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 […]
SAG-AFTRA
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 […]
The Only Way to get Paid a Higher Rate is to not Accept Low Rate Jobs
Talent of all genres have struggled for years to get better paying rates for jobs. Unfortunately the rates have been sliding downward for some time. What can we do to fix them? You as the people who get paid for the jobs need to put your foot down and state you will only work the […]
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 […]
Sticking to Commitments & Not Emailing Your Agent Every Hour
In the entertainment industry, everything is rush rush until you are booked, then you as a talent are stuck waiting for details for said shoot. Additionally if you are put on hold, first refusal or are pinned it’s the same situation. Behind the scenes, we cannot see what is happening, in the end these people […]
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 […]