Learn from Michael Maizner, a top entertainment labor attorney and former Netflix Director of Labor Relations who advises studios and streamers on SAG-AFTRA and AI compliance every day!

You already know AI isn't some distant industry disruptor anymore — it's already reshaping how you cast, shoot, produce, and distribute film and television, and the rules are being written in real time. If you're producing, acting in, or overseeing any project right now, you need to understand how digital replicas, synthetic performers, voice cloning, and consent requirements affect your production, because the gap between what you assume is fine and what's actually compliant under today's agreements can cost you.

Here's the problem you're likely running into: AI regulations and SAG-AFTRA requirements are shifting just as fast as the technology itself, and it's genuinely hard to keep up. You might not be sure when written consent is required, when performers must be compensated for digital replicas, how background performers factor into AI use, or what documentation actually protects you if something goes wrong. This webinar gives you the clarity you need — you'll walk through exactly why AI became a defining labor issue, what qualifies as AI under your current agreements, and what your responsibilities are as a producer before a single frame gets shot.

You'll be learning directly from Michael Maizner, Founder and Managing Partner of Maizner & Associates, PLLC, who advises studios, streamers, and production companies on entertainment labor and guild relations every day. With over 20 years of experience — including his role as Director of Labor Relations at Netflix before launching his own firm — Michael has become one of the industry's most trusted voices on SAG-AFTRA, the WGA, DGA, and the fast-changing intersection of AI and entertainment law. You won't just get theory from him; you'll get the same guidance he gives to the studios and production companies who rely on him.

By the end of this session, you'll understand consent and compensation requirements, producer responsibilities, and what's coming next as AI continues to reshape the industry, plus you'll walk away with five essential questions to ask before using AI on your next project and an AI Compliance Checklist for Producers you can start using immediately. You'll leave knowing exactly how to use AI responsibly on your production, without putting your project or your performers at risk.

PLUS! You will receive this handout to help you:

• AI Compliance Checklist for Producers

Why AI Became a Labor Issue

• Why AI became central to the SAG-AFTRA strike

• Innovation vs. worker protections

• AI vs. traditional VFX & CGI

• How AI is reshaping entertainment

Understanding AI Under the SAG-AFTRA Agreement

• What qualifies as AI

• Digital replicas

• Synthetic performers

• Digitally altered performances

• Background performers & AI

• Voice replication

Consent, Compensation & Performer Rights

• When written consent is required

• Compensation requirements

• Notice obligations

• Protecting performer rights

Producer Responsibilities

• Key AI provisions before production

• AI rider considerations

• Documentation requirements

• Avoiding common compliance mistakes

What's Next for AI in Entertainment

• Emerging industry trends

• Ongoing union concerns

• Evolving legal landscape

• Future challenges for producers

Practical Takeaways

• Five questions to ask before using AI

• AI compliance checklist

• Best practices for AI-enabled productions

Q&A WITH MICHAEL

• Actors and performers who want to understand their rights around digital replicas, voice cloning, and consent under SAG-AFTRA.
• Producers and filmmakers of all levels who want to protect their productions from costly AI-related legal and contractual mistakes.
• Studio and production executives who need to stay current on AI compliance and guild relations as the technology evolves.
• Entertainment industry professionals—agents, managers, and legal teams—who advise clients on AI-related contracts and negotiations.