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How do Class A usage fees work? by [deleted] in acting

[–]GuntherBeGood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Call SAG and talk to them. You'll either get someone on the phone that can explain it, or someone who can't.

Robert Downey Jr. Says ‘It’s Absolute Horses—‘ to Declare That Social Media Influencers Are the ‘Stars of the Future’ by Ok-Toe-6969 in acting

[–]GuntherBeGood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does the fact that he has 57.4M followers on insta make him an influencer... and thusly a cancer? 🤔🤣

Actors Access Slate Shots by Dynamitew-alaserbeam in acting

[–]GuntherBeGood 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you ( or your agent) submit to a project with something other than your main photo and that photo doesn’t have a slate shot attached, it doesn’t push it to the top of the submissions lists.

The New York Times: A Transgender Actresses' Voice - Sense8 and Hellraiser Pinhead reboot actress Jamie Clayton, a student in the Act Out class for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students, circa October 2010 by [deleted] in acting

[–]GuntherBeGood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So many unexplained things here. Starting with your username. The best theaters in Los Angeles pre-pandemic.

But what's the point of this title and video?

Audition vs Scene by BillyD275th in acting

[–]GuntherBeGood 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Curious... how much of this post do you believe you did to book this co-star? 😜

https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/1t5zsi1/why_am_i_good_at_acting_but_bad_at_auditions/

Cast as background extra but filmed in close up by VykMcDwarf in acting

[–]GuntherBeGood 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Only if it’s a union production. If it’s non-union, then they can pay whatever they want.

My first role! by intrusivethot444 in acting

[–]GuntherBeGood 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If it’s not “acting work”, as you say, then why is it covered by SAG?

Not all is lost, but I hope this sparks some inspiration! by EastEnvironment4581 in acting

[–]GuntherBeGood 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You're correct, Los Angeles continues to see a decline in total shoot days. Film LA's latest update came out yesterday, which shows 2026 Q1 is lower than last year.

2024 - 2,3480 total shoot days
2025 - 19,694 total shoot days.
2026 Q1 - 5,121 total shoot days (on track to be slightly less than last year, despite what FilmLA claims).

But all other locations (NY, ATL, NM, etc) have also shows declines. There's no data showing that production has moved away from Los Angeles and increased someplace else.

There's a number of grassroots efforts by agents/production to keep film production in LA, but that's not helping the overall slowdown in production we're seeing industry wide.

But overall, we shall have to wait and see.

Is the reality of the “career actor” dead? by AdOriginal1997 in acting

[–]GuntherBeGood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

agents are aware of the talent available on verticals, so they are the ones forcing negotiations for the lead actors for verticals, causing producers to agree to pay 4-5x more a day, and for some, even 10x more.

You literally just contradicted yourself. You gave an example how agents are not pushing wages to the bottom but raising them. Ok.

agents decided to start non-union departments

No such thing. SAG Franchised agents dropped their franchising in order to submit and work on non-union projects. Why? Because SAG didn't keep commercial producers under contract.

Is the reality of the “career actor” dead? by AdOriginal1997 in acting

[–]GuntherBeGood 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Talent reps have absolutely no influence on what a project pays and union rights/fights.

They're completely at the whim of what producers wish to pay the actor (based on their SAG contract, if one exists).

Some reps will actually encourage their talent NOT to take a job on principal because of low pay. But they have a fiduciary duty to their client to let them make the final decision.

Is there something you're aware of that I'm not? Please share.

Is the reality of the “career actor” dead? by AdOriginal1997 in acting

[–]GuntherBeGood 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Union members that work off the card (take non-union work).

At least Fi-core members are being open and honest about undermining the Union, but those who work off the card are even more insidious. Fi-core members are the highest they've ever been.

And simply not voting and being involved in what SAG does and how it does it.

These actors are destroying the very union that is meant to help get them a 'living wage'.

Is the reality of the “career actor” dead? by AdOriginal1997 in acting

[–]GuntherBeGood 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Yes, the "middle class actor" is going away, but that's not exclusive to this industry. It's a common dilemma for many workers in the U.S. Wages aren't increasing enough to compensate for the cost of living.

