Navigating the SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreement Process: Promoting Projects and Addressing Concerns
SAG-AFTRA is encouraging its members to promote their projects with interim agreements at major fall film festivals such as Telluride, Toronto, and Venice. The union believes that these agreements demonstrate the reasonableness of their ongoing negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). However, the slow process of obtaining interim agreements for fall festival publicity has caused frustration and uncertainty for projects. While talent presence at festivals can increase the chances of distribution, signing interim agreements has raised questions about acquisition by AMPTP studios. Critics argue that allowing certain productions to continue with stars undermines the impact of the strike if these projects are eventually bought and distributed by AMPTP member companies.