For the first time since 1960, both the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) are striking against major studios. But what are the core issues fueling this strike, and how can we support this movement while still being active in the film industry?
In the latest episode of the No Film School podcast, hosts Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, and Jason Hellerman explore the following topics:
- The significance of the Minimum Basic Agreement (MBA)
- Why focusing solely on AI doesn’t address all strike concerns
- Our perspective on the Directors Guild of America (DGA) choosing not to strike
- The curious scene of food delivery robots in Los Angeles
- Insights from writers revealing the inadequacies of current pay structures
- The reasoning behind skipping cosplay at this year’s Comic-Con
- Why canceling subscriptions might not be an effective form of protest
- The importance of physically supporting the picket lines
- The impact of union support on the strike
- Speculations on the potential duration of the SAG strike
- Reasons for new filmmakers to see opportunity in the current situation
- Strategies to avoid working with AMPTP-affiliated companies
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