The Chicago Activator - August 23, 2017

Official E-Newsletter of the SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local

IN THIS ISSUE

August 23, 2017

SAG-AFTRA Conservatory Presents

Local News Senior Resource Day September Conservatory

How to Get Your Work to Creatives in Today's Market. What Are They Looking For?

Black Harvest Film Festival

Monday, Sept. 18

2017 Chicago Theater Bike Ride Roy W. Dean Film Grant

Local News Discount Movie Passes are Back! $9 movie pass $5 popcorn ticket (upgradeable) $3 drink ticket (upgradeable) Stop by the local to purchase them today.

Save the Date for SAG-AFTRA Senior Resource Day - Wednesday, Oct. 18 Sponsored by the SAG-AFTRA National Senior Committee Attention all SAG-AFTRA members over age 50: Please join us on Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. for SAG-AFTRA Senior Resource Day. We'll have presentations from The Actors Fund and the Alzheimer's Association, technology help, headshot sessions and much more.

Call or email Gianna Consalvo to reserve your 30-minute headshot session at the discounted rate of $90 and an optional hair and makeup session for $50.

Official schedule to come, mark your calendar. Hope to see you there!

We will be asking for RSVPs to the event in late September. RSVPs are now open for headshots only. See contact info below.

Contact: gianna.consalvo@sagaftra.org or 312-867-3712

SAG-AFTRA Conservatory Presents How to Get Your Work to Creatives in Today's Market. What Are They Looking For? Join us for an evening with three industry insiders to discuss how to market to creatives.

Scheduled to be on the panel: James "Stump" Mahoney of FCB Chicago and Robert Marshall of Source-Connect, with Tim Dadabo as moderator.

When: Monday, Sept. 18, 6 - 8 p.m.

Where: Kaufherr Members Resource Center (KMRC) 1 East Erie, Suite 660 Chicago, IL 60611 Please email kathy.byrne@sagaftra.org to RSVP. 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. No RSVP necessary. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card or digital card on the app (paid through Oct. 31, 2017) for admittance.

Member Discount for 23rd Annual Black Harvest Film Festival Take advantage of this special offer from our friends at the Gene Siskel Film Center. Join us for the 23rd Annual Black Harvest Film Festival (Aug. 5-31), the Midwest's largest black film festival, with over 60 films and guests galore. SAG-AFTRA members get discounted admission of $7 to any festival film. Just purchase tickets in person at the Film Center box office and mention promo code "SAG." Hurry -- some shows already sold out. Click here for more information.

2017 Chicago Theater Bike Ride on Sept. 9 Come out to celebrate and support the vibrant Chicago theater community at the third annual Chicago Theater Bike Ride. The Ride was created in September 2014 to memorialize SAGAFTRA member Molly Glynn, actor and mother of two, with a mission to support fellow artists in times of greatest need.

When: Saturday, Sept. 9, 11 a.m., First ride wave at noon.

Community potluck barbeque at 1:30 p.m.

Where: Foster Beach 5200 N. Lake Shore Drive at the Lake Chicago, IL 60640 The 12-mile bike ride starts at Foster Beach, takes a short loop up to Osterman Beach and then south to the turnaround at North Avenue Beach, ending back at Foster Beach.

Register here.

Suggested minimum ride donation is $25.

Donations of any amount are accepted even if not participating in the bike ride. The 2017 fundraising goal is $15,000 and 200 riders. The ride has had increased donations, ridership and gifts each successive year.

Roy W. Dean Film Grant - Win, Shoot, Score with Film Grant Applications are now being accepted for the fall Roy W. Dean Film Grant. Winner receives $3,000 cash, $30,000 in film services to shoot and finish their project, including a film score! Grant seeks films that are unique and contribute to society. Projects can be documentaries, short films, features or web series. Deadline for submission is Sept. 30.

Each applicant for the grant receives a consultation on their project from a member of From The Heart Productions, which sponsors the grant.

Click here to learn more and apply for the grant.

For more information, please email info@fromtheheartproductions.com or call 805-984-0098.

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.

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