SAG-AFTRA

Chris Shiflett is the lead guitarist for the rock band Foo Fighters and an active union member. On this Spring 2021 episode, we revisit a conversation Gabrielle Carteris and David White had with Chris about how he landed his dream job, Covid-19's impact on the music business, and why he hopes to encourage more vocalists to be part of SAG-AFTRA. **The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA's endorsement.

How do you run your career like a business? Start by identifying and hiring the right team. On this episode, a lawyer, agent, publicist and social media expert discuss how they ensure people make the best decisions. **The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA's endorsement.

A replay of Gotta SeeHer to Be Her with Dr. Knatokie Ford, an advisor to the #SeeHer initiative who advocates for the accurate portrayal of women and girls in marketing, advertising, media and entertainment. Dr. Ford joined the show earlier this year to talk about how creators can change perceptions by showing women as they truly are. *The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA's endorsement.

Making the perfect self-tape is more important than ever for actors. On this replay of a popular SAG-AFTRA panel, casting directors Krista Husar, Caroline Liem and Tracy 'Twinkie' Byrd share strategies for producing the perfect self-tape. The group offers tips on lighting, slates, sound—and they dish on the best and worst auditions they've seen.

**The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA's endorsement.

Many actors are turning to audiobook narration, given the work can be both satisfying and lucrative. On this podcast, several successful audiobook narrators explain how to break into the industry and perfect your narration skills, and they provide perspectives on diversity and inclusion in the business. The presentation was part of our continuing PTEOE education series.

**The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA's endorsement.

Emmy Award-winning television editor and author Jordan Goldman explains how actors can avoid getting cut from a scene. This is a replay of a lecture Goldman gave in August as part of the SAG-AFTRA PTEOE series.

**The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA's endorsement.

For those in entertainment, you've likely heard "no" more than once during your career. But it doesn't have to be a negative experience. In this replay of a recent PTEOE presentation, Christopher D. Bloodworth, national director of The Career Center at The Actors Fund, offers helpful insights on how to handle rejection. **The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA's endorsement.

For years, music creators have struggled to receive fair compensation for their work. But the bipartisan American Music Fairness Act seeks to remedy this. New York Congressman and Chairman of the musicFIRST coalition Joe Crowley and SAG-AFTRA General Counsel Jeffrey Bennett join hosts Gabrielle Carteris and Duncan Crabtree-Ireland to discuss the bill, the challenges it faces, and why this time might be different.

**The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA's endorsement.