SAG Contracts Corner: Commercials 101

Event Type:	LifeRaft
Title:	SAG Contracts Corner: Commercials 101 Empower yourself by learning how you should be paid for commercial work.
Date:	Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Time:	7-9pm (Check-in 6:00-6:45pm)
Location:	SAG Foundation Actors Center 5757 Wilshire Blvd.-Mezzanine Level (Parking Validation Available)
Event Rules:	Event rules Cancellations must be made by midnight prior to the day of the event. Failure to fulfill a SEATED reservation or arrival after check-in is completed will be recorded as a “No-Show.” Three “No-Shows” will result in restriction from attending SAG Foundation events for six months. The “No-Show” policy does not apply to WAITLISTED reservations – UNLESS you are moved to the seated list. If you have been moved to the seated list and will not be attending you must cancel by midnight to avoid being recorded as a “No-Show”. Your status will be changed no later than midnight prior to the day of the event – to give you time to cancel. Waiting List – If you are on the waiting list and a spot opens up you will be moved to the seated list and notified via email (by midnight prior to the day of the event). You may also check your status at any time by logging into our website. If you are still on the waiting list the day of an event you are welcome to show up to see if space is available. You WILL NOT be recorded as a “no show” if you do not attend or if you show up and do not get in. •SAG Foundation events are open to SAG, AFTRA and Equity members only unless otherwise specified. •You must present your CURRENT SAG ID (AFTRA or Equity) for admittance. If you do not bring your current card you will be moved to the waiting list. • SAG members may bring one guest unless otherwise specified – your guest must have a reservation and must check in with you. Seats cannot be held. •RSVPs are NOT guaranteed seats. Events are overbooked to ensure a full house. •Late arrivals will not be admitted. •No photography or recording devices – please leave them in your car - they will be confiscated if used •No soliciting (including giving out headshots, reels, business cards, scripts) or excessive autograph seeking from guest speakers •Cell phones/pagers must be turned off •No food allowed. Drinks must be in closed containers •When you register for an event you are expected to stay for the entire event.
	Contracts Corner with SAG Contract Departments Commercial Contract 101 Do you want to empower yourself and learn how you should be paid for working under the Commercials Contract as a principal performer or background performer? Do you want to learn when overtime kicks in? What your working condition rights are and when meal breaks should be called? What about learning an easy way to understand how residuals are paid to ensure you’re getting paid properly? Do you know how the SAG rules can help you during an audition? Do you know the differences between working as a background performer vs a principal performer? In this 2 hour seminar, presented by the Screen Actors Guild Commercials Department, you will gain knowledge about the basic provisions in the SAG Commercials Contract. You will learn what to expect on set and how to file a claim if you run into problems. As of April 1, 2009 there are new terms and conditions in the Commercials Contract that all members should be aware of. Please join us and get valuable tools and information needed for your career as a professional actor in commercials. Knowledge is power!

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