America’s Next Top Model writers on strike
by Carmen Van Kerckhove
No wonder this season sucks so much. The writers of America’s Next Top Model are on strike:
Who are we? We are the writers of America’s Next Top Model. We are the people who turn hundreds of hours of footage into engaging episodes of model-drama. We are the shows biggest fans. We are 12 hard working storytellers who helped create a succesful show that makes millions of dollars for the network.
All we want are some basic benefits like health insurance and recognition for the work we do. The Networks are refusing to negotiate with us AT ALL. We have decided to take a stand against the outrageous greed. We are standing up for ourselves as well as for others who work in reality who are also getting a raw deal. We deeply appreciate all your support.
Carmen Van Kerckhove is co-founder and president of
HighJive wrote:
two comments:
1. why would a self-respecting writer admit to working on america’s next top model?
2. anyone working in television who claims to be taking “a stand against the outrageous greed” is an outrageous hypocrite. and probably an idiot too.
Posted 11 Oct 2006 at 12:01 pm ¶
Jay wrote:
Let’s face it, “reality” shows are basically interchangable and meant to exploit cheap labour in the first place (first the contestants, a stand in for actors, and the crew, etc). They suck, but they’re cheap (which is by large the mentality of most suits nowadays).
Posted 11 Oct 2006 at 3:40 pm ¶
t-hype wrote:
First of all, there’s writers on reality tv? Who let that one slip?
HighJive, don’t be a hater. Even writing for reality tv is better than being a 35-year-old production assistant and YES there are lot’s of those in LA. God forbid, I’m speaking of my future…
Posted 11 Oct 2006 at 5:40 pm ¶
Will wrote:
why dont they have irish models?
Posted 15 Feb 2007 at 6:06 pm ¶