The current inadequate condition of streaming residuals highlights the reasons behind the strikes by SAG and the WGA.
‘Suits’ Was Streamed For 3 Billion Minutes on Netflix and the Writers Were Collectively Paid $3,000
What Are Writers Doing During the Strike?
As a newly minted member of the WGA, I find myself in a unique and intriguing situation, having joined in May 2023, the same month the strike commenced. My career was on the rise, having been listed in the Black List in 2022, and securing both a TV show and a movie in 2023, which paved the way for my membership in the guild. However, this also means I am experiencing my first-ever strike as an adult.
Netflix’s $900K AI Job Ignores Writers and Actors on Strike
Are you an expert in artificial intelligence? If so, Netflix might have an enticing opportunity for you. They are offering a staggering $900,000 for the position of an AI product manager. This comes amidst controversy as SAG-AFTRA raises concerns about fair pay, with a significant number of their members earning less than $26,000 annually.