Demonstrators hold signs in front of Paramount Studios during a screenwriter's strike in Los Angeles, California, on May 2, 2023. - More than 11,000 Hollywood television and movie writers went on their first strike in 15 years Tuesday, after talks with studios and streamers over pay and working conditions failed to clinch a deal. The strike means late-night shows are expected to grind to a halt immediately, while television series and movies scheduled for release later this year and beyond could face major delays. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
This video I believe addresses an important subject, which is the mistreatment of Hollywood writers who are members of the Writers Guild Association (WGA). Often, we have a societal misconception that everyone in Hollywood makes millions, when in fact thousands of writers make an unlivable wage, receive no residuals for their created works, and do not receive basic benefits. My goal from this video is to showcase all that WGA members have given us, and then to take all this sound away from the audience to showcase what a WGA free world would be like. To me, this work is almost antithetical to Antoni Muntadas’s “The Boardroom”, as the final portion of my project takes away all sound from the audience, and leaves them in the silence of a WGA free world.
This video powerfully highlights the often overlooked struggles of Hollywood writers, especially members of the Writers Guild Association (WGA). The comparison to Antoni Muntadas’s “The Boardroom” is thought-provoking, as the video’s silence reflects the potential void of creativity without fair compensation for writers. In a world where AI tools like AI Writer by Smodin smodin.io/writer are being increasingly used, it’s crucial to recognize the importance of human writers who bring unique perspectives and voices to the screen. This project calls attention to the vital role of WGA members in shaping the content we consume, beyond the glamorous image of Hollywood.
Writers are the backbone of storytelling, yet they constantly have to fight for fair pay and rights—just like Richard Castle in castle show, who thrived as a writer but would never accept being undervalued. The ongoing strike highlights the struggle writers face in Hollywood, demanding better conditions so they can continue crafting the stories we love. #WritersStrike #CastleShow
March 16, 2025 at 8:16 pm
This video powerfully highlights the often overlooked struggles of Hollywood writers, especially members of the Writers Guild Association (WGA). The comparison to Antoni Muntadas’s “The Boardroom” is thought-provoking, as the video’s silence reflects the potential void of creativity without fair compensation for writers. In a world where AI tools like AI Writer by Smodin smodin.io/writer are being increasingly used, it’s crucial to recognize the importance of human writers who bring unique perspectives and voices to the screen. This project calls attention to the vital role of WGA members in shaping the content we consume, beyond the glamorous image of Hollywood.
March 22, 2025 at 10:13 am
Writers are the backbone of storytelling, yet they constantly have to fight for fair pay and rights—just like Richard Castle in castle show, who thrived as a writer but would never accept being undervalued. The ongoing strike highlights the struggle writers face in Hollywood, demanding better conditions so they can continue crafting the stories we love. #WritersStrike #CastleShow