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DGA's letter to it's membership updating position in support of the IA's negotiating position with AMPTP

Dear member:

We write to update you on the status of the I.A.T.S.E.’s negotiations with the AMPTP. We are in regular and constant communication with the I.A.T.S.E. and our sister Guilds and Unions, and will continue to provide you with updates.

As you know, we have been very public in our strong support for the I.A.T.S.E.’s fight for quality-of-life improvements and living wages. These issues impact all production workers on set, and we urge the AMPTP to step up and make a fair deal addressing these critical areas.

Earlier today, the I.A.T.S.E. set a strike deadline of midnight (PDT) Monday, October 18. The strike deadline was set to put pressure on the AMPTP to conclude negotiations this week. It remains the I.A.T.S.E.’s goal to reach an agreement without a work stoppage.

The DGA’s focus continues to be on supporting the I.A.T.S.E. in their negotiations for a fair deal.

Sincerely,

Lesli Linka Glatter
DGA President

Russell Hollander
DGA National Executive Director

Katherine Heigl posted this on Facebook: Priceless
Grey's Anatomy 100th Episode Crew

Stay on target. #IATSESolidarity

Another from my wife and the daughter of Director Richard Wallace:

"A Texas Steer", 1927, silent film, starring Will Rogers, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Lilyan Tashman - directed by my father, Richard Wallace.

On the eve of Sarah Jones' Birthday!
Please read........

Safety for Sarah - https://www.facebook.com/SafetyforSarah
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I’m writing this just a few hours away from Sarah Jones’ birthday, September 22nd. This, or course, invokes many memories of Sarah. Of the rich life she led. But allow me to jump to some scary memories.
On several occasions she called us in the middle of the night, let’s say at 2:00 AM. Driving home from a long shot she would call us and ask to just converse with her so that she would not fall asleep as she drove. As a side note, we imbedded into our children to call us, no matter the time, when they were in need. So, we were always grateful that Sarah would wake us in order to help her get home.
Shortly before Sarah met with her tragic death, she told me that she had just watched Haskell Wexler’s film “Who Needs Sleep”. She was concerned with the absurd and unsafe hours that were demanded of film crews. A fear that her mother and I understood in our prayers that she would make it home, once again, safely.
Shortly after Sarah’s death I had the opportunity to meet Haskell Wexler and to discuss his 12 on / 12 off philosophy. He clearly was concerned and shared that concern with me.
Now please understand that I am not of the film industry, and I am not familiar with the details of the important negotiations that are currently occurring. But I do understand and can personally relate to the vital concerns of working absurd hours, day after day, to the point of being downright dangerous.
The ‘Sarah Jones Film Foundation’ and it's ‘Safety For Sarah’ efforts were formed to make the industry that Sarah so loved a safe and freeing environment to help create wonderful films. But, at the end of the day, a piece of entertainment is not worth life!
So in short, these absurd long hours need to be stopped, before we loose yet more lives. We don’t need more parents celebrating their child’s birthday… without the child!
Happy Birthday Angel Sarah! We so miss you.
Your Poppa.
Richard Jones

#IASOLIDARITY. STAND TOGETHER AND STAND STRONG

New Set Safety Awareness Video
https://vimeo.com/254513001

I'm actually surprised its only fifty!

The word is that EMT's revived him and he is recovering in the Hospital after a fifty foot fall from the Perms!

Sinbad The Sailor (1947), starring Douglas Fairbanks Jr., directed by my wife Louisa's father, Richard Wallace.

I'm proud of my years as a graphic designer for Star Trek and other productions. In that work, I am proud to be represented by IATSE Local 800, the Art Directors Guild. I work for (mostly) good people whose legitimate business interests are sometimes at odds with mine. That’s why I need my union in my corner to ensure that my equally-legitimate interests aren't trampled by a powerful company. Happy Labor Day!

From: William Honeycutt > California History on Facebook
Actor Leo Carrillo, best known as Pancho, sidekick of the Cisco Kid on 50's TV, came from one of the oldest families in California. His father was the first mayor of Santa Monica and his Great Grandfather Carlos Antonio Carrillo was appointed Governor of Alta California in 1837. Leo Carillo acted in over 90 films. He had an engineering degree from Loyola University. He worked as an editorial cartoonist for the SF Examiner. He was appointed to the California State Parks Commission. There is a state beach named for him near Malibu.

We worked with this wonderful actor and human being on multiple occasions... Rest in Peace Ed!

Candy Clark seen here with Ron Howard and Charles Martin Smith in American Graffiti. According to Candy, yes... they were drinking beer!

399 Basecamp Magic, courtesy of Teamster Shawn Hauer on FB

How we do on 911 Season 5

Nice feature at IndustryCentral. They have been Profiling Working Actors since 1999. Here's their latest on James Morrison.

Interesting SAG-AFTRA sponsored Discussion Panel aimed at awareness and stopping Asian hate and racism!

Have you witnessed or been part of this, especially in recent times?