• Entertainment Labor for Palestine is a collective of rank and file union workers from entertainment guilds on screen, stage and set, united for a permanent ceasefire in Palestine, and a just & lasting peace. Film Workers for Palestine was created as a call by and for filmmakers and cinema workers to stand for an end to genocide and for a free Palestine.

    Even before this extreme stage of censorship continued to heighten after the events of October 2023, there had been numerous reports of discrimination and/or retaliation against entertainment workers who express support for Palestine. To this day, there have been few if any support systems for those experiencing this repression.

    EL4P and FWP are joining forces to change that.

    As part of this joint initiative, we are seeking to hear from entertainment workers who have experienced discrimination/retaliation for expressing support for Palestine, or for their related identities. By compiling and analyzing these stories, we hope to shine a light on industry processes that allow this discrimination to persist, reveal important patterns and specific impacts across communities, uncover new possibilities for intervention, and establish avenues to support affected workers, including assessing potential legal recourse.

    Like other organizations attempting to navigate the hazardous process of gathering information on censorship and repression related to Palestine (see the similar campaign established by Writers Against the War on Gaza), we understand that coming forward can be a daunting task, especially given the consequences that sharing one's story can incur.

    But rest assured: we have in place several mechanisms to protect your privacy and ensure your anonymity. The information submitted through this encrypted form, as well as any information provided in communications thereafter, will be kept internally, unless we are given explicit consent to share it. We provide several additional opportunities to revoke consent before using any submitted information. If you don’t want to go public, you can choose whether the information provided is referenced only as background data. If you choose to go public, you can reach out to us at any time before your story is shared to change your mind. We are consulting lawyers throughout this process, and will make every effort to answer any legal concerns as they arise.

    If you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to email us at el4palestine.membership@proton.me

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  • Since October 2023, do you suspect you have lost opportunities, been fired, or otherwise been retaliated/discriminated against based on your identity and/or your expression of views on issues related to Palestine?
  • Since October 2023, do you suspect you have lost opportunities, been fired, or otherwise been retaliated/discriminated against based on your identity and/or your expression of views on issues related to the rest of the Southwest Asian/North African (SWANA) region?
  • Since October 2023, do you suspect you have been let go from your representation, threatened (directly or indirectly) by representation, or have had others threaten your representation, because of your identity and/or your expression of views on issues related to Palestine?
  • Since October 2023, do you suspect you have been let go from your representation, threatened (directly or indirectly) by representation, or have had others threaten your representation, because of your identity and/or your expression of views on issues related to the rest of the SWANA region?
  • Since October 2023, have you been threatened or intimidated (directly or indirectly) by anyone in a position of power regarding your identity and/or your expression of views on issues related to Palestine?
  • Since October 2023, have you been threatened or intimidated (directly or indirectly) by anyone in a position of power regarding your identity and/or your expression of views on issues related to the rest of the SWANA region?
  • Since October 2023, has anyone in your professional life (employer, colleague, representation, etc.) pressured you to stay silent about your support for Palestine and/or withdraw previous expressions of support for Palestine?
  • Since October 2023, has anyone in your professional life (employer, colleague, representation, etc.) pressured you to express support for Israel and/or withdraw previous criticisms of Israel?
  • Since October 2023, have you wanted to express support for Palestine, but decided not to for fear of retaliation/discrimination?
  • Since October 2023, have you witnessed others losing opportunities or being threatened/intimidated or discriminated/retaliated against based on their identity and/or their expression of views on issues related to Palestine?
  • Since October 2023, have you witnessed others losing opportunities or being threatened/intimidated or discriminated/retaliated against based on their identity and/or their expression of views on issues related to the rest of the SWANA region?
  • Are you okay with having the above information published outside of our internal database?
  • For your protection, we are only collecting additional data over the phone. Would you be open to providing contact information for us to reach out and set up a time to talk further about your experience(s)? This can be done anonymously.
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