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[pantstomatch]

serious business question here: has anyone around here joined or know someone who has joined the writers guild, and has any insight on the process, bc I don’t know what the hell I’m doing and I keep pestering my agent’s assistant and I feel really bad about it bc I always think I’m, like, unworthy of attention. I know that’s a thing I need to probably stop, but still...

[dduane]

Why Hollywood’s writers are on the verge of a strike — and what it could mean for the industry

The Writers Guild of America is readying to begin a strike as early as May 2. Here’s what’s at stake.

Some folks have asked me about why WGA writers are getting ready to strike. Thus explains it all nicely.

[wgaaudio]

The only way to change the exploitation of creatives in this industry is collective action.

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What Is The WGAE Audio Alliance?

The Audio Alliance is a union of podcasters, both registered WGA members and not, committed to raising pay and benefit standards in the scripted audio industry.

We are involved in everything from high-budget audio fiction produced or financed by large companies to small-budget indie podcasts that we produce ourselves; and we come from all corners of the creative community: the film and television industry, the theater, the literary world, and beyond.

We are committed to centering BIPOC and other underrepresented writers in our organizing, and to making sure that our events are welcoming and safe spaces. Our goal is the come together as a community to discuss our experiences and disseminate information that is otherwise not easily accessible.

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What can the Audio Alliance do for you?

Just by joining the WGAE Audio Alliance, you'll have access to contract support to help navigate negotiations around:

Payment,

Rights,

Creative Control,

Derivatives,

Crediting,

and More!

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How do I join?

Twitter: @WGAAudio

Discord: discord.gg/ZKXhhex7HX

On Our Website: WGAEast.org/WGAAudio/

...or you can follow us here on Tumblr!

[dduane]

DEAL!! WGA Details Gains After Post-Deadline Accord Averts Strike

UPDATED with WGA statement, details of deal: After a day of twists and turns, Hollywood has dodged a bullet. A threatened writers strike was averted early this morning when the WGA and management’s…

Whew.

[wgaaudio]

Information for Non-MBA Members | Writers Guild of America, East

How MBA negotiations impact non-MBA members, explained Non-MBA Members – Frequently Asked Questions 1. What WGAE work is covered under the M

How MBA negotiations impact non-MBA members, explained

[morphiccompendium]

Labor Needs to Kick the Cops Out Now

Here's why.

[theyoungehollywoodblast]

@WGAEast Diversity Tax Credit aiming to “tangibly” increase number of women and people of color in writing and directing roles faces opposition: Thede urges public support

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The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore writer and performer Robin Thede is using her platform to support the Writers Guild of America, East’s proposed amendment to the Empire State Film Production Credit. The diversity tax credit is facing opposition, despite aiming to “tangibly increase the number of women and people of color in writing and directing positions” by allotting around $5 million of New York’s $420 million credit for film and TV production to projects that hire qualified women and people of color in writing and directing roles.

She is urging people to voice their support for the WGAE’s amendment — which passed the New York State Assembly but still needs to pass through the Senate — by emailing New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and two key state senators by June 16.

“I know it requires more than a retweet or just pressing the ‘like’ button, but aren’t we all craving a little more sophisticated communication these days? Your small effort can literally make TV and film better and help provide opportunities to countless qualified writers and directors. And it’s free!”