• No Writing Left Behind

    What should a writer do if asked to leave written material with a producer after a pitch? Don't do it.

  • Guild Screenings

    On Oct. 27, writer-director Joel Edgerton will speak after Boy Erased.

  • Man on the Moon

    Josh Singer details Neil Armstrong’s unknown story of sacrifice in First Man.

  • 3rd & Fairfax

    Wash Westmoreland talks to Moon Zappa about his film, Colette.

  • Sexual Harassment

    A guide to member rights and employer responsibilities.

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Guild Screenings

  • Saturday Oct 27
    11 AM

  • Saturday Oct 27
    2 PM

  • Saturday Oct 27
    5 PM

    Q&A with Joel Edgerton following this screening.

  • Saturday Oct 27
    8:30 PM

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The Guild's schedule of minimum payments

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