“The stunt department is like any other department on a movie set, they are designing action, they’re interpreting the words on the page, and then creating and bringing that action to life,' says David Leitch, director of The Fall Guy.
#MEAAequity
theage.com.au/culture/movies…

For decades, rates for media freelancers have gone backwards in real terms. It's time to change that. When freelancers are united and organised, we can win the respect we deserve.
freelancers.org
#FairGo4Freelancers #MEAAmedia

Today is brought to you by the letter ‘S’ and the number 100!
‘S’ for solidarity and strike, 100 for the percentage of members who voted to authorise strike action at Sesame Workshop if management doesn't reach a fair new contract by Friday, April 19.
Writers Guild of America East

The assurances have been made public by The New York Times. This dangerous prosecution cannot be allowed to proceed on the basis of unenforceable niceties between states. These grounds deserve full consideration by the High Court. Assange’s fate, and the future of journalism, depend on it.

BREAKING:

“The United States has issued a non-assurance in relation to the First Amendment, and a standard assurance in relation to the death penalty. It makes no undertaking to withdraw the prosecution's previous assertion that Julian has no First Amendment rights because he

The only clear path to freedom for Julian #Assange is for the US government to drop the charges against him. theage.com.au/world/europe/j… #MEAAmedia #pressfreedom

Is class a barrier to employment in the arts and cultural industries?
MEAA member Van Badham ✊ discusses how socio-economic class and cultural background affects who get's to tell our stories.

#LetsGetCreative

theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Wednesday night in Melbourne. Few things to talk about! Come along and say hi.

This support from the Vic gov for live music at a grassroots level is welcome at a time when festivals and venues are being cancelled.
Particularly welcome is that all venues successful in gaining funding must pay artists a minimum fee of $250.
theage.com.au/national/victo…
#MEAAmuso

This Wednesday, join Kieran Pender, Karen Percy, Rick Morton and host Sami Shah for a conversation about the critical role of whistleblowers in the media and the urgent need for whistleblower protection.
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#MEAAmedia #PressFreedom

Entries close 11.59pm AEST tonight. Entry is free for #MEAAmedia members.

Solidarity to our colleagues at E tū in New Zealand during tough times for broadcast journalism over there. theguardian.com/world/2024/apr…
#MEAAmedia

“Beyond our immediate and urgent concerns for Julian #Assange , his extradition and prosecution by the US would set a global precedent for the suppression of #PressFreedom and would constitute an assault on the public’s right to know.' says #MEAAmedia President Karen Percy.

Yesterday we wrote to Anthony Albanese & Senator Penny Wong urging them to publicly call upon the US government drop its charges against Julian Assange. It is encouraging to hear President Biden say today the US is 'considering' doing so. meaa.io/3vPpaKQ #pressfreedom #MEAAmedia

As President Biden responds “we’re considering it” to a media question about Australia’s request to drop the prosecution of Julian Assange, RSF reiterates our long-standing call on the Biden administration to drop these charges, close the case, and #FreeAssange !

We urge the Australian govt to continue its diplomacy to secure the release of Julian #Assange . #MEAAmedia #pressfreedom theguardian.com/media/2024/apr…

Represent is a campaign calling for the real diversity of Australian communities to be truly represented in theatres, dance and music festivals and on screen.
Not just for performers and musos, but for the crew behind the scenes as well.
Take the pledge: meaa.org/represent

Quick sticks. Get your entries in: meaa.org/meaa-media/sta… #journalists #media #southaustralia MEAA