SAG-AFTRA Defends Interim Agreements Amid Strike Criticism

SAG-AFTRA defends its interim agreements, stating that they are a crucial part of their strike strategy. These agreements allow independent projects to film during the strike as long as they adhere to the terms of the eventual deal reached with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. The guild's negotiating committee clarifies that the agreements do not prolong the strike but instead create leverage and pressure on the AMPTP. They also emphasize that the terms of the agreements make it unfeasible for the projects to be distributed through AMPTP platforms until an industrywide agreement is reached. The committee assures members that the vetting process ensures that the projects are separate from the AMPTP and entirely independent. The interim agreements aim to protect the interests of SAG-AFTRA members, demonstrate the viability of proposed residuals formulas, and encourage production budgets to support union-covered projects.