Archive for February, 2009
February 26th, 2009
For some time now I’ve wondered why SAG wasn’t getting more support from our fellow workers in the film industry as we try to come to a contract agreement with the AMPTP. If you read the various forums, most of the talk has been of the ‘just settle the contract so we can all get [...]
Tags: AFTRA, CABLE TV RESIDUALS, IATSE, Negotiations, New Media Residuals, Residuals, SAG, Strike, WGA
Posted in Actors, AFTRA, Alan Rosenberg, AMPTP, DOUG ALLEN, IATSE, New Media, Nikki Finke, NOW MEDIA, SAG, SAG Membership, Streaming Video, Strike, Tommy G. Kendrick, WGA | No Comments »
February 19th, 2009
Why The Smoke & Mirrors, SAG & AMPTP? I don’t see why the SAG National Majority and their pals, the Big Media labor lawyers, are needing to waste more than an hour in talks since all they’re doing is Xeroxing AFTRA’s TV/Theatrical Contract. These past two days have consisted of nothing more than playing at [...]
Tags: AMPTP, Deadline Hollywood Daily, IATSE, Membership First, New Media, Nikki Finke, Residuals, SAG, Steaming Video, Strike, United for Strength
Posted in Actors, AFTRA, Alan Rosenberg, AMPTP, Big Media, Deadline Hollywood Daily, IATSE, New Media, Nikki Finke, NOW MEDIA, Residuals, SAG, SAG Membership, Streaming Video, Strike, WGA, Writers | No Comments »
February 19th, 2009
After the ouster of the Rosenberg-Allen negotiating team the process of HOPEFULLY settling the contract stalemate has begun. Below are links to some of the coverage of the current negotiations: SAGWatch BLOG From Digital Media Law: SAG and the AMPTP ended their second day of talks at about 10:00 p.m. this evening (Weds.), but will [...]
Tags: AMPTP, Digital Media Law, New Media, SAG NEGOTIATIONS, SAG strike, SAGWatch
Posted in Actors, AFTRA, AMPTP, Big Media, DOUG ALLEN, New Media, NOW MEDIA, Residuals, SAG, SAG Membership, Streaming Video, Strike, Tommy G. Kendrick, WEBISODES, WGA | No Comments »
February 18th, 2009
In case you don’t think the loss of film work in Texas is at the critical point, read on. If you just haven’t been paying close attention to the situation so far, read on. If you’re trying to figure out what little ‘ol YOU can do to help change the situation, read on. My agent, [...]
Tags: Austin Actors, HEATHER COLLIER, Louisiana Film, New Mexico Film, Texas Actors, Texas Film Incentives, TXMPA
Posted in Actors, Auditions, Austin Actors, Austin Film, Austin Studios, Film Crew, Filmmaking, Louisiana Film Production, New Mexico Film Production, SAG, SXSW, Texas Actors, Texas film, Texas Film Production Fund, Texas Filmmakers, The Two Bobs, Tommy G. Kendrick, TXMPA, Whip It! | No Comments »
February 11th, 2009
Self-described ‘working class actor’ John Cygan offers his take on the deal that AFTRA signed and why SAG should not agree to that same deal. What do you think?
Tags: ACTORS HEALTH CARE, ACTORS RESIDUALS, AFTRA, AMPTP, JOHN CYGAN, New Media, NOW MEDIA, SAG, Strike, WEBISODES
Posted in Actor, AFTRA, Alan Rosenberg, AMPTP, Auditions, Big Media, Casting Notices, Commercials, Film Distribution, Filmmakers, Filmmaking, Hollywood, Indie Film, New Media, NOW MEDIA, Producers, Residuals, Roberta Reardon, SAG, SAG Eligible, SAG Membership, Self Promotion, Streaming Video, Strike, Tommy G. Kendrick, WEBISODES | No Comments »
February 11th, 2009
FROM: Drew Mayer-Oakes, TXMPA Legislative Committee We are fast approaching the Texas Motion Picture Alliance Lobby Day for 2009. Thank you for your participation last session – we need your help again. If you are able to volunteer again, the TXMPA needs you! Lobby Day is March 4th, with orientation and training for new team [...]
Tags: AFTRA, Auditions in Texas, Austin Studios, Filmmakers, Regional Film Production, SAG, Texas Actors, Texas Film Incentives, Tommy G. Kendrick, TXMPA
Posted in Austin Actors, Austin Film, Austin Studios, Film Crew, Filmmaking, Residuals, Right to Work, SAG, SAG Eligible, SAG Membership, SAGIndie, Tax Incentives, Texas Actors, Texas film, Texas Film Production Fund, Texas Filmmakers, Tommy G. Kendrick, TXMPA | No Comments »
February 6th, 2009
You probably know the names Scott Wilson and David Clennon, but even if you don’t immediately snap to their name, you’ll surely know their faces. Each of these men has a long and impressive body work as professional actors. Their comments on the importance of residual income are comments that I agree with wholeheartedly. Check [...]
Tags: AFTRA, Alan Rosenberg, David Clennon, DGA, Doug Allen Fired, SAG, SAG strike, Scott Wilson, WGA
Posted in Actors, AFTRA, Alan Rosenberg, AMPTP, Big Media, DOUG ALLEN, New Media, SAG Membership, Scott Wilson, Strike, WGA | No Comments »
