The Boom is here. In our first episode, Jewel speaks with the current and former presidents of the SAG-AFTRA Atlanta chapter, Eric Goins and Mike Pniewski. Eric and Mike give updates and discuss the larger meaning of the current strike, explaining how it impacts local actors and artists. Jewel also shares how she got here and covers this week’s biggest industry news stories. Thanks for joining us for our first shot!&nbsp;Mentioned this episode:<a href="https://www.wabe.org/a-look-at-the-underground-ballroom-scene-in-paris-is-burning-documentary/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Paris is Burning</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://bronzelens.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BronzeLens Film Festival</a>&nbsp; Resources shared for strike-impacted SAG-AFTRA members: <a href="https://entertainmentcommunity.org/am-i-eligible-help" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Entertainment Community Fund</a><a href="https://www.talentsupportingtalent.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Talent Supporting Talent</a><a href="https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SAG-AFTRA Strike Website</a> This episode of The Boom was produced by Kevin Rinker and Jewel Wicker. Additional production and editing by Scotty Crowe. Original music by Matt Owen. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Kathleen Bertrand talks representation at BronzeLens Film Festival

From WABE Studios, a weekly look at Atlanta’s growing film and television industry, through trending topics and origin stories of local filmmakers, cast, and crew. Hosted by entertainment and culture reporter Jewel Wicker.