WGSA SURVEY
Posted on 9/17/2009 at 4:09:29 PM
The WGSA and the TVIEC has put out a call for information regarding the financial impact the trouble at the SABC has had on writers so they can put together stats. Charl Blignaut and Desiree Markgraaff are really going the extra mile to represent writers in this capacity, so it is not just about Producers. Unfortunately we have not yet had much of a response. If you could spare five minutes and just answer the two questions below, we would be so grateful.
Your answers are confidential.
You can even remain anonymous. If you send your answers to me, I’ll collate them and send off a mail with everyone’s answers on (incl my own). With no names attached to any answers. Send your answers to: communications@writersguildsa.org
You can also submit directly to the TVIEC and send your answers to tvcrisis@gmail.com – still confidential.
Please read below…
In attempting to access rescue funding, the TVIEC needs to be able to tell the Department of Trade and Industry the extent of the job losses within the television industry. Any information provided will be confidential. Please can you answer the following questions:
1. What percentage drop in writing income have you experienced this year?
2. If you are not contracted on a SABC job within the next 3 months, what are the consequences for your career?
Please let us have these answers before the end of the week.
Thank you so much…
Natasje van Niekerk
September 19th, 2009 at 7:00 am
remember guys – we’re all fighting to survive here – so input!
September 21st, 2009 at 8:52 am
There were quite a few responses to the mailer and I think we’ve at least given the TVIEC some good stuff to work with. Thanks to all that responded and o quickly too!!
Writers Rock!!
September 21st, 2009 at 10:08 pm
Of course writers rock! Now we need to be paid for rocking!
September 22nd, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Not just paid, paid damn handsomely!
October 8th, 2009 at 9:42 am
great idea you have here. over the past while i’ve been googling my little heart out trying to find some central body for writers in SA. most sites hadn’t been updated for 3 years – often more. i think wgsa will start playing a larger and very important role as our creative industry expands. i see you’ve already begun on the road to greatness
just a quick note: i’m looking for the RSS feed. i’m sure it was mentioned somewhere. help!?
good luck and much writerly strength to you…
October 11th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Hey nisp
would you like to be on our mailing list? Nats put out a rocking monthly newsletter? email WGSAinfo@gmail.com if you would…