BOX OFFICE
What new film this year broke the MCU record for the worst opening weekend?
The Marvels
What is one thing you shouldn't ask for in a first message to someone you're cold emailing/dming?
Grabbing a coffee/Watching your work
How much money did Paramount+ lose last quarter?
425+ Million
How long did the writer's strike last?
148 Days
How is a film's PTA calculated?
Gross Revenue divided by # of Screens
What is the first agreement you sign as a writer with a producer or production company?
Option Agreement
Name the two profitable streaming services currently operating.
Netflix and Hulu
How long did the SAG strike last?
118 Days
How did Taylor Swift take home more money than a traditional film released in theaters?
She bypassed distributors
What is the second agreement you sign as a writer with a producer or production company?
Purchase Agreement
Earlier this year, within one week, we saw the exit of three executives from three different companies/organizations.
What division were they all a part of at their respective companies?
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Divisions
What bump in contract minimums did SAG secure in its final contract?
7%
What film released this year utilized a successful pay-it-forward campaign?
The Sound of Freedom
Name three details we want to include in a biography about ourselves?
Education, previous work, location
What two streamers implemented password sharing restrictions this year?
Netflix and Disney+
Who were the lead negotiators in the SAG strike?
Fran Drescher, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland
What percentage revenue drop is expected for an average film release after its initial opening?
40%-50%
Name three different organizations that offer grants/fellowships/labs
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Describe what the following acronyms stand for:
AVOD
PVOD
SVOD
Advertising Video on Demand
Premium Video on Demand
Subscription Video on Demand
What was the name of the agreement that allowed productions to continue shooting during the strike?
SAG Interim Agreement