Guild Members: Join Us Online for Free Business of Acting Seminars in February

Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Screen Actors Guild continue to present weekly “business of acting” LifeRaft Live Stream events to Guild members across the nation at no charge, via live video stream on the Internet.

LifeRaft provides career-enhancing knowledge to actors by way of panel discussions with seasoned industry professionals. The innovative Live Stream program lets you participate online every Tuesday, 6-8pm (PT) through April 27, 2010.

To participate in these programs online, simply visit the SAG Foundation LifeRaft Live Stream show page at www.sagfoundation.org/liferaft/livestream All LifeRaft Live Stream events are available for later viewing here as well.

February’s LifeRaft Live Stream Schedule:

Actor Taxes and Money Management

6-8 p.m. (PT), Tuesday, February 2

With tax season rapidly approaching, now is the time to improve your financial health with topics tailored specifically to the actor, including expense deductions, investment options and budgeting on a sporadic income.

Journey of the Working Actor

6-8 p.m. (PT), Tuesday, February 9

Join accomplished actor/author Michael Bofshever (www.michaelbofshever.com) and a stellar panel of working actors as they guide you through the foundation to having a career, including audition know-how, life on set, agents and managers, and the art of perseverance.

Indie Series Pt. 1 - Making Your Own Movie with SAGIndie

6-8 p.m. (PT), Tuesday, February 16

Gain valuable knowledge to help you “make it happen” with your own indie projects. SAGIndie National Director Darrien Michele Gipson and a panel of established independent film producers will share their experience and explore such topics as crafting a budget, acquiring funding, managing production, lining up distribution, and much more.

Indie Series Pt. 2 - SAG Contracts Corner: Low Budget and Theatrical 101

6-8 p.m. (PT), Tuesday, February 23

Learn about overtime, working conditions, making an indie project signatory and more while exploring the basic provisions and signatory requirements in the SAG Theatrical and Low Budget Contracts. Please note that this presentation by the Screen Actors Guild Theatrical and Low Budget Departments is pre-recorded and will follow with a live Q and A with presenters online.

You’ll be able to submit your questions to panelists and moderators during the events by emailing LifeRaft@sagfoundation.org or you may tweet your questions at #LRLS

Please remember that the image and sound quality of life streaming video may be compromised due to the nature of this technology. We hope you will enjoy this program as advancements are being made to enhance your online experience.

Guild members are encouraged to register with the SAG Foundation at www.sagfoundation.org in order to receive email updates regarding the LifeRaft program. Should you experience difficulty logging in, a brief video tutorial is available at www.sagfoundation.org/faq.

Guild members who wish to attend LifeRaft seminars in person may visit www.sagfoundation.org to register for seating at the events held at:

SAG Foundation Actors Center

5757 Wilshire Blvd., Mezzanine Level

Los Angeles, CA 90036

(parking will be validated)

Celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2010, the SAG Foundation is proud to assist, educate and inspire SAG members in their careers, lives and communities!