What would SAG-AFTRA be considered?

We are SAG-AFTRA: the most distinguished entertainment and media union in the world.

What does SAG-AFTRA mean list it all out and explain?

The Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA, stylized as SAG•AFTRA /ˌsæɡˈæftrə/) is an American labor union representing approximately 160,000 film and television actors, journalists, radio personalities, recording artists, singers, voice actors, internet influencers.

Can you leave SAG-AFTRA?

If you decide to take time off from film and TV acting (e.g. to finish school), cannot afford your dues, or want to leave the acting world altogether, you can take an Honorable Withdrawal (HW) from the Union. This suspends your SAG-AFTRA membership indefinitely.

What does SAG status mean?

SAG-Eligible is one of the best statuses to have, in this town. So, “SAG-Eligible” on your resume tells people that you are available to do SAG work without costing them much hassle or potential fees and tells people that you are available to do non-union work without violating SAG’s Rule One.

How long can you stay SAG eligible?

Landing this job has made you SAG-AFTRA-Eligible, meaning that, at any time, you can pay the initiation fee (currently $3,000) and become a member of SAG-AFTRA. You also have the option to simply remain SAG-AFTRA-Eligible indefinitely.

How long does SAG membership last?

Terms of up to 24 months and the only requirement is that you open an account or belong to SAG-AFTRA Federal Credit Union. If you see a better rate elsewhere, let us know. We will do our best to match or beat that rate! Income verification is not required in most cases.

What actors are Ficore?

Fi-Core actors have resigned or rejected SAG-AFTRA membership, and as such are not union members. You cannot claim to be SAG-AFTRA on your online casting profiles or list it on your resume. You are a non-union actor with the right to work on a union set.