In an agreement that the union has positioned as "historic," the DGA secured a new residuals formula and an obligation that companies consul
In contrast to the WGA, the DGA (Director's Guild of America) looks to have reached a tentative deal with the AMPTP. The deal is now being voted on by DGA members.
Yet, many DGA members are apparently voting "NO" on ratifying the agreement. Why? The main reason being given is solidarity with the WGA, as well as some loophole-type language wrt streaming and AI in the deal.
Make no mistake, however, the deal for the DGA might still pass. Someone even acknowledges as such:
But there are a lot of vocal "No" votes out there, particularly from those who are writers-directors and members of both unions.
We should know by June 23rd what the DGA has decided and voted wrt the deal. However, the DGA hasn't sent out a strike resolution to its members yet. The only time the DGA ever went on strike in its entire history is only once, back in 1983.
And even if the DGA does go on strike, only major studios will be most affected, as one doesn't have to be a DGA member to direct things for smaller or even independent studios.
So, as far as IWTV goes, I don't think the DGA going on strike would affect them too much. Production probably wouldn't have to shut down on Season 2, just like with the WGA strike.
It's really SAG going on strike that would determine such a thing.
