Members of Canadian and U.S. performers unions gathered just blocks from marquee venues hosting theAside from directors and producers, TIFF premieres have been largely devoid of Hollywood A-listers as strike rules prevent unionized actors from promoting projects, although some independent productions have been allowed to court publicity.
The Alliance of Canadian Cinema Television Radio Artists , the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and the Writers Guild of America are each embroiled in contract woes. Protesters held picket signs declaring, “Respect the performers,” while SAG’s chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland said global support is essential to secure better treatment of actors and writers.Arquette, who is at TIFF with her directorial debut, “Gonzo Girl,” and was set to receive a festival Tribute Award, spent about 10 minutes speaking to the crowd about concerns including the unregulated use of artificial intelligence.
Common demands include better pay, guardrails around the use of AI and more transparency from streaming services amid a rapidly evolving entertainment industry.Trending Now
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