SAG-AFTRA will take center stage at L.A. Comic Con with a special panel titled “Behind the Masks: Movement Performers’ Role in the Video Game Strike.” It aims to spotlight the crucial role that video game movement performers play. Their involvement in the ongoing strike for fair contracts in the video game industry is critical.

What to Expect

The panel will feature an all-star lineup of video game movement performers, including Andi Norris, Seth Allyn Austin, Jasiri Booker, and Sarah Elmaleh. Veteran performer Linsay Rousseau will moderate the discussion. Linsay will be offering an insider’s perspective on movement performers’ contributions to gaming and their fight for better working conditions.

SAG-AFTRA’s ongoing strike seeks to secure fair contracts for its members working in interactive media, including video games. Artificial intelligence increasingly exploits performers’ work and likenesses, and the panel will highlight how video game companies have failed to offer a fair deal to address these concerns. The conversation will dive into how movement performers bring life to video game characters and the long-term impact of AI on their livelihoods.

L.A. Comic Con attendees can look forward to an engaging discussion about the intersection of performance, technology, and the future of video games.

Event Details

• Panel Title: Behind the Masks: Movement Performers’ Role in the Video Game Strike
• When: Saturday, October 5, 2024, 2:00 p.m.–2:50 p.m. PT
• Where: Los Angeles Convention Center, Room 308 AB
• Who: Andi Norris, Seth Allyn Austin, Jasiri Booker, Sarah Elmaleh, moderated by Linsay Rousseau

This panel is a must-attend for anyone interested in the future of video games, performance art, and the ongoing strike for fair representation in the industry.

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