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Ben Diskin @bendiskin.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Here's how the joining process works behind the scenes at the union. In case you're wondering, "Ben.... Where did you get this information? I've heard other things before...," my source is the Executive Director of Customer Experience at SAG-AFTRA.

Coalition of Dubbing Actors @codaunite.com · last yr.

CODA believes the best way to improve the standing of voice actors in our industry is to push for positive change from within. These six voice actors are running for office in SAG-AFTRA and we encourage you to include them in your voting selections.

Marin M. Miller
#016 LA Local Board
#076 National Board
#125 Convention Delegate

"I have fought for better transparency and wages with the grassroots performers advocacy group I co-founded. Our efforts have resulted in the founding of the dubbing steering committee at SAG-AFTRA and thousands of Union jobs. Voice actors struggle to have their voices represented in SAG-AFTRA because we have no elected representatives.

Help us change that!"

Vote by September 12!!

Check your mail and follow the instructions on the packet.

SAG-AFTRA

Linsay Rousseau
#028 LA Local Board
#150 Convention Delegate

"I know firsthand that one size doesn't fit all. I've served on the interactive negotiating committee and LA Local Committees, always putting members first.

The video game negotiations proved what's possible when we stand strong together.

I don't represent one category-
I represent all of us. I'm running because OUR Union deserves leadership that listens, shows up, and never quits."

Vote by September 12!!

Check your mail and follow the instructions on the packet.

SAG-AFTRA

Scott Lambright
#008 LA Local Board
#107 Convention Delegate

"Listening to concerns from members helps shape my views. I've held the line through the recently settled IMA strike and the TV and Theatrical strike.

On the picket line, I learned so much from colleagues, friends, and supporters who I'm lucky to call allies in these trying times. I've served on an organizing committee and fought the good fight, so let me bring your voice to leadership!"

Vote by September 12!!

Check your mail and follow the instructions on the packet.

SAG-AFTRA

Coalition of Dubbing Actors @codaunite.com · last yr.

There are a lot of images being shared by the community, some of which are, unfortunately, not accurate. It does not help anyone to spread misinformation about the Last Best and Final Offer (LBFO) given to membership in regards to the IMA Contract. #voiceover #voiceactors

The Latest “LBFO” IMA offer

We know there are a lot of images and questions circulating regarding the “LBFO”

Let’s discuss some discrepancies we’ve seen & concerns we still have based on what members of Neg Comm have provided

(Please note: This is going to be text heavy)

Regarding DR (Digital Replicas):

There is no such thing as a PCAP DR in the LBFO. Visual DRs are supposed to cover on-camera performances in video games, but the employers still reserve their interpretation of the contract that the only performance capture covered by the IMA is PCAP that has spoken dialogue. They do not consider any “movement-only PCAP” acting and don’t feel that they have to pay motion-only performers under union contracts.

Obviously, the union disagrees with that interpretation of the contract, but the committee has tried to make sure that any proposals in the contract effectively retain each side’s positions on this topic to address it in future negotiations.

Visual DRs only apply to visual performance (face or body) for cinematics, and only for a specific, objectively identifiable performer.

Employers are free to create in-game movement or facial
performance without consent, transparency or compensation.

“Can Suspend Consent During A Strike”

There are five instances in which you would not be able to suspend consent of something that creates new performance, even objectively identifiable as you in-character, during a strike.

i. DR (if prepaid sessions’ worth)
ii. ICDR
iii. Scratch
iv. Multi-game rights
v. Prompting

This could be for one or several of the following reasons:

i. Explicitly carved out (ICDR, scratch)
ii. Because they can prepay you and they get to “use what they’ve paid for” (DR, ICDR, scratch, multi-game rights)
iii. It’s not covered by the contract at all, no consent, transparency, compensation (prompting by ANYTHING other than the actor’s name)

And this could be for sideletter 6 games only (multi-game rights, DR) or even for struck games (ICDR, scratch, prompting).

To be clear, if they pre-pay you for any of your sessions for a DR, then you can’t suspend that pre-paid DR work during a strike for SL6 games. That can greatly reduce the effect of a strike. In TV/Film, even if they pay you ahead of time, you can go on strike and disrupt production. You are then required to go back to work once the strike is over.

