Joelle Garfinkel @msjoellegarf Twitter profile

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Joelle Garfinkel

1 year

The picture is blurry because I’m shaking and can’t quite believe it, but Green Envelope just hit 100k in donations. Truly blown away by the generosity of everyone who has donated and shared this little fund that could. #wgastrong #greenenvelopeaid #strikefund #sagaftrastrong

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

10 months

Been hesitant to post this because I’m very protective of people’s personal info, but at least 10% of Green Envelope recipients have been from Tyler Perry’s shows. He has the ability to support the strikes and just hasn’t.

Variety

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Tyler Perry says "it’s really important to know when we’ve won" amid the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. "This is only a three-year deal. In two and a half years we’ll be re-negotiating again. So we have to know when we have won for now. That’s the thing. For now! If I had ran my

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

3 years

This still feels like a dream, but I signed my paperwork and had my first official day. I’m a staff writer. Hard to fully express my gratitude to my showrunners, the incredible staff, and all the people who helped me get to this place, but oh man, I’m so beyond grateful 💗

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

11 months

A lot of us are in the stressful position of looking for work post-strike, & so am I... I'm a single mom with a kid to feed & available to staff. 16+ years as a WA, SC, and staff writer. I've written 5 eps ranging from hourlong (Foundation, Fire Country) to animation (TigNSeek)

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

4 years

It feels strange to be sharing good news right now, but I just signed a contract to co-write an episode with a writer who inspired me to become a TV writer. This year has been unpredictable in all of the ways, but I'm especially grateful for this!

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

Here’s some of what I experienced working on an Apple+ show (a small 🧵) #badappple First, when I was hired as an SC, despite my experience and my previous rate, they refused to pay me above scale ($19/hr), so I was making less than what it cost to send my son to daycare

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

Striking Writers Are Using Residuals To Help Younger Counterparts Buy Groceries | LAist

Striking Writers Are Using Residuals To Help Younger Counterparts Buy Groceries

For more seasoned writers, residual checks can still be substantial, which is why they're giving other strikers a helping hand.

laist.com

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

11 months

A healthcare worker friend reached out to me last night to say how inspired he was by the WGA’s fight. Solidarity forever!

The Associated Press

@AP

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BREAKING: Picketing began at Kaiser Permanente hospitals as some 75,000 health care workers go on strike in Virginia, California and three other states over wages and staffing shortages, marking the latest major labor unrest in the United States.

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

Feeling the spirit of my grandpa Al, who managed Jerry’s deli during its hey day and was given this shirt during the ‘88 strike for standing in solidarity with the writers. Honored to wear this shirt and carry on the legacy. #WGAstrong @WGAWest

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

11 months

For the first time in awhile, we have a low fund alert! The WGA strike may be over, but SAG is still on the picket line and there’s a lot of people hurting. If you’re able to give, now’s the time! As always, thank you so much for your generosity and support 💪❤️💌

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

11 months

I am very emotional at Green Envelope hitting $175k in donations tonight and getting a standing ovation at the captains mtg… something I will truly remember forever. My heart is very full. This is a hard fight but we are in this together, and we will win! ♥️💪♥️

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

Not only did that deadline article enrage membership, it also inspired a lot of people to donate tonight. If you’re in need, please apply. If you’re able to give, please consider donating to green envelope or another fund ( @tusctogether @alifeinthearts ) We will get through this!

Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

Green Envelope Grocery Aid hit 40k in donations today, which is a huge and overwhelming milestone on our one-month anniversary. 376 people have received $100 grocery grants. HUGE thank you to everyone who has donated, supported, and applied. #wgastrong #strikefund

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

3 years

I've been the 17-year-old girl who was wined and dined by an older man who was "just looking out for me." And then he roofied and raped me, and I was too naive and embarrassed to say anything for YEARS. So yeah... a 17-year-old is not a "woman" and I'm really fucking angry.

