The market for new projects effectively ended 2 weeks ago. If a project is green lit prior to the expiration of the MBA, it’s not a magic pass that allows the writer to work on it if a strike is in effect. The only “madness” is in shows still being shot, and the only “scramble” is for network and studio execs to book trips to the Italian Riviera.
What is the point of selling a pitch now? You can’t write it during a strike. Can’t even negotiate the deal. And why would the buyer pay a commencement step right before the strike if you won’t be writing? I understand a rush to buy finished, shootable feature scripts, but not pitches. Especially since the deal might be force majeured during the strike, anyway. Am I missing something?
The market for new projects effectively ended 2 weeks ago. If a project is green lit prior to the expiration of the MBA, it’s not a magic pass that allows the writer to work on it if a strike is in effect. The only “madness” is in shows still being shot, and the only “scramble” is for network and studio execs to book trips to the Italian Riviera.
What is the point of selling a pitch now? You can’t write it during a strike. Can’t even negotiate the deal. And why would the buyer pay a commencement step right before the strike if you won’t be writing? I understand a rush to buy finished, shootable feature scripts, but not pitches. Especially since the deal might be force majeured during the strike, anyway. Am I missing something?