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The Hollywood Strikes Are Over. No One's Back To Work.
Jun 6, 2024
Diane Haithman and Diego Mariscal discuss Hollywood crew unions' post-strike challenges, industry shifts, and negotiating positions. They touch on job availability, supportive communities, impact of consolidation on technical roles, and potential cost increase in film productions.
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- Hollywood crews face slow return to work post-strikes, raising concerns about negotiating power.
- Entertainment industry undergoes transformation towards global digital delivery, impacting job roles and creative landscape.
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Diego Mariscal: The Life of a Dolly Grip
Diego Mariscal works as a dolly grip in Los Angeles, controlling moving camera platforms for big movies like Spider-Man and Ready Player One. He navigates a telescoping crane to capture wide shots, describing it as his dream job despite its challenges like long hours and intense physical labor. Mariscal also founded Crew Stories, a Facebook group with nearly 100,000 members, where Hollywood workers share experiences, help one another during tough times, and network.
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