The curtain is closed on Day 1 of talks between Hollywoods below-the-line workers and the studios.
Deadline understands that the conversation, which began around 2 p.m. PT, only lasted a few hours.
All current contracts expire on July 31.
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IATSE has already made it clear that it is not interested in extending its agreements.
This is expected to be a months-long negotiation process.
Deadline previouslybroke downthe timeline for the agreements and what to expect over the next few months.
IATSE, Teamsters Local 399, and Hollywood Basic Crafts kick off negotiations with the AMPTPKatie Campione/Deadline
