Hollywood Strike Leaves Australian Film Industry in Dire Straits

The Hollywood Professional Association (HPA) has expressed concern for the survival of the media creation supply chain in an open letter, warning of the "dire" impact of the ongoing writers and actors strike. The HPA highlights the long-term consequences already being felt in areas such as postproduction, visual effects, and production support, with organizations cutting staff and services, and some even at risk of closing. The letter urges parties to find a resolution soon, as the economic damage to supply chain companies and their employees continues to grow, posing a significant risk to the industry's ability to recover easily.