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

2 years

Time to celebrate a writing win: two years ago I had a dream to write a biopic. I finally wrote the script, the producers signed off, and the script is going to the person this weekend. No matter what happens now, I’m sitting in this surreal and wonderful feeling 💗

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

Apple can afford to pay its writers and support staff, but it refuses. #BadApple

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

11 months

I’m at Idle Hour and haven’t paid for a drink all night

Nina Weinman Swift

@nibewe

11 months

Thank you to our WGA negotiating committee!! On another note... people who should never have to buy another drink again. @ellenstutzman #ChrisKeyser #DavidGoodman @DrewFromTV @chessmorse @msjoellegarf @ItsMeCarolAMPTP

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

I’m so excited to announce that through the generosity of many writers, we were not only able to send grocery money to ALL the pre-WGA writers who reached out, but we’re able to keep the “green envelope grocery giveaway” going!

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

11 months

I don’t know what to do with myself right now. I started the strike feeling so scared, but with full faith in our union and leadership. Over these past 5 months I became a strike captain, started green envelope, met incredible people, and never lost faith.

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

11 months

I will forever remember this moment 💗

Jackie (Decembly) Penn

@JackiePenn18

11 months

Giving @msjoellegarf her flowers tonight at the Membership Mtg. One of the best humans and heroes of the strike.

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

11 months

Just sent the 2000th Green Envelope grocery grant, and I'm feeling very emotional. This has been a true labor of love that came from a genuine place of wanting to help people feel less lonely and scared during a very scary time. I'm so grateful ❤️💪❤️

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

This community is amazing!! In 2 days, we've raised another 5k (lol AMPTP, that article totally backfired) and have now sent funds to 410 people, bringing the grand total we've raised to 45k! Wow, just wow. #wgastrong #strikefund

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

I was feeling down because for the first time, we had to put support staffers on the waitlist to receive funds. Then we started receiving donations from an incredible group of showrunners, and now the fund is higher than it's been in weeks! So grateful and blown away (always)

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

11 months

For those asking, I plan to keep the Green Envelope fund going until at least the new year!

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

Green Envelope Grocery Aid hit 40k in donations today, which is a huge and overwhelming milestone on our one-month anniversary. 376 people have received $100 grocery grants. HUGE thank you to everyone who has donated, supported, and applied. #wgastrong #strikefund

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

I was doing SO much work and being treated as a writer for $21/hr. Eventually I got a co-write. My first freelance! Yay! I turned in that draft Sept 2020. My deal memo was signed Aug 2020. I didn’t get paid until April 2021.

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

On the eve of week 12 of the strike, just remember that despite fear, we are powerful. I was scared to be a captain, and it’s become one of the most rewarding experiences. I was scared to start the fund, and we’ve now sent aid to 555 people! We’ve got this 💗

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

Another busy day for Green Envelope. We have now sent $100 grocery grants to 453 people (WGA, SAG, IATSE, pre-wga, liuna, teamsters) and have raised over $50k! Incredible!!! Thanks to everyone who has donated and applied. #wgastrong #sagsftrastrong #strikefundforeveryone

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

5 years

Writer friends! Just a reminder that the jobs you may or may not get do not determine your worth or talent. There’s many factors at play, most of which are out of our control. Keep writing. And don’t let anyone dull your shine.

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

11 months

I’m ready for “f*ck around and find out” fall. #SolidaritySeason

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

7 months

I'm in tears, because I just sent the last (for now) Green Envelope grant. Here's the final totals: 2585 grants sent! 113 mini-grants sent w/ @wgastrikeunite $264,150.00 total raised I am so proud of what we did, and grateful to everyone who was a part of it. More to come...

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

11 months

Had to pay respect to the king

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

…for the lower WA rate ($18/hr). That’s right! They wanted me to double my workload for less money. During a pandemic! I refused. My showrunner backed me up and they relented and paid me $2 above scale for both jobs for 8 weeks.

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

6 years

So you want to be a script coordinator? Here’s some basics 1/

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

5 years

I have my interview with the WB writers program today. Very excited and nervous, but also extremely proud that I got to this point. I've been working hard in this business for over a decade and moments like this remind me why.

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

11 months

We fucking did it!!!! Thank you to our fearless neg com and board and every one who has fought so fucking hard for the past 5 months. I’m all the emotions right now!

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

11 months

Also just a reminder that a group of showrunners donated almost $30k for Green Envelope in one day (And then brought gift cards for people in need during the showrunner picket, and then raised almost $500k for the ECF), so...

