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Sidecast: On the SAG-AFTRA Picket Line

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October 2, 2023 Scriptnotes, Sidecast, Strike, WGA

Recorded live from Paramount and Amazon Studios, John and Drew talk with actors and writers marching in support of SAG-AFTRA as they re-enter negotiations with the AMPTP.

Thanks to everyone who talked with us!

Links:

  • SAG-AFTRA on Strike!
  • WGA Solidarity with SAG-AFTRA
  • WGA Contract Ratification – Vote Here
  • WGA Contract 2023 Tentative Agreement
  • John on Twitter, Instagram and Mastodon
  • Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt

Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

You can download the episode here.

Sidecast: What’s in the Deal

September 26, 2023 Scriptnotes, Sidecast, Strike, WGA

John, Drew and Megana read through the details of the WGA’s Tentative Agreement to see what was initially proposed and what was ultimately won.

Links:

  • WGA Tentative Agreement Summary
  • 2023 MBA Tentative Agreement
  • Megana Rao on Twitter
  • John on Twitter, Instagram and Mastodon
  • Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt

Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

You can download the episode here.

Sidecast: There’s a Deal!

September 24, 2023 Scriptnotes, Sidecast, Strike, WGA

After 146 days on the picket line, the WGA has reached a tentative deal with the AMPTP. John walks through the very exciting email that was sent out to members, outlining what it means, what happens next, and reflects on how far we’ve come.

Links:

  • Summary of Negotiations: WGA proposals and AMPTP responses
  • SAG-AFTRA Picket Schedule and Locations
  • Strike Rules FAQ
  • Find more about the 2023 WGA negotiations here at WGAContract2023.org
  • John on Twitter, Instagram and Mastodon
  • Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt

Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

You can download the episode here.

Sidecast: Writers Who Read

September 18, 2023 Scriptnotes, Sidecast, Strike

John and Drew talk about one of the best things writers can do to keep their skills sharp during the strike: reading.

They discuss where to find scripts, what you can learn from other people’s writing, and what they’ve been working on while pencils are down.

Links:

  • Weekend Read 2 on the App Store
  • Scriptslug.com
  • Summary of Negotiations: WGA proposals and AMPTP responses
  • 2023 WGA Strike Rules
  • Strike Rules FAQ
  • Picket Schedules and Locations
  • Find more about the 2023 WGA negotiations here at WGAContract2023.org
  • John on Twitter, Instagram and Mastodon
  • Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt

Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

You can download the episode here.

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