Archive for the ‘SAG Eligible’ Category
July 24th, 2010
let me know what you think about actors who put SAGe on their resumes? Is it right? Is it ethical? Is it even legal?
Posted in Actors, SAG, SAG Eligible, SAG Membership, Tommy G. Kendrick | 3 Comments »
June 30th, 2009
AUSTIN CONSERVATORY PRESENTS a free seminar featuring Texas Film Commission head, Bob Hudgins and friends. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to hear first hand what Hudgins has to say about the new law, about the positive impact on Texas film production and maybe even yet another explanation of the ‘Waco’ brouhaha. TEXAS INCENTIVES—HOW TO [...]
Tags: AFTRA, Bob Hudgins, IATSE, Ken Rector, Linda Dowell, SAG, Texas Film Incentives, Tommy G. Kendrick
Posted in Austin Film, Bob Hudgins, IATSE, Indie Film, Ken Rector, Linda Dowell, Louisiana Film Production, New Mexico Film Production, Right to Work, SAG, SAG Eligible, SAG Membership, Tax Incentives, Texas Actors, Texas film, Texas Film Scene, Texas Filmmakers, Tom Booker, Tommy G. Kendrick, TXMPA | 1 Comment »
February 11th, 2009
Self-described ‘working class actor’ John Cygan offers his take on the deal that AFTRA signed and why SAG should not agree to that same deal. What do you think?
Tags: ACTORS HEALTH CARE, ACTORS RESIDUALS, AFTRA, AMPTP, JOHN CYGAN, New Media, NOW MEDIA, SAG, Strike, WEBISODES
Posted in Actor, AFTRA, Alan Rosenberg, AMPTP, Auditions, Big Media, Casting Notices, Commercials, Film Distribution, Filmmakers, Filmmaking, Hollywood, Indie Film, New Media, NOW MEDIA, Producers, Residuals, Roberta Reardon, SAG, SAG Eligible, SAG Membership, Self Promotion, Streaming Video, Strike, Tommy G. Kendrick, WEBISODES | No Comments »
February 11th, 2009
FROM: Drew Mayer-Oakes, TXMPA Legislative Committee We are fast approaching the Texas Motion Picture Alliance Lobby Day for 2009. Thank you for your participation last session – we need your help again. If you are able to volunteer again, the TXMPA needs you! Lobby Day is March 4th, with orientation and training for new team [...]
Tags: AFTRA, Auditions in Texas, Austin Studios, Filmmakers, Regional Film Production, SAG, Texas Actors, Texas Film Incentives, Tommy G. Kendrick, TXMPA
Posted in Austin Actors, Austin Film, Austin Studios, Film Crew, Filmmaking, Residuals, Right to Work, SAG, SAG Eligible, SAG Membership, SAGIndie, Tax Incentives, Texas Actors, Texas film, Texas Film Production Fund, Texas Filmmakers, Tommy G. Kendrick, TXMPA | No Comments »
January 20th, 2009
Attention TXMPA Central Region members, potential members and friends. Do you care about the moving image industry in Texas? Our legislative rallying cry/ kickoff mixer & information session will be Monday, January 26 from 6-9 at: Roux Restaurant 214 E. 6th St, Austin 78701 512 479 0474 just a couple of doors down from the [...]
Tags: Austin Actors, Bob Hudgins, Legislative Rally in Austin, Tax Incentives, Texas Actors, TXMPA
Posted in Actors, Austin Film, Directors, Film Crew, Filmmakers, Indie Film, Producers, Right to Work, SAG, SAG Eligible, SAG Membership, SAGIndie, Texas Actors, Texas film, Texas Film Production Fund, Texas Filmmakers, Tommy G. Kendrick, TXMPA, Writers | No Comments »
November 24th, 2008
Tags: AFTRA, Alan Rosenberg, AMPTP, IATSE, Middle Class Actors, New Media, Residuals, SAG, Strike Authorization Vote, WGA
Posted in Actors, AFTRA, Deadline Hollywood Daily, Directors, Hollywood, Hollywood Reporter, Indie Film, Louisiana Film Production, New Media, New Mexico Film Production, NOW MEDIA, Residuals, SAG, SAG Eligible, SAG Membership, SAGIndie, Strike, Texas Actors, Tommy G. Kendrick, TXMPA | No Comments »
September 30th, 2008
September 29, 2008 Dear Alan and Doug: This is in response to your letter dated September 29, 2008 to Peter Chernin, Robert Iger and me. Your letter indicates that the Screen Actors Guild is not prepared to change its position on any of the threshold issues in our negotiations. The Guild’s position remains unchanged since [...]
Tags: AFTRA, AMPTP NEGOTIATORS, CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS, SAG, SAG strike
Posted in Acting, Actor, Actors, AFTRA, Alan Rosenberg, AMPTP, Producers, SAG, SAG Eligible, SAG Membership, Strike, TXMPA | No Comments »
September 30th, 2008
Here is a copy of the latest missive sent from the SAG negotiating team to their counterparts at AMPTP in an effort to get contract talks restarted: September 29, 2008 Dear Gentlemen: We believe it is clear that our members would fail to ratify your proposal of June 30, 2008. It would serve no productive [...]
Tags: Acting, Actors, Alan Rosenberg, AMPTP, CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS, DOUG ALLEN, SAG, STALLED CONTRACT TALKS
Posted in Acting, Actor, Actors, AFTRA, Alan Rosenberg, AMPTP, Directors, Filmmakers, SAG, SAG Eligible, SAG Membership, SAGIndie, Strike, Texas Actors, Texas Film Production Fund, TXMPA | No Comments »
September 22nd, 2008
WHAT: The Network Austin Mixer WHEN: Wednesday September 24 – Speakers at 7 PM — Network Till Late WHERE: Mother Egan‚s Irish Pub – 715 West 6th St. Austin, TX WHO: Everyone involved in film and media… and YOU! SPEAKERS: A Panel of Speakers from THE ALLIANCE * Donise Hardy, President, Talent Works-USA * Veronica [...]
Tags: Austin Actors, DONISE HARDY, HEATHER COLLIER, LIZ ATHERTON, NETWORK AUSTIN MIXER, SAG Actors, Texas Actors, THE ALLIANCE, Tommy G. Kendrick
Posted in Acting, Acting Coaches, Actor, Actors, AFTRA, Agent, Austin Actors, Austin Film, Austin Studios, Callbacks, Casting Notices, Commercials, Directors, Filmmakers, Filmmaking, IActor, Indie Film, New Mexico Film Production, Residuals, Right to Work, SAG, SAG Eligible, SAG Membership, SAGIndie, Self Promotion, Texas Actors, Texas film, Texas Film Production Fund, Texas Filmmakers, Tommy G. Kendrick, TXMPA | No Comments »
September 22nd, 2008
Some months back I was asked to give my opinion about a young actor’s headshot. Over the weekend I received a followup email from the actor who wanted some additional advice about the headshot photo and about the process of changing agents. After I had finished responding to his questions it occurred to me that [...]
Tags: Advice to Actors, Changing Agents, Film Actors, Headshots, Texas Actors, Young Actors
Posted in Actors, Actors over 30, Agent, Auditions, Austin Actors, Casting Notices, Creating characters, Headshots, SAG, SAG Eligible, SAG Membership, Self Promotion, Texas Actors, Texas Film Production Fund, Tommy G. Kendrick | 1 Comment »