Amy Berg

@bergopolis

11 months

Just a reminder we had over 300 showrunners at Fox last week reaffirming their commitment to be out here as long as it takes to protect the future of our profession. That’s most of us… by a large margin. That’s the story. Don’t let grandstanding reporters change the narrative.

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

If you’re a pre-WGA or WGA writer who needs grocery assistance, please DM me and we’ll sponsor $100 worth of groceries. And if you’re a writer who is willing to donate, DM me for details. These are tough times but we will get through it together! 💪♥️💪

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

I'm so moved: in the past 2 days we've been able to provide direct aid to over 40 writers (union and non-union) and have enough funding to provide grocery assistance for at least 40 more! Thank you to everyone who has shared, donated, and reached out. #wgastrong #wgastrikerelief

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

At the time, I was still married so I could afford it. Then came 2020… divorce and pandemic. Not a great combo. Speaking of combo… when the show got shutdown for covid, Apple commissioned a mini-room to get a start on S2. They asked if I could be the combined role of SC/WA…

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

10 months

Congrats SAG-AFTRA on your tentative agreement! You f*cking did it! Strikes work and I’m so proud to be #unionstrong (And yes, I’ll still be giving away grocery money to help get us all back on our feet 💚💌💪)

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

4 years

I feel like script coordinators should send a starred draft of all the typos they did catch, so when they inevitably get yelled at for the 2 typos they didn’t catch, everyone can chill out 🤷‍♀️

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

The Green Envelope Grocery Aid fund is down to $82.13, with 200+ waitlisted. If you’re able to donate, now’s the time. Venmo QR attached or email greenenvelopegroceryaid @gmail .com for PayPal or Zelle options! #strikefund #mutualaid

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

Here’s info and links for Green Envelope Grocery Aid, a mutual aid fund open to all members of the industry community to help during the strike. We’ve been doing this for 2 weeks and have sent funds to 220 people in multiple unions. Please continue to apply, share, and donate.

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

I was born on Labor Day, which I always associated with being lucky I got a holiday weekend to celebrate my bday. This Labor Day hits different. I’m so grateful and proud to be a WGA and IATSE 871 member, and for everyone who has helped Green Envelope grow.

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

2 months

Just found out my son and I will lose our health insurance in Sept because I’m 3k shy of earning enough coverage. So if someone can hire me to write something soon, that’d be very cool 💗

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

We had our biggest day today thanks to the INCREDIBLE generosity of an amazing group of showrunners and raised close to 25k just today!! I'm truly speechless and filled with so much gratitude. I'll be spending the day tomorrow sending funds. Love and solidarity to all!

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

11 months

Green Envelope Grocery Aid totals (9/26-- last official day of WGA strike!) 1900 grocery grants sent! $191,289.15 raised! (un-freaking-believable!) $1289.57 remains in the fund 214 applications to review 37 approved applications #greenenvelopeaid #strikefund #wgastrong

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

11 months

Green Envelope has now raised over 200k and sent over 1950 $100 grants to people in need. I can’t believe it. Anytime I’ve felt down, the generosity of this community lifts me right back up. ❤️💪❤️

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

We still have grocery funds available for writers in need (WGA and non-union) thanks to the generosity of so many. I’m proud to report that we’ve been able to provide aid to over 90 writers in the 6 days we’ve been doing this and I don’t plan to stop! #wgastrong #wgastrikerelief

Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

The most amazing thing about this fund (besides all the incredible people we're helping) is the fund continues to grow to meet the need! We have now helped over 80 writers and have enough funds to provide direct assistance to 80 more! I'm blown away by this #wgastrong community

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

We've got some big exciting news for the Green Envelope Grocery Aid: we're now opening up aid to ANYONE affected by the strike. Priority will be given to support staff and writers, but we're standing in solidarity with all crew members and are ready to help!

Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

We still have grocery funds available for writers in need (WGA and non-union) thanks to the generosity of so many. I’m proud to report that we’ve been able to provide aid to over 90 writers in the 6 days we’ve been doing this and I don’t plan to stop! #wgastrong #wgastrikerelief

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

11 months

Holy hell, this is an exceptional deal. Thank you Negcom. Thank you, thank you, thank you

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

On our way to the pre-WGA mixer at All Season to send grocery money in person!

