ONE YEAR LATER… The tumultuous SAG-AFTRA strikes that shook Hollywood in 2023 are now history. But has the industry truly recovered from its longest strike? Nearly a year has passed since Hollywood faced another crisis amidst the fallout of the pandemic: the longest SAG-AFTRA strikes in history. Coupled with the 2023 Writers Guild of America … Read more
Films, frogs and festivities The cinematography community enjoys a deserved week in the spotlight at Poland’s Camerimage Film Festival.  Two days before the 31st edition of EnergaCAMERIMAGE Film Festival began on 11 November, the industry breathed a collective sigh of relief: SAG-AFTRA had reached a tentative agreement with the AMPTP, so their 118-day strike … Read more
COLLATERAL DAMAGE As SAG-AFTRA strikes end, the lingering questions are how deeply did they shake the industry, and what lies ahead? The strikes that plagued the industry throughout much of 2023 have ended, mirroring the resolution in a suspenseful Hollywood thriller. Now, as a deal emerges, the denouement takes shape. For those needing a recap, … Read more
Cast and crew alike will return to set after the longest walkout in SAG-AFTRA’s history ended, following a unanimous vote.
Behind the glitz For the first time since 1960, the unions representing actors and Hollywood writers are staging a simultaneous strike. The world watches with curiosity, wondering about the implications, eventual resolution and what it means for productions outside of the US. Amidst the dazzling lights of Hollywood, an enthralling tale of creative rebellion and … Read more
In consideration of the ongoing strikes by SAG/AFTRA and the WGA, the board of the Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) has voted unanimously to waive dues payments for its members for the current year. As with other below-the-line talent, sound editors have been profoundly impacted by the stoppage of film and television production. The board … Read more
Leaders of Hollywood’s actors union voted to join screenwriters in the first joint strike in more than six decades, shutting down production across the entertainment industry after talks with studios and streaming services broke down. Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, executive director of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Radio and Television Artists, said at a news conference … Read more
Southern California hospitals are facing a crisis the likes of which we have never seen before. Patients are dying in ambulances waiting for treatment because hospital emergency rooms are overwhelmed. You might think we’re quoting L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti, or perhaps California Governor Gavin Newsom. But instead, the above comment is from former Beverly Hills, … Read more