[NEohioPAL]Financial core

[AC Earing]

Ah, I can smell some debate cooking!  

I've not gotten into SAG with the purpose of flying
under the radar until I'm ready to be SAG.  

I understand that Financial Core is NOT the way to go,
and that those who go Financial Core are apt to find
their way out of being supported or recognized.  

I'm fairly green, but I welcome any comment and advice
on this subject.  And, I'd like it to be uncandid,
because frankly, I've been a little bored with some of
the subjects flowing across the NEOhiopal Board!  

Not that I live for drama, being an actor and all, I
just want some real responses!  

Peace!




--- gary rainer <code3gary at yahoo.com> wrote:

>  
> SAG Financial core is definitely the way to go
> unless you are a DIE HARD union person. 
> Essentially, you will be asked to turn in your
> little SAG card, allowing you access to events and
> things like screenings, etc.  There are rarely, if
> ever, any events in our area, so you really lose
> nothing there.  
>  
> Also, you give up your right to hold office in the
> union and to vote for officers.  Again, you really
> are not giving up anything here either.
>  
> What you do gain, is the right to work on ANY
> production you choose union or not.  On a SAG
> production, you get the same pay and protection that
> EVERY OTHER SAG member gets, including your pension
> and health contributions.  
>  
> The union does not like when you switch because they
> potentially lose control and money.  In fact, you
> will likely get a run-around if you call the SAG
> office and try to get information about Fi-core.
>  
> The way I see it, SAG goes out of it's way to
> prevent you to work on what you want, but give very
> little in return, especially in any market outside
> of Los Angeles (and even there).  As an actor, you
> should be proactive in your career and grab every
> opportunity you would like to.
>  
> I used to work in LA as a talent agent and a manager
> as well as being an actor, etc.  I used to encourage
> my clients, in Hollywood mind you, to opt for
> financial core status -- there are a lot of nonunion
> films and commercials there -- practically doubling
> their chances for work.  In this market, it seems
> like a no-brainer to me.
>  
>  
>    ---  GARY  gary at code-3.com
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AC Earing
Pittsburgh Actor, Model, Producer
 
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