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SAG'S NATIONAL SAGINDIE COMMITTEE, SAGINDIE HOST L.A. FILM FEST EVENTS Guild of America, West teamed up to celebrate the films and performances of the Los Angeles Film Festival. The June 23 event was hosted by actors F Erika Christensen (Traffic, Parenthood), and writers Diablo Cody (United States of Tara, Juno) and Howard A. Rodman (Savage Grace, August). The celebration was held at J Lounge in downtown Los Angeles, and more than 200 filmmakers, VIPs and guests enjoyed meeting the hosts. A number of SAG Board and committee members were in attendance, plus Darrien Michele Gipson, national director of SAGIndie, and Pamela Greenwalt, SAG's communications executive director. Representing WGAW was its independent film executive, Kay Schaber Wolfe. Also on June 23, SAG's Affirmative Action and Diversity department co- sponsored a screening of Boyz n the Hood to celebrate the influential film's 20th anniversary. John Singleton, who wrote and directed the film, attended the event Writer Howard A. Rodman, left, actor Erika Christensen and writer/producer Diablo Cody attend the SAG/SAGIndie/WGAW reception during the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival held at J Lounge on June 23, 2011 in Los Angeles. and reflected on the longevity of his creation, which examines challenges faced by inner-city youths. "It was a great, young spontaneous cool picture for its time and the movie still has an emotional resonance," Singleton said. The film earned Singleton the honor of being the youngest person ever nominated for a Best Director Academy Award, and the first African American. Attending from SAG were Ellen Huang, Affirmative Action & Diversity senior manager and Yuisa Gimeno, diversity assistant manager. SAG FOUNDATION HOSTS PANEL OF CASTING DIRECTORS S AG Foundation LifeRaſt Live Stream hosted another hit "business of acting" event with some of the industry's most respected casting directors on Tuesday, July 19. CSA President Pam Dixon (Green Lantern, Barney's Version), CSA Vice President Jason Wood (Quinceañera, Samantha Who?), Heidi Levitt (Sympathy for Delicious, Wall Street), and Robert Ulrich (Glee, Nip/Tuck) delved into a wealth of member- empowering information around the "dos and don'ts of casting." A full house of SAG members, and more than 200 viewers live online, gleaned valuable From left, casting directors Pam Dixon, Heidi Levitt, Jason Wood and Robert Ulrich. See the video at sagfoundation.org/videogallery/liferaft. insight on topics such as how to get on the radar of casting directors, the best way to research roles and build a network, and tips on preparing for and following up aſter an audition. In addition, SAG members were able to clarify issues for themselves on key elements such as actor reels and headshots, the difference between auditioning for a feature film and television, and acceptable etiquette for starting over in an audition. SAG.org MEET THE CANDIDATES EVENING SAG HOLLYWOOD DIVISION ELECTIONS Wednesday, September 7, 2011 (6-9 p.m.) Screen Actors Guild Headquarters Promenade, 5757 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036 Come meet and speak with candidates running for office in the 2011 SAG Hollywood Division elections. Ballots will be mailed to all eligible voters of the Hollywood Division on August 23 and must be returned to the assigned post office box no later than September 22 at 6:30 a.m (PDT). Parking will be validated. The event is only open to paid-up SAG members in good standing affiliated with the Hollywood Division. Unfortunately, no guests allowed. Parents/ guardians of young performers under 18 years old are welcome. PLEASE BRING YOUR SAG MEMBERSHIP CARD FOR ADMITTANCE (paid thru Oct. 31, 2011). No RSVP necessary. All bags larger than 14 inches in any dimension (i.e. backpacks, suitcases, beach bags, etc.) will be prohibited from entry into the meeting. No pets or animals, with the exception of service animals in service. Summer 2011 - SCREEN ACTOR 33 or a third year, the National SAGIndie Committee, SAGIndie and Writers 7th ANNUAL HOLLYWOOD SAG LABOR DAY PICNIC Saturday, September 3, 2011, (10 a.m. -2 p.m.) Camrose picnic area at the Hollywood Bowl 2101 Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90068 Hollywood SAG members and their guests are welcome (please bring paid-up membership card). Raffles and prizes throughout the day. Bring blankets and picnic lunches – NO pets or animals, with the exception of service animals. We will supply sodas and water. This is a non-smoking area. Free parking in the South Fairfield parking lot, parking lot D and in parking lot C. Please read all posted signage. Guild not responsible for illegally parked vehicles. Easily accessible by public transportation on MTA bus 156. Short walking distance from Metro Red Line Hollywood/Highland subway station. No RSVP necessary. Please note: Pursuant to the Guild's Election Guidelines, electioneering and/ or distribution of campaign paraphernalia (including fliers, signs, etc.) is prohibited within the premises of this event, including the parking facilities reserved for SAG's exclusive use. Joe Scarnici/WireImage.com