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2017 Calendar

NOTE: Events listed are current at time of publication. Dates and details are subject to change during the month. Please click here (member login required) to see live calendar. For this month's member BUZZ listings, click here.

September

Sunday
03

Q&A: The Guild Screenings – Rebel in the Rye with Danny Strong

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 Rebel in the Rye writer/director Danny Strong begins immediately after the screening (TRT: 106 minutes). Guild membership card required for entry.
Tuesday
05

WGF: Young Storytellers Volunteer Info Session

7-8 p.m. – WGF Library
Category: Writers Guild Foundation

RSVP: Libbie. Learn how you can share your love of writing with the budding artists in Young Storytellers' Script to Stage program. The info session will cover everything you need to know to volunteer for the 10-week program, which guides 5th graders from across Los Angeles through the process of developing and writing a short screenplay that will be performed by professional actors at the end of the semester.
Tuesday
05

Meeting: Writers Education Committee

7:30-9 p.m. – WGAW 4th Flr. Boardroom
Category: Diversity Committee Meetings

Eligible members* only, RSVP: WritersEd. This 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.

Thursday
07

Meeting: Genre Committee

7:30-9:30 p.m. – WGAW Boardroom.
Category: Diversity Committee Meetings

Info: (323) 782-4589. The Genre Committee was formed with sole purpose of attracting writers interested in a certain genre to meet, discuss and exchange information in a peer-to-peer setting. Our mission is to push education, diversity and camaraderie among all writers no matter their background. The Committee welcomes all writers because writers work in all genres. Open to WGAW Associate, Current, Post Current, Emeritus, and Associate Caucus members in Active status.

Sunday
10

Q&A: The Guild Screenings – Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary with John Scheinfeld

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 Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary writer/director John Scheinfeld begins immediately after the screening (TRT: 99 minutes). Guild membership card required for entry.
Tuesday
12

Meeting: Latino Writers Committee

7:30–9:30 p.m. – WGAW Room 2B.
Category: Diversity Committee Meetings

Info: (323) 782-4589. This 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.

Wednesday
13

2017 IDA Documentary Screening Series – Registration open!

through Nov 2017
Category: Other agencies

The International Documentary Association's (IDA) launches its free annual Documentary Screening Series on Wednesday, September 13 with Strong Island. Running through mid-November, the series presents some of the year's best documentary films to guild members, IDA members, and the general public. A Q&A with filmmakers follows each screening. Priority seating given to guild members. To register for direct invitations, WGA members simply click here and go to gold "Sign Up Now!" box under "Join our Email List" in right column.
Wednesday
13

Meeting: Career Longevity Committee

7-9 p.m. – WGAW Room 2B.
Category: Diversity Committee Meetings

Info: (323) 782-4589. The mission of the 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.

Friday
15

WGF: Sublime Primetime 2017

7:30-9 p.m. – Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Dr., Beverly Hills.
Category: Writers Guild Foundation

Tickets/Info: WGF-SublimePT. WGAW, WGF and Variety co-present this annual event gathering a panel of Emmy-nominated writers for an unforgettable conversation about this year's most talked-about television. Panelists include Steven Davis & Kelvin Yu (Bob's Burgers), Matt & Ross Duffer, known as The Duffer Brothers (Stranger Things), Jo Miller (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee), Gordon Smith (Better Call Saul), Lena Waithe (Master of None), and others. Hosted by Larry Wilmore (Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air).
Saturday
16

Q&A: The Guild Screenings – Brad's Status with Mike White

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 Brad's Status writer/director Mike White begins immediately after the screening (TRT: 101 minutes). Guild membership card required for entry.
Tuesday
19

Call for Submissions: "The Gay Scene: Lucky Edition 13"

Submission deadline: 6 p.m., 9/19
Category: Diversity

Member login to see Submission Guidelines: GayScene13. WGAW's LGBT Writers Committee enthusiastically welcomes submissions for its October 25th event "The Gay Scene, Lucky Edition 13!" Scenes must specifically be about gay, lesbian, bisexual and/or transgender characters -- not simply include one. The committee will cast and produce; the writer will direct his or her scene. Selections will be based on quality and castability. We look forward to receiving your scenes!
Tuesday
19

"Living in Middle" series with Jose and Javi: Post-Production in the Middle

7-9 p.m. – WGAW 2nd Floor.
Category: TV/Digital Media

7 p.m. light reception; 7:30 p.m. program start. Current Active status members only, no guests, RSVP with "LITM" as subject: TV/Digital. Javi (Javier Grillo-Marxuach) and Jose (Molina) explore post-production in this final of three sessions. You wrote your script. You weathered notes. You survived filming. Now Post: How do you navigate the tangle of director, producer, studio, and network cuts when you are not the showrunner? How hard do you push for your vision? How much can you actually affect the process -- often known as "the final rewrite" -- when you are living in the middle?
Wednesday
20

