The Hollywood Assistant
The only newsletter by Hollywood assistants,
for Hollywood assistants.
Assistants are the backbone of the biz. Co-Editors-in-Chief Natalie Lifson and Matthew Threadgill run THA to build community, increase accessibility, and fight for equity in entry-level entertainment from coast-to-coast. Cathy Campo founded THA and Lucy Stover served as co-Editor-in-Chief for 16 months to bring us together. Read on for interviews, tips, industry buzz, and more– all brief enough to consume between pings with your boss!
Upcoming Events
Los Angeles
INDIE LINK INDEPENDENT: ACTORS
Hosted by Film Independent
Tues, 8/26 @ 7:30pm
RSVP HERE for $15
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ASSISTANTS TO WATCH: HAPPY HOUR
By JHRTS (Junior Hollywood Radio & Television Society)
Thurs, 8/28 @ 7p
Free with $70/yr membership
DEMYSTIFYING TALENT ACQUISITION: AN INSIDE LOOK AT THE RECRUITING PROCESS
By JHRTS (Junior Hollywood Radio & Television Society)
Thurs, 9/4 @ 7p
Free with $70/yr membership
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FILM INDEPENDENT FORUM
Sept 26-27
RSVP HERE for $189
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New York
NEW YORK LATINO FILM FESTIVAL
Sept 19 - Sept 21
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CLIMATE FILM FESTIVAL
Sept 19 - Sept 22
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NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL
Sept 26 - Oct 13
SEE PROGRAMMING HERE​​
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GOTHAM WEEK PROJECT MARKET & EXPO
A curated marketplace for film and TV creators
Sept 29 - Oct 3
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SIPS & MOTION PICS HAPPY HOUR
A networking mixer for entertainment, creative, and media professionals.
tbd, late September
The Mayfly - LES
FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS CONFERENCE
Oct 23-24
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PEER-TO-PEER VIRTUAL MEET-UP: NARRATIVE CREATORS
By The Gotham
Tues, Sept 2 @7pm ET / 4pm PT
Free with $60/yr membership​
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PEER-TO-PEER VIRTUAL MEET-UP: DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERS
By The Gotham
Wed, Sept 3 @7pm ET / 4pm PT
Free with $60/yr membership
Recommended Resources
For networking and professional development programs, panels, & events
$70 / year membership
Young Entertainment Professionals
(NYC & LA)
For networking events
FREE
Cynopsis, Programming Insider, & The Ankler
(Virtual)
For daily or weekly industry updates
FREE
Center for Communication
(NYC)
For panels and conferences for students and recent grads
some free programming, some paid events