Screenwriting Solidarity: Chris Keyser Advocates for Change

Veteran screenwriter Chris Keyser discussed the importance of unity and collective bargaining at the Indian Screenwriters Conference. He shared insights from the 2023 Hollywood writers' strike, highlighting issues like fair wages and AI regulations. Keyser emphasized that change is a lengthy but necessary process.

In an engaging session at the Indian Screenwriters Conference, veteran screenwriter Chris Keyser shared his experiences from the 2023 writers' strike in Hollywood, emphasizing that achieving real change requires trust and belief within the community.

Keyser, who was instrumental during the strike as a negotiator and spokesperson, discussed key issues faced by writers in Hollywood, including fair wages, streaming residuals, and the impact of artificial intelligence. Speaking alongside acclaimed writer Anjum Rajabali, Keyser highlighted the critical importance of collective bargaining.

Rajabali contrasted writer compensation structures between Hollywood and India, noting that while Hollywood negotiations occur within unions, Indian writers have a newly established copyright society. The conference aims to inspire and educate budding writers by bringing together influential minds from the Indian film industry.