Instead, the guilds have asked supporters who aren’t members to post on social media and donate to community funds. The impact of the writers strike has so far been felt most acutely in the world of television; now, the actors strike has halted the bulk of film production. The SAG-AFTRA strike website had this advice for members wondering if they were allowed to promote themselves (or post #spon): “Yes! Several show and movie panels have already been canceled and the strike notice forbids SAG-AFTRA members from promoting any work made by struck companies — even if those projects were long in the past. Scores of actors and writers alike have been talking to media — including The Associated Press — on the picket lines for weeks.

Source: The Star July 19, 2023 15:08 UTC