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
ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY MIXER
by Citizen Skull/Static Films
Wed, 10/1 @ 7pm
RSVP HERE for FREE
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SHORT FILM OPEN MIC
By The Great Film Club
Open mic Film Festival followed by networking
Fri, 10/3 @ 7:30pm
RSVP HERE for $20
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FILM FESTIVAL AT HOLLYWOOD PARK
Oct 6-12
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FILM FESTIVAL AT HOLLYWOOD PARK
WORKSHOPS & PANELS - all $10-$20
including the following topics + 12 more...
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breaking into the industry as an assistant (10/8 @ 11:30am)
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writing scripts in Hollywood's shifting landscape (10/7 @12:30pm)
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writing scripts in Hollywood's shifting landscape (10/7 @12:30pm)
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funding your film (10/10 @1pm)​​​​​
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DEI in film (10/9 @3pm)
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how AI is changing film (10/7 @2:45pm)
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promoting via social media on a budget (10/7 @1:15pm)
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what you need to know about entertainment law, contracts, & negotiating (10/7 @2pm)​​​
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Hollywood women to watch (10/10 @11:15am)
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FILM, MEDIA, & TV NETWORKING EVENT
Wed, 10/8
RSVP HERE for $10
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GREAT FILMS NIGHT
By The Great Film Club
Short film screening + networking
RSVP HERE for $20
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ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY MIXER
Hosted by Citizen Skull/Static Films
Wed, 10/15 @ 7pm
RSVP HERE for FREE
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ANIMATION NIGHT
By The Great Film Club
Open mic animation Film Festival + Networking
Fri, 10/17 @ 7:30pm
RSVP HERE for $20
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LA SHORT FILM & SCRIPT FESTIVAL
Awards + Neworking
Sun, 10/19
RSVP HERE for $15
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GOLDEN BLOODY GLOBES
A horror Film Festival, Awards Show, and Afterparty
Sun, 10/19
RSVP HERE for $12
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AFI FILM FESTIVAL
Oct 22-26
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FI-LA/SOFF FILMMAKERS MIXER
Hosted by the Discover Indie Film Foundation
Thurs, 10/23 @ 8pm
RSVP HERE​ for $5​
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FILM + MUSIC INDUSTRY NIGHT: DINNER WITH STRANGERS
Fri, 10/24 @ 7pm
RSVP HERE​ for $18
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SPOOKY FILM & HALLOWEEN PARTY
by The Great Film Club
Fri, 10/31
RSVP HERE for $20​
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ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY NETWORK EVENT
Sun, 11/2 @6pm
RSVP HERE for $5
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PROOF OF CONCEPT FILM FESTIVAL
Nov 7-9
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LA COMEDY FILM FESTIVAL
Sat, 11/15
RSVP HERE for $13
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LA SKINS FEST
Native American Film Festival
Nov 19-23
New York
BROOKLYN SCI-FI FILM FESTIVAL
AWARDS + AFTERPARTY
Sat, 10/11 @6pm
RSVP HERE for $13
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SHORT FILM OPEN MIC NIGHT
+ social hour
Sun, 10/12 @ 7pm
RSVP HERE for FREE
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UNDER THE OAK - NYC FILMMAKER NETWORKING
Thurs, 10/16 @ 4pm
RSVP HERE for $36
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WHERE THE JOBS ARE: SPORTS MEDIA
by Center for Communication
Tues, 10/21 @ 6pm
RSVP HERE for FREE
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FILM & TV: NOW & THEN
Panel by NY Women in Film & Television and The Hollywood Radio TV Association
Fri, 10/24 @ 7pm
RSVP HERE for FREE
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HBO SHORT FILM SHOWCASE
By HBO & the American Black Film Festival
Sat, 10/25 @8:30pm
RSVP HERE for $16
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NAVIGATING THE INFODEMIC: PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH & THE ENVIRONMENT
by Center for Communication
Mon, Oct 27 @ 6pm
RSVP HERE for FREE
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SIPS & MOTION PICS HAPPY HOUR
A networking mixer for entertainment, creative, and media professionals.
tbd, late October
The Mayfly - LES
THE ART OF UNSCRIPTED PROGRAMMING
Panel by Center for Communication
Mon, 11/3 @ 6:30pm
RSVP HERE for FREE
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HOW TO SUCCEED SOLO: FREELANCE MEDIA CAREERS
Panel by Center for Communication
Thurs, 11/13 @ 6:30pm
RSVP HERE for FREE
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NEW YORK COMEDY FESTIVAL
Nov 7-16
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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FILM FESTIVAL STRATEGY WORKSHOP
by The Gotham
Thurs, Oct 2 @9:30am in Soho
RSVP HERE for $75
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THE ART & SCIENCE OF CROWDFUNDING YOUR FILM WORKSHOP
by The Gotham
Thurs, 10/2 @1:30pm in Soho
RSVP HERE for $75
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NYC INDIE SHORTS AWARDS
Fri, 10/3 @1:30pm-8pm
RSVP HERE for FREE
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WIA NYC ANIMATION FESTIVAL
Sat, 10/4 @6:30pm
RSVP HERE for FREE
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B. FRANK FILM FESTIVAL
Connecting new filmmakers with industry pros
Sun, 10/5 @12:15pm-8:45pm
RSVP HERE for $18
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EXECS IN THE CITY: MEET THE PRODUCERS OF "AND JUST LIKE THAT"​
by Center for Communication
Mon, 10/6 @ 6:30pm
RSVP HERE for FREE
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PAGE TO SCREEN BOOK CLUB
by the Junior Hollywood Radio & Television Society
Wed, 10/8 @7:30pm
Free with $70/yr membership
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BIG DRINKS
Monthly Industry Mixer, every 2nd Thursday
Thurs, 10/9 @ 8pm
RSVP HERE for FREE​​​
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NEW YORK COMIC CON
Nov 9-12
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​NYC HALLOWEEN FILM FESTIVAL
Fri, 10/10 @7:45pm
RSVP HERE for $33​
Virtual Events
NAVIGATING THE DIRECTOR-PRODUCER RELATIONSHIP
By The Gotham
Tues, Oct 14 @5pm ET / 2pm PT
RSVP HERE for $75
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SOCIAL IMPACT PRODUCING WORKSHOP
By The Gotham
Oct 28 & 30 @5pm ET / 2pm PT
RSVP HERE for $150
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DIGITAL SECURITY FOR FILMMAKERS
By Sundance Collab, with the Freedom of the Press Foundation
Thurs, Oct 30 @1pm ET / 10am PT
RSVP HERE for FREE
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MASTER CLASS: CREATIVE DISTRIBUTION & IMPACT FOR INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS
By Sundance Collab
Mon, Nov 10 @3pm ET / 12pm PT
RSVP HERE for $30
TRAVEL SECURITY FOR FILMMAKERS
By Sundance Collab, with the Freedom of the Press Foundation
Tues, Oct 2 @1pm ET / 10am PT
RSVP HERE for FREE​
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MASTER CLASS: HARNESSING AI AS A TOOL IN ANIMATED STORYTELLING
By Sundance Collab
Wed, Oct 3 @5pm ET / 2pm PT
RSVP HERE for $30
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PEER-TO-PEER VIRTUAL MEET-UP: NARRATIVE CREATORS
By The Gotham
Tues, Oct 7 @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