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

10 months

For those who would like to donate to support writers, actors, and crew who have been sacrificing for the strikes, here’s some donation links 💪♥️💪

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

9 months

I got to write something very special for . Please give it a read. Why I’m Glad My Kid Saw Me Going on Strike via @parents

Labor of Love: Why I Was a Strike Captain And What It Means to My Son

Labor of Love: Across the country, workers are striking for their rights. One mom shares why it's critical for kids everywhere to see their parents standing in solidarity.

www.parents.com

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

11 months

Once again, this community continues to blow me away. In 20 mins, the fund is replenished and we’re about to cross into 200k 😭💪♥️💪

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

5 years

I wrote about my take on the WGA and ATA situation and how the #WGAStaffingBoost and #WGASolidarityChallenge have been a game-changer for me:

Finding My People: A basement-level writer's take on the WGA and ATA

I’m a WGA member and I didn’t have to leave my agent this week, because I don’t have one. And I think the story of why I don’t currently have one says something about why the Guild has merit to take...

www.thirtyandtrying.com

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

2 years

Just throwing this out there: I am available for staffing. I have a season of being a staff writer on a broadcast drama under my belt, as well as 15 (!) years experience as a SC/WA/SA + 3 co-writes for freelance scripts. I also have a small child to feed who needs health benefits

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

I've reached my limit for today (both by my bank's standards and my eyes, haha), but we've now sent $100 grocery grants to 515 people and have $1500 left. There's 200 applications I need to go through, and 40 people waitlisted, so if you're able to donate, now's the time!

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

9 months

Very important thread. Exploitation of support staff needs to stop, especially with the broken pipeline. If you’re an assistant writing scenes for almost every episode and don’t get a freelance or staffing opportunity, you’re being taken advantage of.

Jeffrey David Thomas

@JeffThomasTV

9 months

Dear WGA TV writers in writers rooms with a broken Assistant-to-Staff pipeline: this is going to be hard to hear because our best intentions have have fucked over an entire generation of writers trying to break in, there is a behavior that needs to be stopped. A serious thread:

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

Green Envelope Grocery Aid totals (8/30) 1330 grocery grants sent! $158,566.19 raised! (🤯 more on this below!) $25566.19 remains in the fund (🤯) 572 applications to review 81 approved applications #greenenvelopeaid #strikefund #wgastrong #mutualaid

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

11 months

Green Envelope Grocery Aid totals (9/29) 1925 grocery grants sent! $193,473.57 raised! (incredible!) $973.57 remains in the fund 181 applications to review 26 approved applications #greenenvelopeaid #strikefund #wgastrong #mutualaid

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

I don't know what day it is anymore, but I do know Green Envelope Grocery Aid has now given $100 grocery grants to 481 people, and we've raised over $52k total. Wow. I had no idea that was even possible when I started this fund 5 weeks ago. #wgastrong #strikefund #mutualaidfund

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

4 years

1 in 80 people in LA have Covid right now. 1 in 80! That means if you have the privilege to stay home, DO IT. And please generously tip anyone that doesn’t get that privilege.

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

8 months

Green Envelope Grocery Aid, the mutual aid strike fund that started as a complete grassroots effort to provide hope and relief for those affected by the strikes has somehow raised 250k. A quarter of a million dollars fueled by kindness. I am so blown away and grateful. #wgastrong

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

Just voted YES on the strike authorization vote. I’m a single mom with an anxiety disorder who is living on a script coordinator salary. I’m terrified of a strike, but I also know we deserve so much more. Please vote! #WGAstrong

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

2 years

Some exciting work news! Just to give some scope, this is the 20th (!) series I've worked on, and the first time in my 16-year career that a show I've worked on has received a full series order (lots of 10 and 13 ep orders, lots of "let's hope ratings improve" and "one and done"

TVLine.com

@TVLine

2 years

CBS has given a full-season order to #FireCountry , this fall's most-watched series debut.

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

6 years

So excited for you guys to see this episode. It’s a really special one. Even more so now. Chills, tears, and so much pride 💗

Rise

@NBCRise

6 years

The stage is set. Don't miss the finale of #Rise tonight at 9/8c on @nbc .

