Branch News
Wed, 11/11/2009 - 13:40

It has come to our attention that casting has been taking place in Puerto Rico for a 13 episode series entitled Tales of Latin Lovers, with production planned in Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Los Angeles. Please be advised that the producers of this series have not been in contact with Screen Actors Guild about executing the applicable collective bargaining agreement and, therefore, we must assume that the producers of this program do not intend to execute an agreement with the Guild.

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Thu, 10/08/2009 - 11:59

Gathering Testimonials from Florida Film, TV and Digital Media Crew & Support Businesses

Dear Florida Branch Members,
Just as you heard at our Membership Meeting on October 5, now is the time when your voice as a professional performer can make a difference as we fight to win back jobs for Florida SAG Members. 

Please see the following message from the Florida Film Production Coalition. If you have a story to share, please respond by October 31, 2009 to: ffpcoalition@aol.com

Thank you for your help. Read on:

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Tue, 09/22/2009 - 13:25

Dear Florida Branch Members:

On September 22, 2009, Screen Actors Guild announced the election results for the Florida Branch elections.

Florida Branch President Steve Gladstone, Branch Vice President Ellen Wacher, Branch Recording Secretary Patrick Mickler and current Councilors at Large Deanna Case, Dan Fitzgerald, Allison McKay, Brett Rice, Santara Sidersky, Matt Simpson, and Stephen Testa along with National Board Member Nancy Duerr welcome the following newly elected candidates to the Florida Branch:

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Wed, 08/12/2009 - 09:49

Dear Florida Branch Members,

The SAG Foundation cordially invites you to participate in two rewarding projects that make perfect use of your talents as actors and expressive readers: reading and writing to elementary school students.

BookPALS is the SAG Foundation's core literacy program. BookPALS read at elementary schools near their home on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis, as their schedules allow.

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Tue, 07/21/2009 - 14:58

Dear Voice Over Performers:

In a changing economic marketplace, the Guild is aware that across the country some producers may attempt to negotiate directly with SAG voice over performers, and act as a de facto talent agent, potentially including the assessment of a commission.

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Tue, 06/02/2009 - 13:21

Dear Florida Branch Members,

Your National Board of Directors and Florida Branch Council recommend you Vote YES on the TV/Theatrical Agreements. Don’t throw your future away - ballots must be received at the assigned post office box no later than 5:00 p.m. (PDT) June 9, 2009. All active members of SAG in good standing whose November 2008 dues (11/01/08 – 04/30/09) were paid by Thursday, April 30, 2009 are eligible to vote.

The proposed contract will get members back to work and provide substantial increases, including:

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Thu, 04/30/2009 - 15:05

To All Screen Actors Guild Members Residing in Louisiana:

As you may know, the production tax credits that have been so instrumental to the growth of the film industry in Louisiana face possible reduction in 2010. The reduction of these tax incentives would have a profound effect on the amount of future film and television productions made in Louisiana.

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Mon, 04/20/2009 - 20:45

THE TIME IS NOW TO PROTECT FLORIDA'S WORKERS!
Call Your State Representative and tell them to
VOTE NO ON HJR 1013 - THE ANTI-WORKER CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT!

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Tue, 03/17/2009 - 11:42

The Screen Actors Guild recently notified its Florida SAG members about the closure of two formerly franchised talent agencies in this market. Because of the inherent complexities of agency relations today, these closures have lead to numerous requests for clarification regarding the SAG franchise, and SAG members’ obligations there under. 

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