So... I just learned that the Writers Guild is at odds with Agents. (I live in camera world to pay bills and have to catch up when a gig ends.)
https://variety.com/2019/film/news/writers-guild-leaders-warn-members-fi...
From what I understand this has opened some TV/film development execs to hearing directly from WGA writers and non-WGA writers. Thoughts? Opinions? Experiences? Richard "RB" Botto?
To me, it still seems like one would still have to do the footwork of building relationships.
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Before the WGA asked its members to sack their agents. They did a survey and found that 70% of Work was generated with no agent involvement.
Agents that sign on to the code of conduct can have WGA clients.
That's insane but I'm not that surprised. Says a lot about their business relationships to do a survey. I have often heard that talent (SAG, DGA, WGA, etc.) should "not depend on an agent" to get work. Always made me question an agent's purpose. Lol, the WGA probably got tired of asking that, too.
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I am not a WGA member but I have a WGA signatory Agent/Agency who signed WGA's code of conduct. I think it's wise to line yourself with peers in your "dream" field, believe what you want to believe by attending WGA meetings, get to know current members sacrificing jobs & health benefits for the next generation.
From my view on the outside, the dispute is about the "middle class staff" TV writer - the ones who will never be showrunners or Creators - and that's about 90% of working members. This group is hurting the most.