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Sidecast: SAG-AFTRA, DGA and What Comes Next

Episode - SC15

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June 6, 2023 Scriptnotes, WGA

John and Drew look at the results of SAG-AFTRA’s Strike Authorization Vote and the DGA’s tentative deal with the AMPTP, and what they mean for writers on strike.

Links:

  • SAG-AFTRA Members Approve Strike Authorization with 97.91% Yes Vote
  • DGA Tentative Agreement Press Release
  • 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.

Sidecast: How to Talk to Your Parents About the Strike

June 2, 2023 Scriptnotes, WGA

Megana, Drew and John discuss the best ways to talk about the WGA strike with family and non-industry friends.

How much context do you need to give? How do you properly frame the AI issues? How do you calm down a nervous parent without setting unrealistic expectations?

In other news, Weekend Read 2 is out! Drew and Megana have prepared hundreds of scripts and transcripts for your reading enjoyment.

Links:

  • Weekend Read 2
  • Megana Rao on Twitter
  • 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.

Sidecast: Animation Picket

May 24, 2023 Scriptnotes, WGA

Live from the picket line, John talks to members of The Animation Guild (TAG, IATSE local 839) marching in solidarity with with members of the WGA. They explain the issues writers in animation are facing, and why it’s so important for the the two unions to support one another.

Guests include Stuart Friedel, Bill Wolkoff and Len Uhley. Thanks to everyone who talked with us!

Links:

  • The Animation Guild
  • WGA Special Pickets
  • 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.

Sidecast: Location Picketing

May 23, 2023 Scriptnotes, WGA

John returns from a parking lot in Koreatown to tell Drew all about his experiences picketing productions on location and how other writers can get involved. We also answer listener questions, look at upcoming themed pickets, and celebrate the gains we’ve made at neutral gates.

Links:

  • WGA Special Pickets
  • WGA tip line: tips@wga.org
  • Sean Graham at WGA: sgraham@wga.org
  • Aziz Ansari’s ‘Good Fortune’ Suspends Production by Samantha Bergeson for IndieWire
  • ‘Duster’, From J.J. Abrams & LaToya Morgan, Suspends Production In New Mexico by Peter White for Deadline
  • 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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