SAG-AFTRA Actor Strike Ends, Celebrated at Academy Women's Luncheon Hosted by Chanel

Historic actor's strike concludes after 118 days, bringing relief to the industry; while full details are pending, the deal reportedly includes pay increases and AI regulations.

• The Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) strike has officially ended after 118 days of halting film and television production. The termination of the strike brings a wave of alleviation to the entertainment industry.
• The tentative agreement concluding the strike includes prospective pay increases and regulations on the use of artificial intelligence. The details of the accord are yet to be shared pending approval from the union's national board.
• The end of the strike was celebrated at the Academy Women’s Luncheon hosted by Chanel, which was the first industry event after the announcement. Notable attendees included Eva Longoria, Lily-Rose Depp, and Kristen Stewart among others.
• The Academy Women’s Luncheon also recognized two emerging women filmmakers through the one-year Gold Fellowship for Women program. The 2023 recipients are Erica Eng, a Chinese American from Oakland, California, and July Jung from South Korea, who each received $35,000, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
• The Academy Women’s Luncheon, attended by prominent figures from the film industry, also served as a platform for discussion about diversity in the industry. America Ferrera delivered the keynote speech highlighting the need for communities to work together and the necessity for representation from all backgrounds.

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