'We are supporting the writers because what they are asking for is fair and ultimately it's the right thing to do,' said one member of the Motion Picture Editors Guild.
or work independently — widely favors the Writers Guild of America’s decision to call a strike on May 1 when negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers broke down Monday night as their contract expired. It was evident this past week and on Sunday as more than 500 members of IATSE Local 700, the Motion Picture Editors Guild, participated in a town hall meeting during which the strike was at the center of the discussion.
According to sources, the meeting was held in person at the DGA building in Los Angeles, where an estimated 100 turned up; in New York; and via Zoom, where more than 400 joined the town hall virtually. The mood was described by attendees as upbeat, supportive, positive and curious, but also nervous and worried, especially considering the prospect of a prolonged strike.
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