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72 SAG-AFTRA | Summer 2026 | sagaftra.org On Location Leaders Inspire Festivalgoers at WorldFest Houston Houston-Austin Local members and community members smile for a photo after attending the WorldFest Houston Film Festival in Houston. Local President Mykle McCoslin, sixth from left, and 1st Vice President Nick Nicholson (not pictured) had the pleasure of sharing their experiences being SAG-AFTRA members and producing projects under SAG-AFTRA agreements with festival attendees. ● Houston- Austin Going for the Gold in Michigan More than 30 members of the Michigan Local gathered at Gold Sound recording studio on May 6 for a conservatory event focused on commercial voiceovers. Members were instructed by representatives from SMZ Agency, Wink Talent and the owners of Gold Sound. ● Michigan Conservatory Hosts Workshop to Master Auditions and Self-Tapes In April, the Philly Conservatory Committee held an intensive panel and workshop on mastering modern auditions and self-tapes. Attendees gained actionable skills to improve their submissions, with a key highlight being live, personalized critiques of pre-submitted tapes by expert coaches. ●● Philly Advocating for Incentives Twin Cities Local member Mark Bradley testifies before the Minnesota Senate Taxes Committee on April 23. Bradley spoke to the importance of film tax incentives as a necessary catalyst for the creation of a permanent film and television industry and increased industry-adjacent job opportunities in Minnesota. ● Twin Cities SAJID CHAUDHARY