White-Collar Workers Are Getting Squeezed. Even Oscar-Winning Producers.
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Cathy Schulman and over 100 producers seek better financial terms; Kevin Misher's production company reduced from six to one employee; producers face delayed payments and reduced deals; industry consolidation and tech changes impact job security; producers struggle to enter the field without wealth; Producers United formed to negotiate advances and health insurance; Jonathan Wang reports encouraging talks with studios; studios like Disney and Netflix have not commented.
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