Anthropomedia: SAG and Internet Video: "In the past, one of the hallmarks of professionally produced material has been the participation of Screen Actor's Guild (SAG) members. So what's SAG doing about made for Internet DV? I posed that question to myself today, and decided to ring SAG in Hollywood.
After negotiating the voice menu system and a pleasant operator, I reached another assistant type, who pleasantly took down my information and promised to relay my request for info to Mark Friedlander, who works in Contracts as a Signatory Rep for Internet/Interactive Productions. I was told Mark is one of two people working in this area at SAG. I guess the union is on the case.
Stay tuned to see what SAG has to say about Internet, or as they call it 'Interactive' video!"
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Sunday, May 13, 2007
The 463: Inside Tech Policy: Starving Actors to be Fed by YouTube?
The 463: Inside Tech Policy: Starving Actors to be Fed by YouTube? "On the eve of tomorrow morning's 9:30 am ET Congressional hearing on "The Future of Video", we raise a sleeper issue that promises to eventually have significant impact on online video business models.
It's about the talent. Yes, the actors who make those shows that still aren't reality-based possible are going to want a piece of the Internet video revenue pie, too. There has been noise from the Screen Actor Guild that they are well aware of where video is headed and when their next contract round is up, they plan to make their case well known. So much so that the Screen Actors Guild just created a new-media department. From the Hollywood Reporter:
SAG and other guilds have been ramping up operations dedicated to tracking and researching new-media issues. In the next round of film and TV contract talks, the guilds are expected to demand significant improvements in residuals paid for the re-use of member-created entertainment content distributed over the Internet and other new-media platforms.
"This is the dawn of a new era in entertainment," Friedlander (the SAG new media lead) said. "The developments in new-media formats give actors new opportunities, but it's important to make sure they are compensated fairly for their work, no matter what the format..."
Perhaps this will be raised by tomorrow's hearing witness Phil Rosenthal who is the Executive Producer of "Everybody Loves Raymond" and is also representing the Screen Actors Guild."
It's about the talent. Yes, the actors who make those shows that still aren't reality-based possible are going to want a piece of the Internet video revenue pie, too. There has been noise from the Screen Actor Guild that they are well aware of where video is headed and when their next contract round is up, they plan to make their case well known. So much so that the Screen Actors Guild just created a new-media department. From the Hollywood Reporter:
SAG and other guilds have been ramping up operations dedicated to tracking and researching new-media issues. In the next round of film and TV contract talks, the guilds are expected to demand significant improvements in residuals paid for the re-use of member-created entertainment content distributed over the Internet and other new-media platforms.
"This is the dawn of a new era in entertainment," Friedlander (the SAG new media lead) said. "The developments in new-media formats give actors new opportunities, but it's important to make sure they are compensated fairly for their work, no matter what the format..."
Perhaps this will be raised by tomorrow's hearing witness Phil Rosenthal who is the Executive Producer of "Everybody Loves Raymond" and is also representing the Screen Actors Guild."
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Friedlander set to guide SAG's new-media unit
Friedlander set to guide SAG's new-media unit "In an appointment underscoring the industry's increased focus on emerging media, SAG on Wednesday promoted contracts veteran Mark Friedlander to head the guild's newly formed new-media department.
As director of new media, Friedlander and his department's staff will work closely with SAG's new technologies, interactive contract and organizing committees. He will report to deputy national executive director Pamm Fair.
"Mark's expertise in new-media and interactive contracts, combined with his knowledge of emerging technologies and his legal background, make him the perfect choice for this new position," Fair said. "Our elected leaders and staff have made new media a top priority, and this new department, along with our research and economics department, will provide essential research, analysis and strategy to guide our long-term decisions and policies."
SAG and other guilds have been ramping up operations dedicated to tracking and researching new-media issues. In the next round of film and TV contract talks, the guilds are expected to demand significant improvements in residuals paid for the re-use of member-created entertainment content distributed over the Internet and other new-media platforms.
"This is the dawn of a new era in entertainment," Friedlander said. "The developments in new-media formats give actors new opportunities, but it's important to make sure they are compensated fairly for their work, no matter what the format. The department will help accomplish that, and I'm excited to lead this critical area for the Screen Actors Guild."
Friedlander joined SAG in 2005 as a business representative in the contracts department, specializing in theatrical, new-media and interactive projects. He previously worked as an entertainment attorney."
Its a bit weird when I threw parties I wanted in URB or Project X. Now I get in the Reporter! COOL!
As director of new media, Friedlander and his department's staff will work closely with SAG's new technologies, interactive contract and organizing committees. He will report to deputy national executive director Pamm Fair.
"Mark's expertise in new-media and interactive contracts, combined with his knowledge of emerging technologies and his legal background, make him the perfect choice for this new position," Fair said. "Our elected leaders and staff have made new media a top priority, and this new department, along with our research and economics department, will provide essential research, analysis and strategy to guide our long-term decisions and policies."
SAG and other guilds have been ramping up operations dedicated to tracking and researching new-media issues. In the next round of film and TV contract talks, the guilds are expected to demand significant improvements in residuals paid for the re-use of member-created entertainment content distributed over the Internet and other new-media platforms.
"This is the dawn of a new era in entertainment," Friedlander said. "The developments in new-media formats give actors new opportunities, but it's important to make sure they are compensated fairly for their work, no matter what the format. The department will help accomplish that, and I'm excited to lead this critical area for the Screen Actors Guild."
Friedlander joined SAG in 2005 as a business representative in the contracts department, specializing in theatrical, new-media and interactive projects. He previously worked as an entertainment attorney."
Its a bit weird when I threw parties I wanted in URB or Project X. Now I get in the Reporter! COOL!
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