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Unions & Guilds
AMPTP and CMPA warn of implications if DGC BC’s strike vote goes through
The AMPTP and CMPA say the directors guild’s vote, which closes Thursday, “sends a message of labour uncertainty in the province.”
Cineflix opts out of collective agreement in class action settlement
The company has decided to pay out $2.5 million to class action members, which a release from CWA Canada says is a “win-win” for factual workers.
Directors Guild of Canada’s B.C. District Council calls vote for strike mandate
DGC BC says year-long negotiations over a new collective agreement have broken off over issues including COVID testing and employer clawbacks.
Splitting hairs: The screen industry’s unequal treatment of Black actors
Joan Jenkinson, executive director of the Black Screen Office, pens this op-ed about the inequities Black performers face in hair and makeup departments on sets.
Unions await arbitration in ACTRA grievance over hair, makeup inequities
ACTRA National filed the grievance after hearing from Black, Indigenous and people of colour performers about experiences in hair and makeup departments.
Sort Of among winners at ACTRA Awards
Kelly McCormack of Sugar Daddy and Dayo Ade of Cinema of Sleep were among the other winners at the 20th annual ceremony, while ACTRA National names its Woman of the Year.
Anand Ramayya among winners at 16th annual Indiescreen Awards
The producing trio of Kate Kroll, Rylan Friday and Trevor Mack also took an honour at the virtual awards event closing out CMPA’s Prime Time.
Canadian composer launches software to track TV airings
Shawn Pierce says the subscription-based WIOpro will empower talent to track residuals and royalties.
NFB and DGC reach new collective agreement
DGC members who’ve worked under an NFB contract have ratified the new agreement, which covers 2022 to 2025.
UBCP/ACTRA urges reform for child performer income regulations in B.C.
ACTRA’s B.C. arm is soliciting signatures and calling for new regulations for child performers and their future investments.
Hidden in Plain Sight: Disclosing my Disability
Op-Ed: Thomas Conway (pictured) on the need for a safe and understanding space for writers to comfortably and confidently disclose their disabilities.
Prime Time goes virtual again amid surging cases of Omicron variant
The CMPA has cancelled all in-person events for the conference but now plans to start it a day early, on Feb. 2.
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