Oscar winner Pawlikowski is known for movies includingCold War,IdaandMy Summer of Love.
The filmmakers tried other companies but to no avail.
We reached out to FFI, but the company declined to comment.
Joaquin Phoenix, Rooney Mara and Pawel Pawlikowski.Getty
This is a major headache for those involved in this particularproduction, but also sector-wide.
Its ironic that the impact wont be felt much by AMPTP members given that studios self-bond.
Its been estimated that as many as 400 projects fell away in 2020-21.
As with Covid, costs would rise if theres a strike, and many producers cant take that on.
If not, theyre looking to projects starting much later in the year or beyond.
The guilds current contract expires on June 30.
The impact could also potentially extend to TV.
Meanwhile, the writers strike that began May 2 has no end in sight.
Negotiations between producers and the WGA are at a stalemate.
To date, TV productions have been targeted for picketing,with many being halted.
LionsgatesGood Fortuneis among very few films that havehad to stop during production.
Strikes are designed to create short-term pain in the hope of long-term change for the better.
The unions are showing a united front so far, and their combined approach is being increasingly felt.
Jill Goldsmith contributed to this report.