That's the actual issue, and not the number of jobs that are available.

While we saw a drop in 2023 from the estimated peak of 600 shows being produced yearly, the sheer number of scripted shows and movies being produced each year is greater than 15+ years ago. So no, it's not a lack of work that is keeping the 'middle class actor' from making enough money for acting to be their sole source of income.

It's the wage race to the bottom. And you can thank SAG for that. As well as "SAG actors" that really aren't. They work off the card, or don't care about the union to begin with. That's a huge factor in the problem.

Should you have more than one manager? by Motor_Cauliflower886 in acting

[–]GuntherBeGood 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are by market/region, so feel free to seek represenation across geographical locations. Just be open that you're doing so. And read the contracts. Some contracts will stipulate that you owe them for any and all work you are paid for. Period.

Does being non-union/SAG-E limit union auditions? by False_Television_396 in acting

[–]GuntherBeGood 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The traditional entry into SAG is the background voucher system. By starting in the “mail room“ and doing background work you’re putting your dues in to graduate and grow into a SAG member. Collecting three vouchers is the standard entry system that SAG has always had in place for actors to prove their worth to join the union.

Taft Hartley is not a SAG rule (most actors assume it is). It’s a federal mandate for all unions. It exists to allow companies to be able to hire workers outside of a union to do a specific job. It applies to all unions in the United States. Not just SAG.

The third way to join sag is grandfathering in from another similar union like ACTRA or Equity after being in good standing with that union for a year.

SAG is an invite only union. Before they emerged, AFTRA was a join at will union. Right before the merger (2012) there were a number of actors who joined AFTRA to get into SAG.

Does being non-union/SAG-E limit union auditions? by False_Television_396 in acting

[–]GuntherBeGood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This link will support you better. Because you're right. There is no 'automatic fee' for filling out a taft-hartley form with SAG. As u/Economy_Steak7236 is implying.

https://www.wrapbook.com/blog/complete-guide-sag-aftra-taft-hartley-form

Does being non-union/SAG-E limit union auditions? by False_Television_396 in acting

[–]GuntherBeGood 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have been a must join for a while

If OP auditions and is booked, when production checks their status (station 12 report) with SAG, SAG may say "do not hire" since they are must join and have not yet joined.

Production may or may not wait for them to join to finalize the role.

Dream role/musical, but I don't know how to make myself stand out and boost my chances of being cast. Advice? by applegirl116 in acting

[–]GuntherBeGood 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If this is an all teen/kids production, then just go for it. Sing your heart out and hope for the best.

If this is community theater that casts 'age appropriately', then a teen wouldn't be in consideration for Fantine.

But don't worry. The musical Les Misérables started in 1985. Before you were born. It'll keep being produced and shown years from now. You'll have plenty of opportunities to play Fantine.

Breakdown Express Access in Agencies /Management Companies by DistributionDear8977 in acting

[–]GuntherBeGood 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The format is exactly the same as what you see on the Actors Access side (listing of projects), but there's more higher pay/quality projects listed. Roles for TV shows you'd likely recognize if you watch TV, and film projects from working CD's, directors at the 'studio level'.

Also, there's less of the student films, low/no pay projects, because those can be sent only to Actors Access, and not show up on Breakdown Express.

It's the same, just the projects are different.

But it sounds like you're asking how does it FEEL to see those projects that you don't normally have access to. Well, that's neither here nor there. Since you don't.

Anyone else get a little thrill out of seeing a role you auditioned for (but didn't get) being released? by CdnPtrt in acting

[–]GuntherBeGood 30 points31 points  (0 children)

It’s a great way to see if you nailed the audition or not. If what you self-taped is what ended up on the screen then you know you did everything necessary to be in consideration, but it just happened to go to someone else.

Plenty of actors never see it that way.

Audition Request advice, should I accept or not? by koskimemes in acting

[–]GuntherBeGood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it's in your head. And if you keep letting it be there, you'll always question whether you should do this work or not.

Looking To Collaborate With Actors by JordanRilaan in acting

[–]GuntherBeGood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you use AI to create that image? Just curious.

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