As the Writers Guild of America strike drags on, local studio operators, writers and producers in Canada are closely watching to see whether SAG-AFTRA members also take to picket lines.
strike, the Canadian film and TV industry is closely watching for ripple effects of Hollywood’s production shutdown north of the border. Film studios across the country remain dark or filled with homegrown shoots and anxious local talent and crews, dependent on big budget U.S. film and TV series for work, question when they’ll get back on set.
Montreal-based screenwriter Christine Rodriguez of Productions La Tigresse, who is continuing to work on her upcoming film projects outside of WGA restrictions, said she’s watching closelynegotiations in Los Angeles. “What the WGA is doing is extremely important. What they do will have an impact for us in Canada.
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