Airtime is the cheapest thing the industry can give craftspeople, which is why it is what everyone argues about. What editors and grips actually need is money: better residuals, safer hours, on-screen credit that survives the streaming interface, and contracts that do not treat them as disposable. The 2021 IATSE strike authorization was about punishing work schedules, not about the Oscars rundown. IATSE. An equal-minutes rule lets the industry feel generous while changing nothing about anyone's paycheck or working conditions. It is symbolism purchased at the expense of substance, and it gives executives a heartwarming talking point to deploy the next time the crews ask for real gains. Fight for the contract. The telecast will follow.
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