Musicians in Canada Ratify New Deal For Film and TV Projects With Indie Producers

Story by Etan Vlessing

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Canadian union of musicians and indie producers ink groundbreaking deal, boosting music's role in homegrown film and TV productions.

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The 3-year agreement covers terms, conditions, and rates for musicians working on English-language indie projects in Canada, streamlining the contracting process for producers.
This deal is the latest in a series of labor peace agreements in the Canadian entertainment industry, following recent pacts between IATSE, the Directors Guild, and the Writers Guild with local producers.

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Allistair Elliott, Sean Porter, Canadian Federation of Musicians, American Federation of Musicians, Canadian Media Producers Association, IATSE, Directors Guild of Canada, Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, Writers Guild of Canada

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