Hollywood Strikes: Actors, Writers, and Tech Companies Clash

SAG-AFTRA has begun granting waivers to indie film producers, allowing them to continue with their projects during the strike. The waivers, which come in the form of confirmation letters, include terms from the last SAG-AFTRA counter in negotiations, such as an 11% wage increase. However, there are concerns about whether actors will want to participate in projects with waivers, as well as potential complications with completion bond firms, WGA pickets, and Teamsters refusing to cross picket lines. The process of qualifying for a waiver is complex, particularly for projects with pre-sale distribution deals. The guild has released electronic flyers to help members navigate the struck and not-struck contracts.