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"Venice Film Festival Grants Promotional Opportunities to A-List Celebrities Including Jessica Chastain and Adam Driver"

Despite the SAG-AFTRA strike, a handful of stars, including Adam Driver, Jessica Chastain, and Kiefer Sutherland, will be attending the Venice Film Festival to promote their films. Interim agreements have been granted to independent productions, allowing them to continue filming and participate in festivals. While some striking members have questioned this strategy, SAG-AFTRA leadership encourages members to support and promote projects covered by interim agreements. The presence of these celebrities at the festival provides a glimmer of the usual glamour associated with the event.

via The A.V. Club|

#celebrities #entertainment #film-promotion

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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.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#amptp #entertainment #fall-film-festivals

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The Impact of SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreements on Fall Festival Film Sales

The ongoing strikes by the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA are impacting the upcoming fall festival season in Hollywood. SAG-AFTRA's interim agreements will affect film sales at these festivals, with buyers needing to adhere to the terms outlined in the agreements. If streamers sign these agreements, they would be required to pay actors 2 percent of subscription revenue. However, it is unlikely that streamers will acquire projects covered by the interim agreement during the strike. Once the strike ends, the terms will revert to SAG-AFTRA's new three-year agreement. Industry insiders are concerned about the impact on film markets at festivals like Venice and Toronto, as major buyers may be unwilling to purchase projects with interim agreements.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#entertainment #film-festivals #hollywood

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SAG-AFTRA Excludes US-Made WGA-Covered Projects from Interim Agreements

SAG-AFTRA will no longer offer interim agreements to titles covered by a Writers Guild of America contract that are produced in the U.S., according to the performers' union. This change comes after discussions with the writers' group, which is also on strike and not offering interim deals. The modification is seen as a win-win change and is intended to assist the WGA in executing their strike strategy. The union will continue to investigate each application for an Interim Agreement to ensure only true independent productions are included. Over 200 productions have already secured these agreements, including projects starring Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Michaela Coel, Anne Hathaway, Rebel Wilson, and produced by Kevin Costner.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#entertainment #interim-agreements #production

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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.

via Deadline|

#amptp #entertainment #independent-productions

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Sarah Silverman Criticizes Actors for Filming Indies During SAG-AFTRA Strike

Comedian and actor Sarah Silverman criticized fellow Hollywood stars for continuing to film independent projects under interim agreements approved by SAG-AFTRA, while actors and writers remain on strike. Silverman expressed frustration that these indie films, although produced by independent companies, will eventually be streamed, benefiting big streamers. She called for movie stars to stand with their union and questioned whether she should be mad at the actors or SAG for making the interim deal. Other actors responded to Silverman's rant, with some expressing support for independent productions that do not rely on streamers. SAG-AFTRA has emphasized that these agreements should not be considered "waivers" and encouraged members to work under interim agreements to show the union's bargaining positions are not unrealistic.

via Variety|

#entertainment #hollywood #independent-films

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Actors' Strike Fails to Halt Production of Indie Films and TV Shows

Despite the ongoing actors' strike led by SAG-AFTRA, some independent productions have been granted interim agreements, allowing them to continue filming. These productions, which are not affiliated with major studios or streamers, can apply for the agreement and proceed with their projects. The list of approved productions includes "The Chosen," "Mother Mary," and "Bride Hard." The interim agreement is reviewed by SAG-AFTRA to ensure the independence of the production. Meanwhile, faith series "The Chosen" has resumed shooting its fourth season after agreeing to the actors' union requests and interim agreement. Other work that does not require an agreement includes commercials, video games, audiobooks, podcasts, short films, and student films.

via Rolling Stone|

#actors-strike #entertainment #filming-continues

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Hollywood Strikes: Residuals and Independent Producers' Interim Agreements

SAG-AFTRA will sign "interim agreements" with truly independent producers, allowing them to continue or start production during the strike as long as they are not affiliated with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and agree to be bound retroactively to the eventual contract terms with the AMPTP. The guild has also provided a list of contracts that members can and cannot work under during the strike, including commercials, soap operas, music videos, and certain separately negotiated basic cable agreements.

via Deadline|

#entertainment #filming #independent-producers