The Produced By Conference is Officially Sold Out... But There’s Still a Way In! |
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The 2025 Produced By Conference on Saturday, May 31 at the Universal Studios Lot has completely sold out of main theater seating.
However, a limited number of tickets are still available for our satellite overflow theater. PGA members in the overflow space will experience all conference sessions via high-quality livestream, with full access to lunch, “Ask Me Anything” mentoring roundtables, networking party, and onsite studio tours throughout the day.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of Produced By 2025! PGA members can secure an overflow ticket HERE today before they’re gone! For more information: producedbyconference.com |
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See below for information on California Wildfire Resources |
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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 on 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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State of the Industry: Insights Into Production and Hiring
PGA NY Office: 1501 Broadway, Suite 1710, New York, NY Monday, May 5 – 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDT
Our industry faces a period of significant disruption with jobs harder and harder to come by. As producers and industry professionals navigate this changing landscape, understanding where opportunities exist—and how hiring trends are evolving—is critical. Alex LoVerde, Founder of ProdPro, has been tracking employment trends through extensive industry research, particularly in scripted series and film. Please join the Employment Committee and Alex for a conversation about insights on where work is happening, how hiring priorities are changing, and what producers need to know to stay competitive. Moderated by Employment Committee Co-Chair, Leah Winkler. Members may attend in-person or by zoom.
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LGBTQ+ Working Group Happy Hour - NEW! Henrietta Hudson: 438 Hudson St, York, NY 10014
Wednesday, May 7 - 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EDT Join the LGBTQ+ Working Group for a NYC Spring meetup. Don’t miss the chance to catch up and reconnect with our members at the iconic Henrietta Hudson. Hooray for warmer weather!
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NY Doc & Non-Fiction Networking Mixer Hosted at Imagine Documentaries – NEW! Imagine Docs: 120 Wall St., 16th Fl. New York, NY 10005
Tuesday, June 3 – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EDT
Please join the Doc & Non-Fiction Committee for an exciting evening of networking! This event is an opportunity to come together in-person and connect with New York based peers. Drinks and small bites will be provided. Limited space available, so be sure to register now!
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LA Doc & Non-Fiction Networking Mixer Hosted at This Machine Filmworks
This Machine Filmworks at Los Angeles Center Studios: 450 S Bixel Street, Los Angeles CA Wednesday, June 11 – 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. PDT
Please join the Doc & Non-Fiction Committee for an exciting evening of networking! This event is an opportunity to come together in-person and connect with Los Angeles based peers. Drinks and small bites will be provided. Limited space available, so be sure to register now!
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PGA Member Meetup in Boston Forge Baking Co: 626 Somerville Ave. Somerville, MA 02143 Saturday, May 3 – 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET Join fellow New England-area producers for a casual morning mixer over coffee and pastries.
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PGA Member Meetup at the New Mexico Film Office, Albuquerque 500 Marquette Ave NW, 2nd Floor. Albuquerque, NM 87102
Thursday, May 22 – 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. MT Meet with Film Commissioner, Steve Graham, and other New Mexico PGA members at this meet and greet event in downtown Albuquerque at our first in-person meet-up.
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Cannes 2025 If you are attending Cannes this year and would like to connect with other PGA members also at the festival, please let us know your dates. |
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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. |
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| Mentoring Roundtable Series with Jeb Brody Tuesday, May 13 – 4:30 p.m. PDT | 7:30 p.m. EDT
Jeb Brody is President of Imagine Features overseeing the company’s film development and production, including the upcoming film After the Hunt, directed by Luca Guadagnino and starring Julia Roberts. Prior to joining Imagine, Brody served as President of Production at Amblin Partners, where he developed and produced a slate of films that included the Sam Mendes-directed 1917. In 2011, he joined Focus Features as the President of Production, where he oversaw films including Fifty Shades of Grey, and the acquisition of titles like Dallas Buyers Club and The Place Beyond the Pines.
Enter Lottery Now. |
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THUNDERBOLTS* (LA)
Harmony Gold Theater: 7655 W Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046 Saturday, May 3 - 7:00 p.m. PDT
No Q&A. Special thanks to Marvel Studios. Register Now. THUNDERBOLTS* (NY) The Dolby 88: 1350 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 2400, New York, NY 10019 Thursday, May 8 - 7:00 p.m. EDT No Q&A. Special thanks to Marvel Studios.
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Candid Conversations: The Women’s Impact Network Speaker Series Friday, April 25 – 9:00 a.m. PDT | 12:00 p.m. EDT
Join One Guild's Women’s Impact Network for "Candid Conversations," a speaker series designed to foster open and insightful discussions on the evolving landscape of producing. This month, there won’t be a guest speaker - we’ll keep things informal with a group conversation among attendees. It’s a great chance to share experiences, ask questions, and connect with others in the industry. Register Now.
Managing Debt After a Disaster – For Those Impacted by the CA Wildfires Tuesday, April 29 - 3:00 p.m. PT | 6:00 p.m. ET
Tune in with the Entertainment Community Fund to learn and obtain information on how to manage debt in the aftermath of the LA Fires. We will discuss ways of creating a strategy to navigate your debt after a disaster. The session will feature panelists from the nonprofit public interest law firm Public Counsel to make sure you know your rights as a consumer.
This Zoom webinar is sponsored by a partnership of entertainment industry unions, guilds, associations and nonprofit service providers, and hosted by the Entertainment Community Fund.
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Generative AI Tools, Workflows & Case Studies for Animation Wednesday, April 30 – 5:00 p.m. PDT | 8:00 p.m. EDT
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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LGBTQ+ Working Group Meeting Thursday, May 1 – 3:00 p.m. PDT | 6:00 p.m. EDT Please join the LGBTQ+ Working Group for our first community spotlight of 2025 featuring David Millbern, Emmy winning Producer and Senior VP of Programming and Original Content for HERE Media. Come chat with David, network and hear announcements for upcoming events.
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Physical Production Committee Meeting: Working with the Bond Company - NEW! Wednesday, May 21 - 12:00 p.m. PDT | 3:00 p.m. EDT
Despite an ever changing financing landscape, bonds continue to serve an important role in our industry. In May's Physical Production Committee meeting, let's discuss what is important to the bond company and why. We will focus on optimizing the collaboration between the bond company and the production team. Production bond representative Mandy Yaeger will join the conversation. Additional LP, UPM and PO staff guests to be announced. Conversation moderated by Co-Chair Devyn Isaacson.
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From IATSE Local 600 Sustainability Volunteer Call this Saturday, April 26 (10am-2pm) in Burbank
We have a table at the Earth Day Event! We will be playing the board game we created and debuted at the IATSE Mixer in the fall: Sustainability Smarts & Stakes. It’s a fun game where you bet on the answers to questions no one would likely know the answer to–in this case, the questions are about film and the environment. This will be a fun way to engage with the public and chat about sustainability (or lack thereof) in our industry.
If interested in volunteering with IATSE Local 600 Sustainability, please contact: 600sustainability@gmail.com |
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Engage in the PGA Member-Only Community |
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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/. |
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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/
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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/
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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. |
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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. |
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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
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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.
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| 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.
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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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Our mailing address is: Producers Guild of America
11150 W. Olympic Blvd., Ste. 980, Los Angeles, CA 90064 For general questions, e-mail: pgaadmin@producersguild.org |
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