INDUSTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS

IF YOU’RE A UNION ACTOR WHO’S IN THE DARK…READ ON

It’s easy to read the trades, but their content doesn’t really affect the average working actor. The one small act of reading your SAG-AFTRA emails for two weeks straight can give info that actually affects you. For your convenience, I’ll list some highlights here.

APRIL 27, 2025

“Among the many wins from the deal: one-year streaming use fees have been increased by up to 33.33% to keep stride with the transforming advertising industry, and paid YouTube.com use now commands a 12% increase over the current Traditional Digital rates — a restructuring that reflects its rise as a premium platform”.

Informational meetings for members across the country to discuss the tentative agreement will take place online:

SAG-AFTRA is on strike against interactive employers. To learn more and check if a game is struck, please click HERE.

If you know of a game in production asking performers to work and think it may be on strike, please fill out the anonymous questionnaire HERE. They will not release or share your information with anyone.You may also contact videogamestrike@sagaftra.org with any questions.

The SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Conservatory Committee 2025

works on a local level to facilitate, encourage, and empower all local SAG-AFTRA members to expand their knowledge and advance their career objectives through educational programs overseen by dedicated industry professionals. The Conservatory offers members a means to nurture their talent, business acumen, and craft to sharpen and broaden their skill sets in varied forms of production and performance. The goal is to provide a pathway to build and maintain a sustainable career.  Join here: https://www.sagaftra.org/los-angeles/local-programs/los-angeles-conservatory

SAG-AFTRA’s Kerri Wood Einertson explains the benefits of the California Film & Television Tax Credit Program. Dec. 19, 2024

“In October, the Governor announced his proposal to expand the program from $330 million to $750 million annually. This more than doubles the program, which we need [and] we are extremely excited about,” said Wood Einertson. “This is a huge boost that we need in order to be competitive not just to other states but other countries. So, this is a really important move for California.” Watch full video HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJz9LYsZSNM