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DGA Deal Bars Actors Directing TV, Adds AI Safeguards

6/13/2026

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DGA secured a contract provision barring actors on TV series from directing episodes.
The agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, reached on Tuesday, raises health contributions, lifts the wage cap, and adds monthly premiums that cut some benefits.
The deal also boosts residuals, funds an AI-skill program, and requires AI-generated footage to stay under a director’s control with notice of any training.

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DGA secured a contract provision barring actors on TV series from directing episodes.
The agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, reached on Tuesday, raises health contributions, lifts the wage cap, and adds monthly premiums that cut some benefits.
The deal also boosts residuals, funds an AI-skill program, and requires AI-generated footage to stay under a director’s control with notice of any training.