As the writers enter the 11^th week of the strike on Monday, it seems like the negotiations between directors and studios are the best chance the entertainment industry might have.

The Directors Guild of America (DGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) began the talks on Saturday, continued on Sunday and on Monday a third session is scheduled to take place, Reuters reports.

It is known that the DGA doesn’t start negotiations until is sure that a deal is close.

Friday the DGA president Michael Apted sent a letter to its members saying:  "As I have stated before, we would not enter negotiations with the AMPTP unless we were within shouting distance of an agreement on our two most important issues: jurisdiction for our members to work in new media and appropriate compensation for the reuse of our work on the Internet and other new media platforms. As is our practice, once we enter negotiations (Saturday), there will be a total news blackout on the talks. As soon as there is anything definitive to report we will be in touch with the membership," San Francisco Chronicle informs.

If a deal is reached it could mean pressure for the Writers Guild of America (WGA).

Many believe that a contract deal may be reached in weeks, before its expiry date on June 30.

A high-ranking industryite said: “I'm optimistic. Bottom line, I think we'll make a deal (because) the directors will be more reasonable."

The WGA and the Screen Actors Guild (SGA) issued a joint statement after the DGA said that they will hold the talks with the AMPTP.

The statement said: “We wish the DGA well and hope that they achieve a fair deal that incorporates principles that will benefit all creative artists. The DGA has to do what is best for its membership, but it is important to remember that they do not represent actors and writers.”

Still, the WGA announced that even if the DGA comes to an agreement it might not stop the strike if the deal doesn’t satisfy the writers.