Canadian writers strike averted!

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Canadian Writers Strike Averted: New Agreement Reached Between WGC and CMPA

The Canadian entertainment industry can breathe a sigh of relief! The Writers Guild of Canada (WGC) and the Media Producers Association (CMPA) have signed a three-year labour agreement, averting a potential strike.

Story Details:

Pending ratification, the deal addresses compensation, workplace conditions, minimum writer’s room staffing requirements, and protections against the impact of AI technology.
The agreement covers Canadian writers, story editors, and story consultants.
During the negotiations the WGC gained significant leverage from a near-unanimous strike vote, greatly strengthening their position.
Support from the Directors Guild of Canada further bolstered the union's position.

Our Take

This agreement signals a win for Canadian screenwriters and the industry. The WGC's strategic approach and strong union support set a precedent for fair labour negotiations. It highlights Canada's growing role as a leader in equitable entertainment practices while setting us up the industry for a smooth summer of shooting.

News

A documentary about the Wet’suwet’en people's fight against pipeline construction on their ancestral lands won the $50,000 Rogers Audience Award for Best Canadian Documentary at Hot Docs.
Paul Schrader's new film Oh, Canada, starring Richard Gere, Uma Thurman, Michael, and Jacob Elordi, is set to premiere at Cannes next month.
Canadian screenwriters are taking a stand with their first-ever strike-authorization vote, pressing producers for a fair deal amid ongoing industry uncertainties
Toronto mayor Olivia Chow appeared in last week's episode of Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent.
The first official trailer for M. Night Shyamalan's new film Trap was released last week. The movie was shot in Toronto – recognize any landmarks?
A film set for The Last of Us has transformed Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside into a lush overgrown city.

Opportunities

Glass Baux Media is on the hunt for a part-time Videographer/Editor

Lionsgate is looking to hire a Business Ops Coordinator (Film & TV) in Toronto

Scarab Digital is on the lookout for a Film Production Project Manager in Vancouver

Cineplex is hiring a full-time Event Cinema Coordinator in Toronto

Mediabrands is hiring a full-time Video Editor in Toronto

New Zealand Son Films is casting seven roles for the feature film Freaky Funeral

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INSIDE ADVANTAGE newsletter 29 photo.png CANADIAN WRITERS STRIKE AVERTED: NEW AGREEMENT REACHED BETWEEN WGC AND CMPA The Canadian entertainment industry can breathe a sigh of relief! The Writers Guild of Canada (WGC) and the Media Producers Association (CMPA) have signed a three-year labour agreement, averting a potential strike. Story Details: * Pending ratification, the deal addresses compensation, workplace conditions, minimum writer’s room staffing requirements, and protections against the impact of AI technology. * The agreement covers Canadian writers, story editors, and story consultants. * During the negotiations the WGC gained significant leverage from a near-unanimous strike vote, greatly strengthening their position. * Support from the Directors Guild of Canada further bolstered the union's position. Our Take This agreement signals a win for Canadian screenwriters and the industry. The WGC's strategic approach and strong union support set a precedent for fair labour negotiations. It highlights Canada's growing role as a leader in equitable entertainment practices while setting us up the industry for a smooth summer of shooting. READ MORE News * A documentary about the Wet’suwet’en people's fight against pipeline construction on their ancestral lands won the $50,000 Rogers Audience Award for Best Canadian Documentary at Hot Docs. * Paul Schrader's new film Oh, Canada, starring Richard Gere, Uma Thurman, Michael, and Jacob Elordi, is set to premiere at Cannes next month. * Canadian screenwriters are taking a stand with their first-ever strike-authorization vote, pressing producers for a fair deal amid ongoing industry uncertainties * Toronto mayor Olivia Chow appeared in last week's episode of Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent. * The first official trailer for M. Night Shyamalan's new film Trap was released last week. The movie was shot in Toronto – recognize any landmarks? * A film set for The Last of Us has transformed Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside into a lush overgrown city. Opportunities * Glass Baux Media is on the hunt for a part-time Videographer/Editor * Lionsgate is looking to hire a Business Ops Coordinator (Film & TV) in Toronto * Scarab Digital is on the lookout for a Film Production Project Manager in Vancouver * Cineplex is hiring a full-time Event Cinema Coordinator in Toronto * Mediabrands is hiring a full-time Video Editor in Toronto * New Zealand Son Films is casting seven roles for the feature film Freaky Funeral Contemplating a Career in Film, Television, or Design? The industry needs skilled filmmakers, screenwriters, camera ops, and more. Launch Your Career Now logo &nbps; logo © 2003-2023 Toronto Film School. All rights reserved. .

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