In-House

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

Crafting a culture of care RFC’s Journey to Industry-Wide Sustainable Production Written by Akima A. Brown      In the screen industry, where captivating stories come to life, there exist significant challenges related to work-life integration and the lack of support for caregivers. Reel Families for Change (RFC) is a pioneering organization dedicated to addressing

EMPOWERING SCREENWORKERS  Collective Bargaining and Collective Ambition Written by Akima A. Brown and Sarah Lutot      The screen industry is a dynamic and ever-evolving landscape that brings captivating stories and entertainment to audiences worldwide. Behind the scenes, however, lies a complex network of workers who face various challenges in their pursuit of fair treatment,

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

Classifying Creativity: Safeguarding Screenworkers and Enabling Work-Life Balance Written by Akima A Brown        The screen industry is a dynamic and multifaceted realm that spans narrative storytelling, nonfiction, and commercial content creation. It is made possible by the collective effort of talented individuals who dedicate their skills and expertise to entertain, educate, and