Directors Guild Sets May 11 Contract Talks
The Directors Guild of America announced it will begin TV and theatrical contract negotiations on May 11, seven weeks before its current contract expires on June 30. In a memo co-chairs Jon Avnet and Karen Gaviola cited declining production, studio consolidation, rising healthcare costs tied to lapsed ACA subsidies, and AI as major issues; talks will address health-plan deficits, streaming residuals and AI protections.
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- Read OriginalDirectors Guild to Begin Contract Negotiations With AMPTP on May 11thewrap.com
