What's going on with the current state of writing in Hollywood? It's no secret that things are not great between the WGA and the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers (AMPTP). The current deal they have ends on May 1st, 2023, and writers are looking for a better deal moving forward. Why are the writers looking for a better deal? Well, they're being paid all-time lows, and they want their fair share. The Hollywood Reporter published an article discussing a new report released by the Writers Guild of America West (WGAW), which suggests that the organization's members are falling behind in earnings and opportunities in the streaming industry. The report found that although streaming platforms such as Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu have been expanding, the compensation for writers on these platforms has not kept pace with the growth. Shorter seasons and lower pay are putting many writers in precarious situations. The most damning number in the latest WGA report? Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 16 March, 2023