2018 Calendar
NOTE: Events listed are current at time of publication. Dates and details are subject to change
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March
Thursday
01
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Staffing Season Is Always Now 4
7:30-9 p.m. – WGAW 2nd Floor.
Category: Diversity
Info: (323) 782-4589. Guild/Caucus members in active status only, no guests, RSVP: Staffing4. Staffing is year-round these days, but network staffing begins in March with the big push in late May once shows are picked up. WGAW's Diversity Department and its American Indian Writers, Asian American Writers, Latino Writers, LGBT Writers, and Writers with Disabilities Committees host an informative, motivational panel where executive producers/writers discuss what they're looking for in writing samples and in writers — from script tone, to tone of your voice in meetings. Gain insight on how to brush up your material and yourselves, and get inspired to create a new spec that gets noticed, and more importantly, gets you hired. Panelists: Carly Mensch & Elizabeth Flahive (Glow), Tom Kapinos (White Famous), Robia Rashid (Atypical), Krista Vernoff (Grey's Anatomy) and more TBA. Moderator: Spiro Skentzos (Arrow). Reception follows.
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Monday
05
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Meeting: Writers with Disabilities Committee
7-9 p.m. – WGAW Room 4A.
Category: Diversity Committee Meetings
Info: (323) 782-4589. WGAW's Writers with Disabilities Committee is looking for ways to aid writers with disabilities in pursuing their careers in Hollywood and to encourage accurate portrayals of persons with disabilities in film and television. Please come, shake hands and talk about expanding opportunities for all of us. Open to WGAW Associate, Current, Post Current, Emeritus, and Associate Caucus members in Active status.
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Wednesday
07
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WGF: Write On: Journeys in TV Writing with USC School of Cinematic Arts Alumni
7:30-9 p.m. – WGAW 2nd Floor.
Category: Writers Guild Foundation
Tickets/Info: WGFoundation. WGF (Writers Guild Foundation), in partnership with USC's SCA Network Leadership Committee, presents an evening featuring USC School of Cinematic Arts writers. Panelists Davah Avena (Kevin [Probably] Saves the World), Akela Cooper (Marvel's Luke Cage), Josef Sawyer (SEAL Team), Lindsey Shockley (Black-ish), and moderator Michael Saltzman share their experiences working in the entertainment industry as a USC SCA alumni.
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Tuesday
13
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Meeting: Latino Writers Committee
7:30-9:30 p.m. – WGAW Room 2B.
Category: Diversity Committee Meetings
Info: (323) 782-4589. This WGAW committee actively represents the professional, creative, social and economic interests of Latino Guild members. Its mandate is to encourage Latino writers to become more active within the Guild; and to raise the profile and perception of Latino writers in the industry at large by creating forums that foster networking, collaboration, education, information exchange, employment opportunities and creative expression. Open to WGAW Associate, Current, Post Current, Emeritus, and Associate Caucus members in Active status.
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Wednesday
14
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Meeting: Career Longevity Committee
7-9 p.m. – WGAW Room 2B.
Category: Diversity Committee Meetings
Info: (323) 782-4589. The mission of the WGAW's Career Longevity Committee is to assist writers of all ages in planning for long and successful careers by giving them the tools and knowledge to adapt to changes in the marketplace. WGAW members of all ages are encouraged to attend. Open to WGAW Associate, Current, Post Current, Emeritus, and Associate Caucus members in Active status.
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Sunday
18
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Q&A: The Guild Screenings – Love, Simon with Elizabeth Berger & Isaac Aptaker
after 5:00 p.m. screening – Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Dr., Beverly Hills.
Category: Guild Screenings
WGAW members only with guests. Q&A with Love, Simon writers Elizabeth Berger & Isaac Aptaker begins immediately after the screening (TRT: 109 minutes). Co-sponsored with the WGAW's LGBT Committee. Guild membership card required for entry.
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Tuesday
20
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Meeting: LGBT Writers Committee
7:30-9:30 p.m. – WGAW Room 2B.
Category: Diversity Committee Meetings
Info: (323) 782-4589. WGAW's LGBT Writers Committee represents interests of its constituency as a resource to all writers seeking to portray lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders in their work; provide cultural and educational opportunities for WGAW members to nurture an understanding of how sexual orientation affects writers' lives; host networking and social activities which enable membership to build relationships and create a greater demand for writing services of LGBT writers; promote greater awareness of sexual orientation as a minority and, where appropriate, articulate instances of industry homophobia and/or discrimination. Open to WGAW Associate, Current, Post Current, Emeritus, and Associate Caucus members in Active status.
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Wednesday
21
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Understanding Your Screenwriter Contracts
7-9 p.m. – WGAW 2nd Floor.
Category: Member Services
Guild members in active status only, no guests, RSVP: MemberOrganizing or (323) 782-4511. If you want to optimize your screenwriter deal, but don't know where to start, this is the panel for you! The Member Organizing Department presents a discussion on the ins and outs of screenwriter contracts with moderator Erich Hoeber (co-writer, RED) and panelists Matt Stuecken (co-writer, 10 Cloverfield Lane; former VP of Development and Production at Sommers Company), Laurie Espinosa (WGAW Sr. Director of Contracts), attorney Stephen Clark (Lichter, Grossman, Nichols, Adler & Feldman), and manager Gayla Nethercott.
