CREATOR NEWSLETTER
Issue #235 | May 7, 2024
– Grace Stanley, Deputy Editor
CULTURE
‘Helldivers 2’ Community Bands Together to Ward Off Unwanted Update
Creators came together to stop an unwanted change from Sony.
By Steven Asarch, Passionfruit Contributor
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IN THE BIZ
- The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) began negotiations focusing on protections and guidelines for the use of AI in entertainment.
- Workers at the Cannes Film Festival are on strike over pay issues and the exclusion of some staff from unemployment benefits due to short-term contracts.
- Substack now allows creators to monetize their Chats by placing them behind a paywall, offering a new way to generate revenue through exclusive community conversations.
- Despite TikTok being a title sponsor of the event, last night’s Met Gala had surprisingly few creators on the red carpet.
TIPS & TRICKS
Patreon Taxes For Creators: How To Track Your Income, Rewards, and Taxes
Beware the ides of March (or April, June, September, and January if you file quarterly)
By Rachel Kiley, Passionfruit Contributor
PERSONALITIES
MrBeast Ditches Talent Management Firm Night Media
Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, is parting ways with his long-time talent management firm.
By Charlotte Colombo, Passionfruit Contributor
UPCOMING EVENTS / JOB BOARD / WHAT WE’RE WATCHING / ETC
- YouTuber Vince Vintage is looking for a script writer.
- Writer and podcaster Peter Yang is looking for an operating partner.
- Chef Nick DiGiovanni is looking for a social media editor.
- Entertainment company Betches Media is looking for a video editor.
YOUTUBE MADE ME DO IT
This week on the Reactorverse Podcast, we’re joined by Australian reactor and editor Puggapillar! Pugg shares his journey from editing Call of Duty compilation videos to co-hosting the Horror Hour and more. Be sure to subscribe to the Passionfruit YouTube channel so you don’t miss an episode.
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