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DGA, AMPTP Seal Four-Year Deal, Tackle AI, Jobs

6/10/2026

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DGA Secures Deal

Directors Guild of America and Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers reached a four-year deal on June 10, 2026.
Contract expires June 30, 2026, leading DGA board to review pact before vote by 19,500 members.
DGA president Christopher Nolan opposed a five-year term but backed the four-year agreement, matching SAG-AFTRA deals.
Both the AMPTP and the DGA praised the deal, noting job creation, health-plan contributions, and AI regulation.

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Unions Ratify

SAG-AFTRA ratified its new four-year deal with 91.42% support.
The Writers Guild of America approved its four-year contract with 90.4% of votes.
The Directors Guild of America reached a tentative June 10 agreement that awaits National Board clearance before member ratification.
Negotiations began on May 11, concluded three weeks before the June 30 deadline, ending industry-wide settlements after studios had pushed for a five-year term despite the historic three-year norm.

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DGA Secures Deal

Directors Guild of America and Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers reached a four-year deal on June 10, 2026.
Contract expires June 30, 2026, leading DGA board to review pact before vote by 19,500 members.
DGA president Christopher Nolan opposed a five-year term but backed the four-year agreement, matching SAG-AFTRA deals.
Both the AMPTP and the DGA praised the deal, noting job creation, health-plan contributions, and AI regulation.

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