SAG-AFTRA Grants Waivers for Independent Films Amidst Strike

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SAG-AFTRA has granted waivers to 39 independent productions, including two from A24, allowing them to shoot during the actors strike as long as they are not affiliated with AMPTP companies and agree to be bound retroactively to the eventual contract terms with AMPTP. The approved projects include films such as "Mother Mary" and "Death of a Unicorn," as well as series like "The Chosen" and "Rivals of Amziah King." Shooting may not commence immediately for all projects, as some are still in development.
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- SAG-AFTRA Approves 39 Indie Projects to Shoot During Strike, Including Two A24 Films Variety
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- Anne Hathaway and Matthew McConaughey Films Land SAG-AFTRA Waivers IndieWire
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