For the first time since 1960, both the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) are on strike against major studios. What are the core issues driving this strike, and how can the industry continue to thrive while supporting it?
In this episode, No Film School’s hosts Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, and Jason Hellerman delve into topics such as:
– The significance of the Minimum Basic Agreement (MBA)
– Why focusing solely on AI isn’t sufficient for effective strike action
– The reasons behind the Directors Guild of America’s (DGA) decision not to strike
– The phenomenon of food delivery robots being disrupted in Los Angeles
– Writers opening up about inadequate compensation
– The reasoning against attending Comic-Con in costume this year
– Why canceling subscription services may not be the solution
– Showing physical support for those on the picket lines
– The impact and importance of union support
– Speculations about the duration of the SAG strike
– Why this is an exciting time for emerging filmmakers
– Strategies for avoiding employment with AMPTP companies
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