What does the Big Four becoming the Big Three mean for filmmakers? Will IATSE’s potential strike really change the underpaid long hours of film production? And news about Aputure’s new bright light...   In this episode, we talk about… Details about the merger between CAA and ICM  What challenges indie filmmakers may face because of the merger The minor bright side of the merger for streaming services  What the merger means for future WGA or union negotiations     A refresher on packaging and understanding the current state of packaging  The dystopian Wild West of Hollywood and what the Solidarity Slate fails to address IATSE’s impending strike and the evolution of filmmaking work days Aputure’s launch of the Light Storm 1200d Pro LED light  Links to Resources: Solidarity Slate: https://www.solidarityslate.com/   IATSE: https://iatse.net/   Turn Cheap Miniatures Into Awesome Visual Effects https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMuf2bHdGrY Subscribe to our newsletter for news, contests, deals, and a FREE ebook at https://nofilmschool.com/screenwritingbook.  Check out our new video on lighting night shoots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J66WWsCp7XE   You can read about all this and more at https://nofilmschool.com/. You can also check out our Gear Guides and Entertainment News on the right hand side. Please like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check us out on Instagram! Ask us questions at editor@nofilmschool.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices