Photo: Writer's Guild of America, East Instagram
THE WRITER'S STRIKE IS IN FULL SWING!
The Strike is upon us and AWP fully supports the Writer's Guild of America! Now is a GREAT time to get educated on the WGA and other industry guilds! It's time to research WHY writers are striking and what the union does, then look into SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, Actor's Equity, Director's Guild and get to know your industry better!
Follow Writer's Guild of America West and Writer's Guild of America East to hear from the writers themselves!
The Entertainment Industry has slowed so now is the perfect opportunity to get yourself ready for the return of productions when the strike ends!
WRITER'S STRIKE TO DO LIST:
CELEBRATE WRITERS * NETWORK * TRAIN LIKE CRAZY
STAY CREATIVE ON YOUR OWN!
Yes, train professionally AND also:
Get friends together and do a table read (post and tag the writer to honor their work!)
Dissect a script or sides
Do self tapes to practice technique
Try a character outside your usual type
Have a game night
Play tag
Venmo your writer friend and say "Coffee on me!"
JUST BE TOGETHER WITH YOUR ARTISTIC COMMUNITY IN WHATEVER WAYS YOU CAN!
TRAIN LIKE CRAZY!
This is no time to sit on your laurels, when the industry goes into warp speed after the strike...you'll be ready! Join AWP to enhance your career this summer:
Ramp up Audition/Self-Tape Skills
Audition for Top Casting Directors & Agents
Become more marketable
Network with Emmy Award Winning TV/Film Directors
Train in master classes with Industry Pros
Voiceover Training
Teleprompter Training
Build resumes, make movies & earn IMDB credits
Experience filmmaking in front of and behind the scenes
Update marketing materials - New Headshots & Demo Reels
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES TO TRAIN:
LEVEL UP MOVIE CAMP for Adults June 19-30th (6-10pm M-F)
VIP MOVIE CAMP for Kids/Teens July 16-29th (Residential & Day camps)
PERFORMING ARTS INTENSIVE for Kids/Teens June 12-16
PERFORMING ARTS ADVENTURE CAMP for Kids June 19-23rd
OTHER WAYS TO TRAIN:
The AWP Team is always advocating for the creatives of the world. Thank you to the Writers that create the worlds we so love to bring to life!
If you are around any picket lines, go join in and support in person!