WGA strike outside Paramount Studios on Jan. 23, 2008, in Los Angeles.Credit: AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File
What are some ways can you support the writer’s union if they end up going on strike? What should you do when you find yourself resenting the project you are working on? What did Ray Romano learn from his directorial debut, Somewhere in Queens?
In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, Jason Hellerman, GG Hawkins, and Yaro Altunin discuss:
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Why solidarity and support for the WGA is important
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Shows being bought out with no residuals
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How the rest of the industry benefits from writers’ strikes
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Television show production during a strike
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Advice for new writers that are not part of the WGA
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What you should do if you are falling out of love with your current project
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The power of being part of a writer’s group
Plus, we have a short conversation with Ray Romano, discussing what it was like to direct his first-ever film, Somewhere in Queens, in theaters on April 21, 2023.
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