A labor union representing writers of motion pictures, television, radio, and internet programming.
Los Angeles, CA
Joined October 2010
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"As an upper-level writer, I’ve gotten into the habit of telling writers I meet, and like, to stay in touch. I give them my email. You’d be surprised how often they don’t follow up." #Writtenby writtenby.com/career-craft/a…
St. Denis Medical creator Eric Ledgin on becoming a Writers Guild member ✊ #WGAWPod
In this episode, In this episode, we chat with with #M3GAN 2.0 screenwriter-director Gerard Johnstone about upgrading horror fans’ favorite robotic doll, the creative challenges of making sequels to hit movies, and more. youtube.com/watch?v=tfllav5Y… #WGAWPod
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AB 1138 has passed! The goal of expanding and modernizing California’s Film and Television Jobs Program was achieved through the tireless efforts of WGAW members, our partners in the EUC, and our allies in the state legislature. #KeepCaliforniaRolling hollywoodreporter.com/busine…
Thank you Mindy Kaling, Charlie Grandy, and the writers of #NotSuitableForWork for having us this week! If you’re in an active writers’ room, WGAW organizers are available to stop by for member updates, swag, and to answer questions. DM to schedule!
WGAW joined Governor Newsom today as he signed a bill to expand the CA Film and TV Tax Incentive. Funding for the jobs program will more than double to $750 million, a crucial step to keeping production jobs in CA. #KeepCaliforniaRolling
We are thrilled to announce that the California Film & TV Jobs Program has officially expanded funding to $750 million annually!💪#KeepCaliforniaRolling #UnionStrong
Another successful Screenwriter Coffee Talk in the books! ✔️☕️ #WGAStrong
If someone approaches you to sign a ballot measure, don't sign! Instead, report the petition circulator's location and activities at defendthewage.la or by calling 909-326-0042.
"Every time a payment was late, I lodged a complaint with Guild staff - and every single time I recovered interest." #EndLatePay
In this week's episode, St. Denis Medical creators Eric Ledgin & @justinspitzer talk about keeping the workplace comedy mockumentary format fresh, the creative challenges of writing for network primetime TV, staffing their writers’ room, and more. #WGAWPod youtube.com/watch?v=FOzBtX93…
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Showrunner @MaraBrockAkil on hiring writers. Watch the full episode: m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn8OWB… #WGAWPod
“This would never happen to an executive, but it keeps happening to writers. That’s why we need a strong union.” #EndLatePay
Writers, understand your rights under the MBA to make sure you collect the late pay you are rightfully owed! #EndLatePay
"Writing the stories you’re already inspired to write can easily become climate stories simply by acknowledging that climate exists in the world of your characters." #Writtenby writtenby.com/member-voices/…
“When we invest in writers, we will then reinvest in ourselves in this business.” Watch to the full episode: m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn8OWB…. #WGAWPod
"What’s the worst that can happen if you reach out? Someone already has the rights? Big deal, move on knowing you have good taste in material. They don’t respond? Who cares, then it was never meant to be." #Writtenby writtenby.com/career-craft/a…
