Nonunion Microdrama Production Grows in U.S.; AFM Takeaways

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Gene Maddaus talks about the rapid growth of nonunion microdrama production activity in L.A. and other areas of the U.S. SAG-AFTRA wants to have a say. And Elsa Keslassy, Variety‘s international editor, discusses the themes and takeaways from her dogged coverage of last week’s American Film Market.

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(Pictured: Microdramas “Farewell to My Forbidden Vampire,” from ReelShort; “Mistaken for a Gold Digger,” from GoodShort; “Claimed by My Ex’s Alpha Brother,” from ReelShort)