Author name: Sarah Lutot

In the pursuit of a more just and equitable workforce, the responsibility transcends individual industries.

A Business Case for Centering Trust in the Workplace Written by Sarah Lutot In a post-pandemic world, productivity conversations are everywhere across industries. Alongside these productivity conversations are demands for equitable and flexible work structures. In many industries, flexibility is synonymous with remote work. Flexibility itself is just that – flexible.  In the film industry,

The Business Impact of Justice-Centered Screen Production Written by Sarah Lutot TL;DR Three Practical Steps for Justice-Centered Productions: Equal Decision-Making: This is possible once trust has been established. Clear, transparent communication: Clearly communicate the rationale behind decisions, fostering trust and accountability.  Creating a Culture of Care: Minor shifts that build trust and foster collaborative and

Though we do our best to live out our ideals every day, we wish for a screen industry that embodies all the things that are important to us: care, kindness, compassion, and sustainability.

The Power of Collective Action Transforming the private sector’s responsibility for workers Written by Sarah Lutot Leveraging collective power is an effective, formidable, and compelling strategy to achieve equity in the workforce. We’ve seen this time and time again, most recently with the WGA & SAG-AFTRA strikes. These strikes exemplify the transformative power of united

building an ethos of care Transforming the private sector’s responsibility for workers Written by Sarah Lutot As we celebrate the momentous win for the Writers Guild of America (WGA) in obtaining their desired contract, now is the time to put the pedal to the metal and continue to ride this wave. This victory serves as

The Equity Issue addressing the Screen Industry’s Work-Life Integration Challenges Written by Sarah Lutot A post-pandemic screen industry has pushed the notion of work-life integration to center stage.     Historically, the film, television, and new media industries – collectively known as the screen industry – have operated with long working days, irregular hours, and

Advancing workplace protectons for screenworkers Written by Sarah Lutot        In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of the screen industry, which spans the narrative, nonfiction, and commercial spaces, countless talented individuals come together to create the captivating films, television shows, and digital content we enjoy. This vast industry encompasses a range of professionals,

Seeing Arts Work as Real Work: How the WGA Strike is rewriting a narrative Written by Sarah Lutot      The Writers Guild of America (WGA) is a union of writers in the screen industries. The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television (AMPTP) represents film and television production companies in collective bargaining agreements.