Producers Guild of America

Welcome, New Members!

Ronald Allchin

James Altman

Jianhao An

Kristin Anger

Cora Atkinson

Pegah Azin

Richard Bakewell

Katrina Beshears

Aaron Bleyaert

Rüdiger Böss

Douglas Burzynski

Debora Cahn

Aliya Carter

Amber Chambers-Ortiz

Erin Coco

Matt Davidson

Alice Dawson

Ron Dyens

Josh Farnworth

Craig Forrest

Robert Galluzzo

Lindsey Gardner

Allie Glisch

Ted Griswold

Rohan Gupta

Nicola Houghton

Philipp Keel

Albert Kim

Gentry Kirby

Karl Kister

Joel Knoernschild

Lucy Liu

Stephanie Longardo

Claire Maillard

Jacopo Marras

Serin Marshall

Emilio Martinez

Kenna McCabe

Bliss McDonald

Charles McGarrigle

Mo McRae

AJ Mendez

Josh Michaels

Jason Miller

Zeke Miller

Desiree Montalvo

Zoie Nagelhout

Andie Newell

Trevor O'Neil

Amanda O'Reilly

Cameron O'Reilly

Phil Pacaud

Melanie Pimentel

Aaron Rasbury

Brennan Rees

Lexcee Riley

Pam Roberts

Jeff Rosen

Amanda Silva Borden

Nina Sing Fialkow

Scott Sites

Michael Spreter

Betsy Stahl

Carter Stanton

Tolly Swallow

Jim Swartz

Jennifer Thorpe

Scott Weinstein

Andrew Wiesner

Brian Williams

Kristin Yadamec

Esra Yildiz

Ashmou Younge

 

The 2025 Produced By Conference will be held Saturday, May 31 on the Universal Studios Lot and registration is still open! For more information: producedbyconference.com

 

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In Person Events

Atlanta

Creative Sustainability Summit at the Atlanta Film Festival

The Plaza Theatre: 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

Monday, April 28 - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EDT 

The Producers Guild is a community partner in support of Seed&Spark's one-day educational conference at The Plaza Theatre, packed with workshops, panels, and a networking mixer for filmmakers in the Southeast to learn, converge, and connect.  

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New York 

PGA’s Open Mic Night – An in-person monthly networking event in NYC

Hosted by Dolly Card

Jungle Bird: 174 8th Ave. (between W 18th & 19th St.), NY

Monday, April 21 – 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EDT

If you missed the first one, be sure to join us for this month’s Eastern Region Steering Group event! It’s a great chance to meet new people, share ideas, and get valuable advice from your peers—all while enjoying delicious food and drinks. Don’t miss out on the fun!

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Employment Committee Meeting

PGA NY Office: 1501 Broadway, Suite 1710, New York, NY

Wednesday, April 23 – 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDT

Join the Employment Committee for an east coast focused meeting. Stick around for a drink, snacks and networking following the meeting. 

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Los Angeles

Creating a Safe & Inclusive Set 

Harassment Prevention Training

Meryl Streep Center for Performing Arts: 5757 Wilshire Blvd., Suite PH-1, Los Angeles, CA

Wednesday, April 9 – 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. PDT

Join the Producers Guild of America and the SAG-AFTRA Foundation for an essential educational workshop on how individuals can foster a respectful and inclusive environment on set. Led by attorney Ivy Kagan Bierman, Chair Entertainment Labor, Loeb & Loeb, LLP, this session will cover best practices for preventing harassment and promoting a culture of safety and professionalism in production. Bring your questions, and learn how to access the PGA’s "Set Etiquette Training" — a free harassment prevention training for independent productions. Reception to follow.

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Eastside Happy Hour

Golden Road Brewery: 5410 San Fernando Road Los Angeles CA 90039

Thursday, April 10 — 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. PST 

Join fellow PGA members at this upcoming local networking event! Appetizers from Golden Road will be provided, and drinks will also be available for purchase.

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PGA Official Screenings

THE AMATEUR (LA)

 

Frank G. Wells Theater: 2300 W Alameda Ave. Burbank, CA 91506

Friday, April 11 - 7:00 p.m. PDT

No Q&A. Special thanks to 20th Century Studios.

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Virtual Events

Spotlight on Video Games: A Discussion with Douglas Reilly, VP Lucasfilm Games

Friday, April 4 – 10:30 a.m. PST | 1:30 p.m. EST

Join us for a short, moderated conversation with Douglas Reilly (VP, Lucasfilm Games) and Tina Sanchez (CALL OF DUTY, APEX LEGENDS, GOD OF WAR RAGNARÖK) as they discuss opportunities, key industry challenges, and the role of big IP in gaming. Following their talk, we’ll open the floor for an interactive discussion among PGA members—spanning AAA through indie—on what a community of video game producers within the Guild could look like. While everyone is welcome, this session is intended primarily for those actively producing or working in video games.

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Virtual Production meets Physical Production

Wednesday, April 9 – 12:00 p.m. PT | 3:00 p.m. EDT

Join the Physical Production Committee’s April meeting for an insightful conversation on the evolution of virtual production as a physical production tool and discussion of its use within feature film and television workflows. This conversation will be primarily focused on LED volume virtual production. Panelists to be announced and moderated by committee co-chair Jackie Ryan. 

