Welcome to the ask Mark Pirro page. We should change this to the SAG financial core page, since it seems that lately 80% of all questions are relating to union issues. Feel free to leave any question or comment you like, even if it's NOT about going SAG financial core ---------- Mark Pirro himself will respond. ---------- Or, if you'd rather not leave a message right now, just click here to go back to our Home Page. Messages are listed from the newest to the oldest. After you've left your message, check back soon. Mark usually replies within 24 hours.. There are now 333 messages in our guestbook. <<< 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 34 >>> Viewing messages 81 to 90. Your name (required) Your message (required) Where in the world? Jim Lavine (lavineproductions@yahoo.com) Mark- I haven't talked to you for some time. I was one of those guys who used Super 8 cameras until they broke. I have recently shot a promotional video USING VIDEO! Check it out and tell me what you think. Most people think I used film. It's on youtube: "Tiffany Stone Private Investigator". -Jim ------------------------------------ MARK PIRRO'S RESPONSE: Thanks Jim. I'll check it out soon and leave a comment on the video. 23 February 2009 - San Francisco William Jones Hi, I sent my certified letter requesting financial core status and current SAG card to Sally Tich at the Screen Actors Guild on Feb. 5. I have not heard anything form them. Today is the 12th. I am still able to log into the SAG web site which I should not be able to do as a Fi-Core member. I'm wondering how long it normally takes them to respond or show any indication that they recognize to my new Fi-Core status. The post office tracking states the letter was delivered on the the 9th. I will feel easier when I know that they acknowledge that I am Financial Core. Do you have any idea how long it takes for SAG to process fi-core requests? Thanks. -------------------------------------- MARK PIRRO'S RESPONSE: Be patient. You may not get acknowledgment from them for awhile. But don't worry about it. If you have confirmed delivery of your request, you can now consider yourself fi-core. You are now free to pursue all types of film work. 13 February 2009 - LA W. Scott Prestwood Mark, Are you presently accepting query submissions? My latest is in line with your body of work. Thanks! -------------------------------------- MARK PIRRO'S RESPONSE: Not really. I'm just finishing up my latest film and probably won't delve into any new features for awhile. Even with that said, I create my own scripts. But thanks for the thought. 8 February 2009 - Playa Del Rey, CA TTTWLAM I have the 'Nudist Colony Of The Dead' soundtrack cd (is it out of print?), but I have no idea who sang the title song. Who did the vocals, if you please? ---------------------------------------- MARK PIRRO'S RESPONSE: The CD is still available by special order through the Pirromount website. The theme song was performed by Joyce Mordoh (www.suninthe9thmusic.com). 4 February 2009 - Houston, Tx Rebecca I am SAG and AFTRA and am seriously thinking about going Fi-core. I also do a lot of theatre work, and have not yet joined the theatre union, Equity, though. I am eligible to join it since it is a sister union, but am not quite ready. If I decide to go Fi-core, do I ruin my ability to cross-over to Equity later, since I will not be a full Sag/ Aftra member anymore? ------------------------------------- MARK PIRRO'S RESPONSE: I'm not familiar with Equity's guidelines. However, if you had a problem with them admitting you, I'm certain that you could legally challenge it and most likely win. If you have any reservations about it, then just join Equity first, and then go Fi Core. 30 January 2009 Frank Budelman Mark, I am a current paid-up member of SAG and am considering going Fi Core. Will I keep my SAG member number if I am still paying dues even though I have to return the card? -------------------------------------- MARK PIRRO'S RESPONSE: I believe they assign you a new number and you are considered a dues paying non-member. 21 January 2009 - New Hampshire SP TIRONE Hi quick question, I live in Florida where it would financially benefit me greatly to go Fi-Core BUT, my concern is if I move to a major market like LA or NY what are the draw backs? in Reg markets it would seem an appropriate move, but in a larger market what could i face (negatively) regarding my fi-core status? ------------------------------------ MARK PIRRO'S RESPONSE: It doesn't matter what city you live in, big or small. You have the same rights and benefits of Fi Core no matter where you are located. 18 January 2009 - florida Jeri Ott (Senor) Hey Mark. How are you these days? I am relocated in Asheville, NC. Would love to have an update on your goings on ---------------------------------------- MARK PIRRO'S RESPONSE: Hey darlin, nice to hear from you. Send me your email address and we'll catch up. 15 January 2009 David Richardson Whatever happened to Michael Palazzolo? ----------------------------------- MARK PIRRO'S RESPONSE: I don't know. I believe he became a segment producer for 'Unsolved Mysteries" in the mid-90's. After that, who knows? 4 January 2009 - Houston, Texas Becca SAG vs Financial Core- Here is yet another question regarding this issue.I want to be a stunt performer in the film industry. I am currently a member of SAG but seriously considering declaring Financial Core status so I can build my resume on various projects. Is there anything that says that I have to be a SAG member to work in stunts? Or is Fi- Core considered to be equal in that venue? Thanks for any info you can provide! ------------------------------------ MARK PIRRO'S RESPONSE: The rules are the same for actors and stunt performers. If you are financial core, you can work on union and non-union productions. It's really that simple. The only thing fi-core changes for a SAG member is that it opens up a wider range of job opportunities. And with yet another SAG strike lurking on the horizon, wouldn't it be comforting to know that you can still pursue work? 10 December 2008 - RI <<< 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 34 >>>