SAG-AFTRA

In part 2 of our series on contract negotiations, we explore the bargaining and ratification process, including communication with other unions before talks begin, the structure and dynamic of different negotiation sessions, and the challenges in achieving the union’s desired contract terms. Our panel of demystifiers includes SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director and Chief Negoti

SAG-AFTRA regularly negotiates contracts with major studios, networks, and production companies. It's a complex process that most members don't get to see up close. That's why we're excited to bring you this two-part series that breaks down what happens behind those doors. In this episode, we focus on the early stages of negotiations, from researching trends to getting critical mem

You know Paul W. Downs as a writer, director, co-creator and star of the comedy series Hacks. But you may not know Paul has been an active and outspoken champion of SAG-AFTRA and the WGA. In this episode, Paul shares his journey from getting his SAG-AFTRA card to advocating for fair contracts during last year’s writer and actor strikes. He talks about balancing acting, directing

Artificial Intelligence has been in the news lately, sparking debates and making headlines. In this episode, we give an update about developments happening in A.I. impacting SAG-AFTRA members and the creative community. We talk about the significance of the high-profile dispute between actor/member Scarlett Johansson and OpenAI over the company's use of a voice virtually indistingu

In this episode, we explore the rapidly growing world of influencers and how SAG-AFTRA supports and protects them through its groundbreaking Influencer Agreement and Influencer Waiver. Sidney Raskind, a TikTok and Instagram creator with over 5 million followers, shares his journey to digital success and the challenges faced by influencers. Joining the show is SAG-AFTRA Manager of C

On April 30, the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary’s subcommittee on intellectual property will hold a hearing on the NO FAKES Act. The bipartisan proposal would protect all people's voices, images and likeness from unauthorized recreations from generative A.I. In this episode, host and SAG AFTRA National Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland is joined by two people wit

From heroes to villains, video game characters drive compelling narratives and make our favorite games engaging. But who is the talent behind the performances, what are the challenges they face, and what skills do they possess to become accomplished in this field? To find out, we are joined by performance capture actor Noshir Dalal. Nosh, as he is known, has starred as Charles Smit

How will A.I. affect the entertainment business, and what is SAG-AFTRA doing to defend its members? SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland tackled those crucial topics and more in a recent panel discussion at SXSW. In this episode, we listen to portions of a live fireside chat between Duncan and Fast Company Editor-in-Chief Brendan Vaugha

The 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards occurred at the Shrine Auditorium in LA on February 24, streaming live globally on Netflix for the first time. The night was filled with surprises, laughs, tears, and some truly historic firsts. Executive Producer Jon Brockett, Director Alex Rudzinski, and Head Writer Matt Roberts join the podcast to walk us through the highlights and give

Several states have introduced legislation to curb unauthorized and abusive uses of AI, and both the House and Senate have introduced legislation to strengthen image and voice likeness protections. The No Fakes Act and the No AI Fraud Act are bipartisan efforts to address, on a Federal level, the increasing threat of AI and digital clones to the rights of SAG-AFTRA members and othe