SAG-AFTRA: 3 Big Challenges for the Merged Union

SAG-AFTRA: 3 Big Challenges for the Merged Union.

Quick note here- I am not at all pleased how this is happening..To me the fees are to costly for non union folks who struggle in coming up with the greens to join the Boston union..I was told that it is 1500 to join the Boston SAG/AFTRA union..Really..how about an introduction rate or small payments that are manageable to the average Joe. Or maybe the daily rate for Non Union background should be increased to 200.00 for 12 hours of work or more for overtime..Sometimes its just not worth it to stand there for 12 hours for less then minimum wage. Movies need background actors,why make it so difficult for Us by paying us such a low pay scale. Has there ever been an increase in pay for NonUnion background actors..I don’t think so! Bottom line here folks..The Boston SAG/AFTRA Union needs to lower the fees to make it more affordable in these troubled economy of Ours. One hand washes the other ya know!

Mass. gal is the Lucky One

 

Mass. gal is the Lucky One.

Congrats to Taylor Schilling for landing this great role!! A big NEHollywood Wooo hooo!

Hey to all of You NeHollywood followers…I am in the need of Boston Celeb news,updates on Movies being shot in Mass and elsewhere in NEHollywood…You can follow me @nehollywood as well. Hope all of you are well!

BostonCasting call for Reality Show

I wanted to pass this along from Boston Casting for a new Reality TV Show. Casting call is April 13th,2012..Check it out!

Boston Casting is seeking BIG Personalities for Reality TV!

 

We are looking for ALL TYPES, 18+

 

Are you outgoing? Do you have a thick Boston accent? Do you think you would make GREAT TV? Does everyone always tell you that you have a BIG PERSONALITY?

 

Come to our OPEN CALL on FRIDAY, APRIL 13th from 9am-7pm

 

Bring your friends, your coworkers or your family!

 

We are looking for Individuals and Groups of People

 

Open Call Info:

Friday, April 13th 2012

9am-7pm

Boston Casting Inc.

129 Braintree St

Suite 107

Boston, MA 02134

 

Please bring a photo of yourself or your group that we can keep!

 

Directions on http://www.bostoncasting.com

 

Please pass this on to anyone you know who might fit the description above and pass it on to your social networks!

 

The Lowdown: Seth MacFarlane’s ‘Ted’ trailer

 

The Lowdown: Seth MacFarlane’s ‘Ted’ trailer.

Just a few words here on ‘Ted’, Its not a family movie,young at heart,but an adult movie overall…no exceptions. The warm and fuzzy bear is not your average bear. The feature was shot last year in Boston,nice to see the Boston Commons highlighted and a few other places in and around Boston.Seriously Mark You could do better!

Tracked down: Jim Belushi, Daymond John, Carrie Brownstein

Tracked down: Jim Belushi, Daymond John, Carrie Brownstein.

A big shout out to the Track Gals at Boston Herald’s Inside Track, I love your stuff and thank you for sharing! Your the best! Love the Track Gals!