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30 SAG-AFTRA | Fall 2016 | SAGAFTRA.org Scene Around CDs TALK PERFORMERS WITH DISABILITIES CSA Diversity Committee casting directors Sandi Logan, Russell Boast, Leah Butler and Mike Page with SAG-AFTRA member Damienne Merlina and Performers With Disabilities Committee member Diana Elizabeth Jordan at a panel discussion with Casting Society of America members on Sept. 10 in Los Angeles. The panel was sponsored by the SAG-AFTRA National Performers With Disabilities Committee. SAG-AFTRA, ACTRA HOST TORONTO FILM FEST CELEBRATION S AG-AFTRA joined with its Canadian sister union ACTRA to host A Celebration of Cinema at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 12. The inaugural event honored actors and filmmakers attending the soiree, which took place in the rooftop of the Thompson Hotel. SAG-AFTRA elected officers, including President Gabrielle Carteris, Executive Vice President Rebecca Damon, Secretary-Treasurer Jane Austin as well as ACTRA President Ferne Downey and other ACTRA officials, greeted guests. The celebration drew hundreds of festival participants, union members, industry insiders and TIFF rising stars. CELEBRATING YOUNG CREATIVES Above left, National Board members Ellen Crawford and Woody Schultz; NextGen Performers Subcommittee Chair Ben Whitehair; NextGen Performers Subcommittee members Kyle McAuley, Aubrey Mozino, Harlan Post, Brady Romberg and Wednezday Ryan; and L.A. Local MOVE Committee member Shea Scullin attend the third annual NextGen Performers summer party on Aug. 30 at the Sandbox in Hollywood. At right, event host Lucas Grabeel on the red carpet. NextGen Performers is a subcommittee of SAG-AFTRA's Members Organizing Volunteer Efforts Committee. It works to develop, serve and connect the emerging generation of SAG-AFTRA members. WOMEN OF ACTION Special Achievement Award winner and Los Angeles Local Board member Julie Michaels, left, and SAG-AFTRA Secretary-Treasurer Jane Austin at the 2016 Action Icon Awards on Oct. 16 at the Sheraton Universal Hotel. The awards celebrate women of action, including stunt performers, actors and extreme sports stars. Top, the cast of The Journey Is the Destination; bottom, leadership and members of SAG-AFTRA and ACTRA at the Toronto International Film Festival. JAG GUNDU XXXXXXXX RICKY J. LIN LIZA LITVINOVICH X2 MATT PETIT X2 CLICK HERE for photo gallery. CLICK HERE for photo gallery.