To: Stephanie Perry, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland and Fran Drescher

We as SAG-AFTRA background artists and supporters are extremely concerned about the rising trend of cellphones being confiscated or taken away from background actors while we work on set. By nature of being members of SAG-AFTRA we have demonstrated our professional commitment to the industry and are courteous in our job. We understand that there are copyright issues in film and television production and leaks. However we are responsible and agree to NDAs and all of the legal consequences of releasing such information. Most of us are booked by the day and thus in our line of work it is increasingly necessary for us to be in constant communication with casting directors. We need to respond usually within 3 minutes of a text or email or we risk losing a day of work. Additionally many of us are responsible for others such as children, sick spouses or elderly parents and need to be able to communicate immediately. We strongly recommend language in the next contract which bans this practice unless ALL of the crew is required to turn in their cell phones.

Sincerely,

SAG-AFTRA members who do background work and their suppo