Summary:
- Georgia families are facing financial difficulties as the actor strike continues for 12 days.
- Stunt artists in Georgia, represented by SAG AFTRA, are negotiating for better contract terms and residual payments.
- The AMPTP opposes sharing rewards with stunt artists, arguing they don't bear financial risks, but stunt artists point out the physical risks they face.
- The ongoing strike is not only affecting stunt artists but also businesses reliant on the film industry.
- Experts are unsure about the full extent of the financial loss to Georgia's economy due to the strike.
- The stunt community and SAG AFTRA members are eager for a prompt resolution to the contract dispute.
Georgia families are missing out on Paychex as an actor strike approaches day 12. Tonight, stunt doubles who put their bodies on the line say this situation is becoming dire. Thousands of stunt artists in Georgia, who are members of SAG AFTRA, are negotiating a new contract with the studios, hoping for residual payments and larger protections against artificial intelligence.
Stunt work can be risky, and the stunt artists argue that they should share in the success of the shows they work on since they bear significant physical risks. The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) opposes sharing the rewards, citing that the stunt artists don't bear any financial risk. However, the reality is that many stunt artists have faced life-threatening injuries, and some have even lost their lives on TV show sets. The situation is not only affecting the stunt artists but also businesses that rely on the film industry, such as janitorial services, catering companies, hotels, restaurants, and aerobnbs, which are facing financial losses due to the ongoing strike.
The economic impact is expected to worsen as negotiations continue. With Georgia being a prominent hub for the entertainment industry, experts are uncertain about the exact extent of the financial loss the state will face. The stunt community, represented by Abby Kasaurus, is eager to return to work, and members of SAG AFTRA, like Mike Panuski, are hopeful for a resolution to the contract dispute soon.