The City that Doesn’t Sleep (except where I’m staying)
Paul Bales — Tuesday, July 18th, 2006
SAGIndie is growing.
Besides the addition of Eliza (who is putting us all to shame with the frequency of her blogging), we are going to add a part-time, independent contractor to represent us in New York. This person will be the face of SAGIndie and will at long last give us a year-round presence in the birthplace of indie film. Because I’m still in the middle of interviews, I’m not going to say anything to reveal who this person might be, but I will say that this candidate was particularly impressive.
Instead, I’ll talk about the weather and food.
It’s hot (the weather, not, unfortunately, the food). This is the first time I’ve been to NYC in the Summer… and I wish I could say it will be the last. As they say, it’s not the heat it’s the humidity. It feels like a sauna. Even girls are sweating. Hey, I love New York, but I have to wonder how a city that is either frozen or sweltering for most of the year became the most important metropolis in the world?
My hotel is very nice… unlike the place we’ve had to stay in the last few times… but it’s in Midtown East, which I’ve discovered may as well be called Los Angeles Very East. They roll up the sidewalks at 7:30 pm. There’s nothing to eat except fast food. My first night here I was forced to go to Sbarro and last night my choices were The Olive Garden and TGI Friday’s. I chose the latter because there were fewer dead rats and in front of the building. I realized after my "meal" that it’s because they never make it out of the kitchen.
For lunch today I went to one of the street vendor carts. The falafel pita was good… but I’m not sure how I feel about the owner dripping on it.
I know there’s great food here. I’ve eaten it. For my last night here I’m determined to have something good.
Or there’s this.
December 15th, 2007 at 4:41 am
very interesting, but I don’t agree with you
Idetrorce
March 4th, 2008 at 9:47 am
Does SAG do anything for NY actors? I do not think so…
I have been a member for 2+years. The only thing SAG seems to do for NY actors is get them better background pay.
Why not have all the indie/SAG student films in NYC listed?
Why not mention the productions in a less infuriating format (that takes 10 minutes to hear zero information… how many times can they say Grant Wilfley’s address ultra slow.)
I used to go to SAG weekly but there is nothing informative there and it is a waste of time.
Why not require any SAG production to audition at least X amount of people that are SAG members.
It seems that SAG can only prevent you from working on projects, not open the door to more upscale features.
SAG is an excellent opportunity if you want to conscript yourself to a life of background, otherwise do not expect anything else.
I am running for SAG office this year because this union is a joke that protects the interests of those who are already set.
Any feedback to my tirade is appreciated. Positive or negative.
Have a nice day, I hope some of you are working or auditioning, unlike myself.