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Career Longevity Working Group Meeting

Thursday, April 10 – 2:00 p.m. PT | 5:00 p.m. EDT

Join members of the Career Longevity Working Group for a virtual committee meeting where we will explore actionable strategies to future-proof your career while unlocking new opportunities in an unpredictable film & television industry. Co-leads, Lynn Kestin Sessler and John Pagano, will introduce themselves and lead discussion about the groups goals and their plans for events for the coming year. 

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New Mexico Monthly Virtual Meet Up

Thursday, April 10 – 4:00 p.m. PDT | 5:00 p.m. MDT | 7:00 p.m. EDT

Are you currently living or working in New Mexico? Join our monthly zoom meet & greet open to members in New Mexico, shooting in New Mexico and those who want to learn about the growing industry in the Land of Enchantment. 

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Producers of Color Working Group Meeting

Thursday, April 24 – 12:00 p.m. PT | 3:00 p.m. EDT

Please join the new leads of the Producers of Color Working Group, Inuka Bacote-Capiga and Dr. Holly Carter, for their first meeting as leads. This meeting will serve as an opportunity for all members of the Guild to meet the new leads, bring forward ideas, and network with others in the group. We look forward to meeting some new faces!

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AAPI Tea Time Chat with Paul Szynol and Robert Pafundi: Navigating the Legal Environment

Thursday, April 24 – 3:00 p.m. PT | 6:00 p.m. EDT

Wherever you are in your producing career, learning to work well with your legal partner is a must. Hear from two savvy attorneys the best practices of getting the most out of your client-attorney relationship.

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Generative AI Tools, Workflows & Case Studies for Animation - NEW!

Wednesday, April 30 – 5:00 p.m. PT | 8:00 p.m. ET

The animation industry is undergoing a major transformation with the rise of generative AI. This session focuses on AI-driven tools, workflows, and case studies to provide a practical and industry-relevant perspective on how AI is enhancing animation production. By showcasing real-world examples, we aim to move beyond the hype and highlight the tangible impact AI is having on efficiency, creativity, and storytelling in animation. Panelists include Lin Tam, Chief Creative AI Officer of Immix Studios, and Ben Lock, Director of Production Strategy and Producer at Asteria Film.  

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Mentoring Roundtables

PGA Mentoring Roundtables are 90-minute virtual sessions for an intimate group of about 20 members. Due to high demand, registration is lottery based. Those selected by lottery will receive the zoom link.

Mentoring Roundtable Series with Alexandra Bowen

Tuesday, April 22 – 4:30 p.m. PDT | 7:30 p.m. EDT

Alex Bowen, currently the Head of Documentary Development, has been with the Kennedy/Marshall Company since 2015, working across all divisions: narrative features, television, and now documentaries. Past projects include Boston, Laurel Canyon: A Place in Time, Grammy-winning Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story, Mr. A & Mr. M: The Story of A&M Records, and most recently The Space Race.

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California Wildfire Resources

If you are in need of financial assistance from the devastation caused by the fires, we encourage you to apply to the Producers Guild of America Members Fund:

https://entertainmentcommunity.org/disaster-emergency-financial-assistance. Additional resources can be found here: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/CAFires.

 

Engage in the PGA Member-Only Community

Share timely news announcements with fellow members, connect with other members on Slack when you’re looking for a quick resource or answer to a question, and if you’re looking for a PGA member to collaborate with you on a project or a sample waiver and release, we recommend that you bookmark https://producersguild.org/community/.

 

Resources

Please check the website for the latest Resources for Producers.

PGA’s Set Etiquette Training  provides eligible independent productions with access to free harassment prevention training, and two-hours of free legal consultation related to the training. The trainings are designed with the purpose of establishing a culture on set such that harassment and other abusive conduct are prevented from occurring. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. For more info and an application: https://producersguild.org/set-etiquette-training/

Defining and protecting the integrity of the producer credit is central to the Guild’s mission. We hope this new resource helps to inform and educate producers and companies regarding the varied and involved work performed by producers across the industry.

https://producersguild.org/code-of-credits/

Have a job to post? Hire PGA is a concierge service for employers. Hire PGA Job Bulletins are sent within 24 hours of receipt to members meeting your specific qualifications.

Exclusive deal for PGA members to receive access to 20 safety courses from Contract Services Administration Training Trust Fund. For info on the courses and prices (most under $12) - https://producersguild.org/csattf-safety-courses/

The Green Production Guide is the premier industry online toolkit designed to reduce the film, television, and streaming industry’s carbon footprint and environmental impact.

The Hollywood Commission is committed to creating an entertainment industry that is free of systemic bias and abuse. The Hollywood Commission also offers a non-crisis helpline to help entertainment workers address workplace harassment, discrimination, bullying, and other forms of abuse

The Hollywood Commission recently launched The MyConnext Reporting Tool & Resources - an all-in-one-online tool, resource center, and reporting system for entertainment industry workers. Explore resources, learn your rights, and access reporting procedures to confront harassment, bullying, and other workplace abuse. If you experience or witness misconduct, have questions, or want to learn how you can help create a safer workplace, MyConnext is here to help.

Career Center Workshops, Groups & Seminars

PGA members are welcome to attend career enhancing workshops and participate in other resources provided by the Career Center of the Entertainment Community Fund. A complete list of upcoming workshops can be found here.

MPTF supports our entertainment community in living and aging well, with dignity and purpose, and in helping each other in times of need. For additional information on MPTF's services. 

 

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