SPA Statement | SAG-AFTRA Strike Notice – Screen Producers Australia (SPA) acknowledges that last night SAG-AFTRA issued a Strike Notice and Order declaring a strike by its members of all services under the SAG-AFTRA Agreements that cover scripted TV, Film and New Media productions.
SPA notes the strike does not apply to non-scripted productions, including documentaries, light entertainment and reality shows.
However, it will apply to some scripted TV and feature films produced in Australia. SPA anticipates that a limited number of scripted “offshore” (i.e. non-Australian) productions will be affected by the strike, with cast and crew stood down while the strike continues.
However, local scripted productions, produced and controlled by Australian production companies, engaging Australian and Imported SAG members, will remain unaffected by the strike order provided they engage all cast under Australian Industry Contracts in accordance with the Global Rule One Agreement between SAG-AFTRA and the Media Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA).
SPA is working to provide its member businesses with up-to-date information and will continue to provide updates as they emerge.
SPA hopes for a quick resolution to the strike.
Media Release – SPA
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