Television and film studios, already dealing with a strike by the Writers Guild of America, started contract negotiations with the Directors Guild of America.
SAG-AFTRA, the union that represents actors, is due to begin their own talks next month. The industry is undergoing major changes because of the shift to streaming, and all three sets of talks could prove difficult. Without a quick resolution, American audiences may be left without much new content to watch later this year or in early 2024. “We know there will be conflict,” said Todd Holland, a member of the directors’ negotiating committe, in a message to the union’s 19,000 members.
did not have a comment about the start of the talks. The current contracts with and both the DGA and SAG-AFTRA expire on June 30. There’s a good chance the Writers Guild could still be on strike at that point. No talks have been held since that strike started just before midnight on May 1. Both the DGA and SAG-AFTRA have issued statements in support of the writers and their negotiating demands. Late night television shows were the first to be halted by the writers strike, and some other popular shows now in production, including Stranger Things, have been postponed as well.
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