Carla Christina Contreras on the SAG-AFTRA strike

Now that the Writers Guild of America finally has a deal, what does that mean for SAG-AFTRA?

Carla Christina Contreras

Nashville based actor and local SAG-AFTRA president Carla Christina Contreras

Last week, WGA reached a deal with the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers. Nationwide, writers celebrated historic wins regarding the use of artificial intelligence and residuals. In the midst of celebration, everyone wondered what the WGA deal would mean for the actors.

Ahead of heading back out to Los Angeles for the next round of negotiations with AMPTP, actor Carla Christina Contreras stopped by Studio A to talk with This Is Nashville about everything from her early start on sets on the Warner Brothers lot, to what it’s like to be in the negotiating room (or 4-hour Zoom call) with the likes of Fran Drescher. And most importantly, what does this round of negotiations, and the potential end to the strike mean for actors, writers, and crew members looking to work here in Nashville?

This episode was produced by Elizabeth Burton. 

Guest:

Carla Christina Contreras, actor, president of the Nashville SAG-AFTRA local, and bullpen alternate on the National TV/Theatrical/Streaming Negotiating Committee