The Black Scene 2017

7:30-9:30pm - WGAW 2nd Floor.
Category: Diversity

Info: (323) 782-4589. WGA members in active status +1, RSVP: BlackScene2017. WGAW's Committee of Black Writers presents an evening of staged readings of Black-themed scenes from member-submitted unproduced screenplays, teleplays, webisodes and stage plays. Featuring Eric Daniel & Chris Spencer (The Mothafunction), Chris Derrick (Mercury Falling), Hilliard Guess (Tulsa), Steve Harper (How to Teach the Civil War), Sarah Hartman Haught (Savoy), Terrell T. Lawrence (Recommitted), Matt McConkey (Side Chick), Felicia Pride (Two Guys in a Bar), Josef Sawyer (Buffalo), and Karol Ruth Silverstein (Rachel's Season). Reception immediately follows. Don't miss out on celebrating and discovering WGAW talent!
Thursday
21

Meeting: Writers with Disabilities Committee

7-9 p.m. – WGAW Room 4A.
Category: Diversity Committee Meetings

Info: (323) 782-4589. The WGAW 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.

Thursday
21

Meeting: LGBT Writers Committee

7:30-9:30 p.m. – WGAW Boardroom.
Category: Diversity Committee Meetings

Info: (323) 782-4589. The 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.

Sunday
24

Q&A: The Guild Screenings – Stronger with John Pollono

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 Stronger writer John Pollono begins immediately after the screening (TRT: 116 minutes). Guild membership card required for entry.
Monday
25

Meeting: American Indian Writers Committee

7:30-9:30 p.m. – WGAW Room 2B.
Category: Diversity Committee Meetings

Info: (323) 782-4589. This 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.

Tuesday
26

#WritersOnSocial

7:30-9:30 p.m. – WGAW 2nd Floor.
Category: Diversity

Info: (323) 782-4589. WGA members in active status only, no guests, RSVP: Social. WGAW's Black Writers, Women Writers, and Writers Education committees invite members to a panel discussion with screen and TV writers, who share how their social media presence has been advantageous to their careers. Includes presentation with social media professional with tips on how writers can "step up" their online presence. Featuring Aaron Fullerton (Good Behavior) and others TBA. Moderator: WGAW member Annie Wood. Reception follows.

October

Wednesday
18

WGF: Wit and Grit: Writing Female Comedic Leads

7:30-9 p.m. – WGAW 2nd Floor.
Category: Writers Guild Foundation

Tickets/Info: WGFoundation. This panel of writers take a look at crafting female lead characters for TV comedies and sitcoms; how they develop her distinct point of view; and how they keep stories fresh and surprising through seasons.
Friday
20

WGF: 2nd Annual Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament

6-10 p.m. – WGF Library.
Category: Writers Guild Foundation

Tickets/Info: WGFoundation. Our Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament is back for another night of cards and cocktails with your favorite writers. A $250 buy-in includes poker chips, food and drinks. There will be prizes for the top winners. Don't play poker? Come early and learn! All proceeds benefit the Foundation Library and Programs.
Tuesday
24

Digital Dilemma: Working Conditions In New Media

7:30-9:30p.m. – WGAW 2nd Floor.
Category: Writers Ed

Guild and Caucus members in active status only, no guests. RSVP to WritersEd with "Digital" as subject: DigitalD. A "Town Hall" style meeting for members to share experiences working for streaming services and internet studios, giving individuals an opportunity to voice their experiences in a private setting. While attention has focused on projects with television-scale budgets, many writers find themselves working on "low-budget SVOD" projects which feature their own unique set of challenges. This event will allow members to compare notes related to this rapidly changing market.
Thursday
26

Austin Film Festival (AFF) & Conference

10/26-10/29 Conference (Festival runs thru 11/2) – Austin, TX
Category: Indie Film

Info/Registration: Austin Film Festival & Conference. AFF champions the work of aspiring and established filmmakers, with a refreshing emphasis on the Writer. Attendees with an AFF Conference, Producers or Press badge are invited to Thursday's (10/26) WGAW Late Night Welcome Party. If you are a member without one of the listed badges, respond by Monday, 10/16: Independent Film to be included on our WGAW list. WGAW questions: (323) 782-4511.
Saturday
28

Save the Date! Creating Content for the Burgeoning International Market

10 a.m.-4p.m. – WGAW 2nd Floor.
Category: Writers Ed

Reprising last year's "International TV Series Market: The Box is Bigger," this one-day, two-part event starts with morning panel of streamers (anticipated: Netflix, Amazon, Hulu representatives) and cable broadcasters who are producing and distributing programming for the global market. Afternoon session will be composed of salon-style breakout groups where WGA writers meet producers and companies active in the international arena. More details to come. Hosted by Foreign Employers Task Force, Latino Writers Committee, Writers Education Committee.

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