{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5ed9731ce9cab16fdb23cec6/618f075901a4a1001381288d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"We Aren't Dead!","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5ed9731ce9cab16fdb23cec6/1636762990365-d6150a94b2824317247ed360a0516264.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>How are you all??</p><p>It's been a while.</p><p>We Aren't Dead!</p><p>What a shit show it's been. With the avoided IATSE strike, the delta variant and the harsh new protocols for filming, it's been a crazy time!</p><p>We thought 2020 was difficult to navigate, well 2021 has been a new kind of crazy!</p><p>We dive into the covid vaccination situation. The networks in the US are requiring an actor/crew member to be vaccinated. </p><p>Please know the rules in Canada are different. As of Oct 30th a new requirement was announced with an extension till Nov. 30th regarding vaccinations and travel within Canada. </p><p>Know your rights, and talk to your agent.</p><p>Be patient with your agent, be supportive, make sure to have your materials up to date and make your deadlines! </p><p>Try to give your agent a break on weekends, we need our rest!</p><p>Help us, help you during office hours unless it's an emergency.</p><p>We got you. </p><p>Let us know your questions. We promise to not go dark again.</p><p><em>ITA</em></p>","author_name":"Michelle Gauvin"}