The Hollywood Assistant
The only newsletter by Hollywood assistants,
for Hollywood assistants.
Assistants are the backbone of the biz. Cathy Campo founded THA to bring us together; Co-Editors-in-Chief Natalie Lifson and Lucy Stover run THA to build community, increase accessibility, and fight for equity in entry-level entertainment from coast-to-coast. Read on for interviews, tips, industry buzz, and more– all brief enough to consume between pings with your boss!
Upcoming Events
Virtual Events
Los Angeles
FIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAYS
An Eastside-based entertainment industry mixer
Wed, 4/16 @ 7p
Red Lion Tavern - 2366 Glendale Boulevard
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SLICE NETWORKING MIXER
Casual networking mixer event for attractions industry freelancers and employers!
Thurs, 4/17 @ 6p
1426 Flower Street Glendale, CA 91201
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CREATIVE WRITING CLUB: A NIGHT OF INSPIRATION
A creative evening of journaling, storytelling, and writing.
Fri, 4/18 @ 6:30p
Awakening - 231 S La Brea Ave, Inglewood
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BIG DRINKS #8 - BUILDING BRIDGES FOR ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY GIRLIES
Networking Mixer for women, trans, & non-binary creatives
Tues, 3/25 @ 7:30p
All Season Brewing - 800 S LA Brea Ave
RSVP HERE​​
New York
BAD FILM CLUB - 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Monthly film club celebrating anniversary with screening of AIRPLANE! and party to follow
Thurs, 4/24 @ 7p
$50 open bar
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HOW TO MAKE IT IN TV IN NYC
Panel by Center for Communication
Mon, 4/28 @ 6:30p
RSVP HERE for FREE​​​
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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