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The latest on set gun safety protocol demonstration from Propmaster and Weapons expert Dutch Merrick

Get more information on his in-person gun safety classes and sign ups at:
www.PropGunSafety.com

Per the DGA's Facebook page:
“We have concluded a truly historic deal. It provides significant improvements for every Director, Assistant Director, Unit Production Manager, Associate Director and Stage Manager in our Guild. In these negotiations we made advances on wages, streaming residuals, safety, creative rights and diversity, as well as securing essential protections for our members on new key issues like artificial intelligence. This deal would not have been possible without the unity of the DGA membership, and we are grateful for the strong support of union members across the industry.” Jon Avnet, chair of DGA’s Negotiations Committee.

Last night, our DGA Negotiations Committee reached a tentative agreement on the terms of a historic new three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) that will be submitted to our National Board for approval at a special board meeting this Tuesday. See less
— at Directors Guild of America.

https://www.facebook.com/AreYOUontheCrewList/posts/pfbid0dZhFwcMVibLkjy…

https://abovetheline.com/2023/05/24/artificial-intelligence-entertainme…

Lee Marvin was one who stood up for the crew:
Marvin took a lead actress aside once on set and said: "We’re the stars of this movie. If we allow them to work us so many hours, we’re not the ones that get hurt. It’s the crew. We have to stand up for the workers, for the crew, and we have to refuse to work these long hours. We have to stand up for the crew.’ And that had never occurred to the actress. Which was a huge lesson from Lee Marvin.

Cool post from Turner Classic Movies on FB

https://www.facebook.com/AreYOUontheCrewList/posts/pfbid0PzW3j1zNbi5SLk…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuJjngO6uxk

The "Actor's Fund" is now the "Entertainment Community Fund"

Jay Leno just came to Disney to hand out donuts to us writers. Thank you @jayleno for the solidarity!! #WGAStrong pic.twitter.com/4pq8kpWTSk

— Caroline Renard (@carolinerenard_) May 2, 2023

Star Trek: Picard | Enterprise-D 180° VR Bridge Tour | Paramount+ with Wil Weaton and Michael Okuda
Fascinating...

Michael Tabb is participating in his second #WritersStrike. He shares his struggles, including being homeless, before he became a part of the WGA: pic.twitter.com/hWrUDbxMXi

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) May 2, 2023

An Important Update for DGA Members Regarding WGA/AMPTP Negotiations

Dear Member:

As you are most likely aware, the WGA's collective bargaining agreement with the AMPTP expires at midnight tonight. The parties negotiated on both Saturday and Sunday this past weekend, and they are continuing to meet today. We continue to support the WGA's efforts to obtain a fair and reasonable contract for their members and urge the AMPTP to work with the WGA toward that end. At this point, we do not know whether the parties will reach agreement before their contract expires. Nor do we know whether or when the WGA will call a strike if they do not reach agreement. However, we want to make sure you are fully aware of your rights and responsibilities in case of a strike.

On April 18th, we sent you an email outlining many of the fundamental issues regarding our "no-strike" clause. At that time, the WGA had not issued its Strike Rules. Now that they have done so, we have updated our FAQ to provide important information for DGA members who are also WGA members. That link can be found here along with additional information as part of the Negotiations portal on our website to keep you informed.

In addition, our Contracts Hotline (800-277-3603) will now be staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to answer specific questions relating to your current employment situation and how it may be affected by a WGA strike. This hotline is for members only, not agents, lawyers, business managers or press. Staff will only be answering questions based on a member's specific employment situation. You will be expected to give your name and your member number as this hotline is for actual, not theoretical, employment situations. Please have your questions ready in advance and recognize that there may be high call volume at first.

Regardless of the outcome of the WGA/AMPTP negotiations, we are scheduled to begin our contract negotiations on May 10. As we have previously explained, our major contracts expire on June 30. We have a duty to you, our members, to achieve the best possible deal. In addition, we have legal and contractual obligations to bargain in good faith with the Studios, and we intend to honor those commitments. SAG-AFTRA's contract also expires on June 30 and they are scheduled to enter negotiations immediately after us on June 7, giving each Guild a window to negotiate a fair deal.

The DGA has always been there to fight to protect your interests today and in the future. I want to reassure you that your Guild is here for you and prepared to face the challenges that lie ahead.

Sincerely,

Russell Hollander
National Executive Director
Directors Guild of America

On the first Female Stuntperson, Helen Gibson:
https://www.facebook.com/AreYOUontheCrewList/posts/pfbid0uquSnb666pDDPA…

https://www.facebook.com/AreYOUontheCrewList/posts/pfbid0226uw8xsYFKDR3…

With a long legacy of motion picture projects credited to Cameraman Bill Butler, who passed away on April 5th, we thought it appropriate to share this wonderful tribute:

More on his work at: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0124832/

Sunset Glenoaks Studios - Construction Update

The stages at Sunset Glenoaks Studios are really taking shape! Check out the construction footage in the video below and reach out to Sales@sunsetstudios.com to schedule a tour!