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For Members 16 SAG-AFTRA | Spring 2019 | sagaftra.org 80 70 70 100 10.2 7.4 7.4 100 100 100 100 100 60 100 100 70 70 30 30 100 100 60 100 100 100 100 70 70 30 30 100 100 60 70 70 40 70 70 30 30 100 40 100 40 40 100 10 40 40 20 70 70 3.1 2.2 2.2 70 40 40 75 66 66 50 40 40 25 19 19 B 0 0 0 0 100 70 30 100 10 25 50 75 90 100 100 60 100 70 30 100 60 40 70 40 70 30 100 40 40 100 40 100 40 70 40 70 40 40 3 40 70 40 70 40 40 100 60 A 3% ISO 12647-7 Digital Control Strip 2009 Residuals Direct Deposit Available Nationwide O ver the last few years, SAG-AFTRA has been leading efforts to make direct deposit of residuals a reality. Working with respected partners like Exactuals (now a part of City National Bank), SAG-AFTRA has put into place the infrastructure and run pilot programs at locals nationwide to ensure a secure, stable and high-quality experience that will allow members to receive residual payments and statements quicker and easier than ever before. After the successful tests, the automated system was scheduled to become available to members across the country on May 1. "SAG-AFTRA is very proud to be a leader in bringing this landmark process to fruition," said SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris. "The secure, efficient direct deposit of residuals is a remarkable achievement in that it involved a lot of innovative, behind-the-scenes changes to the industry's status quo. It's just the latest in a series of initiatives the union is undertaking to modernize how we serve members and work with employers." "As we move forward in the digital era, SAG-AFTRA is embracing ways to create efficiency for the union and its members. This is an exciting member- led achievement for our union, and we are thrilled to nationally expand this program to our entire membership," said SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director David White. "This is a tremendous advancement for the industry, and by leveraging technology, SAG-AFTRA continues to innovate and lead change." SAG-AFTRA processes more than 4 million residuals checks for 270,000 people per year. Direct deposit payments of residuals will reduce the carbon footprint by eliminating the need to mail paper checks, while providing members access to their residuals statements 24/7 through the SAG-AFTRA website. Residuals payments received from studios and payroll houses will be distributed electronically at least once a week to the bank account of a member's choosing. Residuals statements and check stubs are then viewable online through sagaftra.org. For instructions on how to sign up, visit sagaftra.org/directdepositsignup S AG-AFTRA is throwing its support behind California Senate Bill 564, which bans the creation and dissemination of nonconsensual, digitally created sex scenes and nude performances. The bill was introduced by state Sen. Connie Leyva (20th District) with input from SAG-AFTRA, and touches on two key union priorities: enhancing performers' protections when they are involved in sex scenes and their rights to control their likeness, including digital depictions. In addition, this legislation will give Californians the right to sue creators of "deepfake" pornography or fake sex tapes. Said SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris, "We're very excited that Sen. Leyva has introduced SB 564. Filmmakers have an obligation to obtain meaningful consent when producing sexually explicit material. To perform intimate scenes is a serious decision for performers. There is incredible vulnerability with potential to affect their home life, mental health, career and public perception. Sexually explicit material must be carefully scripted and agreed upon in advance. This bill safeguards performers, ensuring that they continue working in a dignified and safe environment." Added SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director David White, "We're entering a new digital era in which content creators use technology to manipulate images to depict individuals as engaging in sexual activity or as performing in the nude without their consent or participation. And, it's not just celebrities who are at risk. Every person is a potential target for this form of image-based sexual abuse. We need to push hard for laws that target this kind of abuse, hold bad actors accountable for their actions, and establish rules around consent and civil remedies for victims, so that bad actors are deterred from making the videos in the first place." For details of the legislation, visit sagaftra.org/consent. BRINGING AN END TO NONCONSENSUAL DIGITAL SEX SCENES AND NUDITY