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Friday
23
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WGF: WGFestival 2018
3/23-3/25 Various times – Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study
Category: Writers Guild Foundation
Tickets/Info: WGFoundation. WGF, in partnership with Academy Education and Nicholl Fellowships Programs, presents a weekend of keynote panels, interactive workshops, and special events focused on the craft and business of writing for film and TV. Friday, 3/23 events start 7 p.m. Saturday, 3/24, runs 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, 3/25, goes 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Friday
23
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Something's Gotta Give – 15th Anniversary Screening +Q&A +Reception with Nancy Meyers
7-10:30 p.m. – Writers Guild Theater, 135 S Doheny Dr., Beverly Hills 90211.
Category: Guild Screenings
Info: (323) 782-4589. WGA members with card + 2 guests: GottaGive. To celebrate Women's History Month, the Committee of Women Writers (CWW) joins with Guild Screenings to invite you to a special screening of Something's Gotta Give, written and directed by Nancy Meyers, starring Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton. A perennial bachelor who only dates much younger women finds himself falling in love with his girlfriend's mother, a successful divorceé resistant to his typically foolproof charms. Q&A follows with Nancy Meyers, moderated by Hallie Meyers-Shyer. CWW then premieres "Breaking Good" short film, featuring inspiring female writers discussing key moments in their careers. Reception follows.
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Saturday
24
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Q&A: The Guild Screenings – Outside In with Lynn Shelton and Jay Duplass
after 5:00 p.m. screening – Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Dr., Beverly Hills.
Category: Guild Screenings
WGAW members only with guests. Q&A with Outside In co-writer/director Lynn Shelton and co-writer Jay Duplass begins immediately after the screening (TRT: 109 minutes). Guild membership card required for entry.
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Monday
26
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Meeting: American Indian Writers Committee
7:30-9:30 p.m. – WGAW Room 3A.
Category: Diversity Committee Meetings
Info: (323) 782-4589. This WGAW committee represents the professional and creative interests of American Indian writers. It works to mentor, encourage, empower and increase the visibility and employment of writers of American Indian heritage, and serves as a cultural and educational resource for all Guild member-writers seeking to portray American Indians in their work. Open to WGAW Associate, Current, Post Current, Emeritus, and Associate Caucus members in Active status.
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Tuesday
27
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Meeting: Writers Education Committee
7:30-9 p.m. – WGAW 4th Floor Boardroom.
Category: Writers Ed
Eligible members* only, RSVP: WritersEd. This WGAW committee brainstorms and develops events and programs which provide WGA members with practical, inside knowledge about how the industry works and how it is changing, emphasizing tips and tools to help writers succeed. We strive to provide "working knowledge for writers" and invite you to contribute your ideas. *Open to WGAW Associate, Current, Post Current, Emeritus, and Associate Caucus members in Active status.
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April
Thursday
12
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Save the Date - Write Around the World... (Salon with Sydney J. Levine)
7:30-9 p.m. – WGAW 2nd Floor.
Category: Writers Ed
RSVPs not yet open. Join us for an intimate evening of conversation with former executive and blogger Sydney J. Levine, who travels extensively on the international film market circuit as a lecturer, trainer and consultant for feature screenwriters and filmmakers. Learn how to navigate the global film market, how to understand the protocols, and how to meet the players in the global media business. Moderated by Maria Elena Rodriguez. Sponsored by WGAW Writers Education Committee. Snacks and drinks available before and after talk. *Open to WGAW Associate, Current, Post Current, Emeritus, and Associate Caucus members in Active status.
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Saturday
21
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Activities Committee "Day at the Races"
11 a.m.-5 p.m. – Santa Anita Park, Arcadia 91007
Category: Activities
Questions: (323) 782-4776. WGA members in active status + guests, RSVP by Wed., 3/28: Activities for more details about payment. "And down the stretch they come! Man O' War. Secretariat. Affirmed and Alydar." Now you can be part of the excitement at the Activities Committee's "Day at The Races" at Santa Anita Park on Saturday, April 21! $10/person covers: box seat, program, clubhouse entrance, vouchers for one entrée, one side, one non-alcoholic beverage, and even help with the racing form! Here's your chance to bet the Daily Double and be a winner at a full afternoon of racing that will leave your heart pounding. Seats reserved only with advance payment.
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Monday
23
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Save the Dates! 2018 COLCOA French Film Festival – Program announced 4/4 on colcoa.org
Mon. 4/23-Mon. 4/30 – Directors Guild of America theaters, 7920 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles.
Category: Other agencies
Free to WGA members in good standing and a guest. Check back at this listing on "live" online Calendar mid/late-March for link with RSVP instructions to use once program is announced Wednesday, April 4. The WGAW, in partnership with the DGA, MPA and SACEM, proudly presents the 22nd annual COLCOA French Film Festival, "A Week of French Film Premieres in Hollywood". COLCOA showcases the latest in French film production, including several U.S., International and World Premieres. Opening Monday night (4/23) is by invitation only; no walk-ins.
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Wednesday
25
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Save the Date - What the Spec is Going On?
7:30-9:30 p.m. – WGAW 2nd Floor.
Category: Writers Ed
RSVPs not yet open. Panel discussion looking at the state of the current "feature" spec market. Studios are making fewer films, while streaming services like Netflix and Amazon have become big players. In this different marketplace, where do writers sell their spec script, and how? Panelists to include producers, executives, and writers with expertise in selling/buying/producing speculative screenplays. Hosted by WGAW Writers Education Committee. More event details and member invite with RSVP link coming soon! *Open to WGAW Associate, Current, Post Current, Emeritus, and Associate Caucus members in Active status.
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