Hollywood’s Bleeding: Screen Actors Guild on Strike!

topic i: Streaming Revenue and Residuals

topic ii: Artificial Intelligence and Digital Likenesses

Background Guide

In 2023, the Screen Actors Guild went on strike for the first time in 43 years. Billions of dollars worth of movie and television production came to a screeching halt. As a committee of actors, writers, and studio executives, you must negotiate a compromise, end the strike, and put Hollywood back in business!

co-chairs

zachary Tam and LAuren Hensley

Zachary Tam is a Fourth-Year majoring in American Studies and Commerce with a Concentration in Accounting and a Minor in Economics. Originally from Manhattan, New York, this year will be his sixth VAMUN, having been to two as a delegate and four as a chair. and third position in the organization, having Outside of VAMUN, Zachary was the Vice President of the International Relations Organization and a member of the Alfred Marshall Society for Economic Debate.

edm3gt@virginia.edu

Lauren Hensley is a second year from McLean, Virginia, majoring in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Environmental and Water Resources. Outside of MUN, Lauren enjoys hiking, going to the gym, and watching crime dramas, as well as being involved in Kappa Delta sorority and local volunteering. Lauren is super excited to meet everyone at VAMUN this year!

pgx5ry@virginia.com