David Bianchi Christopher Campbell-Orrock
Inny Clemons Camilla Deakin Christoph Ferstad
Ruth Fielding Dion Foley Alyse Gellis Frank Green Daniel Hartley |
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Priyaa Kalkura Nik Kleverov Khoa Le Tom Malloy Camilla Mazzaferro Stephen McLaughlin Amanda Newby Fitzgerald Melissa Oppenheim Emma Orner |
| Nicole Quintero Ochoa Guy Reid
Hilary Steinman Veronica Stickelman Adam Thal
Emma Thompson Teryl Warren Evelyn Xu |
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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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PGA Happy Hour - NEW!
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 Working in Atlanta? Join us for a conversation with award-winning producer, writer, director and host, Cylla Senii. Appetizers will be provided.
Register Now. |
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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.
Register Now. LGBTQ+ Working Group Happy Hour 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!
Register Now. 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
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.
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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.
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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.
Register Now.
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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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.
Register Now. |
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Navigating the Documentary Film Festival Landscape – NEW! Thursday, May 8 – 11:00 a.m. PDT | 2:00 p.m. EDT
Please join the Documentary & Non-Fiction Committee for a virtual conversation about navigating the film festival landscape for documentary and non-fiction programs. Panelists include Bedatri Choudhury, a programmer for DOC NYC and SFFILM, Cara Cusumano, SVP Programming for Tribeca, and Basil Tsiokos, Senior Programmer, Nonfiction for Sundance. They’ll discuss how to submit a project to a film festival, what programmers look for when evaluating projects, festivals as a marketplace, the role film festivals serve in our communities, among other topics. Moderated by Documentary & Non-Fiction Committee Co-Chair, Jackie Glover. Open discussion to follow.
Register Now.
Physical Production Committee Meeting: Working with the Bond Company 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. Mandy Yaeger (Vice President, Production at Film Finances) 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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Candid Conversations: The Women’s Impact Network Speaker Series – NEW! Friday, May 30 – 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. Guest speaker: Evette Vargas (Writer, Director, Producer and Co-Founder of Indigo Reign Films). Register Now. |
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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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