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Sidecast: SAG-AFTRA has a deal

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November 13, 2023 Scriptnotes, Sidecast

After 118 days on strike, SAG-AFTRA has a tentative deal with the AMPTP. John and Drew look through the details of the agreement to see what gains the actors union was able to make on streaming, self-tapes, performance capture, AI protections, and residuals. What are the current effects of this agreement? And what’s next for organized labor in Hollywood?

Links:

  • SAG-AFTRA Summary of 2023 Tentative Agreement
  • SAG-AFTRA 2023 TV/Theatrical Contracts Hub
  • John on Twitter, Instagram and Mastodon
  • Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt

Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

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