Producers Guild of America

PGA Member Briefing on Our Advocacy Work

We’d like to take a moment to update the entire membership on the Guild’s current advocacy efforts, including some of the work we’re doing to promote tax incentives, a safe and harassment-free set and sustainability on screen. We hope you’ll join us on Wednesday, May 28 at 3:00 p.m. PDT | 6:00 p.m. EDT. Click here to RSVP. 

 

In Person Events - LA

The conference is sold out but limited overflow seating tickets are still available.

 

Conference Networking Party (for non-badge holders)

Saturday, May 31 - 5:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. PDT

You do not need to purchase a separate ticket to the reception if you're already registered for the conference

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Production Meeting: Script Breakdown Featuring All Things Sustainable Production at the 2025 Hollywood Climate Summit - NEW!

Writers Guild Theater: 135 S Doheny Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Wednesday, June 4 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. PDT

Speakers: Rachel Raimist (Director, Pro Scriptation User), Adam Rowe (Art Director, Matlock CBS), Massimiliano Trevis (Cinematographer, Local 600). Others to be announced. A limited number of free tickets are available for this workshop.

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PGA Official Screening: MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING

Paramount Theater 5555 Melrose Ave. Hollywood, CA 90038 

Monday, June 2 - 7:00 p.m. PDT

No Q&A. Special thanks to Paramount Pictures.

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LGBTQ+ Working Group Pride Mixer

Hi Tops Los Feliz; 1714 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Wednesday, June 4 – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. PDT

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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

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Indie Case Study Series: A Deep Dive into The Last Stop in Yuma County

Rideback Ranch: 1660 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026

Wednesday, June 18 – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. PDT

Featuring producers Atif Malik, p.g.a. and Matt O’Neill, p.g.a. Moderated by Independent Producer Committee Chair Tommy Oliver (Producer, Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project, Fancy Dance). In-Person or by Zoom.

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New Discounts for PGA Members 

Hollywood Climate Summit

Monday, June 2 - Wednesday, June 4

PGA is a Community Partner on the Hollywood Climate Summit. Members will receive 50% off full conference passes with the code PARTNERHCS25. Program and schedule here.

 

In-Person Events - NY 

Networking Mixer for Re-launched Producers of Color Working Group

Nitehawk Cinema: 188 Prospect Park W, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Tuesday, May 27 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EDT

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NY Doc & Non-Fiction Networking Mixer Hosted at Imagine Documentaries

Imagine Docs: 120 Wall St., 16th Fl. New York, NY 10005

Tuesday, June 3 – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EDT

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Open Mic Night: A monthly networking event for New York’s producing community – NEW!

Hosted by Dolly Card

Jungle Bird: 174 8th Ave, New York, NY

Monday, June 23 – 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EDT

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State of the Industry: Storytelling, Strategy, and Staying Power – NEW!

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

Thursday, June 26 – 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDT

Featuring Nick Davis (Director/Producer, Founder of Nick  Davis Productions and Series of Dreams). Join in-person or via Zoom.

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In-Person Events - ATL and Regional

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

Guest speaker: Steve Graham (Film Commissioner).

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PGA Happy Hour, Atlanta

The Bold Monk: 1737 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd, NW suite d-1, Atlanta

Wednesday, May 28 - 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDT 

Guest speaker: Cylla Senii (Award-winning producer, writer, director and host).

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Virtual Events

Briefing and Q&A for PGA Members: NYS Film Tax Credit expansion, including the new Empire State Independent Production Program and Production+ for incentivizing recurring business - NEW!

Tuesday, May 20 – 12:30 p.m. PDT | 3:30 p.m. EDT

Speakers: NYS Governor’s Office of Motion Picture & Television Development

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Physical Production Committee Meeting: Working with the Bond Company

Wednesday, May 21 - 12:00 p.m. PDT | 3:00 p.m. EDT

Panelists: Mandy Yaeger (Vice President, Production at Film Finances), EP/Producer Mark Moran (Pain Hustlers, Ambulance, Pet Sematary). Conversation moderated by Co-Chair Devyn Isaacson.

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Animation Committee Meeting

Wednesday, May 21 - 5:00 p.m. PDT | 8:00 p.m. EDT

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PGA Member Briefing on Our Advocacy Work – NEW!

Wednesday, May 28 - 3:00 p.m. PDT | 6:00 p.m. EDT

Speakers: Stephanie Allain and Donald De Line, Presidents; and Susan Sprung, CEO.

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Candid Conversations: The Women’s Impact Network Speaker Series

Friday, May 30 – 9:00 a.m. PDT | 12:00 p.m. EDT

Guest speaker: Evette Vargas (Writer, Director, Producer and Co-Founder of Indigo Reign Films).

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Mentoring Roundtable Series with Nick Reynolds (Vice President of Film for Rideback) 

Wednesday, June 4 – 9:30 a.m. PDT | 12:30 p.m. EDT

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Office Hours: Health Benefit Options for Producers - Focus on CA and Western States - NEW!

Wednesday, June 11 – 10:00 a.m. PDT | 1:00 p.m. EDT

Speakers: Susan Sprung, CEO, Producers Guild of America, Susie Casero, General Counsel, Producers Guild of America, Annette Greene, Health Insurance Broker, Director, Entertainment Health Insurance Solutions, Motion Picture Television Fund and Renata Marinaro, LMSW, social worker, health insurance broker, and Managing Director of Health Services for the Entertainment Community Fund.

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Latin Active: Practical Insights for Indie Producers to Thrive – NEW!

Thursday, June 12 – 3:00 p.m. PDT | 6:00 p.m. EDT

Panelists: Javier Chapa (Producer, Founder & CEO Mucho Mas Media), Julian Franco (President of Operations & Strategy of Fox Corp.) and Dr. Ana-Christina Ramón (Director of the Entertainment and Media Research Initiative, UCLA). Moderated by Joel M. Gonzales (President, Nosotros / Producer, Founder & CEO Untold Content Group). 

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Office Hours: Health Benefit Options for Producers - Focus on NY Tri-State, GA and Eastern States - NEW!

Wednesday, June 18 – 3:00 p.m. PDT | 6:00 p.m. EDT

Speakers: Susan Sprung, CEO, Producers Guild of America, Susie Casero, General Counsel, Producers Guild of America, Annette Greene, Health Insurance Broker, Director, Entertainment Health Insurance Solutions, Motion Picture Television Fund and Renata Marinaro, LMSW, social worker, health insurance broker, and Managing Director of Health Services for the Entertainment Community Fund.

Register Now.

 

Indie Case Study Series: A Deep Dive into The Last Stop in Yuma County

Wednesday, June 18 – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. PDT

Featuring producers Atif Malik, p.g.a. and Matt O’Neill, p.g.a. Moderated by Independent Producer Committee Chair Tommy Oliver (Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project, Fancy Dance). In-Person or by Zoom.

Register Now.

 

State of the Industry: Storytelling, Strategy, and Staying Power – NEW!

Thursday, June 26 – 3:00 p.m. PDT | 6:00 p.m. EDT

Featuring Nick Davis (Director/Producer, Founder of Nick  Davis Productions and Series of Dreams). Join in-person or via Zoom.

Register Now.

 

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.

 
 

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