Enrollment for the One-on-One Mentoring Program’s Fall 2025 cycle is now open. The One-on-One Mentoring Program offers the opportunity to have a 1-hour general meeting with an assigned mentor, with a focus on providing strategic career advice and establishing a meaningful connection with a fellow PGA member. Enrollment closes on Sunday, September 28. 

Please note: Completing the PGA Annual Member Questionnaire is a prerequisite for this program. If you have yet to complete your questionnaire, you can still do so by clicking here. Once you complete your questionnaire, you will receive a follow-up email with enrollment instructions.

Westside LA Happy Hour - NEW!

Solidarity Santa Monica: 1414 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401 

Tuesday, October 14 - 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. PDT

Register Now.

An Early Look at Sunset Pier 94 Studios + Happy Hour

Sunset Pier 94 Studios: 711 12th Avenue (at W 52nd St.) New York, NY 10019

Thursday, October 9 – 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EDT

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PGA Happy Hour (ATL)

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

Thursday, September 25 - 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDT

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Sips @ Stages hosted by Great Point Studios

Featuring a State of the Industry Panel

Great Point Studios: 2553 Fairburn Rd, Douglasville, GA 30135

Wednesday, October 8 - 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. EDT

Speakers: Andrea Keener (Location Manager, Genius: MLK/X), Michelle Rubinstein (Producer), Errol Sadler (Producer & Partner at TYCOR Films), Cas Sigers Beedles (Writer, Director & Producer), Peter Stathopoulos (Partner in Bennett Thrasher’s State & Local Tax practice and leader of the firm’s Entertainment practice), Lee Thomas (Deputy Commissioner, Georgia Film Office). Moderated by Joel Meyer (EVP, Head of TV Production, Lionsgate).

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From Shoot to Screen: The Producer’s Power Tools

Friday, September 19 – 9:00 a.m. PDT | 12:00 p.m. EDT

With live educational demos from: CREE8, Frame.io, and EndCrawl.

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Animation Committee Meeting

Thursday, September 25 - 5:00 p.m. PDT | 8:00 p.m. EDT

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Greenlight Yourself: Creating a Kids YouTube Channel with Limited Resources

Tuesday, September 30 – 12:00 p.m. PDT | 3:00 p.m. EDT

Speakers: Julian Bryan, Strategic Partnerships Manager at YouTube; Claire Dodin, Director, Operations, Voffla; Adam Walters, Creator of English Tree TV; Cory Williams, Creator of The Silly Crocodile. Moderated by Mike Blum, owner and Chief Creative Officer of Pipsqueak Animation.

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AAPI Tea Time Chat with Hieu Ho - NEW! 

Tuesday, October 7 – 3:30 p.m. PDT | 6:30 p.m. EDT

Speaker: Hieu Ho, Co-Founder and Partner at Imminent Collision & Producer, Shortcomings.

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Budgeting and Scheduling a 2D Animated Series 

Wednesday, October 8 – 5:30 p.m. PDT | 8:30 p.m. EDT

Speakers: Eri Hawkins (Animation Producer), Monica Mitchell (Executive Producer of Rick and Morty, Dan Harmon Enterprises), and Richard Quan (Animation Producer).

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State of the Industry Series: State of the Individual & the Power of Resilience – NEW!

Tuesday, October 14 – 2:00 p.m. PDT | 5:00 p.m. EDT

Speaker: Laura Fleury, Founder, GenXYZen.

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TheGrill 2025 - Los Angeles
September 30, 2025 | DGA Theater

For a limited time, PGA members receive an exclusive 75% discount — tickets normally $995 are now just $249 for PGA Members with code PGA75 at thewrap.com/thegrill.

Join producer Jerry Bruckheimer for a spotlight conversation on his legendary career, his approach to storytelling, and his latest high-octane project, “F1.” Dive into the urgent realities of the business with “The State of Indie Filmmaking: Show Me the Money (If There Is Any),” presented by City National Bank.

Presented by TheWrap, TheGrill is the definitive tech and media conference where deals are made, ideas are born, and the future of content is shaped. Over 300 industry leaders, creatives, and investors will gather for a day of powerful conversations, strategic networking, and behind-the-curtain insights.

Programming spans AI & Creativity, Film, TV & Streaming, M&A, the Creator Economy, Sports, and Fan Engagement.

Infinity Festival 2025 - Los Angeles

Now in its eighth year, Infinity Festival Hollywood remains the original Entertainment x Tech showcase! Join industry leaders Oct 9–10 at the Academy Museum & Sony Imageworks Miracle Mile Campus. PGA members receive 20% off admission with code IF2520. Tickets and info at infinityfestival.com!

PROOF Film Festival - Los Angeles

November 7-9, 2025

PGA members can request one free all-access badge for the 2025 PROOF Film Festival, providing admission to all screenings, parties and panels, based on availability up to 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Badge holders can also book tickets online at no additional cost. Request your badge by filling out this form by Oct. 10.

Powered by the American Cinematheque, PROOF is a short film festival in Los Angeles dedicated to showcasing the best in proof-of-concepts. Providing a highly competitive and unique festival experience, as well as opening the door for fruitful future filmmaking opportunities, PROOF is a one-stop shop for the newest emerging talent.

SVG LIVE!, a Sports and Entertainment Production Summit - Los Angeles

November 12, 2025 
Held at the Luxe Sunset Blvd Hotel in Los Angeles, this brand new SVG event will cover a variety of live-production-focused topics including award ceremonies, halftime performances, pre/post-game show, red carpet arrivals, and more. In addition to hearing unique perspectives from front-bench and creative leaders, learn about the latest technological developments in live-production workflows, cine-broadcast cameras/lenses, cloud and REMI, XR and virtual production, and much more. Info here. PGA Members can attend for free via registration application approval after registering here.

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