SAG (continued)

I just recorded 6 commercials. Some for radio and some for TV, all of them for the UK (although, it was cast here in NY).

Now, the agent who sent me in for the booking did not have any information on what I was doing at all. Meaning, they didn't know (a) what role/s I had booked, (b) how much I would be paid, (c) which union it was for, (d) and where it would be broadcast (locally, nationally or internationally).

Here’s what I learned:

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The Unions: AFTRA

AFTRA

How do you join AFTRA? AFTRA is the only union that you can literally "buy" into. You can show up to their offices and simply hand over a hefty wad of cash and sign up there and then. How much does it cost to join AFTRA? As of today's date the initiation fee in NY is $1300 plus minimum dues of $63.90. Keep in mind, if you join just before the 2nd dues-cycle (as I did!) you will be required to pay another $63.90. A grand total of $1427.80. After one year, providing you have some AFTRA jobs under your belt..

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