short Term Agreement contract?
I don't believe so but definitely check with SAG-AFTRA to make sure that is correct. You can also use their eligibility checker on their website to see if a recent project you worked on has make you eligible
www.sagaftra.org/membership-benefits/sag-aftra-eligibility-checker
It is my understanding, no.
Can someone please make me SAG AFTRA eligible so I can get my SAG Card? I could never get 3 vouchers as a background actor
Work on a union project as background for 3 days from one project or from 3 separate union jobs as background? I’m confused
So for people working on films and want an A-list actor, the project must be a union project, correct? What if you are someone who doesn't want to act but wants to work behind the camera, like writing, storyboarding, and prop making? Would you need a SAG membership? Is the membership a one-time fee, or is it a monthly bill?
The crew members union is IATSE. Writers have their own union (WGA) as do directors (DGA).
I wanna know why unions are not allowed to work for non-union projects. 😅
The question is .. do you make more money being in the union 😅?