About this episode
By a nearly unanimous margin, IATSE members in TV and film production vote to authorize a nationwide strike. Cinematographer Jim Denault ASC explains the proposed changes union workers are looking for and why they matter. Jim and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli , discuss the existing working conditions, what has changed over the decades in the industry, the opposition to the new terms, worldwide support, and more! Subscribe Now! What you will learn in this episode Changing the film working conditions (01:19) Length of average film production days (05:30) Fighting for longer turnaround times (11:10) Varying rates depending on project (15:38) Opposition to these new terms (20:21) Improvements for meal breaks (24:35) Unions supporting each other worldwide (30:38) The importance of having a union (33:21) And more! Go Creative Show is supported by: MZed - Education for Creatives Subscribe + Follow Go Creative Show Twitter Facebook Apple Podcasts Stitcher Google Play Podcasts iHeart Radio YouTube Show Links IATSE website Follow Our Guest Jim Denault ASC's website Jim Denault ASC's IMDb Follow Ben Consoli BC Media Productions BenConsoli.com Twitter Instagram Follow Dave Siegel (sound mixer) Dave Siegel's website Dave Siegel's Instagram Follow Connor Crosby (producer) Ignition Visuals' website Ignition Visuals' Instagram