In today’s world of acting, whether it’s on-camera or voice over, there is still a 4 way split of talent. Non-union talent account for a large amount of talent in the entertainment industry. These talent have no restrictions, because they are non-union. If a non-union talent does work a union project, they may or may […]
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When you are Represented by an Agent, you Must Follow Their Rules
When a talent in the entertainment industry decides they want representation, know it isn’t all peaches and cream. You will be responsible for your end of the deal and the agent will be responsible for their end of the deal. The potential discussions about representation include: Region representation is covered Type of entertainment the agent […]
What is FiCore?
Around the world, talent and at times production and clients are unaware of what FiCore is. Learn from this video: Even if you have a SAG-AFTRA production, you legally can hire non-union talent If you have a non-union production, you are welcome to hire a union talent, but if the talent lies about their union […]
Can a Production Require All Talent Hired to be Current Union Members? Meaning SAG-AFTRA or Ficore?
The short answer is no. No, no, no! How do I know? I called SAG-AFTRA months ago and had a long discussion with them. If you receive an audition request or posting requesting talent who are only “union” talent, meaning SAG-AFTRA or Ficore, submit anyway even if you are not a union talent. A union […]
When you need to join the Union, SAG- AFTRA vs Ficore
I wanted to share some information about being SAG- AFTRA versus being Ficore, which is just about the same thing except you are not limited to the types of jobs you can do if you go Ficore. SAG-AFTRA and Ficore are essentially the same thing. You are a paying union member with a SAG ID […]