The Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) has taken a firm stance against the upcoming disaster film "Wall of White," produced by Randall Emmett and Martin Scorsese. This move stems from Emmett's history of disputes with the WGAW, including his non-compliance with the guild’s Minimum Basic Agreement (MBA). The WGAW accuses Emmett of repeatedly failing to honor financial obligations to writers, leading to numerous arbitration claims over the past decade. Additionally, issues have arisen regarding unpaid contributions to pension and health funds for writers who worked on the TV series "Pump." Further complications involve another of Emmett's entities, Fifty Feet, which was added to the guild's Strike/Unfair List due to its failure to secure a surety bond as required by WGA rules.

Randall Emmett's Convergence Entertainment Group is not a signatory to the WGAW's MBA, raising concerns about the treatment and compensation of screenwriters involved in projects under this banner. According to the guild, Emmett has a track record of refusing to meet commitments to writers, resulting in multiple legal actions. The WGAW specifically highlights an outstanding debt exceeding $700,000 related to pension and health contributions for writers who contributed to the 2020 series "Pump" aired on Urbanflix.com. Despite a court order mandating these payments, they remain unsettled.

Further scrutiny arises from the operations of Fifty Feet, another of Emmett's companies. This entity was placed on the WGAW's Strike/Unfair List in August 2024 due to alleged non-compliance with posting a surety bond, a requirement linked to WGAW regulations. This lack of compliance affected several theatrical motion picture projects, including "Cash Out," "Alarum," and "Epiphany," where Emmett served as both producer and director under the pseudonym 'Ives.'

Martin Scorsese's precise role in "Wall of White" remains ambiguous. The film reportedly centers around the tragic 1982 avalanche at Alpine Meadows ski resort near Lake Tahoe in northern California, which claimed seven lives. Amid these controversies, the WGAW advises its members to reach out to the guild's legal department if approached by Emmett or Convergence regarding any writing assignments.

Efforts to seek comments from representatives of both Emmett and Scorsese have been unsuccessful thus far. The WGAW continues to advocate for fair practices and financial accountability within the entertainment industry, ensuring that writers receive their due compensation and respect.