MPA Statement on Sean Astin’s Election as SAG-AFTRA President
WASHINGTON – The following is a statement from Charles Rivkin, Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association (MPA), on Sean Astin’s election as president of SAG-AFTRA:
“Sean Astin is an extraordinary actor recognized by fans worldwide for memorable roles in a wide range of classic films — and I have no doubt he will bring his trademark energy, drive, and creativity to his advocacy on behalf of SAG-AFTRA and its 160,000-plus members.
“I look forward to working with him and the incoming leadership team to pursue our shared goals: a strong, growing, competitive film and television industry that continues to fuel jobs on and off set, spur growth nationwide, and inspire audiences everywhere.
“Congratulations, Sean, on your victory. I’m excited to partner with you in support of our creative community.”
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About The Motion Picture Association
The Motion Picture Association (MPA) serves as the leading voice and advocate of the motion picture, home video, and television industries. It works in every corner of the globe to advance the creative industry, protect its members’ content across all screens, defend the creative and artistic freedoms of storytellers, and support innovative distribution models that bring an expansion of viewing choices to audiences around the world. Its member studios are: Netflix, Paramount Pictures, Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios, Sony Pictures, Universal Studios, The Walt Disney Studios, and Warner Bros. Discovery. Charles Rivkin is Chairman and CEO.
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