NAVA @navavoices.org · 2y ago

Do you want to stay up-to-date about the latest news from the SAG-AFTRA Negotiating Committee? Tim Friedlander, President of NAVA, will be moderating this discussion with Sarah Elmaleh, Zeke Alton, and Crispin Freeman. Get updated info on where negotiations stand! https://buff.ly/4bcNnec

Coalition of Dubbing Actors @codaunite.com · 2y ago

Come join fellow actors for a supportive, candid, and confidential conversation about whatever is hitting you hardest right now. There’s a lot going on in the world. This is a designated safe place to just let it out. If you'd like to attend, please be sure to RSVP.

Coalition of Dubbing Actors @codaunite.com · 2y ago

There’s lots of hot takes out there... but let keep them off social media! Come scream AT real people, WITH real people at CODA’s first ever Un-Safe Space! (Friendly reminder that anti-union sentiment online doesn’t help this strike end any faster.) Let’s scream it out among friends!

Coalition of Dubbing Actors @codaunite.com · 2y ago

We apologize, but this event is being rescheduled for NEXT Sunday (September 29th.) Thank you and we hope to see you there!

Coalition of Dubbing Actors@codaunite.com · 2y ago

There’s lots of hot takes out there... but let keep them off social media! Come scream AT real people, WITH real people at CODA’s first ever Un-Safe Space! (Friendly reminder that anti-union sentiment online doesn’t help this strike end any faster.) Let’s scream it out among friends!

Coalition of Dubbing Actors @codaunite.com · 2y ago

There’s lots of hot takes out there... but let keep them off social media! Come scream AT real people, WITH real people at CODA’s first ever Un-Safe Space! (Friendly reminder that anti-union sentiment online doesn’t help this strike end any faster.) Let’s scream it out among friends!

Coalition of Dubbing Actors @codaunite.com · 2y ago

Side Letter 6 Projects contain NO PROTECTION FROM AI. They are the opposite of "safe-to-work."

Coalition of Dubbing Actors @codaunite.com · 2y ago

Join two members of the SAG-AFTRA Interactive Negotiation Committee, Crispin Freeman and Zeke Alton, as they share with you vital information about the current Game Strike.

Coalition of Dubbing Actors @codaunite.com · 2y ago

Come join fellow actors & CODA leadership members Tina Assaf-Costello and Sam Slade, joined by guests Alice Himora and Kelsey Jaffer for a supportive, candid, and confidential conversation about remote work in the voiceover industry. Remote actors of experience levels welcome.

Coalition of Dubbing Actors @codaunite.com · 3y ago

CODA Presents: "Vocal Technique" Community Workshop with Marin M. Miller - Sunday, 2/18/2024 (via Zoom) Creating voices from scratch can be intimidating! Learn how to make unique characters using vibration-based vocal technique from opera-trained singer and voice actor @marinmmillervo.bsky.social!

Coalition of Dubbing Actors @codaunite.com · 3y ago

We know there are a lot of volatile feelings about contract ratification. Now the videogame contract is in the spotlight. If you're on our mailing list please be on the lookout for an invite to a Safe Space meeting we're going to host with NAVA's Tim Friedlander. -CODA-

Coalition of Dubbing Actors @codaunite.com · 3y ago

We feel the need to broadcast this warning to all performance capture and motion capture performers working in the interactive (video game) space: IF YOU ARE WORKING NON-UNION, you need to seriously consider walking away from those jobs ASAP. Thread below 🧵

Coalition of Dubbing Actors @codaunite.com · 3y ago

CODA Presents: "Find Your Easy - Non Stressful Solutions To Your Voice Acting Obstacles" with Joe Ochman! Sunday, 11/12/2023 (via Zoom) (signup link in the reply)

Coalition of Dubbing Actors @codaunite.com · 3y ago

CODA Presents: "Vocal Health & Anatomy" with Jamieson Price! Join us for a workshop on maintaining vocal health. Learn the importance of good breathing technique, the physiology of control, and the power of character acting for video games and animation. Signup link in the reply!