http://www.actorsreporter.com Actors Reporter Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:17:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   [myspace]http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=105980444[/myspace]   Modern technology is evolving at a staggering pace, and that evolution has had a great impact on the audiobook industry. As the industry has advanced, so has AFTRA in its representation of members who perform audiobook narration. Created in 1931 by the Library of Congress as “talking books” for the ... http://www.actorsreporter.com/2010/aftra-podcast/aftra-is-ahead-of-the-curve/     [blip.tv ?posts_id=3577147&dest=-1]   Looking Ahead program for young performers by AFTRA.   Young Performers Get Together   Are you a Los Angeles-based young performer between 9 and 18? Looking for fun places to meet friends in between auditions, work and studying? Need to build up some community service credits for school?   Looking Ahead is a ... http://www.actorsreporter.com/2010/aftra-podcast/young-performers-get-together/ [flv]/wp-content/themes/actorsreporter/videos/aftra/13_Hot_Topic_AFTRA_in_prime_time.flv[/flv]  Pilots Overwhelmingly AFTRA Again   About 60 pilots for scripted network primetime programs will be shot under AFTRA contracts this year, while few – or perhaps none – will be produced under SAG jurisdiction, according to sources close to the two unions, who spoke on condition of anonymity. This continues a trend ... http://www.actorsreporter.com/2010/aftra-podcast/pilots-overwhelmingly-aftra-again/ [flv]http://www.actorsreporter.com/wp-content/themes/actorsreporter/videos/aftra/12_AFTRApodcast_UTLfund.flv[/flv]   AFTRA’s UTL Fund Did you know that AFTRA, the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, is holding checks … yes money guys, money that may be for you. AFTRA has a “UTL” Fund. UTL stands for “Unable to Locate. It is a Trust Account maintained by ... http://www.actorsreporter.com/2010/aftra-podcast/aftra%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cutl%e2%80%9d-fund-unable-to-locate/ Three January 2010 AFTRA Classes Available 1. Scene Study Class A four-week Jan 2010 scene study class taught by Robin Brown. Scene Study Class--Robin G. Brown, Instructor *** Deadline to submit for class consideration:  Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 12pm 4 Week Class Dates: Wednesdays, January 13, 20, 27 and February 3 
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Frank ... http://www.actorsreporter.com/2009/aftra-podcast/january-2010-aftra-classes-available/ [flv]http://www.actorsreporter.com/wp-content/themes/actorsreporter/videos/aftra/7_AFTRApodcast_Union_Plus.flv[/flv] Six tips for fall fun & savings provided to union members from Union Plus. Union Plus is brought to you by Union Privilege, established by the AFL-CIO to provide discounted and free consumer benefits to members and retirees of participating labor unions, including SAG, AFTRA, Actors Equity, Writers Guild, and scores ... http://www.actorsreporter.com/2009/aftra-podcast/six-tips-for-fun-savings-from-union-plus/ [flv]http://www.actorsreporter.com/wp-content/themes/actorsreporter/videos/aftra/6_AFTRA_Sept_Education_Calendar.flv[/flv] AFTRA Los Angeles Education Calendar for September 2009 AFTRA members in good standing are invited to attend any of these upcoming September education events. These events are coordinated through the Member Education and EEO Departments and their committees. For all RSVPs or requests for more information, please email your ... http://www.actorsreporter.com/2009/aftra-podcast/aftra-los-angeles-education-calendar-for-september-2009/ [blip.tv ?posts_id=3132828&dest=-1] The AFTRA Foundation The AFTRA Foundation is building for the future of performers, broadcasters, and recording artists. Founded by the AFTRA National Board of Directors in 1997 as a separate legal entity from the union, the AFTRA Foundation is a charitable and educational organization funded through tax-deductible voluntary contributions, grants, ... http://www.actorsreporter.com/2009/aftra-podcast/the-aftra-foundation/ [blip.tv ?posts_id=2755836&dest=-1] There's some cool extra perks available to us as SAG, AFTRA, or Equity members ... real money saving discounts and deals! Some of the discounts include Beauty & Grooming discounts on Make-Up products, or Hairstyling, or even Skin Care products, Cars and Parking discounts, rent or even buy a car, ... http://www.actorsreporter.com/2009/aftra-podcast/union-discounts-deals/ [flv]http://www.actorsreporter.com/wp-content/themes/actorsreporter/videos/aftra/1_scholar_Jan09.flv[/flv] The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Foundation, a charitable and educational organization separate from the Union, is funded through tax-deductible voluntary contributions, grants, and bequests and NOT from AFTRA member dues. Academic scholarships are offered to AFTRA members and their dependents by The AFTRA/Heller Memorial Foundation. Scholarships are ... http://www.actorsreporter.com/2009/aftra-podcast/aftra-scholarshps-available/