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Pelayo and Gonzales told Deadline what they see as the major issues in thelabordispute.
The Orpheum Theatre in downtown L.A., site of Outfest’s opening night.Matthew Carey
I think streaming residuals.
AI is a beast that is only growing, Pelayo said.
Its really, really, scary, so I think this strike is necessary.
Director Aitch Alberto at the podium for Outfest’s opening night.Matthew Carey
And if they can get that [through AI], why are they going to use you?
But how do you make a living?
How do you do that?
How do you make the money for your insurance?
AI can actually be a nonpartisan negotiator if you let it be.
But you do have to ask it.
Outfest ED Navarro says he expects a dimming of some star wattage at festival screenings.
But that is not the reason most people are here to come and experience Outfest.
Among the Outfest narrative features isMy Animal, starring Amandla Stenberg.
So, this is just the beginning of that conversation, Castel told Deadline.
I think its just the beginning of whats to come.
