5/19/2023 0 Comments A Pink Lady by Elizabeth A. Miller![]() ![]() I’m angry because the WGA is inevitably going to win. There’s nothing without the storytellers. “Hollywood is an industry that runs on stories. Charise Castro Smith, writer and co-director of “Encanto” (2021) Thankfully our union is willing to take a stand, and I hope this can be resolved soon.” And it’s my job, and I love it, and I want this to keep being a viable career for future generations. My life has been shaped by stories - created by writers. The future of writing as a profession is at stake. There’s an equity component to the demands, too, because so many young writers of color coming into the industry get boxed out, stuck as staff writers, or forced to do free work. ![]() ![]() ![]() The guild’s proposals are fair and reflect the reality that writers shape culture and deserve to be able to provide for their families. But I’m also proud of our guild’s solidarity and grateful to the negotiating committee for all their hard work. “I’m feeling the historical gravity of this moment, worried about how this will affect writers and our entire industry. Charise Castro Smith (Writer, Director).Phil Lord and Chris Miller, Oscar winners for “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” The sooner the studios get serious about making one, the better for all of us.” Phil Lord and Chris Miller (Writers, Producers, Directors). ![]()
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