The Directors Guild of America has released a new video outlining its bargaining position on the eve its contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which get under way Wednesday (WATCH)
). “As you know, we don’t negotiate in the press. Contract negotiations can bring speculation and rumors that appear online or in the media.”
They also laid out their priorities “for a strong contract that treats us fairly and allows us to share in the success of an evolving entertainment industry,” which include:Maintaining the strength and sustainability of our world-class pension and health care plans. Negotiating meaningful increases and structural changes to streaming residual formulas that account for the global growth of the audience.Protecting our jurisdiction over projects produced abroad for U.S. audiences.Increasing diversity, equity and inclusion and strengthening the voices of under-represented people.
Looking out for the full directorial team – the Assistant Directors, UPMs, Associate Directors and Stage Managers – who sustain every production with their hard work and professionalism.Hello. My name is Jon Avnet, and I chair the Negotiations Committee with my two co-chairs, Karen Gaviola and Todd Holland. We wanted to talk to you and give you an update. We are about to begin our negotiations with the producers, theThe Writers Guild and Producers have not reached an agreement.
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