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

I got a couple of much needed green envelopes today and I want to give back during these trying times. If you are pre-WGA / support staff and struggling, I’ll help pay for groceries. DM me and I’m going to raffle off a name tomorrow. 💪♥️💪 #prewga #thisiswhatwerefightingfor

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8 months

Completely in awe! We now have enough in the fund for everyone who has currently applied, and then some! If anyone needs a reminder of good in this world, even during tough times, let this be it 💪💌💚

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Joelle Garfinkel

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5 years

I'm waiting for a script, so figured this would be a good time to share some writers' room support staff interview tips for those wanting to land a job! /

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

6 months

What an honor to be photographed for @vanityfair alongside so many people I admire and respect, and represent the WGA. I’m very proud of the work we did during the strike, and I’m hopeful for the future #wgastrong Thank you @MrJeffGiles & @franklinleonard Photo: @markseliger

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

It's been 4 weeks since we started Green Envelope Grocery Aid and we've been able to raise over 38k to give $100 grocery grants to those who need it, across all unions. I am so proud, but we're not done! Info to donate and apply below. #wgastrong #strikeresource

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

We have a low fund alert (less than $200 remains in the fund!) and a beautiful new flyer to make things easier to donate! Thank you so much for your continued support! #greenenvelopeaid #wgastrong #sagaftrastrong #strikefund #mutualaid

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Joelle Garfinkel

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1 year

Happy to report every support staffer who was waitlisted has now received funds, and the fund is currently higher than it's ever been. This is what solidarity looks like! This is why I continue to have faith in us after 120+ days. We take care of each other. Always. #wgastrong

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

I'm truly blown away by how much we've been able to accomplish with the green envelope grocery aid in just ONE WEEK. To date, we've sent 150 people $100 grocery grants, and still have limited funds available. Reminder: I'm currently a 1-person operation. #wgastrong #strikerelief

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

11 months

Green Envelope Grocery Aid totals (10/2) 1940 grocery grants sent! $195,024.05 raised! (getting close to 200k!) $1024.05 remains in the fund 152 applications to review 41 approved applications #greenenvelopeaid #strikefund #wgastrong #mutualaid

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

11 months

Green Envelope Grocery Aid totals (9/21) 1850 grocery grants sent! $188,091.98 raised! $3091.98 remains in the fund 207 applications to review 40 approved applications #greenenvelopeaid #strikefund #wgastrong #mutualaid

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

Thank you to everyone who continues to donate, apply, and share! I’m so proud to say we’ve been able to send grocery money to everyone who has applied and qualifies, and the fund continues to grow to meet needs! #wgastrong #strikerelief

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

2 years

"Once an episode goes into prep, that's when all the emails really start..." is a sentence I just said aloud to my dog, as if I'm training him to be a script coordinator/TV writer.

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The fund is down to $380.11 with 200+ waitlisted and 380 applications pending review. If you’re able to donate, now’s the time! Venmo info below (joelle-garfinkel) or email GreenEnvelopeGroceryAid @gmail .com for PayPal and Zelle options! #strikefund #mutualaid

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Joelle Garfinkel

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Since we’re all in need of distraction, here’s a story from today about Green Envelope’s impact. Every picket line was flooded and Radford was no exception. I saw the first recipient / muse of the fund, the first donor, an early recipient, and talked to several other supporters

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

11 months

Let’s pack our picket lines tomorrow to support our amazing neg com. I’ll be at Radford 9.30-12 💪♥️💪

David Slack

@slack2thefuture

11 months

One day longer, one day stronger. #WGAStrong

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

Green Envelope update: We have a lot of demand (195 applications are approved and ready for funds, and there's around 350 applications that are waiting to be reviewed), but are very low on funds right now: $323.72. If you're able to donate, now's the time! #strikefund

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

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All the “what have I accomplished in the past decade” tweets are truly fantastic, but last night alone I fed, bathed, and put my child to bed solo, edited and distro’d scripts, wrote a pitch doc, prepped for another mtg, did laundry and meal prepped so I barely remember last week

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

9 months

Just sent the 2300th Green Envelope Grocery grant. Some milestones are difficult to compute, and this is one of them. So much gratitude. #greenenvelope #strikefund #mutualaid #wgastrong #SagAftraStrong

