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It has come to Screen Actors Guild attention that there have been postings for current SAG projects by individuals who have not been authorized to represent the signatory producer(s) of a television or theatrical production.

Please remember that when in doubt about the status of a particular production or casting director, call (212) 827-1553 during business hours to verify legitimacy.

VITA SERVICES AVAILABLE TO NEW YORK SAG MEMBERS

When: Office hours are Mondays, Wednesdays - Fridays from 11 am to 4 pm.
NEVER opened on Tuesdays.
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New York (Jan. 19, 2010) — Screen Actors Guild today delivered the following letter to New York Governor David Paterson conveying its thanks for recognizing the importance of the Empire State Film Production Tax Credit by including it in the state budget proposal.

January 19, 2010

Honorable David A. Paterson
State Capitol
Albany, NY 12224

Dear Governor Paterson,
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Dear New York Guild Members,

You probably have had your TV/Theatrical ballot for about a week now. I hope you have had the opportunity to read the information that was included in the package. There is both a majority and a minority report. I remain confident as part of the Board majority and as someone who was on the negotiating committee and the negotiating task force that a YES vote is the right vote.
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To: All SAG Members who are currently represented by, or have previously been affiliated with, the Michael Amato Theatrical Enterprise Agency

From: Zino Macaluso, National Director/Senior Counsel, Agency Relations, Screen Actors Guild

Date: May 28, 2009

Re: Inactivation of the Michael Amato Theatrical Enterprise Agency

Dear New York Guild Member,

There were two significant events this past weekend that will affect the lives of New York actors and Guild members across the country.
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PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release
DATE: March 24, 2009
CONTACT: Ina Clark, 212.221.7300 ext. 176, iclark@actorsfund.org

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As you know, the highly successful NY Film and TV Tax Credit ran out of money in January of this year and Governor Patterson’s proposed budget did not include any further funding of the program.
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SCREEN ACTORS GUILD
BULLETIN

February 26, 2009   

To: All SAG Members who are currently represented, or previously been affiliated with, The Gilla Roos, Ltd Talent Agency (NY).

The Screen Actors Guild is writing to inform you that the Gilla Roos, Ltd Talent Agency (“Gilla”) has indicated that it has temporarily closed its office for business reasons. Accordingly, SAG has inactivated this agency’s franchise effective immediately.
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New York Guild Members: Help Keep Production
Coming To New York By Supporting Tax Credit Legislation

Dear New York Guild Members:
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