THE STRIKE ISN'T CHANGING HOLLYWOOD . . .
The deep changes we're seeing and contemplating have been progressing for years in quiet, lava-like slow motion. These changes ARE being highlighted and accelerated by the strike.
The internet has existed for years. The studios have been owned by big corporations for years. People have come to Hollywood with talent, a dream and varying degrees of a business plan for years.
The WGA's choice to strike, and the AMPTP's choice not to negotiate have combined to create an atmosphere of fear, uncertainty and stasis few of us have experienced in our professional lives. (Who knew the AMPTP would negotiate like suicide bombers?)
And yet the uncertainty was here all along. The shutdown of production, development and awards shows has simply unmasked the great uncertainties that have always been upon us.
THE BIG QUESTIONS:
-What am I doing in Hollywood?
-What do I want out of my life?
-What sacrifices (or choices) have I made in my life to have a career in Show Business?
-Is my career going where I want it to go?

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