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

11 months

Green Envelope Grocery Aid totals (9/17-- 100 days since we started 🥳) 1765 grocery grants sent! $182,557.93 raised! (WOW!) $6057.93 remains in the fund 270 applications to review 27 approved applications #greenenvelopeaid #strikefund #wgastrong #mutualaid

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

For the first time since we started Green Envelope Grocery Aid, there's people waitlisted to receive funds. If you've been waiting to donate, now's the perfect time! We've given $100 grocery grants to 297 people across all entertainment unions. So incredible, but let's keep it up

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

11 months

Green Envelope Grocery Aid totals (10/5) 1990 grocery grants sent! $209,441.60 raised! (I don't have the words!) $10,441.60 remains in the fund 109 applications to review 30 approved applications #greenenvelopeaid #strikefund #wgastrong #mutualaid

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

End of week update: We've now sent $100 grocery grants to 270 people, which includes almost everyone who has applied. If you applied and didn't receive funds, please double check your application to make sure it was filled out completely and included links to verify employment.

Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

We've now given direct aid to almost 250 people from across all unions, including the WGA, IATSE, liUNA, local 705, and others I'm probably forgetting because my head is spinning! We still have some limited funds available and about 20 people waitlisted. #wgastrong #strikerelief

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

3 years

I can always guess a writer’s approximate age by how far zoomed in their script is. #scriptcoordinatortweets

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

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Writers Strike Highlights Struggles of Growing Freelance Economy - Matter of Fact with Soledad O'Brien

Writers Strike Highlights Struggles of Growing Freelance Economy - Matter of Fact with Soledad...

The writers strike in LA, which started in early May, is impacting the release of dozens of fan favorite shows – and shows no signs of ending soon. Worried about shorter work periods, less pay,...

www.matteroffact.tv

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

It's been 3 weeks since we started Green Envelope Grocery Aid and in that time we've been able to provide $100 grocery grants to 321 people. That's over 32k raised and put directly in the hands of people who need it most right now. Wow... just wow.

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

4 years

Here’s the thing about referring to Trump acting like a toddler tonight: my actual toddler asked me to turn off the debate (which I was watching on my phone with headphones on), because “that man is being too loud.”

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

8 months

We’re less than 3k away from raising A QUARTER OF A MILLION DOLLARS for industry workers who were affected by the dual strikes. No corporate sponsors, all gifts out of the goodness of people’s hearts. I’ll truly never forget this 💪💚💌 #greenenvelopeaid #strikefund

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

3 years

I’ve worked in Hollywood as an asst for 15 yrs. Every time a story of abuse comes out I wonder if it’s someone my friends or I have been a victim of. That’s how rampant it is. It’s scary on so many levels to speak out, but I applaud those who can & support those who can’t.

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

Green Envelope Grocery Aid totals (as of 7/25) 745 grocery grants sent! $79,422.13 raised! (omg, what?!) 4922.13 remains in the fund 345 applications to review 217 approved applications THANK YOU for all the support! It's exceeded all expectations

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

11 months

Green Envelope Grocery Aid totals (9/12) 1700 grocery grants sent! $177,641.93 raised! (unbelievable!) $7,641.93 remains in the fund 470 applications to review 36 approved applications #greenenvelopeaid #strikefund #wgastrong #mutualaid

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

5 years

Just had a great meeting all thanks to the #WGAStaffingBoost Really exciting things are happening and I’m grateful to be a part of it. Thank you @slack2thefuture @MorganicInk @LizAlps @ShawnRyanTV @LDJackson for your recommendations and support.

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

1 year

BIG DAY FOR US!!! Green Envelope Grocery Aid totals (8/3) 1002 grocery grants sent! $100,589.82 raised! (I've been crying all day!) $389.82.82 remains in the fund 447 applications to review 140 approved applications #greenenvelopeaid #strikefund #wgastrong #mutualaid

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Joelle Garfinkel

@msjoellegarf

11 months

I wanted to do something special for Green Envelope’s 100 day milestone, so I asked the very talented @DanaBraziel to design a Green Envelope Grocery Aid shirt and it’s perfect 🤩 Get yours today to show support: All proceeds go to the fund!

Green Envelope | Bonfire

Green Envelope Grocery Aid has sent over 1740 grocery grants to entertainment workers.. Started by Joelle Garfinkel at the beginning of the 2023 Writers Strike, Green...

www.bonfire.com

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