In this episode, Jess and Jenn discuss their wine of the week and the Pay for Self Tapes campaign as the main topic. They explain the origin of the #auditionsarework movement, which is mainly based on a clause in the SAG-AFTRA contract that requires paid auditions. As Casting Directors, they act as messengers from the higher-ups at studios and production companies, giving them a unique insight into the potential consequences of the movement's success.  Jess and Jenn put it all out on the table as to why they are against the notion.

— The Demands of the Pay for Self Tape Campaign

— The Current SAG Rates

— The Indie Film Space

— Departments That Work for Free

— Blacklisting

— The Truth Behind Casting Director Salaries

— Studio Budgets

— Self Tape Page Caps

— The Potential Ramifications of SAG Pursuing Audition Pay

— The Impact on Diversity

— Why We All Network

— Side Hustles, Gig Economy, and the Living Wage

Episode Resources:

• Tipsy Casting Episode 102: The Current State of Affairs of Casting and "The Industry": Self-Tapes in the Spotlight
• Source: #auditionsarework Website

• Tavi Gevinson: Auditions Are Work. Pay Us.
• Inside the Self-Tape Audition Controversy: The Pros, Cons and Costs for Actors

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